Renogy 400W Folding Solar Suitcase - Boating Mod Update

[@LoveYourRV]

*Link Part One of the 400W Renogy Suitcase Review* (Setup and Demo) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZTYY3erd9Wtjsk

[@tommackay7433]

I used a Renogy 100 wt portable suitcase almost everyday for seven years in rough conditions often times. I wouldn’t hesitate to buy their products based on that.

[@voytek2099]

You will always find a way to solve the problem. The boat looks great.

[@kenc2257]

Nice setup--ingenious.

[@kevinholland4156]

I bought this panel and have had great luck with it. I mainly charge my Bluetti AC180 with it, but I plan to remove my solar panels on a rack on my A frame and use this portable panel instead. The day I received it; I just unfolded it and aimed it at the sun without proper azimuth and I was getting 390 watts.

[@LoveYourRV]

Sounds like a great match.

[@robertburgess6100]

Thanks Ray!

[@DennisWintjes2]

Thanks Ray. Like #7

[@aguyandhiscomputer]

Hoping for a quick recovery if you're under the weather.

[@LoveYourRV]

Thanks, right after we got the boat in the water we both ended up with Covid. Wasn't too bad, like a cold and on the mend. We have mostly been hanging out at anchor taking it easy.

[@tommackay7433]

Nice boat. Can’t imagine a better gig than winters down in south west and summers in BC on a boat. Does it get any better?

[@LoveYourRV]

Yeah, it is a great blend especially of you're like me not a big fan of excessive heat or cold. :) I like to chase 70-75 degrees.

[@timf6916]

Nice

[@Firefly-101]

I just bought mine and when it came in my wires in the middle two panels got stuck and pinched badly. I had to return it as I knew the wire would be damaged. There is some quality control issues and possibly Amazon selling returns as new when they are damaged or defective. $600 you expect that each system should have been opened and closed to make sure the wires go through the grommets. The 2 end panels worked fine but the middle wire would not slide like it should. Also the packing material could have been better, the handle was all scuffed up because there is no padding for the handle. I do wonder if they send out checked models to review?

[@LoveYourRV]

Thanks for sharing. I have run into issues at times with Amazon returns. I remember trying to get a water pump, first one was wrong unit in the box and second was full of water. The one I reviewed came from direct Renogy, they do sell on their website and ship out of a warehouse in LA

[@randys8545]

Are you at Rebecca Spit?

[@LoveYourRV]

Yeah, been here a few days now

[@GroovyVideo2]

float panels on pool noodles

[@aguyandhiscomputer]

Sounds like zappy zappy

[@LoveYourRV]

That would be interesting the first time some large boat wake came along. :)