(Review) Lensun 200 Watt Foldable Portable Solar Panel with MPPT

[@ΝίκοςΧου]

*100% best **Generater.Systems** I have used. A test for hurricane prep here in Louisiana: three AC units, 5000, 5000 & 8000, 3 fridges, 2 device power setups, 4 flat screens....AND I had 40% of the power meter to spare.*

[@lauramathys2131]

I bought this and I am happy to report that Lensun took your suggestion and added grommets to the blanket. Mine arrive with grommets intact and ready to hang. Thanks for reviewing this.

[@dineshroy8165]

This is my favorite portable panel whenever I'm away from home, on Amazon: amzn.to/3wBPke7 You can also read the review here: vpsolarpanels.com/best-portable-solar-panel/

[@tamphan6828]

We have used the kzbin.infoUgkxOTeIs0vv4_9B5hsmnLsk9r930uDQLu_Y for probably 30 hours with our camper and it’s been great! The noise level is really only noticeable when running the AC and other appliances like the microwave, hair dryer, or coffee pot. It’s not huge like other ones and it has wheels so even at 90lbs, I can move it!

[@redroofretriever]

FANTASTIC idea and great timing. My house sold yesterday!!! I'm that much closer to full time RV living. This is a good option IF they fix the loops on the sides. Thanks for sharing.

[@RVwithTito]

Congrats on the house closing! I do like this setup. I plan to retrofit the one I have with some grommets and carabiners.

[@mollyyoung1667]

Thanks, Brian! Great timing, we’re starting to research solar options for truck camping so we can do more boondocking. I like the ability to move and hang it from a variety of surfaces. Great video. We appreciate your knowledge!

[@RVwithTito]

That's great Molly. Not much solar happening around here lately though. Maybe in May :)

[@vogman007]

Hey Brain, I was searching the internet for information on a 100 to 200 watt emergency solar power system as a backup on KZbin when I came across your video! I looked two three times at the video and couldn't believe it was you, my cousin Brian! I then saw 'RV with Tito' and I knew it for sure! Really great thorough review so I went ahead and purchase the 200watt kit through your link! Anyway hope you all are doing well. Thanks Brian for the info and keep up the great work! Eddie S.

[@RVwithTito]

Hey! I did a double take when I saw your comment pop-up. Is that...!? Yup 😊. My next thought was the fact that Cousin Eddie from the Christmas Vacation movie is a legendary figure in the RV world. Too funny. Great to hear from you and glad the review helped you out. Take it easy! Brian.

[@troydavis1064]

Great idea with the suction cups! Gonna steal that one!

[@RVwithTito]

I've used those for several projects. They work pretty well. Just got 4 more.

[@255style]

Mr. Brian , I am soooo thankful for all the amazing and helpful information. It was thoroughly explained and you have a great tone of voice that makes it easy to pay attention to your description video. Thanks Angelina

[@RVwithTito]

Thanks so much for the feedback Angelina. I appreciate it 👍😊

[@linz_in_NZ]

Very neat, I like the fact that it has everything you need included, but can also just link into your existing system easily either. I have a 160W framed kit and its very heavy and bulky to store. A good spot for it might be to hang it from the cab overhang and down onto the bonnet using your suction cups. It would shade the cab then too and give quite a good angle to the sun.

[@RVwithTito]

Yeah. That would be a good spot. I'll have to give it a try.

[@mrhalfstep]

I visited the LENSUN website and according to them the MPPT controller IS compatible with lithium batteries, BUT it is default set for gel cells. That leads me to believe that there is a way to change the battery type settings. Maybe you could read the instructions and do a follow up video, if it turns out that it WILL work with lithium. Or maybe your unit is defective. It would be a big no-go for most people if this very expensive setup didn't accommodate lithium.

[@wangscott4133]

Nice video and very useful for outdoor! Wrote from Taiwan.

[@GHE2005]

I just stumble onto ur foldable solar system. Thank u for taking the time to shoot the video. Informative and love the suction cup idea. I'll be buying some for other usage. The Lensun foldable solar system has the potential for great concept and usage. However the price is to much for what u r getting. The mppt is low end tech. And Amazon reviewers 4 out of 9 say didn't work, hot spot or failed after some time. I would be interested in buying the connectors. They look to be great quality! To bad the panels have poor reviews and high cost. I would buy it if not for that and the item is no longer in Amazon at this time.

[@Tom-Fisherman]

Only issue that concerns me with with this is how easy it would be to steal. Grommets strategically placed MAY be a better design so that at least a cable could be used to keep passer-by from walking off with it. LOVE the portability!

[@RVwithTito]

I'll add some grommets and run a locking cable through it.

[@TomandLoriRVLife]

Very nice portable setup. One of the best I've seen so far.

[@RVwithTito]

I agree. With a couple minor improvements it would be perfect.

[@EmanM45]

The controller has been updated to be set for either lead acid or lithium

[@AllAboutRVs]

You always do a great job! I do like how compact it is for 200 watts.

[@RVwithTito]

Thanks Jared. Yes. 200W in a little bag is pretty handy.

[@williamhuebner4388]

Thanks Brain another well thought out and executed review, also added an interesting tip of this solar panel not working with my Battle Bourne system. I always look forward to your videos as they always provide great information in a clear concise format.

[@RVwithTito]

Thanks for the comment. I'll have to test it with a battleborn too.

[@robertmeyer4744]

I go tent camping with panels lie that ,work great. using 2 100 watt briefcase type. It came with basic PWM controller but I got a MPPT controller that cam be set 12/24V 30 amp . and has LFP/ AGM/flooded setting and I paid around 30 USD with shipping from china and works great. I gained 2 amps in full sun at 12.5V . AGM batt. and MPPT had 2 USB outputs. my MPPT is around same size as one in video .Gave me a few ideas for mounting also.

[@carriebadillo1196]

Thanks for the great information! This looks like the one for us! Just ordered from your link. Thanks!

[@RVwithTito]

Hope you like it!

[@unstopology]

Very thorough video, great job! Didn't know Jason Kidd is into DIY.

[@esdsecurity]

The Lightbulb and "red & black" extra wires are the Load-Output - These are for you loads, ie Lights,12v sockets etc etc - Those wires will have battery voltage/current on them so you best insulate them to stop any shorts. . . . . they are used for the Low Battery Disconnect - so your loads are disconnected before your battery voltage drops too low.

[@h2osmokey]

Thanks for the suction cup mounting. I'm going to apply that to two Renogy 160w panels on a Lance 2285. I can then park as desired / needed and point the panels to the sun. Solar power will go into a EF Delta which will feed the RV via the 30 amp socket for a/c power in the trailer. Judicious management REQUIRED!! All up costs about $1,600. . . . I hope.

[@RVwithTito]

Glad to help. Good luck with your setup.

[@h2osmokey]

@@RVwithTito BTW.. who is Tito?

[@RVwithTito]

@@h2osmokey He's our little mascot on the dash.

[@susie9893]

Looking forward to your follow up video for this product

[@RVwithTito]

I don't use it anymore and gave it away. I built another 230W portable solar array that I use.

[@susie9893]

@@RVwithTito ok but do you know if it's still working well?? I'm curious about its durability/longevity.

[@RVwithTito]

@@susie9893 I noticed diminished performance after using it for a few months. Perhaps it got damaged or something leaving it outside. Anyway, I stopped using it. It's a great idea though and they may have made improvements since. I just haven't kept up with it. I made my own portable solar setup for less money that I've been using instead. There are several similar units out there, but I haven't tried them.

[@susie9893]

@@RVwithTito hey, sorry I didn't notice your response till now - thanks for letting me know. Note taken

[@eclarkmx]

Good video Brian... (Yes his name is Brian, not Tito!) Lensun does describe you can order the solar panel with a special mppt controller for lithium.

[@RVwithTito]

👍Thanks. You're right. I heard that from them last night. They are going to send me one. I'll give it a quick test and follow up.

[@GaryBoyd02]

Good job as always Brian!

[@RVwithTito]

Thanks!

[@1buzzard67]

I bought the 220 lenson blanket with controller. I’ll post an up date when I use it next month.

[@chrissmith2997]

Great video. By the way the current with the higher voltages coming from the panels equates to the higher current with the regulated lower voltage from the mppt controller. Ohms law.

[@tabineshhtc]

Great job

[@Ukraineisawesone]

I think battery clamps for the solar blanket would work better than the weak stitched loops.

[@hillcountryhick4639]

thanks for your testing. Hope they fix the hanging loop weakness. This will be our first solar panels.

[@RVwithTito]

I hope so too. Other than that, I can see getting some good use out of this setup.

[@bdv861]

Nice unit and I like the way it handles partial shade. But you have to wonder why they chose those giant Anderson connectors. Big overkill for 11 or 12 amps. .

[@RVwithTito]

I suppose the connectors will come in handy if you chain a few together. Oh well. Overkill is better than underkill I suppose.

[@ronin43]

Good review, probably not connected in series though the voltage would be higher it’s probably a combo of parallel and series. Remember series is not shade tolerant at all block one panel and you would see very little. Also on the controller that’s not an “auxiliary” it’s a load output for say a light.

[@RVwithTito]

Definitely a series/parallel setup. Based on my shading test, I'm thinking each column of three were paralleled from the others. BTW: I don't know anyone who uses those "load" outputs. I don't since you can't charge anything with them.

[@kadronfye3934]

I am currently I the middle of a warranty claim on a 200w flexible panel from these guys (Lensun Solar) that I had mounted to the roof of my RTT since may2023 (its AUG 2023 @ time of writing). Maybe it will get better but currently I have not been impressed, my issue hasn't been resolved, and the panel just up and quit working. No visible damage. Just stopped working.

[@theMekanik]

You can charge the AGM and use a DC to DC Charger to to charge your lithium of your AGM

[@texaslonestarrider]

Great Review And Thanks For Sharing My Friend!

[@danphillips3589]

Really thought there was going to be more vodka involved. Liked and subscribed anyway :-)

[@RVwithTito]

You mean RVing With Tito's? We usually have a bottle of that around too :)

[@paulbaker3144]

Consider towing a cargo trailer covered in solar panels and park it in the sun. Mine has 1150 watts of panels, batteries, inverter, and extension cord. Nice for a few other toys and tools also.

[@bruceforster3709]

Controller appears to be designed for Lead-Based Batteries. Lensun needs to offer a Charge Controller that has a Microprocessor built into to it to automatically adjust for EITHER Lead, Gel, or LiFePO4 Batteries!

[@RVwithTito]

I think the latest one comes with a lithium compatible controller.

[@Bigfish11]

Great video and an interesting product.

[@ThisNewOldRV]

Great video! Always cool to hear about new products. How about a video on how to operate a circuit tester? Maybe suggest your favorite one?

[@RVwithTito]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@philweight3480]

Lensun have now updated the controller to work with lead-acid AND lithium cells - you can set the battery type via bluetooth from your phone.

[@RVwithTito]

Yes. They sent me the new controller, I tested it and it works with both.

[@geebonzo]

There are a few 150w and up soft folding panel systems on Ebay. This morning I noticed a 200w set for $220. It ships from California. Seller is king-camp, something like that. Most of the folding panels ship from China but are under $200. I really like the concept of something that folds to a stowable size. I've worked with flex panels. They can be mounted with magnets, at least on my steel van. I can't believe the incredible cheapness of those cloth mounts. I don't want to re-engineer a product on the first day. It's a premium price. The Chinese versions seem dirt cheap, by comparison. The flex and soft panels often are rated or spec out too low. I lose an amp with my flex panels over a rigid panel. These seem about right. I guess if you put the vacuum mounts lower you could get the panels to hit the ground at the right angle. That's what the flex panels do best, since they hold their shape pretty well. I think people who go with LiFe batteries should buy the raw cells and learn the parameters, the support stuff. Letting a company do the settings is going to make your life more difficult in one way or another. If you have the batteries in one box, and buy the other equipment, you can tailor it for your needs. The companies who make "all in one, do everything" products are incentivized to prevent education. They don't want people to know how the things work. I saw this over and over again in the ebike industry. I would suggest adding real amp hour meters to battery readouts, and the industry would say 'people don't want that'. The less people know, the better. So pure DIY sites like this are the best antidote to that.

[@RVwithTito]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and insight George.

[@12urbanwildland]

As always, well done. "you rock". !

[@RVwithTito]

No You Rock! :) Thanks.

[@jmcgilvary]

Great review. Interesting product.

[@RVwithTito]

Thanks

[@luxorbill269]

Darn, no longer available on amazon, don't know if it will return. Use solar on my boat and I was looking to get one to add to my Sunpower. Very nice learning channel, thank you!

[@kejung1]

Great video! Thanks!

[@thecritterandthebutterfly]

Interesting product. Those Anderson connectors make it easy to interface with other systems. I'd have to make my own extension cables though. Those look a little small and short for our set-up. I agree that grommets would have been a better choice for attachment points. How about heating with a black panel laying directly on the ground or on the RV? Pretty slick though. Nice entry into the folding panel fray. It'll be interesting to see how it holds up. Have fun. Safe travels.

[@RVwithTito]

Yeah. I'll let you know if there's any heating issue. I'm definitely adding some grommets. Thanks for the comments.

[@juliecallender5539]

Hello Brian, so after about a year do you still use and like the Lensun 200w solar blanket ?

[@mrmomb]

Great review! For under $300.00 it would be a worthy consideration but at the current price point, absolutely no way!!!!!! The use of 50 amp power-pole connectors is overkill for a 200 watt panel. They would have been better served with the smaller and much less expensive 30/40 amp connectors. I recently purchased 2 E-bikes even though I was not in the market for them because the company came in at at a price point 50% below other similar bikes. At the low price point, Lectric XP bikes sold 6000 bikes in 5 months, many to RVers while their competitors were selling 2-3 a week at double the price.

[@rickdavidson82]

Hi, Brian. I just watched your video on the Lensun 200 Watt Foldable Solar Panel with MPPT controller. It was a very good video, and it is intriguing to be because of the size and low weight. I was not able to find the 200 Watt using the Amazon link provided. Is Amazon not offering the 200 Watt anymore? Just wondering since this video is a few months old if you were able to find any other benefits or faults in this solar panel? Initially, I thought that this would be a deal breaker for me as I just installed Lithium (LiFePO4) batteries, but I saw on Lexsun website that this has been added to the controller. I would jump on this right away if the cost was closer to $300-350.

[@devotionswithsteve8582]

I notice that the charge controller is waterproof, but how about the rest of the system? Thanks. Always Great!

[@RVwithTito]

That I don't know. I would imagine it's at least water resistant, but I haven't drenched it with a hose or left it in the rain yet. 😀

[@ChrisDIYerOklahoma]

Looks like you had fun doing all this testing. Curious if it would work if you go "solar direct" into a lithium battery. Curious if the battery's BMS will prevent overcharging, overcurrent, overvoltage conditions with an 18v (or 21v) solar panel directly connected to it. Lithium batteries are expensive to "play with" for experiments...would def su*k if it destroyed a perfectly good small lithium battery like yours. Thanks for making this video...always inspiring and helpful for others to DIY solar

[@RVwithTito]

Direct is probably not a good idea, but I'll bet the BMS over voltage shutdown would kick in anyway like you said.

[@paulbaker3144]

Yes, probably not a good idea to bypass a charge controller and use the BMS as a controller. The BMS doesn’t do anything except monitor to see if something goes out of specification. Then it activates and shuts down the loads and charge source.

[@james10739]

If it's mppt I'd like to see a higher voltage so it could do 24v also like I have built a couple of the (solar generator) type things and I'm using lithium ion so it's 7s which works well at 24v but with most of the portable solutions I'd need to use a boost converter or possibly get 2 panels and run them in series

[@RVwithTito]

UPDATE - CHARGING LITHIUM BATTERIES - Good News! Lensun provided a Lithium compatible MPPT charge controller that charges Lithium/LiFEP04 batteries. I tested it out and it works fine. See the picture I posted in the community section of my channel. GROMMETS: I also added grommets to each side. Those also work fine for hanging the panel and support the weight well. They should last a long time.

[@tannerjim]

Have you tested the panels with a different (Victron) controller?

[@fratermus5502]

I think I have heard of people having to configure the voltage in the controller directly (not auto) to get around that issue. I don't have Li so I am not up on the details.

[@mv.m5438]

Thanks for the video Tito, I went to the website and it says that you need to let the company know that you will be using them for lithium batteries so that they can put the correct controller on your order.

[@EverythingRVbyPat]

@@mv.m5438 What do you have to do if you order this now and upgrade to Lithium later? Any idea whether they would have to send you a new controller or is it a software or setting that needs to be adjusted?

[@mv.m5438]

Everything RV by Pat, the company sells solar controllers for lithium batteries I saw the cheapest starting at $99.

[@aulismarttinen8632]

Make a hinged portable plywood surface mount..

[@pjf7943]

Although I appreciate your review, as is usual for chicom panels, it's love or hate as described at Amazon.. Muchisimas gracias..

[@RVwithTito]

Thanks for your input. I don't like that the comments on the Amazon listing aren't for this specific product either.

[@pjf7943]

@@RVwithTito Although most are the 100 watt, there is an entry for the 200. watt.. It appears that you didn't include the Amazon link, or any link for that matter, because of the negative reviews.. Good Bye..!!!

[@RVwithTito]

@@pjf7943 You're assumption would be incorrect. I actually published this video by accident without finishing the writeup. My mistake. The links are there now. Cheers...and good bye.

[@pjf7943]

@@RVwithTito Amazingly, you didn't pay any attention to all the other people questioning you as to 'WHERE ARE THE LINKS' to these products.!! LOL! But, it does appear that I am the only person questioning the reliability of these 'LENSUN' products.. !!! Of course 'click bait' is 'click bait' and the product and consumer be damned.. Tostito Puente, I've got your number.. LOL!

[@RVwithTito]

@@pjf7943 Yeah. I didn't realize until 5 hours later around 1AM that I messed up and published the video. That's when I responded to the initial comments updated the description and went to bed 😑

[@MELESAKUEHN]

thanks for the review. can you test it with better sunlight & see if it puts out what it's supposed to?

[@RVwithTito]

I'll try when I can...when the sun comes back to the Pacific Northwest.

[@MELESAKUEHN]

@@RVwithTito chemtrails block the sun (as well as poison us)

[@toddmcgowan9449]

Loved the video! Could you include a link for the suction cup clips? Thanks!!

[@RVwithTito]

Glad you liked it. Here's the link to the suction cups (amzn.to/2ogaEZM). I've picked up lots of these and they work great.

[@toddmcgowan9449]

RV with Tito DIY thank you! Just clicked and bought two.

[@bargainboondocker3420]

I like it. Goid job. I agree that grommets would be best. Can you also add a link to the suction cup things you used? Thank you

[@RVwithTito]

I added them to the description. Here's the link if you need it now: amzn.to/2ogaEZM

[@tannerjim]

Extension cable looks like ~10 feet, not 49 feet (you said 15 meters) How much? Don't see a link.

[@RVwithTito]

Oops. It's 5 meters. Sorry. Screwed that up didn't I : )

[@rvwall-e]

499.99 on Amazon

[@susan7627]

Great Video 👏👏👏💥Can you recommend a good battery to buy for this solar unit I’m going to buy it and also I’d like to know where you got those suction cups as you’re cool I’m glad I found you you’re very good to talk to or learn from🐬

[@PhotoAlbert]

Nice review Brian! As I was watching how you were mounting the panel, I was thinking that you could probably make an adjustable frame out of PVC pipe that would be easy to maneuver and easy to set up and take down. Does the controller quit sending current to the battery once the battery is fully charged?

[@RVwithTito]

The battery will eventually stop accepting a charge. When that happens, there is no load to draw any current at which point, the solar stops producing current (even in full sun).

[@dvig3261]

In addition to hanging the panels to the side of your TV, you could lay a reflective foil blanket in front of it to increase the light on the panels...?

[@thomasdipaolo2349]

Interesting about solar blanket. Nice taco double cab. What year 01-04. Have two of the toy taco. 00 xtra & 03 double. Always ppreciate your informative videos.

[@RVwithTito]

Thanks. It's an '02.

[@phillipmorris1334]

hello from the Ozarks!!! how do you keep your solar blanket from growing legs!!! I carry a elecrict portable fence that goes around my camper to keep critters away. cheers!!

[@RVwithTito]

If I leave it overnight, I'd probably lock it down.

[@ShinerBockGirlz]

How many watts solar to run a small ac? Like 5000btu that uses 500 to 600 watts? And how much battery would you need? Could you do a video on that? Thumbs up handsome!!

[@paulsingh9043]

Late to the party as usual 😂, great bit of kit!, but I got a different mppt ( lensun type), suppose it does the same ???

[@imbonnie]

They should just put grommet holes and include carabiners.

[@balasubs1]

Awesome!!

[@elenasada3375]

Hi. I bought a camper in England and It came with something that I think is the charge controller. Is there a blog where I can send you a picture?

[@kamikazekunze]

I know just enough to get into trouble, but I’m asking anyway.....I have a 24v system in my Ambulance.....could I still use this to charge my system?

[@twowander2470]

Great thorough video Brian. Any updates on how well it’s has held up for a year? Also, are these water resistant/proof?

[@RVwithTito]

I used it quite a bit earlier this year in the desert. Since then, I've noticed the performance has dropped quite a bit compared to just using 200W of regular solar panels. So I question it's longevity.

[@luxorbill269]

@@RVwithTito These actual user reviews are a GOD send. Thanks so much.

[@Chimp_6]

Great review as usual Brian! Would these Lensun systems be compatible with the factory installed Zamp input jack on the side of our Sunseeker class C?

[@RVwithTito]

I think Zamp uses an SAE plug so you'd need an Anderson to SAE adapter like this amzn.to/2qPZsnA.

[@bernardgalimba8144]

Have you considering CTEK PRODUCT CTEK D250SE- The D250SE is a fully automatic, 5 step charger that supplies up to 20A of power to any 12V lead acid or lithium* service battery from 40-300Ah. It has selectable charge algorithms for AGM and lithium* batteries and can use power through its dual input from alternator, solar panel and wind power. When the service battery is fully charged, the D250SE will automatically redirect maintenance charge power to the starter battery. The D250SE can maintain a stable output up to 20A to vehicles fitted with smart ECU controlled alternators and also has a temperature sensor for optimized charging, regardless of weather conditions. CTEK SMARTPASS 120S- SMARTPASS 120S is a 120A Power Management Solution which distributes, controls and maximizes the available energy from your alternator to power service batteries and consumers. SMARTPASS 120S handles all 12V batteries between 28-800Ah. The SMARTPASS 120S’s Battery Guard function ensures that critical equipment such as radio, emergency lights and n avigation systems always have power and take priority when the voltage on the service battery is low disconnecting non-critical consumers. The unit’s Battery Guard will protect your service battery from total discharge and built in over temperature protection reduces charge current before the battery temperature gets too high. SMARTPASS 120S is compatible with the D250SA and D250SE 20A on board chargers.

[@kurtmcmichael2045]

Price and link ?

[@RVwithTito]

Ooops. Messed up and published the video before finishing the description. The price is $499 and the links are there now.

[@ihidnan]

Who’s Tito?

[@RVwithTito]

The little guy on my dash.

[@MELESAKUEHN]

hey can you test a brand new product that doesn't even have any reviews yet - the MEGSUN 200W mobile solar panel? it looks cool but I don't want to order one until someone has reviewed it.

[@adlucem9845]

You should be needing less solar with the battleborns. Is this not the case?

[@RVwithTito]

True...when there's plenty of sun overhead. I still like to carry an extra 200w especially this time of year when it's difficult to get sun.

[@adlucem9845]

@@RVwithTito gotchya. Are you seeing higher overall production with them since they dont need to go into absorb?

[@ECTASteve]

Thanks Brian. We started full timing last May and we are currently looking for a portable solar solution to keep the batteries up. This blanket looks interesting but I am concerned about the loops breaking and that it doesn’t use a stand to be able to angle it to line up better with the sun. Do you have a favorite, tried and tested 200 watt portable solution? I would love to hear your input.

[@RVwithTito]

I don't have a favorite. I've always made my own. I know lots of folks have the Renogy ones though. I like the blanket idea and will experiment with different uses. I'll install grommets on mine though. You could arrange the blanket thing in lots of different ways to maximize solar. I'll probably hang it and move it around as the sun moves.

[@paulbaker3144]

I just tow a cargo trailer with 1150 watts of panels, batteries, inverter, motorcycle, kayak, mtn bike, along with my tools.

[@voyagerman22]

Great review, thanks. What if you get a Renogy 20A MPPT to use with these panels so you can get lithium charging? And then transfer Anderson connectors from Lensun MPPT to Renogy.

[@RVwithTito]

They now come with a lithium compatible MPPT controller.

[@buhransavar5874]

Süper 👍 çok portatif ,

[@chloesamclutch]

I have a brand new Forest River 5th wheel, supposedly equipped with a plug that says solar ready for 200 watts. Haven't even camped in it yet lol! I have a 50 amp site but if I wanted to dry camp somewhere is this unit plug and play and what might it run and how long? I have dual battery setup, normal 12V deep cycle and my only big draw would be leveling jacks and residential electric refrigerator that is factory equipped.

[@RevoPowerUSA]

Cool video! I have couple questions. Why are you using Anderson connectors istead MC4 connectors ? Cool you have both of them but can you connect the MC4 directly? What is the ETFE coating for? Does it help to take more sun power?

[@almostrvperfect6203]

Nice review. Will you be making your own patch connector from the Anderson clip to attach the blanket directly to your existing external fitting to your 3rd Victron MTTP controller or will you continue using the supplied MPPT controller?

[@RVwithTito]

I already have an MC4 adapter that connects to my external port. So after connecting the provided Anderson-to-MC4 adapter, I'm good to go. I've already tried it out connecting it to that Victron MPPT via the external fitting. Works like a champ.

[@karinhart489]

Where is the link? It isn’t under the link for your gear.

[@RVwithTito]

Sorry I hadn't added them yet. They should be there now. Give it some time and it will update.

[@RockhollowCNCServices]

Great video, very interested. Amateur question. When the battery bank gets full capacity where does excess power go from the panel? Does the controller just turn down the panel? General panels and controllers...

[@RVwithTito]

Imagine an air compressor inflating a tire. As long the tire can accept air, the compressor will push air into the tire. When the tire is fully inflated the no air can flow into the tire. At that point the regulator maintains a tiny bit of pressure to keep air from leaking out of the tire. Now imagine the tire is your battery, the compressor motor is the solar panel, and the air pressure regulator in the compressor is the charge controller. I hope that makes sense. If not then let me know.

[@loveu2222]

I can't find a 200 w panel, only the 💯 Watt , where did you get that 200watt system?

[@RVwithTito]

The links are in the description now. Sorry for the delay. BTW: Lensun sent the product to me for review and testing.

[@CliveDrone]

Ridiculous that it won't charge a LIPO battery. Maybe it didn't like the bms in you test lithium battery.

[@RVwithTito]

That's what I was thinking too. I'll have to look into that further. I couldn't find any references for the controller blinking indicator light either.

[@paulbaker3144]

It should have charged the Lithium battery initially as the charge controller just “sees” voltage and a load. It doesn’t know what chemistry it’s connected to. The Lithium battery might be fully charged so the bms is not connecting to the charge controller.

[@RVwithTito]

@@paulbaker3144 That's possible. But I don't know for sure. Lensun is sending me a different controller suitable for Lithium batteries. So I'll give that a test.

[@ralphday7573]

Brian, I have been researching solar panels for my Outfitter soft side truck camper. I have been looking for something lightweight like flexible panels but this foldable may be better especially the 360 watt version. I have two BattleBorn batteries and a Renogy DCC50S DC-DC MPPT charger. Do you think the 360 version would be a good match for what I already have. Price may be high, but not having to have any more weight to crank up on the roof will be worth it and the alternator can keep the batteries up while driving so that I can run the fridge off of the inverter.

[@yashuahjunior9332]

Can you help me , please ! IHave a 22 Wh portable Generator (powerstation ) and i want to charge it with a Foldable 5V 14W and 2,33A solar panel , i understand that if i buy a 5 -15 volt step up convertor will work , what do you thynk , will start ? I thank you in Advanced

[@mont5584]

So your saying it will work with your own charge controller if you have lithium? Do you have an updated video on the status of how well these panels are functioning? Are they waterproof? I'll do my own research. Thanks!

[@RVwithTito]

Yes. It will work with your own charge controller. Unfortunately, I've noticed the performance decreasing and have switched back over to my other setup.

[@Yukonjackman1]

Any uv data , or dry environment data i live in Arizona as you know and things don't last long in sunshine

[@RVwithTito]

I didn't see any UV data. All I know is the ETFE top layer which holds up well. There's also a fiberglass backing on each of the 12 sub panels for strength.

[@DS-tj2jc]

What did you use to hang the panel from the truck?

[@CliveDrone]

Also Brian can you post voltage at the battery. If its 16v like you show in the video, its of course too high for battery charging and probably why the LIPO bms is rejecting it..

[@RVwithTito]

Sorry I didn't show that. The controller lowers the voltage to the battery to between 13.4 - 14.8 or so.

[@CliveDrone]

RV with Tito DIY Thanks Brian.

[@jailnurse]

Does it have the ability to connect to a 2nd solar blanket for 400 watts?

[@rickosterloh8628]

Tito like view, wondering if you have any recommendations on a outside security system for rv. Had my catalytic converter stolen last night. But good news the police caught then with a converter in the car, Thanks Rick Ps. At storage yard I do not have outside power source

[@RVwithTito]

Get a motion sensing LED light. Also look into a front/rear dashcam that records both to a memory card. Both of those will run off of 12v. So it'll drain your battery unless you have solar to recharge it.

[@rvboondocker2559]

How do I add portable solar to my existing solar? Just plug it in to the rooftop fixture and I’m done? Looks like it at 2:35. I have MC4 connectors and I think on double is available.

[@kenjboyd6233]

Excellent presentation, thank you! It looks like your results were skewed by Chemtrails though.

[@emzirek]

But you didn't leave any links for us to follow

[@RVwithTito]

Ooops. I actually didn't intend to publish the video yet, so I hadn't finished the description. Oh well. It's out there now :) And I added the links.

[@taz1357]

Hi! No links are there yet.

[@susan7627]

I went to buy one and I can’t find it?