Renogy 100 Watt Solar Suitcase - My first choice for energy when boondocking.

The Renogy 100 watt solar suitcase amzn.to/2ZV8twl is an amazing addition to any RVer's gear. Whether you are new to solar, or you already have a solar array on your rig. the Renogy solar suitcase is portable so that you can move it to the optimum location to capture the most energy from the sun. This monocrystalline panel very versatile in different brightness levels of sunlight and functions well in a wide range of temperatures. You can find more information about the Renogy solar suitcase with the Voyager charge controller here. amzn.to/2ZV8twl
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  • @BarefootMonkey23
    @BarefootMonkey233 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU SO MUCH! You made understanding the functions of the charge controller so simple!!

  • @familyfunshots
    @familyfunshots3 жыл бұрын

    I own this! I’ve never understood it like I do now! Thank you!

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Colleen!

  • @rowenac-learn768
    @rowenac-learn7683 жыл бұрын

    I just got mine and thank you for this video, it is very helpful!

  • @shawnlshs
    @shawnlshs3 жыл бұрын

    I have had one of these for several years now and it is amazing. I love it for boondocking.

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    It really makes boondocking wonderful!!!

  • @lttown2425
    @lttown24253 жыл бұрын

    Exactly what i needed. thanks for the time making this video a camper in NC is grateful.

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @jasff69
    @jasff693 жыл бұрын

    This is the best instructional video on Solar suitcases I have seen..... Thank you.

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!

  • @gr7485
    @gr7485 Жыл бұрын

    After watching this video and a couple other YT videos I pulled the plug and bought this same solar suitcase. Great explanation how to hook it up and use it. 👍

  • @drc1883
    @drc18834 жыл бұрын

    sounds great. nothing like getting all the way out there!

  • @curtismattingly7505
    @curtismattingly75054 жыл бұрын

    John, thank you Sir. Excellent video coverage. Keep em coming.

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, will do!

  • @patriciamurphy836
    @patriciamurphy8364 жыл бұрын

    John you told me all I needed to know. Thank you for sharing.

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Patricia, I appreciate your watching and commenting!

  • @gerardhoward5321
    @gerardhoward53213 жыл бұрын

    Excellent job explaining...Thank you

  • @flpirate4565
    @flpirate45652 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful, thank you.

  • @personofearth5076
    @personofearth50763 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video. I wasn't sure if this was a great item to buy. You've just made up my mind for me.

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello Person of Earth, We sure enjoy ours, it's saved our bacon (literally) on many occasions. You will enjoy it. Glad I could help!

  • @charlestait5303
    @charlestait53033 жыл бұрын

    Silent energy, well except for all the gunshots in the background LOL

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    No kidding! Thanks for watching.

  • @edyoung6573

    @edyoung6573

    24 күн бұрын

    LOL!!!!

  • @rvlifeafterretirement1498
    @rvlifeafterretirement14982 жыл бұрын

    Excellent explanation of your solar setup.

  • @PhotographybyTimWMoore
    @PhotographybyTimWMoore4 жыл бұрын

    Great information John! It helps me better understand my a Renegy solar suitcase.

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Tim. Thanks so much for watching. I hope you enjoy your Renogy solar suitcase. More importantly enjoy the time camping in peace!

  • @jimbuckley4986
    @jimbuckley49864 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed video and subscribed. When I put my solar unit together, it was parts and easily spent to try and make a nice kit. 100 watts does not quite do it for us but still must watch my budget do will get this unit and add it to my current 100 watt Coleman. Thanks for good video.

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the sub! Hi Jim. We ended up doing two things because we had a similar problem. One, we got another solar panel and run them in parallel. Two, We carry a generator as a backup for times when the sun is obscured for several days. Thanks for the comment!

  • @joemajortech2657
    @joemajortech26572 жыл бұрын

    thanks man i like this video because have a lot info thank u👏

  • @annawhitehodges3647
    @annawhitehodges36473 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for a very clear explanation.

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @bluegrassmagee8697
    @bluegrassmagee86973 жыл бұрын

    Great Review Thank You!

  • @bigbigtom001me7
    @bigbigtom001me72 жыл бұрын

    Hi John, I live in England (United Kingdom), My wife and I have enjoyed your video, as you have a pleasant way of describing a relatively complicated concept. We have used solar for at least 13 years, and as such know the subject very well. I congratulate you and applaud your approach. Well done. PS " what is boondocking "

  • @peterrowlands2385

    @peterrowlands2385

    2 жыл бұрын

    Camping in the middle of nowhere!!

  • @jimmybonifacio6734
    @jimmybonifacio67344 жыл бұрын

    Great review! Thank you.

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jimmy. Thanks for watching!

  • @Curt100
    @Curt1003 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed the video John. Greetings from southeastern NC!

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Curt!!!

  • @terryrodrick3169
    @terryrodrick31694 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your experience. I was having a hard time understanding how to read controller panel in terms of what I should expect from an output standpoint. Your review was very easy to understand and quite helpful. I wish Renogy would add a youtube video just for the controller operation.

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Terry! Thanks for watching. It can be a bit confusing at first. Here is a video from Renogy that at least is good for helping you select your battery type. kzread.info/dash/bejne/dKJqurKAhZfXgZc.html

  • @graynash98
    @graynash984 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for a great summary .

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Gray, Thank you for watching. Stay tuned. I have another video in progress about the Renogy Solar Suitcase.

  • @chefsamuelmorse2490
    @chefsamuelmorse24904 жыл бұрын

    Super informative video

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it! Thanks so much for taking the time to write the comment!

  • @temirtaragay8932
    @temirtaragay8932 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent information. Also tganks for not playing unthoughtful guitar from tge start of the video.

  • @elizabethdawncrable8662
    @elizabethdawncrable86623 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I have been watching videos re portable solar energy all morning. This is the easiest one to follow for someone with very little knowledge about electrical systems and solar. But I’m still not sure what else is needed to connect solar to my brand new Forest River Travel Trailer.

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Dawn! I'm glad I was able to help. The simplest explanation is Solar panel -> charge controller -> battery. Congrats on your new RV. We have a much older Forest River. It's tough to be more specific. Most new RV's have a socket to plug a portable solar panel into. It's a 2 pin disconnect. If you have that you can probably just plug your panel in. Don't do anything without checking your owners manual first. If I can help more email me john@letsgonowadventures.com.

  • @elizabethdawncrable8662

    @elizabethdawncrable8662

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@LetsGoNowAdventures Thank you so much!! Yes, it does have the socket , but the more I read the more confusing it seemed to get. Thank you again!!!

  • @kevinrowe456
    @kevinrowe456 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video, I will be buying the same set up but need the extension cable. Do you have a part number please of the extension cable. Atb

  • @caltari
    @caltari3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent review. I do truck camping and only need the solar panel for keeping my battery charged for my 12 volt refrigerator running. Question: is the Renogy 100 Watt Solar Suitcase all I need to keep my 12 volt refrigerator running 24/7 with no issues or just to be on the safe side, should I buy the Renogy 200 watt solar suitcase? Thanks in advance.

  • @daviscrt
    @daviscrt4 жыл бұрын

    great info

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Don! Thanks so much!

  • @agm6095
    @agm60953 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video John. I have a class C motorhome with 2 marine batteries and the refrigerator is a compressor type running from the inverter, will a 100 watt system like this be enough to completely charge the batteries daily if the sun is bright?

  • @carrolwright7915

    @carrolwright7915

    2 жыл бұрын

    100 watts times hours of sunlight. Expect around 500 watts added per sunny day per panel.

  • @charlestait5303
    @charlestait5303 Жыл бұрын

    Talks about how he likes the quiet of solar compared to generator, then constant high power gunshots in the background LOL

  • @tonybonfiglio8941
    @tonybonfiglio89414 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video....how can I use that for instance in my garage and use an extension cord from the battery/batteries? Thanks in advance.

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    4 жыл бұрын

    You can use an extension. They are available on Amazon. I believe the extension I use is 20 or 25 feet. Thanks for watching!

  • @santoraofcali5458
    @santoraofcali54583 жыл бұрын

    Can I disconnect the charge controller? I want use this to charge my bluetti power station which has its own controller. I've been looking at the 200 watt suitcase. But I'm sure it's a similar setup.

  • @d.a.hamilton4032
    @d.a.hamilton40324 жыл бұрын

    Hey John, great review of the Renogy 100w Solar Suitcase! I'm looking for the simplest way to power my Apple MacBook on the go. What type of battery would you recommend & I believe I need a power converter coming off the battery. Is that correct? Which converter would you recommend? Thanks for your time and suggestions.

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi D.A.. Thanks for watching the video! The short answer to your question is you will need a battery (preferably a deep cycle battery) and an inverter. For your purpose I recommend a pure sine wave inverter. The inverter turns DC power into AC power. I would like to give you a better answer if you could give me a little more information. What environment will you be needing to run your laptop this way? Where and how often and for how long? Will you be needing to power anything else that you would normally plug into a regular household outlet? What is your goal? For example, you want to power your laptop while camping in a RV, or, you are needing to power your laptop in a power outage at home. I look forward to your reply. Thanks Again!

  • @200Nora

    @200Nora

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@LetsGoNowAdventures You may also find a DC connector for your computer. I got one from Amazon. I have also and inverter, but I prefer to have most of my devices DC set up because it is more efficient, battery lasts longer.

  • @raylabrecque8265
    @raylabrecque8265 Жыл бұрын

    Nice video. So how long did it take to get fully charged? TIA.

  • @tburdy
    @tburdy14 күн бұрын

    I have a renogy wanderer and an AGM battery. The Wanderer doesn't have AGM as an option. Would I choose sealed, gel, or lead acid?

  • @MrPalaad
    @MrPalaad3 жыл бұрын

    I can power my highrise urban condo lights, computers,phones an flat screen with on of these panels each day. My electric bill averages $20 a month for the stove, dryer oven and Greg.

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's fantastic! Thanks for sharing!

  • @allentowngal4769
    @allentowngal47694 жыл бұрын

    hi john...I bought this about 4 mths ago. had a professional solar guy make me an extention cord. It seems to work great BUT... even after being plugged in at a camp ground, using the panel in full sun the next day- my panel has NEVER registered the batteries as full. Also, when you have it in full sun, the LED indicator has a little bar that flashes up a scale and back to show its powering,and right below it,it shows a little battery icon that has "B1" on it. Does that mean it's only charging one battery? or does yours show as B1 also, since you have 2 in series? thanks for any insight you can give.I have 2 wet/marine batteries joined together.

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sorry for the delay. Because your batteries are wired together you are charging both. Mine never shows full either. I think what is happening is that the charge controller backs off to float mode when your batteries approach full capacity. I usually just watch the voltage to determine the state of charge. Thanks for the question. It sounds like your system is working fine.

  • @troyporter3825
    @troyporter3825 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, which batteries do you use?

  • @gonagain
    @gonagain4 жыл бұрын

    This is a really great review and answered a question I had about my own Renogy panels. I hear there's some kind of manual? :o)

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! I'm glad I was able to help. Here is the manual for the Renogy Solar Suitcase with the Voyager charge controller. images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A1Q-bdz1e9L.pdf

  • @raymondnowak4709
    @raymondnowak47094 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this. I just purchased the Renogy system that you have demonstrated and hope to try it out in a few days when we're going to be boondocking. One question: What extension wires are you using and where/how do I go about getting them? As specific as you can be would be most helpful, as I will probably try and order them from Amazon. I anticipate a need for an additional @ 10 feet given that my camper battery is not conveniently located on the exterior of my camper. Thanks in advance and, again, very helpful video.

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Raymond for watching the video? This is the link to the extension wires I use. amzn.to/3a8RaZl This will take you to Amazon where They have multiple lengths and gauges of extension wires. I would recommend a 10 gauge wire. They were packaged as singles when I bought them. You will need two. Thanks again and have fun camping!

  • @raymondnowak4709

    @raymondnowak4709

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@LetsGoNowAdventures Once again, many thanks. I have gone ahead and ordered the two extension wires. I know that it is said to try and keep the controller as close as possible to the battery, but I'm banking on an additional 10 feet of wire not having too much of an adverse effect on my charging capability. I'm assuming that you have found this to be the case, as well. My needs are extremely minimal (we pull a little retro 16' Shasta "canned ham") with a sealed deep cycle battery and usually don't boondock for more than 3-4 nights and are mainly just trying to keep the lights on. I've also read that you should attach the connection wires to the battery BEFORE attaching them to the solar panel (to avoid risk of sudden charge/battery explosion?), but that is obviously impossible with these pre-wired Renogy, so I'm assuming that is a non-issue as well. Anyway, I really appreciate that you would take the time and make the effort to put out such an informative piece. Thanks again. Ray

  • @raymondnowak4709

    @raymondnowak4709

    4 жыл бұрын

    [don't know why the paragraph cut off there; sorry] only boondock 3-4 nights at a time, and so its really just about keeping the lights on. I've also read that you should attach the connecting wires to the battery BEFORE you attach them to the solar panels (to minimize risk of battery explosion?) but that obviously is not possible with this pre-wired Renogy system, so I'm assuming that is a non-issue as well. Anyway, thanks again for taking the time and energy to produce your informative video and to answer my question. I really appreciate it. All the best. Ray

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Raymond, One thing you could do is first cover the solar panel with the case it comes in. Second, complete all of your connections including both battery terminals except one of the extension cords to the charge controller cords. Connect that one last and then remove the cover from the solar panel. I love your camping style. Take care, John

  • @raymondnowak4709

    @raymondnowak4709

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@LetsGoNowAdventures Sounds like great, practical advice. Appreciate it!

  • @popatop75
    @popatop754 жыл бұрын

    do you hook the solar panel alligator clips to the battery the same way you did the voltage meter if you have two batteries ??? positive of one battery and negative of the other battery i don't know what i have and does it matter?? series versus parallel, outside of that it was a really great class thank you please help

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi D. Thanks for watching. You are correct. You want to connect the clamps from your solar suitcase in parallel. To expand. Black to black and red to red. If you can, and you have multiple batteries connect the negative clamp (black) to one battery and the positive clamp (red) to the other. This balances the charging.

  • @popatop75

    @popatop75

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@LetsGoNowAdventures thank you that really helped b safe

  • @deedeedugan7950
    @deedeedugan79502 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been looking at this solar panel for some time as a way to enjoy dry camping quietly. But my big question is, “What if you’re gone for the day doing what people do while on vacation (hiking, paddling, etc.) and you’re not at the campsite to keep moving the solar panels to keep them in the sun? What if the sun goes behind trees and the panel isn’t in the sun at all while you’re gone?

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Dee Dee- basically you just take advantage of as much sun as you can get. When we go out kayaking there is no way to keep moving them. But while you are at camp it is so quite the benefits are just so wonderful!

  • @donaldbonrud8289
    @donaldbonrud82894 жыл бұрын

    Hi John, Great video. I have just added a Renogy 100 watt suitcase and two 9 volt batteries in series. The question I have is, how do you power your ac outlets in the RV? Do you have an inverter that you plug the shore power cord into?

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Donald, I can only answer generally without knowing the specifics of your rig. The way I get AC power from my batteries is by using an inverter. For my setup I don't want to plug my shore power into my inverter, it draws too many amps, and it's inefficient. What I've done is wired special outlets in my rig that provide inverter sourced AC power.

  • @donaldbonrud8289

    @donaldbonrud8289

    4 жыл бұрын

    Can I ask you what size inverter you use and what do you power with it?

  • @200Nora

    @200Nora

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@donaldbonrud8289 The size of the inverter is determined by the amount of watts of all the devices you intend to power. If all of your devices combined add up to, for example, 400watts you need an 800 to 1000watts inverter. Always double it up.

  • @martykendall6547
    @martykendall65474 жыл бұрын

    Does it matter how you connect the panels to the batteries if they are wired in series versus parallel? Do you have to set the controller to indicate whether your system is 12 volt or 24 volt (i.e. 2 12 volt batteries connected together)? I would like to use this on my boat as I leave it in the water and want to be sure the bilge pump will continue to run when necessary and the boat will still start when I come back to it. Thanks.

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Marty, Thanks for watching. The Renogy solar suitcase is a plug and play system. It is a 12 volt configuration. All you have to do is hook it up to your battery or batteries, positive to positive and negative to negative (red to red, black to black). You mention that you may have 2, 12 volt batteries on your boat. If your batteries are wired together in parallel (r to r, blk to blk) then you have a 12 volt system and you should be fine. Connect the positive connection from the solar suitcase to the positive connection of one battery and the negative to the negative of the other battery. This will balance your charge. If all you need solar energy for is your bilge pump there may be a less expensive solution. I'd love to hear what you do. Stay in touch...John

  • @martykendall6547

    @martykendall6547

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lets Go Now Adventures thank you!

  • @fridgehorse
    @fridgehorse4 жыл бұрын

    Hello, Can you link 2 of these 100w foldables together as if they were one? If you can, what would you do? Would you bypass one of the unit’s charge controllers & only use one of them on one unit? Could you then connect them to one or two batteries? Thanks

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Dee! Great question. I am currently working on a video to answer this very question. I ordered the last parts I need last night. The short answer is yes you can. For only two panels (200 watts) one Voyager controller should be fine. If you can give me a couple of weeks. I'll work out the bugs and then I'll reply back to you when the video will be released. Thank you for you interest!

  • @fridgehorse

    @fridgehorse

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lets Go Now Adventures: Thanks for getting back to me so soon, I was looking at the larger 200w folding one also (a little cheaper than getting 2), so may get one of those.

  • @fridgehorse

    @fridgehorse

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lets Go Now Adventures: regarding inverters. What’s the difference between a 1000w & 2000w inverter? If each were connected to a 12v battery & a device you plugged in was rated at 100w, Would the 2000w one drain more power or would they be identical, is it just a rating telling you what device limit you can plug in & it still work?

  • @chrisr.1803
    @chrisr.18033 жыл бұрын

    When storing the panel, do you take the connectors apart every time?

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    I leave the connectors attached. There is plenty of space inside when folded. Thanks for watching!

  • @frankpoperowitzmusic
    @frankpoperowitzmusic4 жыл бұрын

    If you battery gets to 80 or 90% does the amps decrease on the controller display? That is, it's displaying 6 Amps when your battery is hungry but towards the end does the controller read like 3 or 2 amps when bulk charging is done?

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Frank, thanks for watching. Yes, the Voyager charge controller is a smart controller. Meaning you set the kind of battery you have and the charge controller will control the amperage available to take the battery through it optimal charging profile. So near full it will back off to just maintain a full charge.

  • @frankpoperowitzmusic

    @frankpoperowitzmusic

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@LetsGoNowAdventures Thank you. I have an Acopower 100W Suitcase and had it hooked up to my 100AH AGM. It has a 20 AMP Charge Controller but was only displaying like 3 Amps (in full sun) and then even less. My battery was almost fully charged so I assume when it gets down to like 60% the amps will be higher on the display similar to yours. It also reduced even more to

  • @200Nora

    @200Nora

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@frankpoperowitzmusic Never discharge a lead-acid battery to less than 50%. It will shorten the life of the battery.

  • @frankpoperowitzmusic

    @frankpoperowitzmusic

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@200Nora Yes I know. I have two 100AH batteries wired in parallel. I keep them charged using a NOCO smart charger and have the solar panel for backup when off grid. And by off grid I mean Walmart. LOL

  • @wowa5514
    @wowa5514 Жыл бұрын

    Is it worth it to buy a solar generator?

  • @rudydaniels1601
    @rudydaniels16014 жыл бұрын

    Quick question. I'm just getting into solar and just ordered the Renogy Solar Suitcase for use while camping in the AZ White Mountains (9000 plus elevation). I also have a Honda EU2000 generator and was wondering if you would elaborate on how you use both solar and generator usage while camping. Generator (say when sun isn't quite up) use followed up by solar as much as possible?

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Rudy! Thanks for watching the video and taking the time to ask a thoughtful question. Your question is so good, that in fact, I'm going to answer your question in a video in the next couple of days. I believe more than just you would find value. Thank you so much for asking that question. Watch for a message here. I'll let you know when we put that video out. Thanks again!

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey Rudy, I'm working on a video based on yours question. Is it safe to assume you are talking about camping without electric hookups? Thanks, John

  • @rudydaniels1601

    @rudydaniels1601

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@LetsGoNowAdventures Hi John, sorry for the confusion. My question was based on if no electrical grid power was available and your boondocking using your own generator or solar. Hope this helps! 👍

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Rudy! Hey literally just got done filming the answer to the question you asked. Thanks again for asking it! I think the information could be valuable for so many that might want to try boondocking! I'll message when we publish.

  • @rudydaniels1601

    @rudydaniels1601

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@LetsGoNowAdventures That's great! Looking forward to watching it.

  • @drc1883
    @drc18834 жыл бұрын

    i don't like that hookup style. is there also a choice to hook directly into a Zamp prewired plug, which most travel trailers have. thanks.

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Greg. Thanks for watching the video. You bring up a good point. A newer trailer might have something like a Zamp connector that allows you to directly feed the power from a portable solar setup, like the Renogy Solar Suitcase, directly into an integrated power system. Our trailer is old, where the batteries were designed as a back up for those few times where we didn’t have shore power. Our prefered way to camp is primitive camping, dry camping or boondocking. The method presented allows us to camp this way with our older trailer. Zamp is a great company and when we upgrade to a newer RV we will insist that it have a system like the kind Zamp designs.

  • @kenslattery6458

    @kenslattery6458

    4 жыл бұрын

    I have the same panel and contoller. I cut off the clamps and wired on an SAE connector (bought from A-zon) which matches the SAE socket that came on our two year old trailer. It works great but you do have to make sure you get the polarity correct. Other types of connectors should work as well.

  • @charlestait5303
    @charlestait53033 жыл бұрын

    As an automotive mechanic I was always taught to hook up positive first and negative last! You’re doing the opposite for a reason? Thanks

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Charles. I wish I had a scientific answer that makes me seem smart, but I don't. Its what is says in the owners manual. One tip though is to use the cover to block the sunlight when you connect the batteries, then remove the cover. This will eliminate the arcing. Great question.

  • @stevesidare2493
    @stevesidare24933 жыл бұрын

    Never thought of pronouncing it that way. If the batteries are hooked in parallel, it shouldn't matter which negative and positive terminal you use.

  • @chriskriaris2671
    @chriskriaris26713 жыл бұрын

    RIP John

  • @GSPirosaki

    @GSPirosaki

    3 жыл бұрын

    ???

  • @duckdive9334
    @duckdive93342 жыл бұрын

    Someone shooting a .45 cal in the background John your better run and take cover...behind your suitcase!

  • @brianruhl5945
    @brianruhl5945 Жыл бұрын

    You said you go there for piece and quiet. I heard gunfire?

  • @billlaird7332
    @billlaird73326 ай бұрын

    Dude, is that solar panel bullet proof?

  • @SERESurfer
    @SERESurfer4 жыл бұрын

    Great video!!! However... I received my 200 watt suitcase today from Renogy. Can’t say much for the companies quality control. My lead wires from the controller came with 2 male ends!! No instruction manual, and the nylon bag containing the extra leads was torn and damaged!! WTF!!!

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching. I'm sorry you had a bad experience on your order. Curious, are you returning it and if so are they being helpful about it? I would like to know if they solve your problem. Let me know. Good luck. Stay in touch, John

  • @SERESurfer

    @SERESurfer

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lets Go Now Adventures They made good on the leads promptly by sending me a brand new set and the manual. Had to go straight to the customer service manager to get it done. So all’s well! 👍

  • @dobs78
    @dobs78 Жыл бұрын

    So much for that peace and quiet with those shot guns going off! Lol

  • @travisgardner4091
    @travisgardner40913 жыл бұрын

    John, this helps a lot. For Battery selection part on the controller, we're not clear 100% on which one to select. We're using flooded lead-acid (two 6v in series) but not sure which one it is on the selection menu. I suspect it's the 1st one that says "12.7" or something but can you lend anymore info on that part? It doesn't say 12volt, AGM, Lithium etc. It just used numbers. Thanks!

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Travis. Thanks for watching. Look for "Wet or Standard"

  • @chriskriaris2671
    @chriskriaris26713 жыл бұрын

    can you charge e bike batteries with this unit????

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Chris. Hard to answer without knowing more about your e-bike batteries. I'm sure there is a way to use the energy from the solar panels to charge those batteries. It just may not be directly.

  • @michaelrice3538
    @michaelrice35383 жыл бұрын

    John, just a heads up. You tested the charge on your batteries after using them overnight and before starting to charge them with your solar suitcase. The charge was under 12 volts. I try never to drain my batteries below 12.2 volts (about 60% of fully charged) because it will damage and shorten the life of your batteries. The only exception would be lithium batteries which can be drained well below 50% of full charge.

  • @ositolee5870
    @ositolee58704 жыл бұрын

    You always connect the positive (Red) first and Negative (Black) last. Then Negative off first, positive off last when connecting anything to a battery be it jumper cables, jump starter, solar panels. It will save an ark from happening. Look it up..

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ostio, thanks so much for watching the video we appreciate it. According to the Renogy manual you want to connect the negative clamp first and the positive (fused side) second. A good way to avoid the arc is to use the protective case to cover the panel while you make your connections. Once all of the connections are made, then remove the cover. Thanks again.

  • @ositolee5870

    @ositolee5870

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@LetsGoNowAdventures Nothing is better than instructions for sure. Most everything used to connect to batteries are just the opposite, but I am a true reader and follower of manufactures instructions. Great info, thanks...

  • @theMekanik
    @theMekanik3 жыл бұрын

    Why didn’t they make it an MPPT Charge Controller?

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the question! Renogy makes several MPPT controllers. The Voyager 20A is more than adequate for a 100 watt suitcase. Thanks for watching!

  • @theMekanik

    @theMekanik

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lets Go Now Adventures Renogy makes MPPT why is it so difficult to put an MPPT controller in it. Besides I didn’t ask you if it was adequate I asked why they don’t put an MPPT controller in this 100 Watt Solar Panel.

  • @afordbabblecampervan7555

    @afordbabblecampervan7555

    3 жыл бұрын

    An MPPT charge controller would be physically to big to fit inside the folded suitcase & wouldn't hit their price point I guess.

  • @grannieannie1371
    @grannieannie13714 жыл бұрын

    Aren't you concerned that your agms were down to 30%? I thought they didn't last well if they were run below 50%.

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Grannie Annie. To answer your question, I was concerned. AGM batteries are forgiving, but you can't let that happen too often. I now use a much better battery monitor to help prevent that from happening in the future.

  • @grannieannie1371

    @grannieannie1371

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@LetsGoNowAdventuressounds like a good idea.

  • @Maximonious
    @Maximonious3 жыл бұрын

    I'm guessing you have Lithium batteries.

  • @theMekanik
    @theMekanik3 жыл бұрын

    It’s not a Lithium Battery 🔋 50% of a lead acid, AGM is is 100% of its capacity where you counting the 50% lose as it total capacity or what the “Battery Specs” are. Because they are only true to 50% of rated capacity.

  • @TheAllMightyGodofCod
    @TheAllMightyGodofCod3 жыл бұрын

    Great video but if I may.... Hearing you say "Renault G" it messes me up.... I don't think it should be pronounced like that...

  • @robertalynch5433
    @robertalynch54333 жыл бұрын

    I thought your batteries were never supposed to go below 50%.

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Roberta, Thanks for watching. You are 100% correct. It will shorten the lifespan and diminish the capacity of the batteries if you do. AGM batteries will forgive as long as you charge them back up quickly after that amount of discharge and that you rarely let them discharge that much.

  • @markfontana1095
    @markfontana10953 жыл бұрын

    Reno - gy*

  • @skepticalmechanic
    @skepticalmechanic4 жыл бұрын

    Your killing your batteries by running them down that low.. you should never run them below 50%... Also... you never saw a 100 watt panel charge at 7 amps... maybe 6.2 but not 7...

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    4 жыл бұрын

    Brian thanks for watching the video! You are correct. You do reduce your battery life by discharging below 50%. In the real world sometimes you will run them lower than ideal. The trick is to limit the amount of times that happens. And, if they are discharged to sub 50 they are brought back to full as soon as possible. Thanks for the comment!

  • @larryburns3561

    @larryburns3561

    4 жыл бұрын

    I just got the suitcase and it ran as high a 7 amps believe it or not

  • @Captaink-1

    @Captaink-1

    4 жыл бұрын

    If the charge controller is an MPPT style, then it could very easily be at 7 Amps. Also, being at an elevation in Utah, on a very clear day, the solar power will be higher than a humid day at sea level.

  • @danielteegarden8982
    @danielteegarden89822 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for telling me stuff you don't even know what your talking about.

  • @marciatesch3951
    @marciatesch39514 жыл бұрын

    Do you realize you said “gentleman”! You were doing good until then. So many RVers are women, or couples. Rethink what you say in videos!

  • @LetsGoNowAdventures

    @LetsGoNowAdventures

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the feedback.

  • @buzz2bug534

    @buzz2bug534

    4 жыл бұрын

    Marcia Tesch Cancel culture is dead . Didn’t you get the memo.

  • @donmthg

    @donmthg

    3 жыл бұрын

    He said gentleman while making fun of us AND praising the ladies. Get over yourself and pay attention before your hair trigger reaction makes you look like a fool... again.

  • @marciatesch3951

    @marciatesch3951

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@donmthg then he didn’t explain it well. I think you better calm down!

  • @donmthg

    @donmthg

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@marciatesch3951 Listen to what he really said, not what you think he said. He explained it very well. He made fun of us evil men and praised women for taking the time to read instructions. When you want so very badly to be offended you will always find ways to be when and where they do not exist. Listen, think and then think some more.

  • @lamasteve6905
    @lamasteve69053 жыл бұрын

    Over priced !

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