Rich Solar panels are one of the best brands coming out of China, as they are made to specs by Rich Solar Australia. I've posted a link to their store on your Whiteboard. I have no connection with them either other than being a happy repeat customer.

I will say though, for a portable system you should move the regulator from the back of the panel and set it up closer to your batteries as this will help avoid a voltage drop. Personally I'd mount them permanently so their are working all the time..... but then I'm just lazy!.

-- Edited by madaboutled on Monday 9th of March 2015 10:15:49 PM

I would suggest you have a bit of a look around on eBay and even if you do not buy from it. Ebay can give you a very good idea of price you should pay for Solar panels and associated bits. The easiest way is to look at the cost per watt, typically for ridged panels $1 to $2 a watt is common much more than this you may be getting ripped off so look around and compare prices.

Flexible solar panels are bit more expensive but a lot lighter and can be easier to mount on your van roof.
Folding panels are very versatile and often come complete with regulator and cables and connectors.

The company below appear to be very reasonable on for flexible solar panels prices and also seem to have good technical knowledge.
I have no connection with the company.
solar4rvs.com.au/home.html

My best advice is to shop around and see what you get for your $ and don't pay too much, solar panels are mostly cheap and reliable these days.

Good Luck
Terry

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madaboutled wrote:

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Rich Solar panels are one of the best brands coming out of China, as they are made to specs by Rich Solar Australia. I've posted a link to their store on your Whiteboard. I have no connection with them either other than being a happy repeat customer.

I will say though, for a portable system you should move the regulator from the back of the panel and set it up closer to your batteries as this will help avoid a voltage drop. Personally I'd mount them permanently so their are working all the time..... but then I'm just lazy!.

-- Edited by madaboutled on Monday 9th of March 2015 10:15:49 PM

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 Post the link in here too, so others can check them out.

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 http://www.richsolar.com.au/ is the website and http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-12V-120W-FOLDING-SOLAR-PANEL-KIT-MONO-CARAVAN-BOAT-CAMPING-POWER-BATTERY-/360466559807 is their ebay shop. It appears that Autopro stock their stuff as well and there is a retailer search function available off the manin web page.

Dave

Thanks Dave