Anyone used a Renogy solar panel?

[kcjaz]

Prime deal today:
RENOGY REGO 400W Portable Solar Panel, Renogy Solar Blanket N-Type Foldable Solar Panel, 25% High Efficiency, Lightweight Solar Panel Charger for Camping, RV, Marine, SUV, Off Grid Applications https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FB3NFXV7?tag=ihco-20

I know nothing about Renogy other than what I’ve googled which is that they are a total outsource type manufacture and there seems to be a lot of negative feedback in general but they sell batteries and other stuff too. This foldable form factor is appealing to me. May be worth a gamble.

 

[Sandroad]

Sure, I have used a portable flexible Renogy 100W panel for several years to charge my camper batteries when not plugged into shore power. It’s worked great and is well made. I have a 40 foot extension cord so I can get it in the sun at most campsites. Unless you have big power needs, 400W is a lot!

 

[kcjaz]

Sure, I have used a portable flexible Renogy 100W panel for several years to charge my camper batteries when not plugged into shore power. It’s worked great and is well made. I have a 40 foot extension cord so I can get it in the sun at most campsites. Unless you have big power needs, 400W is a lot!

Thanks. There is a 200w version of it also. I’m living with zero solar now and as long as I drive a couple hours every day I’m OK. on my last trip. I ran my freezer and as expected that consumes a lot of more power than just the refrigerator. My main battery would be down to like 15% in the morning, but my fridge has a 300 W hour battery in it and I have an additional 300 Wh back up. 100w is enough to run my fridge and slowly charge. 200w is probably enough.

 

[bhsdriller]

We use them a ton where I work in very harsh environments/industries (not that exact style though).
Good equipment

 

[LC Mike]

Been running a Renogy Solar panel and controller system for a few years now without any issues, but haven't used any of their new models

 

[RET2]

Another positive review for the flexible 100W panel, multi year user.

 

[kcjaz]

I got the 200 w version and used it last week at COTR5. Worked great. Was able to get 120 W in the late afternoon after we got back to camp. It was enough to run the fridge and keep the battery topped off until dusk.

The EcoFlow app is useful as you can see the watts on you phone as you move the solar blanket around.

 

[lembowski]

Haven’t used their flexible folding ones, but I’ve had 2 of there 100w suitcase panels that keep my large Anker Solix backup battery for the house topped up for a few years now.