Comparing 2-200Watt to 1-400Watt Allpowers Portable Solar Panels
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- čas přidán 9. 09. 2023
- Welcome to my solar panel showdown where I'll be comparing Allpowers huge 400 watt solar panel to 2 of their 200 watt solar panels in series. Allpowers makes a wide range of portable solar panels. Which will best get the job done?
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Thank you for this video, it's help too see a size and also the question of difference of watt production. We had the choice between both 400w and 200w for a van so 2 x 200w looks a better choice for the small spaces.
Thank you for your time to help others
We’ve been using the 400w set the last few months traveling in our RV and while it does a quick job of charging the S2000 battery, it is very heavy and unwieldy to move once set up so you can catch the most from the sun as it moves. We’re finding the edge of the panels, which are heavy fabric, are wearing. The 2 200w setup would have been much easier to use, so you have made an excellent choice! Happy travels and thanks for watching and leaving a comment!
Thank you and I enjoyed listening to you.😊😊😊
You’re welcome, Katie❤ Thanks for watching and leaving a comment😊
My question is: How much power was Freddy putting out when he was laying with his tummy to the sun? Silly baby dog trying to help 😅. Great video!! 💜
Well, Freddie is actually Super Fred in disguise and has his own super powers⚡️and that’s how he renews his super power energy. So it’s very important for him to spend time lazing in the sun each day. The world would be in dire straits if Super Fred ran out of super power!😆Thanks for watching, li’l sis!❤️
That is amazing that this little bit of shadow only has such a small loss. Do that too Anker, which I have, and almost all power is gone.
Hey! Thanks for watching! Trying to keep any and all shadow off the panels is the best option, but it's good to know it still charges when there is some. We used these 400W panels for 3 month this early spring while traveling and while they really do work well, they are HEAVY! Next year we plan to take the 2x200W and save the difficulties of moving them to follow the sun.
@@HoneyandMe I was just looking at 400w panels and your review is helping to take things into account.
@@jmrdrgz We found this 400w 5-panel unit to work great for charging our S2000 battery quickly. But, it is super awkward to move around, even with 2 people. The bottom trim of the panels are wearing through because you end up dragging them. Definitely go for the 2-200W unless you are going to be stationary and can build a moveable platform for them. They are not weatherproof so can’t be left in the rain.
@@HoneyandMe I'll probably get the Anker panels since I already have Anker panels. Keep all the specs the same.
@jmrdrgz Good plan!
I am so excited about my new camper I still can't believe I have a vintage Boler, I ll have to start watching more camping video lol (Oh this is Niki from NixPix) this is my new channel I can't believe I am starting over. Its so hard !!
That is awesome, Niki!!! You will have so much fun with it!! Good luck with your new channel!
Appreciate the review and comparisons! I wish I'd seen it a few months ago, I picked up a 400 w on Amazon a couple of months ago, but now black Friday prices have made me wish I'd waited, i would have gone with 2 x 200w , both for portability and better options of placement, finding the sun through the trees etc. the shade really is a killer!
You're welcome and thanks for watching! Yes, it always seems to be the way with buying something and then it goes on sale! We'll be using the 400W panel in our travel trailer. It's big and heavy and will travel much better in the trailer. The 200W ones are so much easier to deal with though. They can be carried in Honey, my little motorhome, much easier, as well as in the car camper. The 200W panels, when folded, take up just a little more space than the 100W panels, but with twice the ability to charge. So, in my opinion the 200W are a win win. Thanks for commenting! It's always appreciated!
This is just what I was looking for! I've been trying to decide what would be best for my minivan camper, two 200w or one 400w.
Glad this helped, Karen😁The actual dimensions of the panels are also something to consider when space is at a premium. How they will fit in your van could be a deciding factor, as well as weight. The 400w panels are heavy, but the 200w are very manageable.👍
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Good to know! Thanks👍
We may end up taking the 400W panel up to our cabin to add to our permanent solar system there. Our panels there are mounted on the side of the cabin due to snow load. This 400W panel would be one we would only set up while we're there and can get the most out of the few hours of daylight we get in the winter.
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Great review, job well done!!
Thank you kindly!😁❤️
You have too much fun making these review videos, lol. Awesome comparison and review sue.
Lol! Thanks, Wiley! It was fun! And I learned so much about solar energy and how to get the most out of these panels! Thanks for watching and take care!-Sue
Great job. I would agree with to 200 W. I just got a great deal on two of their 140 W and hoping to get 100 W apiece. Very small and convenient.
That's great! Getting a deal is always nice too! The 400 W is nice if you've got the space and aren't worried about lifting it, but it is pretty big. We'll be using that one in our travel trailer where space is not quite as tight as in my car camper. Enjoy your panels and thanks for watching and commenting!-Sue
Great 😊 information that really helps 🙏
Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching! Take care!
These portable panels tends to failed after many foldings and unfoldings. I would rather have one of the two failed in the middle of nowhere than having ONE big panel failed and have no way of charging your power station. IMHO
That's a good point. With 2 you'd still have one to recharge if this happened. Just as an aside..the 400 Watt panel has a 2 year warranty, while the 200 Watt ones have an 18 month. So, possibly, Allpowers has seen a longer life in the 400 W panels and offers a longer warranty. Just a guess though. Thanks for watching!~
What is the point of failure when set up too many times? You'd think that they would be engineered with reinforced connection points and wires flexible enough between the four panels to survive at least a thousand unfolds.
Perfect.
Thanks! Glad it was helpful!
This was a fun experiment! I hope you found it informative. I'm getting ready to head out on a car camping road trip and will be taking an Allpowers solar battery and solar panels to keep my gear and gadgets charged up. If you're interested in taking a look at my newest car camper you can check it out here 👉czcams.com/video/KF5OojoOUFQ/video.html
Great 👍
Thank you 👍 Take care!
All these solar panels and power generators all flooding the stream. Seems like every other day it's a new product that is a copy of a copy of a copy 😂 Your comparison was fun though. Tripod shade effect wow!!
Yes, the world has suddenly become very power hungry...solar power hungry! There are so many companies making them now. And, I guess it's a good thing, turning to solar energy. We are always amazed at the solar farms we drive by in the US. My brother in law installs solar systems in Alberta and just set up his barn to run on solar. But, yes, there are so many new companies producing these kinds of panels and solar batteries now, it's confusing! I appreciate Allpowers having reached out to me and given me the products to try.
Wasn't that shade thing astounding!! I was so surprised by the difference it made!
Thanks so much for watching! I look forward to your next video! -Sue
Im with you on Solar power. @@HoneyandMe
This just makes me want to sell off my Prius C and get some solar panels! 🤔😁
Or maybe sell off my Step Van and let someone else have their fun turning her into a proper adventure rig! 😲😄
Lol! Did I see somewhere that Toyota made a Prius with built in solar panels on the roof?? I think it was years ago. But at the time I thought it was a good idea. I am really surprised by how quickly these charge up the 2000W solar battery! Don’t give up
on your van though!
@@HoneyandMe yes they had solar on the roof to keep the interior at a comfortable temperature, but it wasn't strong enough to do much more...
My Step Van was my house, before my fiance and I were together and now we have a tiny house on wheels... she was working at a tiny house hotel in Oregon, and the owner of the hotel is a friend of mine, and knew we'd be a good fit... my fiance hates the Van understood why I preferred it to an apartment, so she's been on me to sell it for years... 😆
Oh I thought you said you were connecting them in parallel at the beginning of the vid:))
You also forgot if you have 2x200 watt panels you can charge 2 different devices at once,if one goes bad you still have a reserve and you can take one camping and have the other being used by a neighbor or some other location at the same time.
Great point! Yes! Another good reason to go with 2x200!👍Thanks for sharing❤️
There are options that are way better. Like from my experience the hard shell attachable solar panel is better than the flexible and foldble kind. Way less can go wrong like steping on it and getting it to crack.
Gret review and comparison. 💚💚💚 ~Vie
Hi and thanks for commenting! 😁I haven’t had any experience with other types, other than the kind we have mounted permanently on our RVs and the ones on our cabin in the Yukon. I’m sure they last longer ( our trailer is a 2008 and still has the original 100 W panel on the roof that still works great, although we had to redo the wiring this summer as it failed). Are the ones you are referring to the glass one with the metal frames? I’m assuming the ones you permanently mount are made to last longer, but for my needs, especially as a car camper, the portable, foldable panels are perfect. Also, I’m thinking anything that is made to be portable is going to be subjected to possible damage just because it’s portable. Thanks so much for adding your thoughts, Vie!❤️
Those are great for supplementary power. Just purchased some new shingle layout fixed 170w panels for the cabin. A lot more efficient than older panels as they charge in shade. I have mine fixed on my steep pitched roof, so I don't have to worry about snow load as it slides off. A new mppt charger helps immensely, too. Turns out it's worth upgrading your system every 5-10yrs to maximize performance.
@@NorthernRetreat I'd be interested in hearing how you like the shingle panels. At our cabin we have 4 panels mounted to the wall facing the lake. Most of our time spent there is during the winter months, and the days are super short in the dead of winter. But we've found the sun reflecting off the snow covered lake, plus the sun being so low in the sky, does a pretty good job of keeping our battery bank charged up. I don't think the snow would slide of them if we put them on the roof. The roof is galvanized metal, and the snow does eventually slide off when we get a warmer day, but the pitch is not steep enough to have it slide off continually. So, it would just pile up on the panels and we'd probably break our necks getting up there to clean them off! lol! We have considered building a rack to hold panels that we could adjust for seasonal use, as well as clean off easily in the winter, but so far, our very simple system has been working for over 20 years!
@HoneyandMe you could try Bifacial solar panels on your cabin roof, they charge from front and back and snow helps them charge even better being reflective like your roof.
@@NorthernRetreat I'll look into those! Sounds really interesting! Thanks!
I would connect the 2/200w in series= more voltage.
But when shade hits one panel when in series you will loose more power then when connected in parallel
@@valeriepottier120 yes this is why I have panels in series and another (portable)set wired in parallel.
Don’t try to charge a car battery without using a not included regulator.
Good to know! I also have a Saouki solar battery with jump start connectors that saved me once after leaving the interior light on in my car!