Solar brand panels and charger recommendations

Skinhyfish

Observer
Lots of options and I have read a ton. Our last camper had a zamp solar system. Great, but pricey when looking for a new setup. I understand you get what you pay for is true in some cases. What brands for price/durabilty is best choice these days? looking to run 2 100w panels. Maybe battery reconditions also. Thanks guys!!
 

Rbertalotto

Explorer
I recently bought a small system to be used with my new Rooftop Tent.
My toy hauler trailer has all top shelf equipment.

http://rvbprecision.com/rv-projects/solar-install-grey-wolf-19rr-toy-hauler.html

But I didn't want to spend that much on the RTT system. A whole bunch of research and here is what I bought:
ECO Worthy 120W 12V foldable panels (Ebay $150) These will be used in portable deploy to take full advantage of the sun location
ECO Worthy 10w X 2 solar panels (Amazon $21 each) These will be permanently mounted on the camper cap on the truck to maintain the battery
PowMr 40A Charge Controller (Amazon $20) See my article on portable solar on my web page about this unit ... www.rvbprecision.com
Weize 12V 100AH AGM Deep Cycle battery (Amazon $160)
AiLi Battery Monitor (Amazon $43) Great reviews and tells me absolutly everything I need to know about the system
8Ga Welding Cables, 25' Red/25'Black (Amazon $42)
Misc connectors, fuses etc ($20)

Total $477

I'm totally pleased with this system. The ECO Worth panels was a gamble, but they have been working great. A few friends have also bought the same panels and are very pleased with performance.

Hope this helps!
 

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