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    Posted: 07 Feb 2015 at 7:10pm
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Originally posted by johnmaci

I have the Renolgy Portable Solar Suitcase (100w) with Go Power extension cord and 7 pin trailer adapter:
http://www.amazon.com/Renogy-Foldable-Suitcase-Battery-Charger/dp/B00HR8YNK6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1423326946&sr=8-3&keywords=renology

Wow, this looks good...I like it. Nicely packaged, everything you need except maybe the charge line extensions. 

How is the 100w panel holding up for you as far are recharge capacity? 

The flexible stuff is to expensive, you can by a high end generator for that kink of money. 
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Posts: 1108 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Feb 2015 at 7:14pm
Originally posted by fwunder

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Will your generator run the POD A/C...no problem?

Yep! I'm glad I have it. It's great for DW's hair dryer. She's happy, we're all happy! ;)

fred



Fred, how do you connect it, I don't see a 30amp plug? and...does it strain with the A/C? Is it maxed out or is there plenty of headroom? Did you do the cap startup mod on the A/C?
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Posts: 1676 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08 Feb 2015 at 9:50am
Just use your 30/15 adapter and plug it in.

Lots of folks run their AC off the Yammy 2400. Starts and runs fine. No mods. Just don't plan on using your hair dryer at the same time.

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I find the 100W panel to be more than sufficient for boondocking. Keeps the battery topped off during the day while we run the water pump, radio, 12v usb phone charger, etc.
And we replaced the group 24 for a larger group 27 battery.
I also have a new generator, but have never used it since I try to just use the fans for ventilation and cook outside. I'd rather leave the power hungry appliances for when fully hooked up.
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Thanks for all the advice. We are trying out the 100v panels this week-will let you know!
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A very informative video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFlkBMIKTCg
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