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    Posted: 27 Jul 2015 at 8:23am
I am a new guy to this. Will be picking up a 177 one week from today. How useful are these solar panels. I see a lot of mods but none listed adding the solar panels.
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How will you be using your 177? If you are going to be in campgrounds with power all the time, you don't need them. If you are going off grid for no more than a long weekend, I would suggest dual batteries instead. If you want to go, or have the ability to go, off grid for extended periods.. THEN they have a place in your kit.
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Thanks furpod. Now my next question is, is the 80 watt sufficient?
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Zamp is a ripoff IMO
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My Hubby uses the Pod when he goes to music festivals....no hookups....and loves the Zamp panels. They are effortless and work great....just be sure not to leave them unattended as the are pricey and could walk off!
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Posts: 91 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 Jul 2015 at 1:13pm
Hey Hayduke,

Why are they a rip? Price? Is there something cheaper? What do you use?
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Posts: 68 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 Jul 2015 at 7:19pm
Originally posted by Pilotwh

Hey Hayduke,

Why are they a rip? Price? Is there something cheaper? What do you use?


Yeah I think they are very expensive for what they are.  I've never heard anyone complain about their quality though.

I bought a folding suitcase style 120w setup from solarblvd for way less than half of the zamp setup.  same function.  Solarblvd only carries them sporadically.

Another cheaper option:  Renogy Suitcase
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Originally posted by Pilotwh

Thanks furpod. Now my next question is, is the 80 watt sufficient?


How are you going to use your pod? how many, and what battery(ies) are you running?

Zamp is not the least expensive.. doesn't make them a "ripoff" any more than a Mercedes is a ripoff. Can other cars get you from a to b for less money? yes. But that doesn't have jack to do with if you were ripped off or not buying it.
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Thanks to both. I will be on hunting property with no electrical connection unless I have a generator. If we go to a campground it probably won't be a problem.
Seems in this sport you need to cover a lot of bases. 
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Posts: 281 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 Jul 2015 at 9:46pm
There are many suppliers of quality, name brand solar panels that cost much less than the Zamp panels.  I think that Zamp buys panels that are available to anyone and then repackages them in kits for resale.  You can probably get the same thing that Zamp sells for about half of Zamp's price.  On the other hand, if you want "plug and play" and are willing to pay for it, Zamp fills the bill.
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