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On The Go Portable Solar Panel Review

Karen · 18 Comments

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Fangrandpa and I were asked to review the 50 watt portable solar module,  On The Go Solar Panel from Anywhere Solar. This solar panel arrived in pieces that we had to assemble. It has four interlocking panels that snap to together, then attach to the legs. The included cord has aligator clips that attach to your auxillary battery.

This portable solar panel is lightweight, weighing in at under 10 pounds. When disassembled it takes up very little space. It comes with a storage bag so you can put it under the bed, in the closet, or in the back of your pickup truck and not have to worry about losing pieces of it when traveling with it. The shatterproof panels are extremely durable and scratch resistant.

In our backyard
In our backyard

We set this solar panel up in our backyard in Georgia in late December, and connected it to our travel trailer battery. It only took Fabgrandpa about thirty minutes to put it together. We then set the thermometer on the furnace at 55 degrees, and unplugged the shore power. On sunny days the panel gathered enough solar engery to recharge the battery enough to run the furnace all night when temperatures were in the low 40’s. It would be an excellent setup to use in campgrounds where no electric hookups are available, such as the campground at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

The kit retails for about $279, and includes:

  • Four SS-2406 Anywhere Solar panels giving you a 50 watt, 12 volt system to charge your batteries

  • Two bracing rods for structure and support

  • Extension cables for connection to batteries up to 16 feet away

  • One charge controller to safely charge your batteries

  • A versatile stand for easy set-up

  •            One durable carrying bag for easy transport and storage

The only thing we didn’t like about this kit was that the instruction booklet was not very clearly worded, and the print was way too small for us to read without a magnifying glass.

For more information, visit their webiste, or their Ebay Store.

 

 

 

 

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  1. Robin {Mom Foodie} says

    January 16, 2013 at 9:33 pm

    I have been wanting to start using solar power in my back yard. For security lighting & for power to my gazebo in the spring & summer.

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  2. Kim L says

    January 16, 2013 at 9:57 pm

    Wow this would be perfect for camping and seems really easy to use. Thanks for sharing.

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  3. Sara Phillips says

    January 16, 2013 at 10:55 pm

    I LOVE IT!!! I can see my husband using one while he is camping/hunting!

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  4. Rob says

    January 17, 2013 at 8:10 am

    Awesome review. I can remember when we were younger going camping in a pop up and going to a state park that has no electric hook up so one of these would have come in really handy. I am glad you are going to be able to put it to good use. Thanks for sharing.

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  5. Dee says

    January 17, 2013 at 12:14 pm

    I’ve totally been thinking about getting one of these for our RV! We’re going to be living in it full-time in a couple of months for 2-3 months as we purchase a new home out west, and these could come in handy for a lot of reasons. Good to read about them here, thanks!

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  6. Dawn FINE says

    January 17, 2013 at 12:56 pm

    Looks good! We have talked about using solar but haven’t tried anything yet.

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  7. Patty says

    January 17, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    This would have been a nice add on to our solar system while we were traveling in our fifthwheel.

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  8. Jill says

    January 17, 2013 at 4:01 pm

    Sounds like a great deal for campers! I will definitely send this link to a few friends who go camping through the winter (in Florida)!

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  9. Lorie Shewbridge says

    January 17, 2013 at 8:33 pm

    What a great idea for when you are able to go RVing again – which I know will be very soon again.
    I like the idea that it has a bag for carrying all the pieces together so nothing gets lost.
    I think it might be a great idea for people in tornado or hurricane areas as an emergency power source.
    Thanks for the info.

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  10. Tiff @ Babes and Kids says

    January 18, 2013 at 1:00 pm

    This is so nice and nice that you are able to run off solar power because of it. Very cool product.

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  11. Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving says

    January 18, 2013 at 4:58 pm

    This is seriously cool! This would make it easy to convert our garage to a man cave for hubby,.

    Reply
  12. trisha says

    January 19, 2013 at 11:28 am

    This is a REALLY fantastic idea!!!! I kinda LOLed at the magnifying glass comment.

    trisha

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  13. Shop with Me Mama says

    January 19, 2013 at 1:36 pm

    Sounds like a great thing to have around! Great review!

    Reply
  14. baby deals says

    January 19, 2013 at 10:34 pm

    Oh my gosh, I think that solar panel is sooooo great! I’m a huge fan of any sort of alternative energy sources, and this sounds like a GREAT way to try out the entire concept.

    Reply
  15. Elizabeth Atwood says

    January 21, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    What a great idea! I am such a fan of solar power. If my grandparents still had their motor coach I would certainly have told them about it.

    Reply
  16. Kelly @ Texas Type A Mom says

    January 22, 2013 at 1:02 pm

    What a genius invention! I didn’t realize they made portable solar panels.

    Reply
  17. TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs says

    January 24, 2013 at 7:48 pm

    IMO, I don’t think things like this need much explaining. They probably could have gone with a few graphics on the page for setup. Still, this is some nifty gear. Even for those with non-mobile homes may like to have this on hand for emergencies!

    Reply
  18. Hanan says

    January 25, 2013 at 2:47 am

    I’ve never thought of that before, genius! I’ll have to tell my in-laws about this.

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