Hi! I am trying to figure out what I need for my solar system. I found 160 watt flexible panels with ETFE lamination for a good price (I think it’s a Renogy not sold under that name) and could possibly fit two panels next to each other in the front area of the roof 44 inch space. Next, I am thinking I am getting a Renogy Voyager charge controller. My question is, couldn’t I just get a Goal Zero portable battery like Yeti 400 which already has the charge controller and the inverter built in? I am looking for easy and simple, even though I am starting to understand solar power and parts. But still, it seems less stuff and less cables if i just went with a Yeti 400. Is it easy to connect the solar panels to that? The Yeti has an 8mm Input.
Another question is that in the solar panel description they talk about 18V, but I think it is for a 12V battery. I have seen that for 100 W panels too. That’s something I don’t quite understand yet.
Here is the link to the solar panel:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/160-Watt-E...Solar-Panel-Ultra-Lightweight-MA/264019269971
Any help very much appreciated. I want to order soon. Btw, this system is for full time van life.
Thank you!
Another question is that in the solar panel description they talk about 18V, but I think it is for a 12V battery. I have seen that for 100 W panels too. That’s something I don’t quite understand yet.
Here is the link to the solar panel:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/160-Watt-E...Solar-Panel-Ultra-Lightweight-MA/264019269971
Any help very much appreciated. I want to order soon. Btw, this system is for full time van life.
Thank you!