What do you think of this Costco Solar package?

[fredcdobbs]

<p><a href="http://www.costco.com/Grape-Solar-400-Watt-Off-Grid-Solar-Panel-Kit.product.100049288.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.costco.com/Grape-Solar-400-Watt-Off-Grid-Solar-Panel-Kit.product.100049288.html</a><br><br>it has everything I need: the 400 watts in panels and the 2000 watt inverter.<br><br>I would put it on my just purchased 1988 Ford conversion? Which I have posted about here <a href="/post/Check-out-my-new-future-home.-6446249" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://vanlivingforum.com/post/Check-out-my-new-future-home.-6446249</a><br><br>But I know next to nothing about comparing these things. Please help.<br>I have a guy lined up to install them for between $100-$200 depending on complexity. </p>

 

[Terry]

I don't know if my mind is going off on a tangent or not but, it says "<span class="bold">Power per Day (Maximum):</span> 400 W". Shouldn't that need to be just 400 watt? AC is measured in KW hours. I believe that this is a misunderstood statement but if its no? It also shows 4 panels and list the number of panels as just one on the specifications tab while the product tab says 4 panels so I don't think much of this ad. I may be worth a little further investigation.

 

[Possum]

<span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Hey Fred,<br><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The kit looks good to me but, do you have enough room on your roof for (4) panels. I recently installed 4 panels myself totally 580 watts and it took up most of my box van's roof. I have 80 square feet on my roof......just something to consider......best of luck on your build.....have a great day!<br><br></span></span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Randy</span>

 

[Willy]

&nbsp;I'd say that it's super expensive. Check out the prices here:&nbsp; http://www.windturbine.ca/sun_panels.html&nbsp; That's where I bought my 120 W panel. 'Course, prices might be different where you're stompin', but it gives you an idea. ..Willy.

 

[fredcdobbs]

<p>After reading all the details I think Randy's right, I think I can fit the 4 together on my class B. I'll add windturbine to my list of companies to look into.</p>

 

[VanLifeCrisis]

That seems a little on the high side to me.&nbsp;