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FREE 200W iTechWorld Folding Solar Panel with $199 Subscription of Caravan and Motorhome on Tour

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FREE 200W iTechWorld Folding Solar Panel with $199 Subscription of Caravan and Motorhome on Tour
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gmckay on 12/11/2014 - 10:58 shop.magstore.com.au (407 clicks)

Similar to previous offer with a 120W panel : https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/168701
Subscribe to 20 issues with FREE travel DVDs for $199 and receive a FREE folding solar panel. Great Value. Pity I already took up the 120W offer.

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20 Issue of Caravan and Motorhome on Tour (Incl. 20 DVDs)

  • iTechWorld 200W Solar Panel (Worth $899)

TOTAL VALUE $1,098
ALL FOR ONLY $199

SAVE $899! (OVER 82% OFF)

iTechWorld 200W FOLDING SOLAR PANEL

Going caravanning, 4x4ing and camping? Want to power your fridge, TV, lights and more? Want your solar panel to charge in partial shading? Get the 200w portable foldable solar panel.

Key Benefits:
Light weight
30 second fold out
MPPT Technology provides up to 30% more power
Run your car fridge forever on MPPT power
Plug and charge
Easy to store
What's in the box?
200w foldable solar panel
DC charger
Fold out steel stand
Specifications
Max Power: 200W
Max Power Voltage: 19V
Max Power Current: 10.53A
Open Circuit Voltage: 22.8V
Short Circuit Current: 11.37A
Size (L/B/H): 1196x534x70mm

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  • stumo on 12/11/2014 - 11:10

    Damn. Should a waited.

  • unity1 on 12/11/2014 - 11:13

    Panel costs $499 http://itechworld.com.au/products/200w-conventional-panel not $899. They are overstating the value of this subscription.

    • lippa on 12/11/2014 - 11:16

      Still a great deal at $199! Pity it doesn't come with a bag.

      • unity1 on 12/11/2014 - 11:31

        Good value for money if you are loooking for a cheap solar panel.

        • IVI on 12/11/2014 - 13:21

          Cheap, Good

          . Pick any ONE of the above… ;-)

  • stumo on 12/11/2014 - 11:15

    Also, the charge controller isn't really specified like on the 120W deal. The only mention of mppt is on the mag webpage, not the actual product page. The photo on the actual product page looks like a cheap pwm controller.

  • hooray on 12/11/2014 - 11:22

    Obviously you sign up for automatic renewal of your subscription but would that be for 12, 20 or 24 months ?

  • slowmo on 12/11/2014 - 11:41

    Should I get this just to charge my laptop or run the outdoor fan during summer? What else do I need? 12v inverter?

    • morpheu on 12/11/2014 - 11:52

      200W is overkill right? most laptop chargers are under 70W

      • slowmo on 12/11/2014 - 12:05

        well, assuming i don't get a lot of sun in the backyard, i don't think it would be at full 200w? no?

      • darian on 12/11/2014 - 12:06

        Peak output is 200W, but less if cloudy or overcast, then there will be losses through any battery and inverter. Overkill with solar panels is useful for those dull days and other losses.

    • 32768 on 12/11/2014 - 12:38

      you'll really need a battery, it can be made to work without but it's a little dodgy.

      Battery(s) to match this panel setup are about $250-$500

      a 12v/8amp ($60) battery or old car/motorcycle battery will work if you wanted cheap. One of those large nihm powerpacks could also be used.

      as far as an inverter, try to do it without - buy a car fan that works off 12v

      a laptop charger that goes from 12v - 19v(laptop) is between $40-$80

      it depends on circumstances but for a car fan + laptop 60-80w panel(s) are fine, with 200w + 150ah of battery you could run a small fridge and tv.

  • Fitzy777 on 12/11/2014 - 12:00

    I also wonder if they are replacing the controller to "MPPT Technology provides up to 30% more power" rather than the cheap PWM controllers stated on their website, otherwise I want my money back.. As stated above the $499 one for sale on their website has the PWM..

    • greenie4242 on 12/11/2014 - 13:41

      I watched some YouTube videos confirming that some cheap controllers that are advertised as MPPT simply don't do it. If you do purchase anything which promises MPPT, see if you can find any reviews that confirm it really is MPPT:

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KA3X8XLxWHU
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=la-gvy0DfJs

      There are far too many to share here, but doing a search for MPPT is a good start. There are some fairly cheap controllers that have been confirmed to work very well.

      • Fitzy777 on 12/11/2014 - 13:49

        I suppose I won't know until I get & use it…Now just waiting on a 100AH battery deal..

  • greenie4242 on 12/11/2014 - 12:09

    This seems far too cheap. What's the catch? Has anybody who ordered from the last deal received their 120W panel yet? Or are they just fishing for credit card numbers before the company owner bails the country?

  • Dubbin on 12/11/2014 - 12:40

    More pictures here: http://www.camperdeals.com.au/deals/200w-foldable-solar-pane… things seem to have been updated since but shows a bit more of the design

    Video here: It is the 160w version though http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MelwkHbvKQk

    I went for the Roc-Solid deal, from looking at the above links I am glad I did due to the build quality/design, plus 120w is enough for my needs.

  • hooray on 12/11/2014 - 12:57

    No the magstore has been around for a while.
    I reckon they are just looking for subscriptions but with automatic renewal.

  • raptormesh on 12/11/2014 - 13:20

    Does anyone know the weight for this panel?

    • Fitzy777 on 12/11/2014 - 13:46
      +1

      Review says 18kg.

  • birdie on 12/11/2014 - 22:27

    Anyone know about cancelling the subscription early and getting a pro-rata refund? >:)

  • stumo on 12/12/2014 - 08:23

    Did you guys get your stuff yet? People have been doing PayPal disputes in the earlier deal from these turkeys.

  • Fitzy777 on 16/12/2014 - 12:14

    I got my Solar Panel about 2 weeks ago. It has a PWM controller on it and I am not sure if it is actually working.
    Got my first magazine today, but I have requested they change it to the Camper Trailer one, which they are doing.

    The controller on the panel is a bit hard for me to work out if it is actually working as it should be. Would love some assistance if anyone else has theirs yet. i.e. I can't get it to keep the sealed battery light on, and the big red LOAD light just seems to stay on all of the time ??

    Cheers

    • birdie on 16/12/2014 - 17:41

      Good idea. I also received my Solar Panel about 2 weeks ago.
      I received my first issue on Friday, and I've had a quick look at the magazine and DVD, definitely aimed at the grey nomad age group…

      I think I'll try to change my subscription to either Camper Trailer Touring or 4WD Action.

      How did you contact them? Phone, email or Facebook?

      • Fitzy777 on 20/12/2014 - 22:38

        Email, the one on the order confirmation. I don't have it handy atm, but see how you go.

        • birdie on 21/12/2014 - 21:27

          I ended up ringing and got through without a huge wait, I switched mine to the Camper Trailer Touring without any issue or any questions asked… so that's good… I got the solar panel (which I'm yet to try, I must test it out this week) and a magazine I wanted… :)

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