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This solar blanket is back at $99.99 + eBay 15%/17% off promo codes brings it close to the previous deal
Lvyuan 200W Solar Blanket $84.99 ($82.99 eBay Plus) + $40 Delivery ($0 to Selected Areas) @ lvyuan-111 eBay
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realtight on 13/07/2025 - 00:32 ebay.com.au (2224 clicks)
Last edited 13/07/2025 - 12:05 by 1 other user
Last edited 13/07/2025 - 12:05 by 1 other user
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Give you 200w of warmth? 😜
Many more things than you
So mean. Jv has been nothing but a kind-hearted member of this community!
That's certainly a nice way of saying "useless muppet who spams crap in every post"
when camping, keeping your battery charged, so your fridge stays cold, and your boom box keeps annoying the neighbours.
How easy are these to wire up to the MPPT?
It seems to come with an MPPT.
With parts: 20A PWM Solar Controller,5m Anderson cable,1m Anderson to alligator clip cable,10cm Anderson to XT60 cable.
Comes with a PWM controller, not an MPPT controller. It is still a solar controller, not quite as good as an MPPT but you'd never get that at this price.
Is it okay for charging a 12v LiFePO4?
@Prodev3r: The images show it with a LiFePO4 battery.
Juat need to be sure to set it to the correct charge mode.
If you want to use another MPPT, it seems to just require an Anderson connector (based on the photos).
Two wires.
Buy a Victron SmartSolar MPPT and be happy.
Yes it can.
According to this article, the input voltage for the Yard Force power station is 10V-30V.
The open-circuit voltage (VOC) of this solar panel is 23.6V, so is perfectly fine for this power station (as long as you don't run multiple panels in series).As per the comments from that deal, some people damaged their Yard Force power station charging through solar.
I was tempted too, but I will stick with the included brick charger.
I am also struggling on this.
Besides, the included brick charger just charge around 100W , people said could use Anderson port , did you try this?
See below the conclusion from above article. This guy did extensive testing and teardown of the Yard Force power station and his power station fried charging from solar. I would personally avoid using Anderson PP30 (Solar input) port.
While I can’t draw any firm conclusions about whether this is a broader issue based on having just one unit myself, my best guess is that the input power conversion circuitry just didn’t have enough heatsinking and that led to its ultimate demise. Perhaps avoiding the Anderson connector and sticking to slower charging (even less than current the provided power brick) might be advisable if you want it to live a less-stressful and possibly longer life.
I bought the Ditan variety last time this deal was on. Have only used it once and got ~150W out of it.
Does the included PWM solar controller/charger include a Lithium/LiPo4 charge profile like some do?
I know these cheap controllers are not as good as a decent MMPT controller, but these smaller ones
are handy to include in a small customised/self made battery box/power station.
Cheers OP :)
Be careful with rated power output of ebay solar blankets. I have been burned when the real output of one I purchased was less than a third of its rated output when tested with a solar panel tester on a full sun day.
I replaced it with a much more expensive name brand one that slightly exceeded its rated output when similarly tested.
This one is about right.
I purchased 2 of these in the previous deal.
I did some testing in April 2025, and had 2 of these connected in series, charging up a Bluetti AC200P. I got an input reading on the Bluetti of 330W.
Note that this was in April and the sky was somewhat overcast. On a clear summer day, I would expect to get relatively close to full output.
Which design is the most practical? Assuming a 100ah lifepo4 12v battery, would the 3x3 layout or the single row layout be better? I'm leaning towards 3x3 since it would take all day to charge so Im thinking the 3x3 would be easier to set and forget to capture sunlight as the sun moves throughout the day. You could just leave the single row design flat as well, I guess.
Yeah, like you said yourself it would all depend on how you are?would like to use it most.
Some people seem to prefer to have a panel on the front of windscreen of their vehicle,
others on the ground. Both have pros and cons, so consider size (of panel as well as windscreen),
configuration, ease of Your Usage, amount of space, and whether you have a good or bad back lol.
Thanks OP, good spot.
I bought the 4zhe model. I prefer to get the panels square on to the sun when the sun is lower in the sky (like now).I assume the only difference between the 4 and 9 panel model, is that the 9 panel is more portable because it folds down into a smaller carry-bag.
If I had a deep cycle 12v battery, lead, and an xtm battery box, could this plug into it to enable USB charging or even charge the battery?
Yes.
The solar panel plugs into the solar charge controller, and the solar charge controller plugs into your battery box.
These all use anderson plug connectors, so it will all plug together with nothing else required.
Refer to the 3rd photo on the listing to see how it all connects.Cheers got one
Can multiple of these be linked to run in parallel?
Yes
I'm just starting on researching what I need from solar and what the options are. My use case is I have a camper trailer and really only use the 12volt fridge in it.
Anyone got any tips or able to point me in the right direction?
If the fridge is 12V DC, then you can connect directly to the 12V battery (also use fuses for safety).
For your solar setup, you will need: solar panel(s), solar charge controller, battery, fuses, and cables.
For the battery, go with a lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4).
The size of the battery will depend on the size of your fridge (need to determine the energy consumption).
In general a 12V 100Ah battery may be fine.
You should be able to get a decent cheap LiFePO4 battery for around $200 100Ah or about $600 300Ah when on sale.For learning the basic, you should check out 'DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse' on YouTube.
A couple of his oldies to get you started:
Electricity Explained: Volts, Amps, Watts, Fuse Sizing, Wire Gauge, AC/DC, Solar Power and more!
How to Size your Solar Power System
DIY 200 Watt 12 volt Solar Power System "The Minimalist" Beginner TutorialThere are also numerous other channels that cover this as well.
Cheersshipping is a killer for me. 50% of the price.
Cheers OP. Happy to save weight and space with this design. $83 & free post was a easy decision.
Was 4 days late according to the estimated shipping window. I raised a case with eBay asking for a refund. Approved. Now to see if they ever turn up. Tracking says it was put in the mail then nothing…
Ahhh, now $80 after $20 code…. Damnit….
Mine was well late so I sent a "where is it?" via eBay. I got a message saying it was coming etc etc, it arrived on Friday, then yesterday I got a refund. The connundrum…..
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