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Title: Genquip Ecoboxx 120 Portable solar kit
Post by: penguin on June 11, 2013, 10:17:30 AM

has anyone heard of or have one of these units. have read a review on highway dreams website ,giving it their stamp of approval .any info good or bad would be appreciated , would only use this unit to charge phones , laptop, ipads, aqua cube battery.    www.genquip.com.au/shop/ecoboxx (http://www.genquip.com.au/shop/ecoboxx)

Title: Re: Genquip Ecoboxx 120 Portable solar kit
Post by: KingBilly on June 11, 2013, 10:47:48 AM

Had a google.  It is only a 10Ah battery so not very big.  Same size battery off ebay is around the $20 mark.  Solar panel is only 20W.  Again not big but I guess it is suitable for the small battery.  20W panel off ebay about $40.  75W inverter off ebay about $15.  You could save $200.

KB

Title: Re: Genquip Ecoboxx 120 Portable solar kit
Post by: fugwurgin on June 21, 2013, 02:39:37 PM

As a stand alone unit they may not be a complete power solution, but perhaps if you were in a simple camper trailer and just needed to run a few LED's, radio, fan and a few small wattage 240v appliances than it seems like a great little bit of gear.
20w panels and a 10ah battery isn't the biggest rating but its the only system ive seen that's all-in-one short of the thumper systems with a MUCH bigger price tag.

We use a Genquip Gi2000 genny and its great, good quality (especially for the price). Ive also heard rumours that they are making a larger unit with bigger panels, bigger battery and pure sine wave inverter. Im hanging out to see them as I think they would suit my need for a second battery in the car that can be easily removed. I could mount the panels on my roof. The larger ones should be able to run my fridge ok.
Id hold off or contact Genquip to see if they have a bigger model on the way.

Cheers

Fugs

Title: Re: Genquip Ecoboxx 120 Portable solar kit
Post by: penguin on June 21, 2013, 08:24:05 PM

Thanks KingBilly and fugwurgin. I've just seen an ad for genquips new portable solar kit in a magazine( caravan and motor homes caravan buyers guide) came with latest edition of caravan and motor homes. Ecoboxx 1500 , built in 1500w pure sine wave inverter, 20A solar charge controller, LCD status monitor, Anderson plug connection, 2x 65W solar panels, led 3w portable light. Price $999. Had a look on there website last week could not find any further info.