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Companion 125w solar mat at Bunnings

Started by rockrat, May 12, 2019, 06:42:07 PM

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Barson

Still 2 left on the shelf at Bunnings Taylor's Lakes 11 am today


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Bird

Quote from: lukeycat on May 25, 2019, 12:57:37 PM
Both the stores I checked out had sold out oh well lol


I got a spare one if your chasing one but i was early didnt get the bargain of 75.00 :(
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Marcus73

Quote from: Bird on May 25, 2019, 02:14:59 PM
I got a spare one if your chasing one but i was early didnt get the bargain of 75.00 :(

Well that's what you're telling Lukeycat anyway


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lukeycat

Hahaha bird only need the solar blanket and if ya moving that for 75 I'm keen I'll hit up the one near work on Monday based on the demographic of the area they may still have one ;)


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wakychapmans

if anyone stumbles across a power pack, surplus to their own requirements... at sub $100

let me know. Interstate is no probs as swagmail fixes all...

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Barson

There was about 8 of the power packs at Taylor's lakes Vic today


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rags

So after testing the one I purchased last week for $149 and being impressed, I went back down to the green shed armed with a photo that Tryagain posted at post #143 showing a price of $75. I went to the returns counter and asked about whether I could get another at that price ($75). The girl on counter looked at the photo, put a few numbers in the computer and said go grab  another for no cost.

So effectively she gave me a 50% refund on the original $149 price and charged the 2nd one at $74. No money changed hands.
Happy solar camper😀


AdrianLR

There may be two versions. Mine came with an adapter from powerpole to alligator clamps. Others might have got an updated version with powerpole to 50A Anderson so that it goes straight onto the powerpack.

D4D

One power pack left this morning at Mill Park for $150
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Mitch92

Quote from: AdrianLR on May 26, 2019, 07:34:11 AM
There may be two versions. Mine came with an adapter from powerpole to alligator clamps. Others might have got an updated version with powerpole to 50A Anderson so that it goes straight onto the powerpack.

Mine had both in with it

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AdrianLR

Quote from: Mitch92 on May 26, 2019, 07:50:31 AM
Mine had both in with it
Not listed in the parts list unfortunately. Not a big deal.

Coolblue80

I've been having a bit of a play with the panels and battery packs this morning. plugged one panel into a battery pack a put it out in the sun. Input into the b/pack was up around 14.5 - 14.7. Unfortunately the display only show amps when hooked up to 240v. So not sure of amps output on panel. The other battery pack I put on 240v charge overnight. I opened it up this morning and fitted an anderson plug for my fridge. Plenty of room inside the case for extra cabling, circuit breakers etc. The pack runs 2 x 22a/h batteries. With mods to the inside of the case you might be able to fit larger batteries if needed. The wiring going to the cig. and merit plug is small. I wouldn't run a fridge of it but that's just my opinion. Anyway, it's currently running my 80L Primus fridge at zero degrees, pre-cooled on 240v prior to swapping to the battery pack. We'll see how it goes.
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D4D

Quote from: Coolblue80 on May 26, 2019, 11:27:44 AM
I've been having a bit of a play with the panels and battery packs this morning.

What did you pay for the battery pack?
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Coolblue80

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96 80 Series. Lots of mods, not enough wheeling. - Gone but not forgotten.
Gulf King Warrior soft floor camper & 19ft Jayco Van

D4D

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wakychapmans

Quote from: Coolblue80 on May 26, 2019, 12:13:40 PM
$90 each

asking a big favour here...

but you ahem... wouldn't happen to ahem... you know... have a copy of that receipt for the battery pack would you?

and if you *did* just happen to have it... would you be prepared to share it?

it would certainly make haggling with my local Bunnings somewhat easier...
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2018 GXL 78 Troopy with Alu-Cab conversion
1994, Supreme Getaway 14' (a "renovators dream")
http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=56

Coolblue80

Quote from: MuruCycles on May 26, 2019, 12:24:13 PM
asking a big favour here...

but you ahem... wouldn't happen to ahem... you know... have a copy of that receipt for the battery pack would you?

and if you *did* just happen to have it... would you be prepared to share it?

it would certainly make haggling with my local Bunnings somewhat easier...

2015 Mitsi Pajero. Dobbo MRR Lift, ARB Bar, MM4X4 Lock Up Mate, Intervolt DC Pro DBS, 12,000lb Mako winch. Bla Bla Bla.

96 80 Series. Lots of mods, not enough wheeling. - Gone but not forgotten.
Gulf King Warrior soft floor camper & 19ft Jayco Van

Black Diamond

Just picked up a couple from Mornington $75 each that'll do me  :cheers:
Tossing up whether to get one more or not
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xcvator

Quote from: Black Diamond on May 26, 2019, 02:51:44 PM
Just picked up a couple from Mornington $75 each that'll do me  :cheers:
Tossing up whether to get one more or not
Could have got 1 for me while you were there, thanks mate   ;D ;D ;D
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Black Diamond

Quote from: xcvator on May 26, 2019, 03:40:52 PM
Could have got 1 for me while you were there, thanks mate   ;D ;D ;D
Sorry mate. I'll make it up to you  :-*
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tryagain

I wonder what the Myswag collective companion solar panel tally is up to?
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jmorgan1981

I have 2. Brother in law got them for me at $149. Can't complain about that.

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wakychapmans

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www.youtube.com/@morepawstravels/about
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1994, Supreme Getaway 14' (a "renovators dream")
http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=56

JCAT

Someone cleaned out the last 9 at Bunnings Pakenham on Friday. They were all sitting in a trolley with a power pack after a phone order.
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