Solar on a Budget: Exploring the Top Affordable 200W Portable Panels for Van Life

Today I am comparing some of the cheaper, more affordable large 200W portable solar panel options! Large portable solar panels can charge your solar genrator fast! Are these cheaper brands worth it? Can they compare to the Bluetti PV350 and PV20 Solar Panels? Let's find out!

AMAZON LINKS
- GRECELL 200W Portable Solar Panel
- ALLPOWERS SP033 200W Portable Solar Panel
- Bluetti PV350
- Bluetti PV200
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[surlyliettleerley]

Bob, you’ve made such a difference in people’s lives by giving them options they never would’ve seen on their own. Thank you.

[livinginthenow]

Bob, I think there are two critical categories of interest when it comes to reviews: Entry Level Utility (price and ease of use/installation), and Long Term Benefit (quality of build, lifespan of product). The "perfect" product would check off boxes in both categories, but most items will be designed for one or the other of these markets. A lot of folks just starting out in nomadic life will be interested in Entry Level Utility. But many folks will eventually be in a position to upgrade and will need/want pertinent information in the Long Term Benefit category. That being said, any information about a product given with these two categories in mind will be useful for your viewers as a whole.

Thanks for all your hard work over the years. This community owes you a debt of gratitude.

[decal]

Purchased a gopower 220 watt portable solar panel with controller ten years ago. Works great.

[perrycarmichael]

Quick note, IP65 (Ingress Protection) is completely dust proof and protected against direct low pressure jets of water, at low pressure, from any angle. So, it's essentially rainproof! Thanks Bob!!

[darlinshel]

I'm late to the conversation but after buying jackery 200w panels a few months ago I have to say I'm looking to return them. I bought 2 panels along with my 2000 pro station. The power station is incredible. The solar panels are each having different problems and falling apart. They are also difficult to keep clean.

I also bought a 60w all powers portable panel to charge my fans and phone and I love it so far

[thetwooldpeeps]

Good morning Bob, I always enjoy your videos and have learned a lot from them. For us price, quality, convenience, simplicity meaning ease with set up. Since I’ve gotten older age has not only zapped my memory but also taken away some of my ability to figure things out either by just looking at what is in front of me or reading directions.

[debbiedogs]

I have a Bluetti 200W panel, but also a couple of AllPowers polycrystalline 200W panels. They may not be as sturdy but they give great watts AND are lighter weight to carry, which helps me since I am close to 70 years old. Definitely pleased with AllPowers and love the great price.

[nn]

Hi Bob. In a previous video you showed us the 300 watt folding Dokio solar panel. That's what I got and I want to say I'm really happy with it. I actually installed one on the roof of my van just using 3M heavy duty double-sided tape. And it's lasted months driving on the interstate. Thanks

[mikestanmore]

Bob, you are one of nature's Gentlemen, a true gift.
Live long and prosper!

[ren]

For me cost is big factor but only if it is efficient too. I really like the one with the grommets. I would hang it on the side of my van when the wind is too great. Spend a little more and it is well worth that slight jump in price. Thanks Bob. See ya soon.

[marilynrenaud]

Bob, I have to say I love your review videos and to me they help me decide to make my right choice. I bought a Bluetti EB70S as a package deal with a 200 watt panel and I love it. More recently I purchased a Bluetti AC200Max on the last day of the Black Friday sale which was dropped down quite low on that last day... Then I also on that day purchased another 200 watt panel for a lot cheaper than it would have been as a package deal... I think I made out pretty well and I love, Bluetti's products. I thank you so much for all of your reviews... They really do help!👍

[witchstorm]

Nice! I was looking for some panels for at home. Power keeps going out a lot, summer when it's to hot, and winter when it's to cold or wet. Thank you Bob.

[gailkellum]

Bob, you are the Bluetty of knowledge. 😆 I am so happy you are out there helping people who are struggling and folks who just want an inexpensive means to travel our beautiful country. YOU, Make the world a better place. I love you!

[jacklanneville]

Hi Bob, Jack from Montreal. Thank you for all your videos but mostly to give me and a multitude of people for the light of HOPE you bring. I'm newly retired and your advices and point-of-view are spiritual gold. Words are not sufficient to express my gratitude. MERCI.

[lauriwilken]

We are on our THIRD set of SP200 Bluetti Foldable Solar Panels in a year because they just stopped working! On a good note, Bluetti stood behind the product and replaced them. Hopefully this last set will last.

[VideosOffRoad]

I believe you're doing an Apples to Oranges comparison between the Bluetti PV panels and the cheapies. I suspect one of the reasons the Bluetti PV panels are more expensive is because they're wired differently inside the panel. E.g "parallel" which may be where the "P" in the name comes from. The upshot of which is that in the Bluetti PV panels if part of the panel is obstructed (e.g. by shade) the unobstructed part of the panel will still generate at full power. Cheaper panels will have the entire panel's output reduced if part of it is covered by shade. That's a significant difference in design and performance.

[stormdavies]

Love my Bluetti. Did a lot of research before I got solar. I was very intimidated by solar. I’m very happy with it.

[maynmom]

Can't wait for the next video. I need some new panels. I consider the value I am getting for the price I am paying.

[jonelder]

another great video! I do have a friend who uses something similar, he bought a 200w kit (2x 100w flexible monocrystalline panels, and 20A controller) for about $200ish; he then mounted the panels to a couple pieces of ¼" plywood panels with a piano hinge in the middle and uses an old folding chair to hold them at the right angles.

[halltrader]

Bob, the most important thing about the solar panels is the price. I am doing this on a shoestring budget. Thanks for all you do.