- Will it plug straight into my power station?
- Only if your station has an Anderson Powerpole input. Most Jackery, EcoFlow and Bluetti models use DC5521, XT60 or 8mm ports and need an adapter cable.
- Do I need a charge controller?
- Yes, unless your power station has a built-in solar input controller. The panel outputs up to 24.1V open circuit, which is too high to connect directly to a bare 12V battery.
- Can it stay outside in the rain?
- The panel is IP67 rated, so rain and splashes are fine. Keep the connector ends dry and avoid submerging it.
- How does it compare with a 200W rigid panel?
- It costs more per watt and produces less in partial shade, but it folds, travels flat and needs no mounting. Rigid panels win for permanent roof installs.
- How long is the cable?
- The power cable is 78 inches, about 6.5 ft, which reaches from a panel on the ground to a power station inside a vehicle in most setups.
- What comes in the box?
- The folded panel and its attached Anderson cable. Adapters, a charge controller and mounting hardware are not included.
- Where is the Wagan Tech 200W Foldable Solar Panel Portable Anderson cheapest?
- At The Home Depot, for $369.99, 26% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Wagan Tech 200W Foldable Solar Panel Portable Anderson?
- 3 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, The Home Depot, Advance Auto Parts.