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The Volkswagen Ranch Samba Member

Joined: November 24, 2002 Posts: 903 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Thu May 22, 2025 10:14 pm Post subject: Jackery 100 or 200 saga solar panels? |
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I have a Jackery 1000, and looking to add portable solar panels, but not sure if either one of these can be stored between the upper bed and the pop up top when traveling.
Dimensions:
Saga 100: 24.21” long x 21.73” wide x 1.38” thick when folded
Saga 200: same length and width x 1. 57” thick when folded
Anyone have either of these? Let me know your thoughts. Thanks, Bob _________________ 1964 vert "Patience"
2002 Eurovan MV “Winnie”
Sold the 63 vert “ Lizzie”
Sold the 76 Westfalia “ Winnie” |
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bigfoot_ev Samba Member

Joined: March 13, 2018 Posts: 324 Location: P.NW
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Posted: Fri May 23, 2025 4:39 pm Post subject: Re: Jackery 100 or 200 saga solar panels? |
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Which Eurovan are you asking about? Your tag line shows a bus but no EV.
The reason I ask is because I have a weekender and putting something 1.5" up there will start to compress the cushions. That might be fine for these panels, depending on how rugged they are and how comfortable you are pulling down the top on them. |
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The Volkswagen Ranch Samba Member

Joined: November 24, 2002 Posts: 903 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 6:44 am Post subject: Re: Jackery 100 or 200 saga solar panels? |
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Bigfoot, thanks for pointing out that I have not changed our herd! We only have our 64 vert, and now our (new to us) 2002 EV weekender. Sold both the 63 vert and 76 Westfalia. My concern is exactly what you stated. One and a half inches does not sound like much, but I am researching whether it is feasible or not. Might have to go the route of an inverter to charge instead. Bob _________________ 1964 vert "Patience"
2002 Eurovan MV “Winnie”
Sold the 63 vert “ Lizzie”
Sold the 76 Westfalia “ Winnie” |
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bigfoot_ev Samba Member

Joined: March 13, 2018 Posts: 324 Location: P.NW
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Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 4:11 pm Post subject: Re: Jackery 100 or 200 saga solar panels? |
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| The Volkswagen Ranch wrote: |
| One and a half inches does not sound like much, but I am researching whether it is feasible or not. Might have to go the route of an inverter to charge instead. Bob |
It looks like you might be able to just fold the 200 in half, rather than all bundled up as intended. That would probably be thinner. Doesn't jackery have car charging? It would be shame to have an inverter just to charge the jackery. |
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The Volkswagen Ranch Samba Member

Joined: November 24, 2002 Posts: 903 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 5:47 pm Post subject: Re: Jackery 100 or 200 saga solar panels? |
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The measurements were folded in half. I spent this afternoon taking measurements of where I could put the 200 folded up behind the back seat , or under the rear seat on top of our suitcases, and either spot would work. Then, I dropped the inside cover of the tailgate to research why the automatic lock makes noise, but does not work. Did a temporary repair, and going to post my
“Situation” for advice on what is “missing “ or broken. Checked several of your threads, OMG you are brave, and talented! Bob _________________ 1964 vert "Patience"
2002 Eurovan MV “Winnie”
Sold the 63 vert “ Lizzie”
Sold the 76 Westfalia “ Winnie” |
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OB Bus Samba Member

Joined: February 09, 2003 Posts: 2800 Location: Ocean Beach - San Diego
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Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2025 8:18 am Post subject: Re: Jackery 100 or 200 saga solar panels? |
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We have a 100 watt Renogy folding solar panel for our 2002. It is substantial, thick, very heavy......and does work well. But it is *so* heavy and hard to store while traveling. I bought it for cheap to see if the technology would work for us. And it does.
In our Amazon cart is a lightweight folding 150 watt panel. Far easier to handle, store and hoist up on the roof. And much lighter.
When it arrives the Renogy will be for sale. _________________ Larry in OB
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[email protected] Samba Member

Joined: January 03, 2010 Posts: 331 Location: Amesbury, MA
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Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2025 6:07 pm Post subject: Re: Jackery 100 or 200 saga solar panels? |
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I use a folding 200w solar panel for my house battery, comes with all the connections. _________________ 2001 eurovn weekender 207k fresh batteries |
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The Volkswagen Ranch Samba Member

Joined: November 24, 2002 Posts: 903 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 12:17 pm Post subject: Re: Jackery 100 or 200 saga solar panels? |
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After a LOT of comparisons,decided on the Saga 200. It really takes up a meager amount of space. It is quite well made, and probably don’t need a case, but I am shopping for one…. As my puppy Buddy likes to chew on anything and everything new!
_________________ 1964 vert "Patience"
2002 Eurovan MV “Winnie”
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Sold the 76 Westfalia “ Winnie” |
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