Zamp solar

Leeh22
Leeh22 Member Posts: 30
edited September 2015 in Battery/Electrical & Solar
has anyone been able to find the 200w portable kit in stock.  I ordered in early May and couldn't even get a response from the folks I ordered from after they said it would be August, until I filed a complaint with PayPal.  Then I got an email saying Zamp keeps pushing back delivery.  And maybe September.  Next thing I hear is that my order has been cancelled without my confirmation that was what I wanted.


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  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    Hmmmm, seems several are having trouble getting Zamp's - Wonder what's going on there, that much demand all of a sudden?
    I know that this winter in a lot of campgrounds I was in, you saw a lot of solar, even tent campers. And I got questioned all the time about my setup.
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  • HeatherM
    HeatherM Member Posts: 7
    I had the same problem trying to find an 80 watt Zamp portable. Everywhere said it wouldn't be available until September. I ended up picking one up on EBay.

    Heather
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  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    My 200 Watt Zamp is on backorder, also. The end of August is the latest word I've gotten.
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
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  • JacobyO
    JacobyO Member Posts: 35
    I have been wondering about the possibility of getting a GoalZero setup and trying to integrate that with my Outback somehow. I have the Zamp 120 that I got with the trailer but would like to add to the storage capacity.
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  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    JacobyO - More solar would give you more "input" - more "storage" would mean more battery wouldn't it?
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  • Bill_in_Tulsa
    Bill_in_Tulsa Member Posts: 65
    I have been reading that people are having problems getting Zamp 200W units.
    Try
    http://www.rvautoparts.com/Zamp-Solar-200-Watt-Portable-Solar-Charging-Kit-ZS-200-P_p_14867.html?gclid=CM7cicPhncgCFQooaQodrGIA1g

    This where I got mine last month.....

    Lynn and Bill-in-Tulsa
    2016 Silver Shadow 5x10 ~ TV 2016 Ford Transit 350 Wagon XLT van.
    "Find the Magic in a Teardrop Trailer"
    Tulsa, Oklahoma USA
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  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    I did receive my Zamp 200 watt on September 11, by the way. 
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
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  • mickietucs
    mickietucs Member Posts: 720
    Verna said:
    I did receive my Zamp 200 watt on September 11, by the way. 
    Verna - did you get it from the place Bill mentions (rvsautoparts.com) or from Solardealz? I've been waiting for the 160watt from Solardealz and now wonder why rvautoparts has the 160watt available. I thought they were backordered for everyone. Also the rvautoparts has conflicting info posted. One place says it comes with a 10amp controller but further down the page it says 8 amps. Makes me wonder (and whether they're actually selling the new Zamp or if they have the older model in stock).
    Michele, Tucson, AZ. TV - '13 F150 & '16 T@Bitha special order.


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  • mickietucs
    mickietucs Member Posts: 720
    I sent a note to rvautoparts about the 160w. Even that place is waiting (at least for the 160w - not sure about the 200w) --- I received this reply:

    Hello Michele,
    The Zamp 160 is currently on national back order with An ETA of 1-2 weeks. They will be the newest version manufactured within the last month or 2 when they become available. The charge controller will be a 15 Amp that comes with the newest version.

    Michele, Tucson, AZ. TV - '13 F150 & '16 T@Bitha special order.


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  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    I ordered mine from The Teardrop Store, Little Guy's store.
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
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  • Bill_in_Tulsa
    Bill_in_Tulsa Member Posts: 65
    mickietucs said:
    Verna said:
    I did receive my Zamp 200 watt on September 11, by the way. 
    Verna - did you get it from the place Bill mentions (rvsautoparts.com) or from Solardealz? I've been waiting for the 160watt from Solardealz and now wonder why rvautoparts has the 160watt available. I thought they were backordered for everyone. Also the rvautoparts has conflicting info posted. One place says it comes with a 10amp controller but further down the page it says 8 amps. Makes me wonder (and whether they're actually selling the new Zamp or if they have the older model in stock).
    When I saw this, I called and talked to the owner...
    He said that they are the biggest dealer of Zamp in the country!!! true or not, they have the product and he had told me that no one else will probably get any product for some time to come as they have a huge standing order for product.....

    Lynn and Bill-in-Tulsa
    2016 Silver Shadow 5x10 ~ TV 2016 Ford Transit 350 Wagon XLT van.
    "Find the Magic in a Teardrop Trailer"
    Tulsa, Oklahoma USA
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  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    I ordered it and paid for on July 8th (the day I picked up my new T@B) and I received it September 11th (the day after my finger surgery and the UPS guy had to put it in the house for me). 
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
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  • mickietucs
    mickietucs Member Posts: 720
    Bill_in_Tulsa said:
    mickietucs said:
    Verna said:
    I did receive my Zamp 200 watt on September 11, by the way. 
    Verna - did you get it from the place Bill mentions (rvsautoparts.com) or from Solardealz? I've been waiting for the 160watt from Solardealz and now wonder why rvautoparts has the 160watt available. I thought they were backordered for everyone. Also the rvautoparts has conflicting info posted. One place says it comes with a 10amp controller but further down the page it says 8 amps. Makes me wonder (and whether they're actually selling the new Zamp or if they have the older model in stock).
    When I saw this, I called and talked to the owner...
    He said that they are the biggest dealer of Zamp in the country!!! true or not, they have the product and he had told me that no one else will probably get any product for some time to come as they have a huge standing order for product.....

    Bill - I did receive a quick reply from them which was impressive -- they'll get the 160w in about 1-2 weeks so I'll return to their site then. Supposedly Solardealz will also get some in but not sure when (and rvautoparts was a bit cheaper which is a plus).
    Michele, Tucson, AZ. TV - '13 F150 & '16 T@Bitha special order.


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  • Bill_in_Tulsa
    Bill_in_Tulsa Member Posts: 65
    Happy this helped....Good luck
    Lynn and Bill-in-Tulsa
    2016 Silver Shadow 5x10 ~ TV 2016 Ford Transit 350 Wagon XLT van.
    "Find the Magic in a Teardrop Trailer"
    Tulsa, Oklahoma USA
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  • RollingLagrima
    RollingLagrima Member Posts: 435
    I just received my Zamp 120 suitcase (two weeks ago) from the same place you ordered Michelle. Now I think I have "w" envy.  That said, most of my camping will be in/near the AZ/CA scorching desert for the next few years, so maybe 120 w will be sufficient in the end.  Time will tell.  Verna, I hope the finger has healed. My 120 w case was heavy but manageable from front door to guest bedroom.  It will get a trial run in a couple weeks.
    Sally, "PlaT@Bus" 2016 T@B Sofitel Maxx-S (plata=silver; SP), previously Little Guy 2014 Silver Shadow LE, TV -- 2013 Chevy Avalanche + two hounds.
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  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    Thanks, Sally. The finger will take about a year to totally healed, but it's a lot better.  It's a longer road than I expected, but the surgery has helped immensely.

    While I will enjoy having the 200 watts, right now it is certainly heavy!  Hopefully I can start "playing" with my loading to make sure the suitcase will fit where I want it to. It wouldn't be fun to try to load it the day I'm trying to leave and find it won't fit. 
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
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  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    Verna - Mine fits angled vertically behind the driver's seat. I found that to be the quickest/easiest place to put in and pull out. Once leveled, it's my first deployment.
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  • Billcoady
    Billcoady Member Posts: 1
    Check out Cheyenne Camping Center Walcott IA.  I bought my 80watt Zamp from them. Good service and price. 
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  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    PXLated said:
    Verna - Mine fits angled vertically behind the driver's seat. I found that to be the quickest/easiest place to put in and pull out. Once leveled, it's my first deployment.
    PXLated, I'm hoping it will slide in the rear seat area behind the "pantry" tubs on the driver's side and the ARB on the passenger side. The seats fold down level, so I'll find out if they fit as I want. Thanks
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
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  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    I find I can load my Jeep better and more organized leaving the back seats up.
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  • mickietucs
    mickietucs Member Posts: 720
    RollingLagrima said:
    I just received my Zamp 120 suitcase (two weeks ago) from the same place you ordered Michelle. Now I think I have "w" envy.  That said, most of my camping will be in/near the AZ/CA scorching desert for the next few years, so maybe 120 w will be sufficient in the end.  Time will tell.  Verna, I hope the finger has healed. My 120 w case was heavy but manageable from front door to guest bedroom.  It will get a trial run in a couple weeks.
    You mean Solardealz? I haven't ordered yet as the 160w is on back order. I may end up using rvautoparts if their price beats Solardealz. Need to bite this bullet soon so I have something for the Feb trips (both of which are no hookups).
    Michele, Tucson, AZ. TV - '13 F150 & '16 T@Bitha special order.


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  • Michigan_Mike
    Michigan_Mike Member Posts: 2,858
    edited November 2015
    For anyone interested these are the specs on the Zamp panels......

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    Mike - Elmira, Mi / 2019 T@B 400 / 2021 Chevy Silverado LTZ
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  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    I would definetly put that extension cable on one's list - I made one. If you want a nice shaded campsite but still use your solar, that will come in very handy. Using mine right now.
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  • Wanderoo
    Wanderoo Member Posts: 553
    PXLated -- How/where does the extension cable plug into the Zamp?  I can see that one end would plug into the built-in solar port on the T@B, but does the other end plug into the Zamp panel's existing cord?   
    Beth, 2015 Toyota Tacoma (Ramblin' Rose), 2014 T@B S M@xx (ClemenT@B)
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  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    Yep - plug the extension cable into the Zamp port and the Zamp panel plug into the extension. Some say you'll see a drop in charging the further away your solar controller is but I haven't noticed any.
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  • RollingLagrima
    RollingLagrima Member Posts: 435
    mickietucs said:
    RollingLagrima said:
    I just received my Zamp 120 suitcase (two weeks ago) from the same place you ordered Michelle. Now I think I have "w" envy.  That said, most of my camping will be in/near the AZ/CA scorching desert for the next few years, so maybe 120 w will be sufficient.
    You mean Solardealz? I haven't ordered yet as the 160w is on back order. I may end up using rvautoparts if their price beats Solardealz. Need to bite this bullet soon so I have something for the Feb trips (both of which are no hookups. 

    Michelle.  I ordered mine from rv&autoparts and used their option to pay via my amazon account at check out. I ordered on Sept.19th and didn't hear anything for a couple weeks. I sent an email to rv&autoparts who graciously offered a refund if i wanted it, but expected my 120 to arrive to them within 4 weeks from Zamp (back order). I opted to wait it out and it arrived exactly a month from date of order (so 2 weekks earlier than they were projecting). Good communication.



    Sally, "PlaT@Bus" 2016 T@B Sofitel Maxx-S (plata=silver; SP), previously Little Guy 2014 Silver Shadow LE, TV -- 2013 Chevy Avalanche + two hounds.
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  • RollingLagrima
    RollingLagrima Member Posts: 435
    edited November 2015
    Hi Michelle.  I ordered mine from rv&autoparts and used their option to pay via my amazon account at check out. I ordered on Sept.19th and didn't hear anything for a couple weeks. I sent an email to rv&autoparts who graciously offered a refund if i wanted it, but expected my 120 to arrive to them within 4 weeks from Zamp (back order). I opted to wait it out and it arrived exactly a month from date of order (so 2 weeks earlier than even they were projecting). Good communication.
    Sally, "PlaT@Bus" 2016 T@B Sofitel Maxx-S (plata=silver; SP), previously Little Guy 2014 Silver Shadow LE, TV -- 2013 Chevy Avalanche + two hounds.
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  • Bill_in_Tulsa
    Bill_in_Tulsa Member Posts: 65
    I had a great experience with RV and Autoparts....
    Lynn and Bill-in-Tulsa
    2016 Silver Shadow 5x10 ~ TV 2016 Ford Transit 350 Wagon XLT van.
    "Find the Magic in a Teardrop Trailer"
    Tulsa, Oklahoma USA
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  • mickietucs
    mickietucs Member Posts: 720
    You've all encouraged me to lean toward them (and yes, their communication was speedy when I sent them a note on a Sunday). Thanks for the recommendation - I'd never heard of them before.
    Michele, Tucson, AZ. TV - '13 F150 & '16 T@Bitha special order.


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  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,417
    I keep holding out hope that Renogy will come through with flexible panels, again. 47 las is heavy!

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

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