{"product_id":"renogy-400w-portable-solar-blanket","title":"Renogy 400W Portable Solar Blanket","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShort Product Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Renogy 400W Portable Solar Blanket is a flexible, fabric-backed folding array that delivers 400W of charging and then packs down flat enough to slide behind a seat or under a mattress. It is the option for people who want serious portable solar without carrying a rigid framed suitcase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA solar blanket solves a storage problem. A rigid 400W suitcase is a large, hard object that needs a dedicated space and does not tolerate being leaned on. A blanket rolls or folds into a soft package, weighs less for the same output, and can be laid over a bonnet, a roof, a rock or the ground without needing a frame. For overlanders and anyone travelling with a full vehicle, that difference is decisive. The trade-off is honest: a blanket has no legs, so you angle it by propping or laying it, and it is a softer item that wants a bit more care about what it is dragged across. What you get in return is 400W of harvest from something that stows almost anywhere, which is exactly what long remote trips through the Kalahari, Namaqualand or up into Namibia demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e400W flexible folding array\u003c\/strong\u003e – full-size charging capability in a soft, packable format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFolds flat for storage\u003c\/strong\u003e – fits into spaces a rigid suitcase simply cannot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight for its output\u003c\/strong\u003e – easier on payload than a framed panel of the same wattage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable fabric backing\u003c\/strong\u003e – built for repeated folding and outdoor deployment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLay it anywhere\u003c\/strong\u003e – over a bonnet, a roof, a rack or the ground, wherever the sun is.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo vehicle modification\u003c\/strong\u003e – nothing drilled and nothing permanently mounted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverlanding and long remote trips where storage space is at a premium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicles already loaded to the roofline with no room for a rigid case.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended off-grid stays needing real daily battery recovery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone wanting an alternative to running a generator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplementing a fixed roof array on shaded or overcast days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLocal Support from 4Matt Campers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e4Matt Campers is a Renogy dealer in \u003cstrong\u003eCape Town\u003c\/strong\u003e. Blankets and rigid suitcases both have their place and we will tell you which one actually suits how you pack and travel. Come through to the showroom to handle one, or call us and we will size the blanket, controller and battery bank together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e RSP400SB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e RSP400SB-G3-SA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foldable flexible solar blanket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Renogy Solar Panel Blanket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Renogy 400W portable solar blanket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfirm with us at time of order whether a charge controller, carry bag and connecting leads are supplied with your unit, as blanket kits are configured differently depending on stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOptional Fitment \u0026amp; Upgrade Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA charge controller is required between the blanket and the battery unless one is included, and at 400W an MPPT unit is the sensible choice. Because a blanket has no support legs, think about how you will angle it: a couple of guy lines, a folding chair, or simply laying it on a north-facing slope all work. Treat the surface with respect. Do not drag it across gravel, do not walk on it, and do not fold it hard along the same crease every time. Give yourself a decent MC4 extension so you can put the blanket in full sun while the vehicle sits in shade, and use properly sized cable so you are not losing output to voltage drop over the run.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eComplete Your Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare it with the rigid suitcases and fixed panels in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/solar-panels\"\u003esolar panels\u003c\/a\u003e range, and choose a matched unit from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/solar-charge-controllers\"\u003esolar charge controllers\u003c\/a\u003e collection. Store the energy in a bank from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lithium-batteries\"\u003elithium batteries\u003c\/a\u003e range, add 230V with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/inverters-inverter-chargers\"\u003einverters and inverter chargers\u003c\/a\u003e, and find MC4 leads, branch connectors and fuses in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/electrical-accessories\"\u003eelectrical accessories\u003c\/a\u003e collection. The whole range sits in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/renogy\"\u003eRenogy\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlanket or rigid suitcase?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlanket if storage space and weight are your constraint. Rigid suitcase if you want built-in legs and a harder-wearing item you can set up and forget. Output at the same wattage is broadly comparable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a charge controller?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, unless one is supplied. Never connect a panel straight to a battery. Ask us at time of order and we will confirm what ships with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I leave it out overnight or in rain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is built for outdoor use, but a blanket lives longer if you fold and stow it when you are not harvesting, and it should always be packed away before driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I walk on it or drive over it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Flexible panels tolerate folding but not point loads or abrasion. Keep it off sharp gravel and never stand on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it charge as fast as a 400W roof array?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAimed properly at the sun it will often do better, because roof panels lie flat. Laid flat on the ground it will do worse. Placement is everything with portable solar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Renogy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48301685768377,"sku":"RSP400SB-G3-SA","price":11695.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/4587\/6409\/files\/01_6e272c7f-8bbf-4c80-a2b8-571a99a9de70.jpg?v=1784806707","url":"https:\/\/www.4mattcampers.co.za\/products\/renogy-400w-portable-solar-blanket","provider":"4Matt Campers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}