External Battery Box and Solar Panel

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Sam Abel
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Has anyone ever used the Cabela's External Battery Box and Solar Panel set up with the Spartan cam? I'd like to know if the barrel plug provided will work with Spartan or if I would need to purchase a different one. Also want to know what 6V battery I'd need to get with this.

https://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-External-Battery-Box-with-Solar-Panel/2339249.uts?productVariantId=4641145&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=04480296&rid=20&gclsrc=aw.ds&ds_rl=1252079&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIztSm68Oz5QIVDfDACh2_KgkpEAQYASABEgJTMfD_BwE

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  • John Lockburner

    That panel isn't large enough to keep up with the demands of a cellular camera. A few people have tried it with very poor results.

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  • Sam Abel

    Ah, ok. My pocket is bleeding so I'm looking for affordable options so I can keep this thing going. Lease is about 5 hrs for me and $200 per trip in gas (the Excursion is a guzzler!!). Thanks for the info John

     

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  • Steve O'Neal

    Hit Mike Kirkpatrick up at Herd360.com. He can fix you up.

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  • Sam Abel

    I see the $150 set up he offers on his sight, and I believe this is what Spartan is offering as well (think it's his product maybe). That's too steep for me at the moment, so looking for more economical options. Good looking out and thank you for pointing me that direction. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated

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  • Steve O'Neal

    If you have a DIY mentality, as do I, you can put one together yourself. Mike will sell you the charge controller, voltage regulator and solar panel. Be sure and get the waterproof cable glands from him, along with the cable for the solar panel and the camera. I put mine in a .50 cal ammo can. I don't remember the number, but it didn't approach $150.00. 

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  • Elizabeth Swoope

    If it’s costing you $200 in fuel round trip, one saved trip will pay for your battery setup, not to mention the time savings in not having to make the trip so often.

    Mike K (Herd 360) offers both the Spartan setup and some of his own design. Spartan’s setup is their own design, not Mike’s. 

    Or take Steve’s suggestion and build your own using components from Herd 360.

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  • Sam Abel

    Yes great idea Steve! Thank you.   And thank you as well Elizabeth. Unfortunately I don't go out there to change the batteries, when they run out they run out and I just have to deal with it next time I'm out there (about 4-5 times per season). I like the DIY route and will certainly explore that. You guys have been a great help!

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