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MAX 1.6kW — Dual Rich Solar 3K, 5kWh LiFePO4
Real build cost
$4,389
1 component role not included.
Best forRV / van life, shed / workshop, and boat / marine
Underpowered forhomestead
Solar
1600W
Storage
5.0kWh
Inverter
None
Cost / W
$2.74
Cost / Wh
$0.88
System voltage
24V
Battery chemistry
LiFePO4
What's included
71% completePanelsControllerBatteryInverterWiringMountingMonitor
Missing Components — Not Priced
This kit is missing 1 component that is not included in the advertised price:
Inverter
↓ Panel-bundled configurations available below
Other Configurations
MAX 1.6kW — Dual Rich Solar 3K, 5kWh LiFePO4Viewing
$4,389
Panels1600W71%
MAX 1.6kW — Dual Rich Solar 3K, 7kWh LiFePO4
$4,989+$600
Panels1600W71%
Evidence
Cohort-normalizedCost verdict
—Advertised price ≈ real build cost
$4,389 advertised→$4,389 real
Completeness71%
Missing required parts:
Inverter
Use-case fit
Best for:RV / vanShedBoat
Underpowered for:Homestead
vs 85 cohort peersLower = cheaper
86th percentile for $2.74/W
58th percentile for $0.88/Wh
Deal status21 datapoints
At or near tracked lowInstall complexityLow
Licensed electrician
Alternatives in cohortSame system type, similar specs
Component breakdown
5 included · 1 missingStatus
Role
Component
Specs
Qty
Est. Cost
Inverter
Not included
1×
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Inverter
Not included
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1×
Price history
Price History
— AT AVERAGEAll-time low: $4,389Average: $4,389Current: $4,389High: $4,389
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