Both models provide similar performance on the same boat at the same speed.
Torqeedo 1003 with optional solar panel.
You can use a torqeedo solar panel or one of our folding solar panels any 24 volt solar panel with the right connections.
The solar panel can be left pluged into the torpedo while in use extending the operating range.
Why is torqeedos solar panel so expensive 900 for a 45w amorphous panel i wonder if you couldn t just buy a pair of marine 12v mono crystal flexible 40 s hook them up in series for half the price if that s not practical just add a small 12v lith battery with an inverter to power the 110 charger that comes with the torqeedo system to.
The travel 1003 easily propels up to 1 5 tons.
The latest compact foldable panel from torqeedo only works with the newest batteries from 2015.
Torqeedo does offer a high tech solar panel that outputs the needed high voltage but it s high price too and it seems like the ideal set up for this little boat would also charge it s easybailer system another product i m very fond of.
Foldable solar panel supplying 50w high performance crystalline solar cells.
This is a foldable solar panel supplying 100w at 34 volts and using high performance solar cells.
Size 60 x 38cm folded.
With the torqeedo 45 w solar charger the batteries of the ultralight 403 or travel 1003 503 models can be easily powered from natural resources wherever you are even when you are travelling on the water and at full speed.
The travel 1003 c offers almost three times the battery capacity of the travel 503.
Torqeedo solar charge controller power 26 104solar charge controller specially adapted to the 26 104enables the 26 104 to be safely charged solar modules not included integrated mppt maximizes the energy yield of the solar modules during charging very high level of efficiency maximum output power 232 watts 8a 29 05v item number.
It folds down to a very portable package and this panel will work on all models of travel 1003 and 503 and ultralight 403 and derivatives.
However the travel 1003 has a higher maximum power and offers over 60 more battery capacity providing longer range.
When the outboard is not in use ie tied up behind your boat or at a dock the sun s energy will recharge your battery pack on the torqeedo.
Watertight plug play connection for charging travel 503 1003 1103 and ultralight 403 models.
Torqeedo 1103cs 915wh battery 1869 1675 back in stock 23 sept change to long shaft on any of the above motors 50 extra.
You can even travel slowly when the battery is empty.
You can even use two 12v panels in series or as we did on the zodiac trip four six volt panels in series.
Torqeedo 1003s std shaft 532wh battery 1449 1315 to order torqeedo 1003cs 915wh battery 1699 1525 to order new.
The travel 1003 at a retail price of 2 000 is not inexpensive either but i don t think that compares too terribly to small outboard costs even without taking into account all the pluses.
2 years for non commercial use.