Solar Controller in Carry On?

AlterEgo

AlterEgo

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We've shipped 6 solar panels down, they're there waiting for us. Just received first of 2 Outback controllers to go with them. Larger and heavier than expected.

Questions:

Anyone ever bring one of these in a carry-on? Anyone anticipate a problem with TSA who might not know what it is?? Afraid they might take them from us????

We don't want to put them in an unlocked suitcase. [$600+ each] Better off shipping in a box with old clothes??

Those of you who brought yours to DR- how did you do it???

Thanks in advance.
 
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karlheinz

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I wouldn't do the box thing - lost a laptop computer that way once (probably taken at Customs). I'd take them on as hand-carry items - just bring the owner materials with you to show what they are for and you shouldn't have an issue with TSA (but who knows what goes through the minds of those "mindless idiots".....at least solar controllers aren't on the prohibited list.
 
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william webster

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Doesn't solar related equipment get a 'pass' at the aduana?

Ship them w/ your luggage.... the extra bag fee costs less than the mudanza
 
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donluis99

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william webster said:
Doesn't solar related equipment get a 'pass' at the aduana?

Ship them w/ your luggage.... the extra bag fee costs less than the mudanza
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No, not just like that no, only with an Inspection and subsequent exemption letter by CNE basicly a painless process but it has its procedure and no way around it. By the way, as far as Dominican Red Tape and subsequent complictions, it was all free of all that kudos to the CNE & staff!!

g'luck
 
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CaptnGlenn

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isn't Dominican "red tape" usually equal to a few 100 peso bills... more or less? I'm not sure if I'd try to carry on - could get dicey with TSA, depending on the phase of the moon and how the wind is blowing, or if the agent is being chaffed by his/her "Fruit of the Looms" ... but in checked luggage should be OK.
 
Taylor

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I brought one in my check bags- told customs what it was - they know it's duty free, but they try to get you for the ITBS.

Don't know why you bought 2 charge controllers, One outback controller can handle 8 x 250W panels
 
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