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    Correct sized charge controller?

    I just got this one in the mail and havent done any analysis on it yet. But its waterproof as well as mppt, and you can use 2 100 watt panels at 12 volts. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071QXGV1Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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    newb problems

    well here is a couple of questions: what type of load are you looking at pulling? are you going to be lighting up your campsite with it, or just charging the phone and laptop, or something else? camping dose not usually require a large load. You may be able to get away with a 35amp hour...
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    Looking at building a solor Generator and would like some feedback

    Yeah, I have a smaller battery box with a 35ah battery that I hook up Led lights when camping. It works without an issue. As I live in CA where we have fires and earthquakes I wanted something more substancal. I do have a 2000 watt inverter generator that I can use, but if I can use the...
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    Looking at building a solor Generator and would like some feedback

    Yeah, I tend to use anderson connectors a bunch. a company in Austrelia sells a nice flush mount system for the SB connectors but they dont ship to US for some reason
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    Looking at building a solor Generator and would like some feedback

    Issue with those Neutrik power connectors is that the most accept 10 awg wire. I need a fatter cable to connect the two batteries.
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    Looking at building a solor Generator and would like some feedback

    Yes he is. Watch his videos all the time.
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    Looking at building a solor Generator and would like some feedback

    I am still looking into the storage solution but right now I am leaning towards a Dewalt DS450 for the main system and a DS300 or DS400 for the secondary box As for the connectors to connect both I may go with Anderson SB175 with 2 guage wire.
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    Looking at building a solor Generator and would like some feedback

    I currently am looking at building possibly two solar genetators as I have two 134 ah batteries and 3 100 watt solar panels. My thought processs with two is that having both together would be a burdin to move around and I have no need to run two 134 ah batteries while I am camping. My first...
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    CLAM tent repair: Yes, I'm an idiot....

    Try calling the company, Maybe they can repair it for a fee or provide an exchange.
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    looking at 12 vs 24 volts

    This is the MMPT that I was looking at.https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071QXGV1Y/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2GGPZJ1WEFB3V&psc=1 I like that it was compacted and waterproof.
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    Camping vs Emergency equipment

    I live in the outskirts of Los Angeles County. Our area is a pretty tight community. People in my area do have horses as well as other live stock. so movemet could be possible using a horse if needed. As a safety precaution I plan on using the batteries at night for lighting and charging. As...
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    Camping vs Emergency equipment

    I have 2 55 gallon drums. I also have a variate of water jugs that I use for camping. If I had to leave with my truck I could carry probably just under 100 gallons in my truck if needed. it I take my 4x6 expedition trailer I could carry more as for food I use High Mountain freeze dried food...
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    looking at 12 vs 24 volts

    I am currently debating on two different solar panels both are Semi-flexible monocrystalline panels. I plan on an MPPT controller. I have a 225 ah battery setup. I plan on using the 225ah battery for emergency home use, and a smaller system for camping. I was looking at attaching whichever...
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    Camping vs Emergency equipment

    if you mean Ham radio as needing a license to use, I may be down with that but I don't see the wife wanting that. The residential type walkie talkies don't have a very far range and are useless in Los Angeles.
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    Camping vs Emergency equipment

    Very true, That one is always difficult. As I have two young kids 11 and 3 one is at school and one is at day care within a few blocks of each other. I am lucky enough to work at home and be a few miles from there school and could run/walk over there asap. My wife works at home and commutes...
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    Camping vs Emergency equipment

    sorry for the long post. just wanted to get my thoughts across. With all that is going on it the world, TX, FL, Mexico, the Caribbean. It got me thinking. I live in SoCal and what happened in Mexico can happen here. I have been planning for such an issue for years. As a kid I lived through...
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    Working on diy 12 volt power system for camping

    I agree, I have two GT Power readers with PP on each end. I use them for testing everything 12 volts. I was hoping to find something simmaler just with a more mountable clean look that I could read from a short distance.
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    Working on diy 12 volt power system for camping

    Yeah I have two of those, not the best contrast on the screen. I have one of these which is great but I wanted a bigger screen with bigger font.
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    Working on diy 12 volt power system for camping

    Here is the link to the remote relay. http://http://www.banggood.com/DC-12V-10A-Relay-1CH-Wireless-RF-Remote-Control-Switch-Transmitter-Receiver-p-1040721.html?rmmds=search
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