Camelfilter, what is your source for the solar components? Looks good!
Thanks!
The controller I bought used here, works great. They have newer models of the same unit now with more user input. This one is so easy that I can use it....
I bought a flexible 100W panel direct from Renogy (?spelling). - I'll see if I can find a link if it's quiet at work tonite. - Nice panel, lightweight and not too much. I think mine was $200 shipped.
The plug I drilled into the fiberglass is a marine deck socket. Kinda pricey for what it is ~$25. And it was a chore to get 10AWG to fit, I had to cut off some wire, so the junction is more likely 12AWG.
I went with the deck plug because I could source local, a much better option would be an Anderson/Tyco type outlet, but not sure where to get them local.
I had been considering an RV cable door/hatch, but the marine looks pretty clean. Also now that I've installed it, I don't know that the Flippac would have space to cut for a hatch. There's metal structure near there AFAIK.
EDIT:
This is the 100W panel which I bought. The site states that they are out of stock until 6/30. Seems to be a nice unit, it's lightweight & flexible (but not foldable, just kinda bendy). I held onto the foam inserts it shipped with, and will be using one sandwiched between 1/8" plywood for transport in my truck.
I'll probably use the 1/8" ply as a support for when my top is flipped & angle it towards sunlight. I'll post up some picks when I've got that figured out (I might have to use thicker ply).
