Zamp Solar

Got curious to see if the Zamp jack on my 179 was diode isolated, ie can only be used as an input.
NOPE! no diode
That means if Zamp jack equipped it will be easy to have a 12V source outside for phone charging or whatever, simple to make up an adapter to plug into the Zamp jack and dangle the requisite cigarette lighter jack off it....

I despise cigarette lighter jacks and plugs but they are the most common 12v connection for phone chargers etc.
I haven't chased the wiring and fuse yet to see what current capacity can be drawn....but surely it will handle at least 7 amps if an 80 watt panel plugs in.

Sure wish FR published their wiring diagrams...

Thank you everybody.  I think the 120 watt one would be the best but it's pricy - about $600.00.
The 80 watt one is about $400.00 but my guess is that it would take several more hours to charge your batteries than the 120 watt one.  Anyway, I look forward to hearing more on this topic.

Looking at the Zamp Solar chargers on Ebay; The 40Watt charger has an Anderson plug on it, the 80 Watt has a SAE plug on it. Both also come with alligator clips. Since our 2014 178 is Solar ready, does anyone know FOR SURE which plug that our 178 requires? Trying to avoid the "treasure hunt" after the purchase...

Would love to hear a review on these...what would be the ultimate size for a dual battery setup?? 120 watt?

Didn't someone in Canada just use one on the way to the west coast? I thought we were awaiting a report.
That said, we are in the final decision making on buying one on Ebay. Not sure whether to get a 40watt(the size Forest River sells) or go with an 80 watt. Gotta make sure that the 80 watt will fit in the storage compartment.