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Blender Bob
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Topic: solar panel Posted: 21 Apr 2018 at 8:15am |
I bought a Zamp 120W solution and like the sturdiness of the frame on a windy day. On a good sunny day, I get about 30-40Ahr which is 20 to 25% of my two battery total capacity. One need to keep the panels pointed to the sun for best performance. I also have a plastic covered bike cable and lock to keep them from walking off when I am away from camp.
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Bob
2015 Chevy Colorado Z71
2018 178 R-pod Hood River Edition
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lostagain
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Posted: 19 Apr 2018 at 10:42pm |
Whatcha gonna hook the magnets to? The frame is aluminum and the skin is fiberglass. Not a lot of ferris metal available except down on the frame. It'd probably have plenty of force to hold the ties, but it's a lot of kneeling to get the magnets on and off, especially for an old guy like me. Whether magnets or line cleats, it is goes with out saying that any flexible solar panel is for while parked and has to be removed for driving.
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Fred & Maria Kearney
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Ghosthawk
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Posted: 19 Apr 2018 at 7:12pm |
That is a great idea about the boat cleats.
Was wondering if you guys think 4 90 lb magnets with hooks would do while parked? Would be stowed away while towing.
Cordage I have in excess.
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Tars Tarkas
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Posted: 19 Apr 2018 at 7:31am |
Originally posted by GlueGuy
Originally posted by Tars Tarkas
Don't forget that almost every campground has generator hours, sometimes more restrictive than "quiet hours", so depending on where you're camping, you may not have air conditioning at night.
TT | The last place we stayed did not allow generators at any time.
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That seems like another argument in favor of paying extra for fewer decibels. Too many screaming gennies might cause more campgrounds to ban them. TT
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GlueGuy
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Posted: 18 Apr 2018 at 10:39pm |
Originally posted by Tars Tarkas
Don't forget that almost every campground has generator hours, sometimes more restrictive than "quiet hours", so depending on where you're camping, you may not have air conditioning at night.
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The last place we stayed did not allow generators at any time.
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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River
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lostagain
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Posted: 18 Apr 2018 at 7:49pm |
Thanks, Leo B.
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Fred & Maria Kearney
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Tars Tarkas
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Posted: 18 Apr 2018 at 7:06pm |
Originally posted by JoanneandTom
What kind of generator? |
If you want to run the air con, you need at least 2400w. I have a Yamaha 2400iSCH which will run the air but not the air and the microwave at the same time. Never been an issue. 3000w will run everything at once but a 3000w generator is heavy. An option is 2 2000w Hondas that can be hooked together. You can take one if that's all you need or haul both around if you need to. Alternatively, if you just want to keep your battery charged a little 1000w gennie will do. I think you want quiet even if you don't think you do. Your neighbors want quiet and a lot of neighboring campers aren't camping to listen to other people's generators! Yamaha and Honda are the industry leaders for quiet. There are some other brands that are catching up though. Don't forget that almost every campground has generator hours, sometimes more restrictive than "quiet hours", so depending on where you're camping, you may not have air conditioning at night. TT
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Tars Tarkas
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Posted: 18 Apr 2018 at 6:54pm |
Originally posted by JoanneandTom
Can anyone tell me what cable adaptor I need? 10 or 12 AWG? |
Probably 10g if you want more than about 10 feet of cable. TT
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mcarter
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Posted: 18 Apr 2018 at 5:53pm |
Z Amp makes the connector that adapts to your trailer, I have one, used it to adapt a service light mounted inside rear storage door, connects to the 12V supplied by Z Amp connector. Connectors are readily available.
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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."
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Leo B
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Posted: 18 Apr 2018 at 5:22pm |
lostagain, really nice work!!!!
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
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2010 Rpod 171
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