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    Posted: 01 Jan 2014 at 7:10pm
anybody out there try or use solar panels? I know there is probably a thread about this somewhere on this forum but I have not found it yet. Out here in the west sunny days and starry nights you know.Smile
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Posts: 571 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Jan 2014 at 7:40pm
Check my posts.  I put together a unit about 18 months ago.  
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Posts: 9059 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Jan 2014 at 9:12am

If you have questions about setting up your own solar system, I recommend the Wind Sun solar forum.
Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Thanks Doug
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Used the following for home made solar panels.
Got 2 solar panels, put them back to back with solar glass on outside.
piano hinge on one side and suitcase style locks on other with carrying handle all rivetted in place.
stored in the bottom door side storage bin.
suit case hinges
1.9" Suitcase Toolbox Compression Spring Metal Draw Loop Latch






20 foot cord connected to solar panels and rolled up inside panel case with quick connectors.

quick connectors, make sure to connect power to the insulated prong of the connector = red wire.

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Install inline fuse next to battery post inside battery storage box. positve connection.
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no adjusting just plug in and it starts charging.the battery.
Here is a site with shows similar setup.
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