Solar Power - Event Date: 18 Nov 2014

welcome..we have the 179 with solar and my research here on the site shows that the setup is just a direct connection to the battery to charge the battery. That is a good thing because you CAN use other brands of panels to charge the pod as long as the connector at the port is the same. Do a search on here and you will get lots of information as well as pros and cons of solar.

Greeting and Congratulations on your 179 acquisition! 

I'd like to thank everyone for their ideas on the solar power.

When my wife, Linda first saw the Rpod 179 her eyes just lit up so I knew we were buying one.

Ron and Linda

Great minds think alike :)
I also went with a 100W portable Renology, and it has been great!
http://www.amazon.com/Renogy-Foldable-Suitcase-Battery-Charger/dp/B00HR8YNK6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416485901&sr=8-1&keywords=portable+solar
I also purchased an adapter (another online vendor), that allows me to connect directly to the tow wiring harness and not have to use the post clamps; and extension cables in case I am parked in a shady lot, and can move the panels a good distance away to get to the sun.

If you are new to solar, there is a lot of information on the net and videos on YouTube on how to position for best performance.
1. I always use a compass, and point the panel to true (geographic) south and not magnetic south accounting for any magnetic deviation.
2. I use this calculator to find "solar noon" for any geographic position: http://www.esrl.noaa.gov/gmd/grad/solcalc/
3. Finally, I use this digital angle gauge to get the most accurate angle on my panel: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001PTGBRQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This article has a good explanation on how to also use the "shortest shadow" method instead of using an angle gauge for your location:
http://rimstar.org/renewnrg/finding_true_south_pole.htm

Exactly. It attached perfectly since they are also Anderson Power Pole connectors.
I would highly recommend the extension cable, since it has come in handy for me in more than one situation. The tow wiring harness adapter is convenient, but not a must have if you have easy access to your battery to use the clamps.