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jimqbaum
Newbie Joined: 11 Jan 2016 Location: Virginia Online Status: Offline Posts: 39 |
Topic: ZAMP solar plug in jack uage Posted: 22 Feb 2016 at 2:19pm |
A contributor to another forum (Forest River) supplied this handy PDF file on the solar plug in for the newer PODS.
This is google drive file link as it is kinda large. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByJIbU3sdD1CZDFtUUZTN1JXeFk/view?usp=sharing Thinking about doing this! |
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Have A Blessed Day
Pod 171 Ram Hemi tow truck. Got rid of the Jeep Wrangler. It was puny and girly |
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Hayduke
Groupie Joined: 03 Apr 2012 Location: Salt Lake, UT Online Status: Offline Posts: 68 |
Posted: 22 Feb 2016 at 7:05pm |
Zamp solar products are extremely overpriced, IMO
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Podster
Senior Member Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: San Antonio Online Status: Offline Posts: 1108 |
Posted: 22 Feb 2016 at 9:20pm |
You can use whatever you want, it doesn't have to be a "Zamp" Just make sure you have all of the right components and correct plugs. If you get familiar with how solar works and what is needed, you can save hundreds. Zamp is expensive because it's plug and play, no brain power required. :-)
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Cliff & Raelynn
Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
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sailor323
Senior Member Joined: 11 Jun 2015 Location: S Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 281 |
Posted: 23 Feb 2016 at 10:19am |
One other consideration when buying "plug and play" is that you don't get to choose who actually manufactures the panel.
As for the Zamp plug on the pod, it runs directly to the battery. As such, you can use it for a 12 volt source to run 12 volt appliances. You should fuse it if you do. Frankly, I'm surprised that it isn't already fused. It should be even if used for solar charging. |
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jimqbaum
Newbie Joined: 11 Jan 2016 Location: Virginia Online Status: Offline Posts: 39 |
Posted: 23 Feb 2016 at 2:15pm |
Sounds like if a person were to research who the female plug manufacturer was one could fashion their own solar panel arrangement and save some major moola. |
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Have A Blessed Day
Pod 171 Ram Hemi tow truck. Got rid of the Jeep Wrangler. It was puny and girly |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 23 Feb 2016 at 7:02pm |
I've said the same thing. Big fire risk IMO.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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sailor323
Senior Member Joined: 11 Jun 2015 Location: S Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 281 |
Posted: 24 Feb 2016 at 9:09am |
The plug is one of several standard 12 volt plugs, readily available from many sources. It is a 2 pin or 2 wire connector. If you go that route get one rated for 10 amps. And yes, you can save a lot over the cost of a Zamp set up. For example, I bought 2 140 watt panels for $232 each. Bear in mind, these panels are too large to be used as a "suitcase" unit. Smaller panels are available--80 watt panels for about $160 each. You also need a charge controller--$90 and up, up, up. Also bear in mind that most charge controllers have to be mounted out of the weather but there are some on the market designed for harsh environments. That's another advantage for the Zamp unit, the charge controller is integral to the panels. I have posted a detailed description of my solar installation in the files section of the R-Pod owners Facebook page.
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jimqbaum
Newbie Joined: 11 Jan 2016 Location: Virginia Online Status: Offline Posts: 39 |
Posted: 24 Feb 2016 at 8:03pm |
Thanks for the heads up. I will be looking into this for sure! |
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Have A Blessed Day
Pod 171 Ram Hemi tow truck. Got rid of the Jeep Wrangler. It was puny and girly |
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Podster
Senior Member Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: San Antonio Online Status: Offline Posts: 1108 |
Posted: 25 Feb 2016 at 8:16pm |
The plug is an "SAE" you can find them anywhere, but to a 10g size you may have to shop on line. I'm sure you can find one or two on Ebay.
The POD is likely lacking the inline fuse on the charge lines due to the Zamp certification. This is a popular setup that can be fitted for the POD pretty darn easy. I agree with the idea that its always good insurance to include an inline fuse on the power side Good luck! Here is an SAE connector... QUICK DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS 2 PIN - SAE CONNECTOR 10 GAUGE #PC100 |
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Cliff & Raelynn
Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
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jimqbaum
Newbie Joined: 11 Jan 2016 Location: Virginia Online Status: Offline Posts: 39 |
Posted: 26 Feb 2016 at 9:01am |
Thanks for the homework!
This is all coming together now. |
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Have A Blessed Day
Pod 171 Ram Hemi tow truck. Got rid of the Jeep Wrangler. It was puny and girly |
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