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maddoxaz
Newbie Joined: 09 Jul 2019 Location: Phoenix, AZ Status: Offline Points: 7 |
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I suppose I could just place or mount the controller just inside the cargo door near the plug-in, and just let the cables lead out when in use. Thanks for all the feedback.
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LFT
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Probably exactly what I'm going to do. I'm very reluctant to drill holes in the roof to mount panels up there. My dealer told me $1600 to install the solar, you can buy the kit for $650 that goes on the roof, 150 watts I belive. The 100 watt panels from HF cost me $150 2 weeks ago.
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maddoxaz
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That's exactly what I did, I just stored the controller inside the back cargo compartment, which is right beside the SOTS plug. Worked great, stayed dry throughout a heavy downpour. (I closed the door but did not latch it, so as to not stress the wire.)
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john_benham
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Mr. Thomas,
I installed a solar panel on the roof of my R-Pod 179. It was not that difficult. Being on the roof, one does not have to be concerned on storage or setup each time you stop and camp. My installation was done over five-years ago. Now you can get a 260 watt for the same price. With our solar panel, I never connect up to the commercial places electricity outlets. Sometimes they put you in a different spot with no electricity that is cheaper. Most of our camping is at Forest Service and Park Service campgrounds. The only time one would need outside mains is with the air conditioning. http://www.rpodnation.com/solar-panel-150-w_topic4373_post42896.html?KW=solar+panel#42896 Hope this helps out. John B. Spokane
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Kingskerswell
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Hi John Benham,
Just curious as to what methodology you adopted for your solar panel install (attachment in particular). I will be doing something similar next year and although I have some plans clear in my head it would be interesting to understand what you did... Thank you, BarryK
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mikebettin
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I have had my Harbor Freight solar for 2 seasons and love them. I purchased one of the flat plastic totes that slide under a bed. The 4 panels layered with bubble wrap and all the other hardware fits inside and slides right into the rear pass thru. I like that I can setup the panels anywhere in the sun and dont have to place the Pod in the sun. I have run my batteries down to 65% by running the heater on several cold nites and by aiming the panels at the morning sun and recharged to 100% in about 3 to 4 hours.
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maddoxaz
Newbie Joined: 09 Jul 2019 Location: Phoenix, AZ Status: Offline Points: 7 |
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Not only are they handy, but they appear to be bear-resistant.
Just kidding, but when I used them a few weeks ago, it was raining around 8pm (thank goodness), so I was inside the pod reading when it started rocking back and forth. Turns out it was a 350-400 pound black bear that later demolished the 'bear proof' trash bin elsewhere in the campground. He had to walk right around the solar panels and wires to give the pod a few shoves.
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