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I have read that a parallel connection is more efficient if either panel is partially shaded.

I found out that SoCalAAA considers any cabover camper an RV and requires the RV rider for towing. You may luck out and get a friendly operator that overlooks this rule but don't count on it.

<p>Congratulations Marc - welcome to the world of perpetual Saturdays.</p>

$165 for the Morningstar controller, remote monitor and cable.

Morningstar SunSaver 15 MPPT solar controller with RM-1 remote monitor. https://www.morningstarcorp.com/products/sunsaver-mppt/ https://www.morningstarcorp.com/products/remote-meter/ Blue Sea SI-ACR Automatic Charging Relay PN 7610...

I read about the shading problem on several of the boating sites. My understanding is that the shadow from a mast across a portion of one panel in a series system degrades the output of the entire system. My Victron controller has a 100v capacity so series connection is possible but I think I'll...

Bill, I'm in the process of adding 2 more 100w flexible panels to my existing 100w panel for a total of 300w. I'm now trying to figure out whether to connect them in parallel or series. I'm using the same Victron solar controller that you have so series connection is possible. I know that the...

$4.99 at Mobil in Goleta, Ca but only USPS vehicles are ever seen there. The free market system at work.

I'm in the process of installing a new flexible solar panel to my camper. I'm planning on attaching it to 3 1x1 aluminum cross bars with VHB tape and screws in the corners. The backside of the panel is aluminum. I didn't know how many types of VHB tape there are out there so now I'm now trying...

I talked to the 3 battery vendors again today and a different person at BattleWorn said the Morningstar controller would be ok. The other 2 vendors kept to their original opinion - LifeBlue no and StarkPower yes. They all advised against charging directly from the alternator either by using a DC...

This has all been good feedback but I still don't understand how these can be considered drop in replacements. My IOTA can probably accept the lithium IQ4 but that's not a problem right now since I don't plug in often. I can also change my solar controller to an adjustable one - just extra $$...

My 125ah POS Vmax AGM battery has given up after 3 years so I'm looking into a 100ah LiFePo4 replacement. Most of these are advertised as a drop in replacement but because of the cost I contacted the venders to find out if my solar/charging system was adequate. The batteries under consideration...

Winternationals last weekend.

I've tried to support BFG over the years due to their support for many off road events I attend but I have had 3 tread separation blowouts on my Dodge. These tires were BFG E rated All Terrains (not K02) purchased from different lots with about 30k miles. I'm now trying a set of Cooper AT3's and...

84* here today. I love boring weather.

Yo no hablo facebook.

I've been to at least 10 of these rallies so far and have had a great time at each one. The first one in Death Valley set a standard that has been hard to beat. The nicknames above some members avatars are the result of events that occurred during these rallies. There have also been a couple of...

I'd be more interested in a WTW camper group than a FWC group. There are a lot of good people on this forum that use brand X.

It's a replacement for the stock 36 gal tank.

I have a 56 gal Transfer Flow tank in my truck. It is a well made product and the extra range is great. The only downside is that I lost a couple of inches of ground clearance.

I don't think my truck would make it much past the trailhead on either the Rubicon or Dusy. I've used both systems and find trailer towing the better option due to safer braking and the ability to back up or haul home a broken Jeep. I would have continued trailer towing if it wasn't for the...

It jumped the 101 at Solimar just north of Ventura tonight and is almost to the beach.

I've heard that drilled rotors have a tendency to crack.

I've used Lewis & Lewis for years and their rates seem to be OK. Have never had a claim so I don't know how well that works. Get your policy through the web before you leave so you don't have to mess with it at the border. No matter who you buy it from up here it will be through a Mexican...

I was thinking of going up to Borrego Springs to tour the metal sculptures. https://www.desertusa.com/borrego/bs-art.html