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I would have those concerns as my ignorance necessitates caution. Also whether or not being run in parallel has, previously/currently, affected incoming A, or outgoing Ah. How does the resting V compare?

Thanks for above info, corrected the link. So, 2x25=50 is, more or less, equal to 1x50=50?

2 years ago when putting my Solar together I purchased 2 - 50ft lengths of this cable. (It was about half the price then, compared to now, with free shipping) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IK4P6WU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I got them to extend the Sun reach (from my...

Appreciate the feedback as I don’t have these supplies in stock. I am definitely going to swap out my roof outlet, from SAE to MC4.

“Into electronics” was never my thing. I find Solar & off grid energy interesting. Pre reinstall test of my roof in parallel, 2 - 120W Solar Cynergy Flex panels. Latter morning facing East ... 22.9V x 6.6A = 151.14W ... Lower A but higher V, still in the W150’s.

I completely agree. Thanks for the link. I have definitely thought about such a roof outlet. Can you offer any tips about how you handled the install, re interior/exterior? Would appreciate any insight, especially, that might prevent collateral damage.

When I removed my roof panels & frame I had to of course unplug the SAE connector from the SAE roof outlet. The pigtail & the POS metal prong on the plug looked pretty aged, but Ok. I tested the panel’s V in the side yard & then moved to the backyard for my “formal” panel comparison testing. I...

2 - Solar Cynergy 120W flex panels, 2 - Sunpower 110W flex panels . The 2 Cynergy 120 panels are the original roof panels I installed, 2.5 years ago, via an aluminum frame. Except for ~2 months, during my Shell build, they have been completely exposed to the Elements. I took the rack off today...

FWC owner for nearly 2.5 yrs. Started with 2 - Solar Cynergy 120W Flex panels, in parallel, on the roof. Smart 100Ah LFP4 Battery for energy storage. For future panel adds, got a Victron 100/30 Smart controller. Strongly considered getting a DC-DC charger, but, decided to put $ (“over the top...

Vic, I am confused about “more room to play with” concerning the mppt controller. I do not understand the inference. I do not understand why ... (series) less A with higher V, is better than ... (parallel) higher A with less V. To not hijack Rob’s thread any further, I will post some panel...

X2 directly above ... “Over the top solar charging system”, or some semblance of that. But, I was able to start with a Shell build & plan for low Ah usage. Less weight, less wiring, less gadgetry. Consider, anyway, putting $ into more solar. Unless, also as stated above, your FWC usage is...

I am looking to find the actual current being produced by my roof panels in real time. I see the V, I believe, in real time. I see the controller A being “allowed” (IMO) but not the actual A being produced. The Renogy Voyager, a “waterproof” controller used to produce a DIY power box for my...

Have you tested your panels lately to ensure they are producing as they should? I am in the process now. I still need to dismantle my roof. Yesterday, I confirmed my portable, 100W flex panel, is producing ~44W during optimum conditions. Have not needed it, in the field, but not comforting info...

Outrigger floats offer some length & height adjustment.

Thanks, it’s been a labor of love, probably 2 years in the making. Being grounded has given me time to nearly finish tweaking it. But also see “shutdown” limits on it’s use. I have outrigger brackets fore & aft. It will either depend on battery & motor use or kayak paddle use behind my wife’s...

Sorry, did not notice you were going to 6V. So, I assume you will be running them in series to obtain 12 V. Everything else mentioned remains the same. FWC may use 10 gauge, vaguely recall not even 8 ... would still recommend to leave as is ... use heaviest gauge possible that works with your...

With my basic understanding, I would say no, leave it alone. My guess would be the wire is 8, though, not 6. Also, just doing the box would have minimal effect. Re-doing the entire line from roof to box, with heavier gauge, would offer the greater benefit. Nightmare scenario. It looks like your...

Please move this one: https://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/topic/18659-building-a-portable-power-box-last-updates/ This one as well, or move to hiking, biking, floating, (boating) fishing, or both ... it does have a lot to do with electrical, solar & Batteries ...

Better resolution, big pic view, with this thumbnail. I have to secure & tighten up my electrical. I’ll add some notes later ...

Here are 5 more. I had to purchase an overpriced, fabricated, lever release to engage the motor adjustment. I have this actuated with 2 different hand releases, one on each side. One to engage the lever & the other to raise or lower the motor.

There is no silver lining to COVID-19. But, been having a lot of spare time. A long term project is very near fruition. Modeled this after seeing variations of these in the Carolina’s. Move the seat forward, use a kayak paddle, accessorize, add propulsion or not. I have outriggers, as I plan to...

Yes, the juice in this case is not worth the squeeze. IMO

This is non scientific, but the one experience I had with a totally drained LFP4 system, (50w & 100w in parallel) which btw scared the crap out of me, was that it charged at a snail’s pace at the beginning, and as the voltage increased, the rate of charge seemed to slowly increase. The cells at...

X2 ... I highly recommend calling Camera Source, excellent customer service, it helped ensure I got what I needed. I was able to reclaim the colored ... green, yellow, red ... camera backup markers, that were original to the stock camera. Below are 2 pics that show my backup camera mounted over...

Camper, exterior mounted, sink-drain water outlet. Shown with attached brass thread/hose-barb fitting. You can use brass fittings for outlet water hoses but inlet water hose fittings should be stainless steel. Brass can leach lead so best to avoid for inlet drinking water. (Tap pic to enlarge)