Author: Don Halas
Subject: Connecting a 100 watt solar panel to Zamp port
Posted: 17 Jun 2016 at 8:09am
Russ most of the details are in previous posts in this discussion. Once completed I'll post pics and a quick list of the major components.
I hooked it up last night and all worked well. On Saturday I'll do the install of everything but the permanent panel mount. I need to order several rolls of Velcro to do that. My concern with the Velcro is more with the adhesive that is used than the hook and loop. I'm probably going to have a fail safe mechanism for traveling.
The solars primary purpose is to keep the battery charged when the Pod sits at my house. Mounting the panel on the toe side is strategic as this offers Southern exposure the way we park it. If we find the need to I'll add another panel on the rear of the Pod, but it's not likely that I'll need it.
Subject: Connecting a 100 watt solar panel to Zamp port
Posted: 17 Jun 2016 at 8:09am
Russ most of the details are in previous posts in this discussion. Once completed I'll post pics and a quick list of the major components.
I hooked it up last night and all worked well. On Saturday I'll do the install of everything but the permanent panel mount. I need to order several rolls of Velcro to do that. My concern with the Velcro is more with the adhesive that is used than the hook and loop. I'm probably going to have a fail safe mechanism for traveling.
The solars primary purpose is to keep the battery charged when the Pod sits at my house. Mounting the panel on the toe side is strategic as this offers Southern exposure the way we park it. If we find the need to I'll add another panel on the rear of the Pod, but it's not likely that I'll need it.