Renogy suitcase solar
#1
Posted 24 January 2019 - 01:31 AM
#2
Posted 24 January 2019 - 03:01 PM
Mounting it close to the batteries is the best way to go!
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#3
Posted 25 January 2019 - 03:46 AM
That was what I thought but was wanting confirmation.
#4
Posted 31 January 2019 - 04:15 AM
I made my own suitcase with two 100w Renogy panels, a stainless piano hinge, MC4 connectors, and long cables to a Zamp solar port. I put the controller inside next to the batteries.
Note that my suitcase folds up leaving the glass sides exposed. It seems like the bolts would have been too close to the PV sheet if I put the hinge so the glass sides would fold toward each other. A different hinge might do the trick to move the bolts away from the PV sheet.
What I do like about where I have the hinge is that I can coil the cables inside the panel and then close it up.
#5
Posted 31 January 2019 - 06:38 AM
Have you considered having a padded soft sided zippered carrying/storage case made to protect your panels?
Seems to me that something like surfboard carrying bag material would be ideal.
Craig
Edited by ckent323, 31 January 2019 - 06:40 AM.
1993 Dodge Cummins W-250 Club Cab long bed, 2007 FWC Keystone
#6
Posted 01 February 2019 - 09:09 PM
I made my own suitcase with two 100w Renogy panels, a stainless piano hinge, MC4 connectors, and long cables to a Zamp solar port. I put the controller inside next to the batteries.
Note that my suitcase folds up leaving the glass sides exposed. It seems like the bolts would have been too close to the PV sheet if I put the hinge so the glass sides would fold toward each other. A different hinge might do the trick to move the bolts away from the PV sheet.
What I do like about where I have the hinge is that I can coil the cables inside the panel and then close it up.
Hey, COBlue, do you have any pics? I would love to see your piano hinges mounted.
2007 FWC Hawk "Teddy Roosevelt"
#7
Posted 23 February 2019 - 05:41 PM
https://overlandsola...g-solar-charger
Eddie
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#8
Posted 23 February 2019 - 06:56 PM
http://www.wanderthe...solar suitcase
My solar suitcase from a couple years ago. I used a piano hinge. Worked well:)
2018 Ford F-250. Customized Bundutec Sable
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