Thankx to all for the info!
Damn. Even solar plug-n-play isn't as easy as screwing in a lightbulb. But I'm trying to get it as close as possible. I've contacted FWCJH asking if I should also provide plywood mount and quick connects for Victron stuff I've ordered, and what size if they don't.
cken323: the info you passed on in "General" from the Victron manual is impossible, but thankx for sharing:
General
● Mount vertically on a non-flammable substrate, with the power terminals facing downwards. Observe a minimum clearance of 10 cm under and above the product for optimal cooling. FWC can't do this in our cramped quarters, and I don't blame'em.
● Mount close to the battery, but never directly above the battery (in order to prevent damage due to gassing of the battery.
But I'm used to impractical lawyer-ese. Hell, even FWC doesn't comply.
BBQ when any of you visit Jackson Hole!
UPDATE: Denny of Jackson Hole FWC mounted the controller where the solar leads from roof and back wall came out. On my side dinette Fleet, it was in the cabinet by the sink. Other stuff wedged nicely just outside the chock full battery compartment, yet undercover. Those 2 new 6 volt gell batteries very, very tightly fill the battery compartment.
Edited by MountainSufi, 23 May 2019 - 12:50 AM.