Posted 24 January 2014 - 05:52 PM
I'm late to the party, but Leadslead nailed it for me. I also have an 08 Hawk and found the black/red wires in the same place after removing the cabinet front. After consulting with Terry at FWC I took the plunge and drilled the roof. After a few minutes of anxious fishing, I found the prewired red/black #12 wires in the roof.
I was unsure of the remote meter vs. the controller, but now I think I get it and purchased both in the Morningstar flavor. The 120W panel has come down from $232 to $132 . My total cost, including shipping and tax is just shy of $400.
Thanks for the detailed write up. It made it possible to pull the trigger. Looking forward to the install!
I goofed. I purchased the Morningstar Sunlight-10 ($86), which is NOT compatible with the remote meter or temp sensor. After some confusion with Solar Blvd. and doing my own research, I realize what I need is the Morningstar Sunsaver MPPT-15L ($229) which has an RJ jack for the remote meter and will support the remote sensor ($26).
So, my out of pocket cost is more like $600 not $400 for 120w system with remote meter & sensor.
Solar Blvd gives 30 days to return items, so I'll ship back the wrong controller today and I've already ordered the replacement parts.
My install should complete next week. I already have the panel and I've installed the roof mount plug, so I'm on my way!
2021 RAM 3500 Crew 4x4, 6.4 hemi/8 speed trans with 4.10 gears, Timber Grove bags, Falken Wildpeak 35" tires.
OEV Aluma 6.75 flatbed, Bundutec Odyssey camper on order for 2024
For this year we're still using our 2008 FWC Hawk with victron DC-DC charger, 130w solar, MPPT controler
with 2000w inverter and external 120v output and 12v solar input with 100w portable solar. http://lighthawkphoto.com