KD4UPL- yes I guess that was my concern. I have already removed the battery but really wasn't expecting any harm. Mostly cause there is about 8 inches of snow on the panel tight now!
Bobmacc- It would likely be the ideal time to put a breaker in. Was sort of wondering about putting the breaker before the controller tho. The controller is in an ackward location and I must climb into the storage bay to do any work on it. That and unpack all the******that is stored in there. I am also assuming that the breaker would preferably go on the positive lead?
Thanx all for the help