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Muddydogs
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Sep 09, 2014

I went and ordered some solar.

Been looking and asking questions for a couple week about solar, didn't want to spend the money right now but I also don't want to run out of juice while hunting for 2 weeks so I ordered this kit, Windynation, along with another 50 foot of wire and some connectors.

Since I leave in a week and a half for the hunt I plan on wiring the controller up right and leaving the panels portable. Once I get an idea of how much power I am really getting and if I need more or not I will either install these on the roof or buy a couple more panels and have 2 on the roof and 2 portable. My thinking is that 2 panels will be enough for summer time camping and I can add the other 2 when hunting in the fall. I already have a plan in my little brain to make tilt mounts for the trailer roof.

Come on mail man I need these panels by Friday the 19th, CA isn't that far away.

Thanks for all the help guys, I have a better understanding of solar from you guys although its still a little muddy.

Jim S.

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  • Only problem with roof mounting.... and I know a lot of people that do mount on their roof ... you'll always need to be out from under trees and such. At least with a free standing mount that you can move, you can keep it in the bright sun. Just a thought? I think you're on the right track ... until it snows and burys the panels!
  • Looks good but for all intents and purposes, California is far beyond the furthest reaches of the universe...

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