Just Starting Solar Research
Man, there's a lot to read and digest with possibly installing a small solar panel. I very recently replaced my original 1-stage converter/charger with the Progressive Dynamics PD4600 series conve...
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Almot good info on the wire length--I didn't know that. Don't have MC4.
So the Baja scenario does not seem to fit portable and there is lots of wind on a tilted up panel.
What I did here for longer term camping in one spot, was prop up the portable panels on the trailer roof pointing the right way after I parked, so it didn't matter which way I parked.
I was able to keep them in place despite high wind by using lots of bungee cords. The air-conditioner metal base makes a good anchor point and even has slots in it to take the bungee cord hooks. Also we have a cargo railing around the back of the roof which works as an anchor point.
So the Baja scenario does not seem to fit portable and there is lots of wind on a tilted up panel.
What I did here for longer term camping in one spot, was prop up the portable panels on the trailer roof pointing the right way after I parked, so it didn't matter which way I parked.
I was able to keep them in place despite high wind by using lots of bungee cords. The air-conditioner metal base makes a good anchor point and even has slots in it to take the bungee cord hooks. Also we have a cargo railing around the back of the roof which works as an anchor point.
