RickSo wrote:

I'm not trying to be negative or nitpicky, but does the shade from the item in the bottom of the picture affect the incoming current? I've seen even 1-2 square inches of a panel shaded cause the whole panel to lose 50-95% of the incoming energy compared to full sun.
I love these solar setups. I am working on ideas for two (one fixed and mounted on the roof), and one detachable (so when touring it stays at home, but boondocking, I have it available.)
The nice feature for a decent solar setup will be not having to fire up a generator when out in the wilderness unless it is to exercise it. Even my Yamaha makes a lot of noise compared to the quiet of a forest or meadow.