Thanks to the "Experts" on here, I talked a family out of the HF system today. I told them to Google Solar to learn from people like our members. I made sure they understood that 100 watts was just a waste of money anyway. Real solar starts at 300 watts and goes to over 1,000. I told them to order from the Internet and get the good stuff. Be careful of some of the junk on ebay though as it is as bad as HF. And whatever they do, make sure that they are getting the good stuff. Avoid positive ground systems as most automobiles and campers are negative ground. Include shipping in the cost which might make it a few dollars more, but worth it. I warned them about observing continuity, polarity, and connectivity when their stuff arrives. I told them about the risk to their equipment and whatever they connected to it if they did something wrong. I also convinced them that at least four to six golf cart batteries would be required for any "real" system. I did not want to confuse them with all the various chemistry involved with today's batteries. They seemed a little disappointed as they put the panels back on the shelf but I gave them the RVNet web address. They said, "Thanks, but no thanks. This whole solar thing is way beyond us." They really liked the part about how pricey and junky the HF is. Won't be seeing them light up their camper with solar power this year. Good job boys.
