MC4 to SAE adapter cable

[jackquontee]

I have the 100 watt Renogy portable solar kit, which comes with the MC4 connectors. I just purchased an Aliner Expedition which is "solar ready" and has the SAE connection. Does anyone know if there is such a thing as an MC4 to SAE adapter cable and where it can be purchased? Appreciate any suggestions.

[westend]

You could also replace the SAE panel connector with MC4 bulkhead receptacles. Alternatively, terminate your module wires with SAE connector. IMO, the MC4 connection is a more durable and weather tight system than SAE.

[red31]

Almot wrote:
Buy MC4 extension 2 times longer than the distance you need, and cut it in half so that you'll have 2 wires with one bare end and one MC4 connector each.

'solar wire' 10 gauge is fairly stiff and the two separate wires will kink with a portable. I used 12g landscape wire with MC4 installed on each end for an extension/60watt to find the sun.

[Almot]

smkettner wrote:
Actually I would prefer to pull new wire and avoid an extra connection.
New MC4 cable direct from panel to controller.

Good idea. Using the existing cable to pull a new one. Buy MC4 extension 2 times longer than the distance you need, and cut it in half so that you'll have 2 wires with one bare end and one MC4 connector each.

[time2roll]

Actually I would prefer to pull new wire and avoid an extra connection.
New MC4 cable direct from panel to controller.

[red31]

jackquontee wrote:
I'll have to make my own MC4 to SAE cable adapter. Thanks all.

open the box on the back of the panel and rewire how you'd like.

[scrubjaysnest]

Almot wrote:
Is it that dreaded 2-pin connector that they put on cheap 5W solar chargers? Cut it off and put MC4.

and +1 for this one. That two pin connector is a failure waiting to happen and will make you very dissatisfied with your solar.

Check this out: 20 Golden rules of solar

[scrubjaysnest]

smkettner wrote:
Sure, cut the SAE off and install MC4 😉

+1

[jackquontee]

Almot wrote:
Is it that dreaded 2-pin connector that they put on cheap 5W solar chargers? Cut it off and put MC4.

I actually need to include the dreaded 2-pin connector. As has been suggested, I'll have to make my own MC4 to SAE cable adapter. Thanks all.

[Almot]

Is it that dreaded 2-pin connector that they put on cheap 5W solar chargers? Cut it off and put MC4.

[MrWizard]

moved from technolgy

[time2roll]

Sure, cut the SAE off and install MC4 😉

[garry1p]

Yes they exist easy to make your own but google to find one they will most likely ship from China