Solar Ready?
I'm thinking I am missing something. I have a solar ready unit (Dutchmen) and then find that the connection is anything but standard. I thought I would just buy a solar panel and plug it in, "plug and...
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BarabooBob wrote:Contact the mfg or access either end of the wires to determine gauge. Ask mfg about length.
My TT also has a "solar ready" sticker and a plug on the side. The plug is a garden variety 12 volt polarized plug that you can pickup at most home improvement or electrical supply stores. I would like to know what gauge the wire is that is installed. I want some heavy wire to cut down on voltage drop.
You may/may not need larger wire depending upon solar size, configuration, wire size and length.
You need the wire length to determine the wire loss, both to the controller and to the battery. Or apply a load and measure the voltage drop. Or use existing wiring and see if the results are acceptable.
