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Forum: Modifications and Alterations 02-01-2015, 10:28 AM
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Views: 57,813
Posted By hotfishtacos
These panels have waterproof MC4 connectors which...

These panels have waterproof MC4 connectors which can be plugged into each other making parallel connections. It is important to use panels with the same output voltage (about 17 volts). Then the...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-27-2015, 12:27 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 57,813
Posted By hotfishtacos
..so far just fine but I have only been out once....

..so far just fine but I have only been out once. I may go to the desert in a few weeks and can't wait to try it this summer.
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-27-2015, 09:03 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 57,813
Posted By hotfishtacos
I haven't seen any difference in towing.

I haven't seen any difference in towing.
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-26-2015, 10:10 PM
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Views: 57,813
Posted By hotfishtacos
I agree.

I agree.
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-26-2015, 06:39 PM
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Views: 57,813
Posted By hotfishtacos
I bought the two adjustable mounts for the 95...

I bought the two adjustable mounts for the 95 watt panels here: Adjustable Solar Panel Mount Mounting Rack Bracket -- Boat, RV, Roof, Off-Grid...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-22-2014, 04:39 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 57,813
Posted By hotfishtacos
According to this article the panels reduce...

According to this article the panels reduce inside temps during the summer and add to warming when it is colder. In fact, every article on the subject that I could find (lots of them) comes to the...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-22-2014, 04:28 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 57,813
Posted By hotfishtacos
OK, I'm going to try to decipher what you asked...

OK, I'm going to try to decipher what you asked and then answer..:-\ Continuing on what Brian said, there is air space under the panels but the big one in front is closest to the surface of the...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-22-2014, 11:16 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 57,813
Posted By hotfishtacos
...true!:) It is ironic that I now have to raise...

...true!:) It is ironic that I now have to raise all the panels to get under them when I want to clean the roof properly https://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/jobs/mopping-smiley-emoticon.gif
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-22-2014, 10:10 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 57,813
Posted By hotfishtacos
I'm getting my 19' ready for camping for a 3 day...

I'm getting my 19' ready for camping for a 3 day trip to the beach at San Clemente, CA starting the day before Christmas and wanted to show you a side view of the 3 new adjustable solar panel mounts...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-16-2014, 06:55 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 57,813
Posted By hotfishtacos
I could probably get another 20% to 30% out of...

I could probably get another 20% to 30% out of the panels by moving the position around constantly if I made that my goal but just tilting them upward and getting a very good average angle during the...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-16-2014, 10:49 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 57,813
Posted By hotfishtacos
perhaps a silly question but, does the 56 degree...

perhaps a silly question but, does the 56 degree angle need to be adjusted as the day progresses? (sun rise, sun set).[/QUOTE]

No, the panels are set then left in position during the day. The 56...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-15-2014, 03:15 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 57,813
Posted By hotfishtacos
I left the existing mounts that I originally...

I left the existing mounts that I originally installed in the back and used those with the new adjustable mounts.

My 19 came with one 95 watt panel mounted in the middle roof area. I later...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-12-2014, 07:46 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 57,813
Posted By hotfishtacos
No need for bolts. Reace doesn't use bolts...

No need for bolts. Reace doesn't use bolts either.
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-11-2014, 08:51 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 57,813
Posted By hotfishtacos
I pressed the "Pem Nuts" into the aluminum with a...

I pressed the "Pem Nuts" into the aluminum with a smooth jaw vise and I carry an expandable aluminum ladder to adjust the panels. With my new fridge I no longer carry a huge, loaded ice chest so...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-11-2014, 07:24 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 57,813
Posted By hotfishtacos
I am happy to report that my three new adjustable...

I am happy to report that my three new adjustable solar panel mounts and my new 160 watt panel are now permanently installed and actively working on the roof of my 19' to supply my new Nova Kool...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-01-2014, 10:58 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 57,813
Posted By hotfishtacos
what????????????????:mad::mad::mad:

what????????????????:mad::mad::mad:
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 11-30-2014, 10:52 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 57,813
Posted By hotfishtacos
Ron, Grape Solar in Oregon is selling through...

Ron, Grape Solar in Oregon is selling through Amazon and I purchased my 160 watt panel for $248 delivered to my home in 2 days, free shipping with Amazon Prime. They have the best panel prices...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 11-29-2014, 07:32 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 57,813
Posted By hotfishtacos
I'm happy to report that my newly installed Nova...

I'm happy to report that my newly installed Nova Kool refrigerator has been running constantly now for over a week in my driveway, supplied only by the two 6 volt batteries being charged each day by...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 11-28-2014, 01:21 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 57,813
Posted By hotfishtacos
Hugh, I changed my solar controller a long time...

Hugh, I changed my solar controller a long time ago to a Morningstar Tristar programmable unit. At least that part is taken care of..;)
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 11-27-2014, 10:02 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 57,813
Posted By hotfishtacos
No! I just pointed them generally South and...

No! I just pointed them generally South and about 45 degree angle. Not very scientific but probably what they would see on an angled mount on the trailer roof. I put them in position after about 1...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 11-27-2014, 07:57 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 57,813
Posted By hotfishtacos
During my experiment today when I angled my two...

During my experiment today when I angled my two 95 watt panels toward the sun track they put out about 60 amps of power during the day. The day before when they were mounted the output was 21; same...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 11-27-2014, 10:22 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 57,813
Posted By hotfishtacos
This morning at 7:30 AM I went out and looked at...

This morning at 7:30 AM I went out and looked at the 95 watt panel located in the center of the trailer between the AC and the Maxifan. I had previously raised it up 3" when I mounted it to...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 11-27-2014, 08:49 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 57,813
Posted By hotfishtacos
I've been looking at those designs but would...

I've been looking at those designs but would really like to be able to angle the panels in any direction, not just two and am building a prototype to accomplish that...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 11-26-2014, 09:07 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 57,813
Posted By hotfishtacos
Good rule of thumb! I am going to eventually do...

Good rule of thumb! I am going to eventually do something simple like that.
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 11-26-2014, 07:42 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 57,813
Posted By hotfishtacos
I made a very small adjustment yesterday to the...

I made a very small adjustment yesterday to the refer setpoint from 4.5 to 4 because the temp in the refer was down too low to 28 F with the freezer at 7 while it was 83 degrees F outside again. As a...
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