Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2016 14:12:26 -0700
Reply-To: Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Solar panel cable, Routing
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Thanks!
On Fri, Aug 12, 2016 at 2:03 PM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote:
> When I did solar for my Alaskan camper, I made it removable and used boat
> fittings. Small plugs, 2-prong, about the size of a quarter can be sourced
> online, stainless with water resistant Incorporated rubber snap
> covers....the rest of the plugs are bronze...in yachts, they're used out in
> the cockpit for things like portable spotlights, etc. My Alaskan sat
> outside for the past 20yrs or so, but when I recently plugged the old panel
> in....no problem. Not even much oxidation..
> Use some polyurethane marine sealant....you could then have lots of options
> for whatever your needs are ....marine grade fittings are a few magnitudes
> better than RV or home stuff.
>
> On Aug 12, 2016 1:12 PM, "Edward V Barger" <edvbarger@mac.com> wrote:
>
> > I plan to do the same I have a water tight cable gland and plan to drill
> > a hole in the roof so the cable comes in to the back to the luggage rack
> > there is room there to accommodate it then have a panel mount plug to
> put
> > in the real wall of the luggage rack
> >
> > I have also made a matching hole in line with the utilities , boxes
> this
> > is just behind the drivers door using the same electrical utility box
> > like the other one and putting a panel mount plug in it so when camping
> > in the shade I can use a 20 ft cord to put the solar panel in the sun
> >
> > ed
> >
> >
> > Edward V Barger
> > edvbarger@mac.com <mailto:edvbarger@mac.com>
> > 310 922 6251
> >
> > > On Aug 12, 2016, at 12:50 PM, Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hey volks,
> > >
> > > I'm about to remove my luggage rack, reluctantly, to route the cable
> from
> > > panel (in the luggage rack) to controller. Just wondered if it is
> better
> > > to drill a penetration below the rack to get the cable into the cabin
> or
> > > route it under the 'tent' edge or . . .
> > >
> > > Also, is there anything I should avoid/watch while R&R the luggage
> rack?
> > >
> > > Please/thanks!
> > >
> > > --
> > > Neil2
> > > '82 Diesel Westfalia (Ducky)
> > > '86 Vanagon (SaVannah)
> > > '08 170" 2500 Mega Roof Sprinter (Moby)
> > > '90 Westfalia Subagon
> > > Fulltiming since August 2008
> > > Nunquam Pendite Divendium
> >
>
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Neil2
'82 Diesel Westfalia (Ducky)
'86 Vanagon (SaVannah)
'08 170" 2500 Mega Roof Sprinter (Moby)
'90 Westfalia Subagon
Fulltiming since August 2008
Nunquam Pendite Divendium
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