Our Simple Simon Solar Upgrade... 2019

[ROBERT CROSS]

We got the 120w Zamp Suitcase last August...very happy.

We are planning more on the road this Season so naturally we,(I), needed more. Added a 180w.
Both are still charging thru the 7-pin.

We had our first Sunny day in a month so we just had to check it out.
Here are some photo's & screen shots starting this AM.
Seems to be working fine👍, can't wait for the first trial under camping conditions.

Bob
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[cptdzl]

Very nice set up and great results. where is your controller mounted?

[ROBERT CROSS]

The Zamp controllers are mounted on the backside of the
frame.

Bob
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[OTRA15]

Originally Posted by ROBERT CROSS

. . .
We are planning more on the road this Season so naturally we,(I), needed more.
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Amazing how the needs can require more equipment to be purchased.



I was going to ask a question or two, but your 2 recent posts in the following thread seem to have the answers about misc. pieces to fill in the blanks:

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f542...ng-193668.html

Thanks for the updates, we intend to go in this direction.

Peter

PS -- The Zamp 180 watt suitcase:

https://www.amazon.com/ZAMP-SOLAR-US...y&sr=8-1-fkmr0

PS2 -- For everyone's info . . . the following post in the What Did You Get etc. thread has all the details I think -- click on orange arrow in quote to to there and see the photos:

Originally Posted by ROBERT CROSS

I charge thru the 7-pin umbilical. I wired the female plug, pin #4 charge wire and pin #1 ground to the the positive and negative on a SAE connector. That plugs into a 14 awg two into one SAE splitter with a reverse polarity SAE plug to adapt the the ZAMP protocol.
Each Zamp panel has its own controller, 10a for the 120w panel and 15a for the 180w...they play well together.
I was advised that they may not, but I gave it a shot and it it seems to work very well. I do have the 120w for sale and plan to match with two 180w.
I was able to get 47ah in 5.5 hrs in full sun.
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Thanks again, Bob. Peter

[ROBERT CROSS]

Peter,

Glad you understand the 'need'.😚
The DW noted that they are two different sizes, so naturally I'm selling the 120 and getting another 180.😂

Bob
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[OTRA15]

Bigger is always better!

PS -- Did you see the great Sara Bereilles tune in the OTRA II thread? She seems to be somewhat in your groove IMO.

[click on orange arrow to go there]

Originally Posted by OTRA15

An amazing "Live From Here" show last Saturday -- Sara Bareilles is new to me, and an amazing talent!
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[cptdzl]

selling local or posting ? interested.

Rick

[ROBERT CROSS]

Originally Posted by cptdzl

selling local or posting ? interested.

Rick

It's sold here to a fellow forum member...to be delivered at a meet-up in May.

Bob
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