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09-04-2015, 07:16 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 25' Flying Cloud
Bend
, Oregon
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 761
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The Furrion solar port uses 12 gauge wire, well that's what it states on the wire, it is not copper. The Zamp looks to be the same gauge, but the wires are unmarked.
If you want pics, let me know.
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09-04-2015, 07:27 PM
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Keen amature
1975 20' Argosy 20
Chestfield
, Kent
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 3,534
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The 2-way SAE flange connector (as used by Zamp) is available up to 8 gauge (not from Zamp).
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09-04-2015, 09:37 PM
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Rivet Master
2000 25' Safari
Davidson County
, NC Highlands County, FL
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,493
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Quote:
Originally Posted by richinny
how about using the umbilical cord?
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That was my first thought also.
There's a (+) and a (-) charging wire there already. It would be easy and cheap to do, but I'm not sure if the wires are large enough gauge to handle the electrical output from the solar panels.
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2014 Silverado LTZ 1500 Crew Cab 5.3L maximum trailering package
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09-05-2015, 12:48 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1972 25' Tradewind
Hopkins
, Minnesota
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 458
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Nice work on the Furrion conversion Gsmblue. I almost went that route to match my other inputs. The YP-20 connector looks cool and sexy. Hope you can find a source for it. I guess you could always apply to be a CNLinko rep. In the end, I went with the Go Power inlet. I installed it upside down to help shed any water that might get at it, although the connections are water tight. And since it is behind the LPG tanks, it's outta sight / outta mind.
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09-05-2015, 08:05 AM
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Rivet Master
2011 34' Classic
Westchester Cty.NY
, / Miami FL
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 3,122
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Quote:
Originally Posted by A W Warn
That was my first thought also.
There's a (+) and a (-) charging wire there already. It would be easy and cheap to do, but I'm not sure if the wires are large enough gauge to handle the electrical output from the solar panels.
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that would depend on the panel output and the length of the run.
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2012 F150 Super Crew 5-1/2' bed Ecoboost 4x4 3.73 elec. lock diff. Propride hitch
give life. kidney & pancreas transplant 9/9/06
Ingrid-my unofficial '"World's Oldest Streamer" 1909-2008 R.I.P.
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09-05-2015, 09:30 AM
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Rivet Master
2015 25' Flying Cloud
Bend
, Oregon
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 761
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Arktos- that looks great! Did you have to deal with splicing wires? If so how?
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09-05-2015, 10:20 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2005 25' International CCD
Glendale
, California
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 224
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Anderson DC plugs
I installed a set other these on my trailer and tow vehicle also I have a long cable I can tie TV battery's to AS . And a set of jumper cables that plug into TV , just lIke what tow trucks have you don't have to lift the hood to give a jump . I don't tie AS to TV anymore after installing a solar system. But they make these plugs in different sizes .But you can use these too connect solar panels for quick connection.
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09-05-2015, 10:23 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2005 25' International CCD
Glendale
, California
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 224
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Anderson DC plugs
Quote:
Originally Posted by rnelson
I have the Renogy 100W "suitcase" panel. I purchased 30' of 10/2 cord and made my own cable using Anderson connectors from my local Interstate dealer. They even crimped the connectors for me. I created a pigtail on my battery box and another on the solar controller. The rest of the cable is my "extension" which lets me place the panel in the best location. It is simple, quick to connect and has worked really well.
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Did not see this good choice.
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09-05-2015, 11:11 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1972 25' Tradewind
Hopkins
, Minnesota
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 458
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Blue - No splicing. Picked up a set of MC4 connectors with 4ft of #10 wire connected. Pic doesn't show it very well...but the connectors fit right into the cable inlet (just below the curved portion) and the wires feed through water tight nuts. And the 4ft of cable will be plenty to attach to my controller, which is up front and very close to the batteries.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gsmblue
Arktos- that looks great! Did you have to deal with splicing wires? If so how?
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09-06-2015, 02:18 PM
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#30
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Rivet Master
2015 25' Flying Cloud
Bend
, Oregon
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 761
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Gotcha! Thanks!
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09-06-2015, 06:10 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' FB International
2007 20' Safari SE
2005 19' Safari
Qualicum Beach
, British Columbia
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,096
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I just ran the # 6 cable from the charge controller out the front to an Andersen connector.
This connects to the other half of the connector on 30 ft of # 6 welding cable with the male half of a Pollack connector.
This goes to the female half which is attached to my truck.
Where I happen to have my panels mounted on the truck cap.
It could just as easily go to a portable setup in reverse order.
George
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