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    What solar panels did you get, i need to order one or two for mine.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gnihcraes View Post
    What solar panels did you get, i need to order one or two for mine.
    I was ready to buy a renogy kit with a 100w pannel, cable, charge controller and z bracket. But when i looked into the charge controller i realized it would be limited if i wanted to add more pannels. http://www.amazon.com/Renogy-100W-Mo...ds=solar+panel

    Pannel http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    Controllerhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FB3OPKM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    And instead of z bracket, i am going to try thesehttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TTZSUYK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    Total so far= 250$.

    With 100w 5.7a it should be enough to replenish the battery on an average day in colorado. If i can, i will probably add 200w by the summer (1 or 2 pannel). This should be enough to also recharge most electronics during the day and allow me to add an extra battery.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ruthabagah View Post

    And instead of z bracket, i am going to try these http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    DON'T BUY THIS. I am returning them to Amazon today. Way too light for my taste... I would not trust them to hold my panel on the roof while driving down the highway...
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    Quote Originally Posted by ruthabagah View Post
    DON'T BUY THIS. I am returning them to Amazon today. Way too light for my taste... I would not trust them to hold my panel on the roof while driving down the highway...
    thanks for the info. I haven't purchased it yet. I'll probably do a normal metal z bracket. Bolt the panel to the camper.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gnihcraes View Post
    thanks for the info. I haven't purchased it yet. I'll probably do a normal metal z bracket. Bolt the panel to the camper.
    Z brackets are the way to go if you have a standart rubber roof. I was able to fix the pannel on the roof in 15 min including prep time. Don't forget to order a good roof sealant!
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