Quote Originally Posted by gnihcraes View Post
ordered up my stuff a couple days ago. I'll get started on my setup once it arrives. (100 watt panel, charge controller etc)

this kit: http://www.amazon.com/Renogy-100W-Mo...y+solar+panels
Good choice. did you upgrade for the LCD charge controller or took the standard one? The one that come with the package is fine, but limited if you want to add more panel down the line. I did the same thing, returned the one to renogy and they send me a replacement the same day.

Now what you need to complete this:

* Roof sealant (I use a LOT so I usually order 2 of them) : http://www.amazon.com/Products-017-1...words=sikaflex
* Cable Clamp: http://www.amazon.com/Gardner-Bender...ic+cable+clamp
* If you don't have one, I would strongly suggest a long drill bit (In a camper the connections are often all bunched up behind panels and other. This will allow you to drill with a lot a clearance around other connections/electrical) : http://www.amazon.com/Irwin-39106-8-...long+drill+bit
* depending on the length of your camper, 30 to 50 ft of 12 gauge electrical cable to go from the charge controller to the battery (if you choose to do it this way) less if you plug directly in the fuse box.
* stainless self drilling screws. I have used them for all my built and they work great.
* Ring terminal connector to connect to your battery.

Not required, but if you have one, or can borrow one, it will help a lot for running the wire: Inspection Camera. Again, I have found that neatly tucked behind a panel you could find anything and the unexpected.... Electrical, plumbing, gas line.... Just like in a house but probably worse.