Portable Solar Panels

[flipflop]

http://www.trailmanorowners.com/foru...3&d=1291851573

I'd like to know where these connectors can be acquired. Pretty slick.

[gonzo628]

Originally Posted by flipflop

I'd like to know where these connectors can be acquired. Pretty slick.

aren't they just the quick connects for battery tenders? http://www.batterytender.com/Accesso...sion-Lead.html

[Jampcourt]

We bought a 100 W Renogy portable solar panel (with controller), and a 25 foot cord from the manufacturer, and then hooked a 7 pin plug to the end of that cord so we don't have to access the battery directly. It was an easy solution that works really well for us.....if the fixed panel is in the shade, it is a simple matter to position the portable and plug in to the front end of the trailer. Kept us whole all summer! (Our battery is in the front, under the sofa). We do probably lose some energy through the long cord, but it still works just fine. DH can provide details if anyone is interested.

[tentcamper]

Those connectors are call TP quick disconnect connectors. I got 5 sets on amazon that are 10 gauge wire. They were called "TP-10 CB Radio Polarized Quick Disconnect"

I use them to connect my portable panels. I don't seem to have any loss on current flow. I did not use battery tender one I had on my battery because it is to light. I made one for the battery so I had 10 gauge going to the battery.

[flipflop]

Originally Posted by tentcamper

Those connectors are call TP quick disconnect connectors. I got 5 sets on amazon that are 10 gauge wire. They were called "TP-10 CB Radio Polarized Quick Disconnect"

I use them to connect my portable panels. I don't seem to have any loss on current flow. I did not use battery tender one I had on my battery because it is to light. I made one for the battery so I had 10 gauge going to the battery.

Thanks, yah, needed 10AWG instead of the battery tender ones referenced above which are smaller. I did want those covers also.

I found some 18AWG battery tender types on e-bay with the covers, so maybe I'll buy both then put the covers on the 10 guage.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-Gauge-2-P...-/121251351255

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BATTERY-TEND...-/161089041262

[gonzo628]

yep, looks like I missed that (wire size issue). I just recognized the connectors as the same ones I use for my battery tender on my motor cycle.

[flipflop]

Question - Renogy Commander MPPT charge controller and the TM has two 6v batteries in series.

Do I connect the MPPT positive to the positive terminal on one battery, the MPPT negative to the negative on the other battery? Or can I just connect both MPPT + and - to the same battery?

[BradS7535]

Originally Posted by flipflop

Question - Renogy Commander MPPT charge controller and the TM has two 6v batteries in series.

Do I connect the MPPT positive to the positive terminal on one battery, the MPPT negative to the negative on the other battery? Or can I just connect both MPPT + and - to the same battery?

Separate batteries. + On one, - on the other, but make sure it's the correct + and - on each...there should be a wire connecting + of one to - of the other to connect them in series...you'll want to connect the MPPT to the other + and -.

[tentcamper]

Is that controler made to charge a 12V battery? If so, you need to connect the + to the positive terminal that go's to the camper positive wire and connect the - to the other battery's negative terminal that is connected camper negative (ground) wire.

[flipflop]

Alright, thanks for the replies. I'll see what cabling changes are needed tomorrow AM.