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[taylorbob1]

Originally Posted by taylorbob1

Everything arrives today
It may take me some days to do the gradual and thoughtful install.

I'm glad that I went with the solid panels even though they're 15# each x 2 = 30# on the roof (versus 3# each for flexible panels)

I now have a legitimate long term defect & performance warranty.

My parts came in, everything looks clean (I ordered everything from Amazon, & saved $$$ via the open/damaged box warehouse)
So, with connectors & 30amp controller...$310 + sales tax on some items

I’ll mount the two solid panels with the drill-free mounts
It has been suggested that I “rough-up” the drill-free mounts on the underside with a Dremel where the Sikaflex adheres to the roof.

I’ll wire the two panels in parallel, with branch connectors, and run the red & black lines down the refrigerator vent using 10 gauge stranded wire directly to the PWM 30amp controller located just inside at the entry door wall

Finally, a short 2’ run with fuse from the controller to the +/- battery terminals under the steps

I chose an $11 PWM controller for now
I can upgrade to an $80 MPPT controller at a later date if more efficiency is desired

Photos soon!