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what do you guys use to clean your solar panels? do you just wash them with soap and water as you wash your van? i washed my van today and wanted to wipe the panels down at the same time, i use a 50/50 mix of vineger and water to wash my windows would it be ok to wash/wipe down the panels with...

i was looking to add a 12 volt cigarette style receptacle for my fridge i have a truckfridge tf-51 12 volt chest freezer. any recommendations on a good receptacle i found some at the local auto parts but they looked like they were made for light duty stuff such as charging phones and such. am...

any thoughts on using this controller with the 200 watt renogy system. I'm charging 2 12 volt batteries hooked together for a total of 12 volts and 210 amp hours.im using the renogy charge controler at this time no problems as of yet just looking at options for down the road. also I'm hooked up...

i picked up a renogy panel and z brackets for my van my question is do you see a problem with drilling two holes in the ends of the frame to mount my panels instead of using the factory drilled holes on the side. i already have a roof rack mounted on my van and was going to mount the panel to...

any info or insight on this panel would be appreciated i have a renege 100 watt suitcase kit but if this panel is a good deal i would like to get it while i can and add parts for a roof top set up as i can. sorry here is a link hope it works http://austin.craigslist.org/for/4741148871.html

i recently got a renogy 100 watt portable kit and im thinking about rewirring it so i can have a longer cable for setting it up further from my van. what i want to do is mount the charge controller inside the van with my batteries and just have a 25 foot cable that runs from the panel and...

as of now i charge my batteries with my alternator i also just purchased a renogy 100 watt suitcase solar setup to charge my system when I'm camping. i am looking to add a battery monitor so i can keep an eye on my battery voltage's and any other relevant info. is there a monitor you can...

i have a dual sensing automatic charge relay that is connected to the starter battery so it can charge my house batteries using the the alternator . from what i understand is since it is dual sensing that when either battery has a charge applied to it and the voltage reaches a certain threshold...

i was on amazon looking at some of the kits they have and am wondering if this kit will be a good place to start? i would like to add a second panel to this later to run a fridge but that will be down the road...

I'm looking to add another battery to my house battery bank what is the proper way to wire it these are 12 volt agm. here is a pic that shows the basics of what i have now I'm looking to add a second accessory battery

ok so i am installing my vent fan on my gmc van and have a quick question. the vent fan did not come with any type of sealer so i went to the local rv place and they sold my some deco c-10 to seal it but i realized i also needed some form of tape to go around the vent everything i read says for...

I'm looking to get a pure sine wave power inverter i need it to charge my macbook air and also my batteries for my cannon t3i and my s100 there may be some other uses down the road but this is my main need for now. i was looking for 12 volt charging adapters but after reading some reviews i am...

hey everyone I'm looking to buy a fan or 2 for my van i already have a cheap 12 volt clamp fan i got from walmart but it is rather noisy so I'm looking for something a little bigger and if at all possible quieter. i looked around some of my local stores and have yet to find one other than what i...

i found a new in box nor cold nrf30 on craigslist for 465.00 but it says somewhat negotiable. I'm going to try and get it cheaper of course but i wanted to know if these are decent fridges or is there a better option for the money.

hey i was wanting to install some storage shelves and drawers in the back of my van but if i do i will be blocking the rear windows so i am looking at installing a back up camera do any of you use one or have any recommendations on one you might have used before. i was hoping to find something...

i have made a sink out of a stainless steel bowl and i need a 12volt pump so i can pump the water to the sink. the water will be for washing/cleaning and also drinking. I'm looking for some recommendations I'm not sure if it makes a difference on the pump if I'm using it for drinking water or...

i went to the local carquest because its where we get our parts for work and i saw they sell agm batteries. here is one i was looking at not sure its exactly what i need so i thought i would ask here. right now it will be hooked up to the alternator and i can only get one for now but I'm just...

looking to add one of each into my van is there any model or certain brand that is recommended over the other? if you have a link to the ones you use and like it would be appreciated. also i would like to mount them together is there a better spot to mount them say higher up or lower to the...

here are a few pics of the inside of my van the original carpet was faded dirty and soaked with antifreeze from a leaky heater core. i just pulled the old carpet and want to install some insulation under it while i have it out.so my question is what insulation should i use? also would you...

just thought i would stop in and say hi since I'm new to the forum my name is james I'm from round rock texas just picked up my first van i found this forum and decided to join so i can get some info on different set ups and learn from the folks who have been doing this awhile. thanks