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Rayra, Thanks for the links on the trans cooler. I went through the long link you posted and a couple of others, and it really helped me understand what I might see for my factory set-up tow package. After looking at the videos, I re-checked my Av (2001) and it turns out hat I have a fairly...

That is very interesting. I did test my 135w glass panel for shading last year, and was seeing the expected drop in performance. I have a new GZ 100 Nomad that I need to run the test on. This newer make of panel has 4 fold out panels ( as opposed to two larger panels of the older design), so...

Ah, got it. 2 battery locations/vehicles. Personally, I am not comfortable with non-sealed batteries inside my trailer. I won't know for a few more years how the duracells will hold up, but I am treating them correctly, no draining below 50%, and topping them up on a good charger over night...

I went with Duracell for my portable solar center last year, and this year in my new Cargo "off-road" trailer. Not a lot of years worth of experience, but from what I can gather here, these Duracell (2 35's and 2 80's) are made by Dekka or East Penn, and these makers have a good reputation. I...

Not ready for for engine mods at this point. That type of work is a bit above my skill set, and we have no real muffler shops here in town. But I'll save the info. Thanks, Craig

Bill, Thanks again. In looking at the published numbers, they report about 10% more torque when running premium gas. 10% is not a small number, when towing. I'll do bit more research, and make a decision. I am seeing the unit for between 4 and 500 hundred dollars. That is pretty pricey...

Bill, That help immensely. I checked out the price and spec's, and it looks like exactly what I need. My situation pretty much mirrors yours, except I am not in a CARB state. I need simple. I too go from town, to offroad to pulling trailers, and am not interested in CAI or changing my...

Sounds like a lot of "work". Hope the changes continue to go well. Up to this point, I have been jealous, in a good way. Now I am green. You have a tuner.....I know very little about those, but have been curious since I got my Av 2 years ago. From what I have been able to gather, you need...

I just picked up a GZ Nomad 100 foldable to supplement my glass panel, that I do use in a remote configuration. I have not tested the GZ in a real camping scenario yet, just testing here at home. It is very nice, but pretty stupid money unless you place a very high premium on portability. I...

I am seeing everything just fine, again. What an insane amount of work. Craig

I plug mine into one of the power ports, and rest it in the open ash tray. Craig

Yes, that is the beast. And it will toggle to fahrenheit. It comes with an antenna sending unit that is screwed into the back of the fridge. In for penny...in for a pound. Craig

Bill, Your early pictures showed your framework mount on the ends, so I figured the panels still moved. It was hard to tell with the newer pic's. Very nice work there, to maintain that feature. Yes, when I haul my fridge, I kinda worry about the airflow a little. not so much when I have it...

Well, I did not have a clue what to expect. And I am not sure this first round of testing was fouled by the soc of the pretty full bank. Or a stray butterfly that I missed. I did test the series twice, so pretty sure I did not fat finger something. Still just a point in time, static test...

Stryder, I think I am seeing the pictures just fine. Looks great. My Arb 63 rides in the exact same location when travelling. I could almost see just installing the slider system in mine, and lifting the cooler out when not camping. As I carry tubs in mine when not camping, I could probably...

Well, for you folks who were playing along, I have some results from testing today. First, I have mc4 connectors and cables nailed down, as far as making. Only blew one connector in making wire pairs, but that was not enough coffee. Whether mc4 or anderson, or big battery cables, proper...

DWH, Thanks. I figured it was something like that. I have little understanding of them. Craig

John, Actually, not for just fun. My plan is to have both panels with me for some outings, and if I feel the conditions warrant, I would hook up both. I went back to you tube and searched for "mismatched solar panels", and all of the Alt-E store's videos came up. They have a whole series (...

Dwh, Sorry, cross posting as well. This was the whole point of starting this thread, you guys seem to think (and all I have read to date ) series will be better, and this video I found indicated a test showing parallel was better for her mis- matched panels. Series should have the advantage...

Please do not apologize, I really appreciate the in depth reply. I am still on the lower end of the knowledge curve here. Yes, in the video I noted, she was testing mis-matched panels. And you have confirmed what she reported. I do not recollect much discussion here on series v. parallel in...