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I thought it would be good to have a topic specific to portable panels and getting them connected to our Olivers. Oliver offers as an option a Zamp-specific port that is installed next to the 30 amp port on the street side of the trailer. This is the route that we decided to take, but we've run across a few limitations that potential buyers should note. First, Zamp tells me that the port itself is limited to 200 watts. That should be fine for most people but if you do want more solar than that, the solution is to ask Oliver to install an additional port. And you might want to have a second port installed anyway, because... Secondly, Zamp doesn't provide any way to daisy chain their portable kits. If you want to use more than one set of panels, you must have a separate port on the trailer for each one. Even if you don't want more than 200 watts of portable solar, you might consider getting the extra port anyway, since the larger panels, particularly their 200 watt panels, can get pretty heavy and difficult to store. So two sets of 120 watt panels may be a better route to take than one set of 200's. Just something to consider when doing your planning. I can tell you that the Zamp panels are solidly built, with stiff frames and legs, and come with a very sturdy semi-rigid case. They come with an attached charge controller that looks like it has very similar options and interface as the controller for the rooftop solar, just sized for the wattage of the panels. They come with a 15' cord (you can get a 15' extension) and come with an adapter for clamping directly to a battery.

0400 hours 7-1-17 a line of thunder showers passed quickly through our part of the Ouachita mountains, cooling things off and sending me scratching for covers while laying in bed listening to natures majesty. First order of business this morning, pump boat bilge to clear rainfall then a hearty breakfast on the lake as we plan the days adventures !

That is as cool a name as I have ever heard. Claim it now before someone else does.

Oh man, I strongly second Bill's recommendation. "Quill" is unusual and IMHO downright classy. If you Google images for the word you will find some really beautiful ones you could use for a small side graphic. It could easily be combined with the standard "swooshes" too. They alteady look as if they were drawn with a pen. This is very cool! John Davies Spokane WA

If you're taking votes - I'd go with Quill. Like the sound and the reference and the fact that not everyone knows that a quill was (is?) used for writing. Bill

My pleasure Supersize Life! As with any prototype there are improvements to be made. While the cutting board sits securely as a work surface, it needs to be stowed for travel. To improve this design, I plan to make another one that would be thicker and routed on the bottom to project down into the sink bowl. This should keep it from moving during travel. Same size, same look, just a better design. Happy to supply your friend with dimensions.

Nice job!