johnwen

That's what I thought as well. I'm not rushing into anything at the moment :)

Hello, I have hull 996 (2022 Oliver Elite 2) and had OTT install an external Zamp connector to use a portable solar panel. Currently I use a Renogy 100w portable panel, through a reversing connector installed on the Zamp connector. All works ok but I'd like to replace the OTT supplied Zamp connector with an Anderson Powerpole connector. If I can work up the courage to cut a hole in the side of my Oliver . My question is this: can I simply remove the Zamp connector and use the wiring as installed by OTT and connect to the Anderson...red to positive and black to negative? My confusion comes from the fact that Zamp uses an unique polarity scheme and I don't know if OTT wired the trailer for that circuit differently. Can I just count on the trailers red to be positive and black to be negative? I plan to simply cut off the 2 wires going to the Zamp connector and connect red to red, black to black, to the Anderson. The 2 wires lead to a bundle that connect to other wires as shown in my attached photos. I'm hoping I can simply use those 2 wires from the Zamp to connect to the Anderson. Kind Regards, John

7months now and still good :)

I did not pursue the quest for a different brand... Sorry, I should have responded sooner. At the time I was interested in rerouting the hoses to relieve the tight bends when I encountered my problem. I ended up with everything as I received from Oliver.

Good to know...thanks :) John

Very true...we started out with many trips to the CAT scales before leaving on this year's trip. As full timers we carry everything we own with us and we have a topper on our truck bed. We found we have to transfer 150 lbs (3 tool bags and 2 buckets of liquids) from the truck to the trailer every time we move on to our next destination and transfer it back when we reach our campsite. A slight PITN, but necessary. That puts us at 6800 lbs on the trailer for travel and reduces the truck weight to 6770 lbs (our GVWR is 6800 for the truck) with 10% tongue weight, full propane tanks, full tank of gas in the truck, and fridge/supplies stocked up. So pretty much if we want to add anything, we have to get rid of something. On a better note, I think we've lost 20 lbs each from all of our hiking :) so a trim down on things we can get rid of in a couple of weeks when we get back to SC and we may be able to add that battery/solar powered portable refrigerator or maybe a second awning for our Oliver. All part of this wonderful deal :) John

Nice "Halloween" touch to the Oliver Logo

How thick?

Bill, How do you like the "this stuff"? Does it stick as you'd like it to? Any quieting from basement noises will be appreciated. John

Dude! THE BEARD!!! I'm envious :) I don't remember seeing any of that at the rally... Glad ya'll are having wonderful adventures. We'll be back to SC at the end of the month. Somewhere between 21 and 22 thousand miles on the rig by then (big smile)! Happy Trails, John

U guys are livin the life :)

We hope to be there...if we can leave on time from SC :) John

Thanks...I really like your setup. I've been looking for a way to move my Renogy controller from the 100w panel to a place close to my trailer batteries, and the portable, waterproof case seems a good portable solution John

About 4 yrs but still behaves as if new. Yes, it charges to 100% on a/c and approx 70% on solar. Haven't decided on replacement.

TY, John

4 x 6 volt Bright Way Group 220ah AGMs for 440 ah capacity.

I don't know, Bill. I've not decided on the panels yet. Originally I was trying to take advantage of Amazon's price breaks today but have decided to not make any rash decisions, as I want to make the best possible decision with this. My OMMO solar battery will not complete its charge as I think it has its own controller internally and when charging it I've been using Renogy's controller also and I think that's what's preventing a full charge.....but then again, I really don't have a clue. I think 2 controllers are creating the problem with completing the charge.

Thanks, Bill

As in the "AGM" mode as selected on the new panel's controller? Ultimately I'll want to use the new 200w panel to also charge a portable power station, as in a Jackery, etc.

We have 320 watts of panels on top of our E2 and have the Zamp external port on the side of the trailer. Does the Zamp charge controller, inside the trailer, control the external plug? Currently I have a portable Renogy 100w suitcase panel going through its own pwm controller that is mounted on the suitcase. Then I go through the external port, using a reversing plug (because of Zamp's design) to augment the Zamp panels on top of the trailer. It has been helping by reducing the charging time and I'm able to easily aim it at the sun. I'm interested in replacing the suitcase with a 200w flexible setup with an nppt controller, that's much lighter and more helpful. I'm guessing the Zamp port on the trailer is a direct shot to the battery, uncontrolled, and the Renogy pwm controller is doing what it's supposed to do. Can I just put a 200w panel in the place of the Renogy, go through the reversing adapter (if necessary), set up the new panel's controller for my 440ah AGM 6 volt batteries and ... that's it? Thanks for any help, John

Here is where we put ours...thanks for all the help

Could very well have been as you described. Now, with the TST, I'll be able to see low pressure as it happens and the increase in temp. Thanks, John

Thanks so much! Will put in the repeater tomorrow :) John Hope ya'll are doing well .....

Mike, Just installed the TST system, except for the booster. I noticed the monitor is always on, is that normal. I figured the on/off switch would turn off the screen, but it doesn't when plugged in and charging. All seems to be operating normally otherwise. Hope this all works as advertised :) TIA, John

Go AF :)