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Originally Posted by redsnapper
Common connectors for "solar ready" are simple SAE plugs.
Non roof connectors are mostly used for portable solar "suitcase" style units.
The connector is pre wired to the batteries and one simply plugs in the SAE connector from the panel controller.
I use a Go Power 120 W suitcase portable and I can say without hesitation......get one or similar.
That panel keeps 2 Trojan T-105's topped up day in and day out......
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Thank you for this information! I have been digging online for it, and it is NOT common knowledge--lots of unsure answers out there.
1. Most solar panels have something like the MC4 connectors, so I need an adapter to SAE--did not know what it was called until now!
2. "one simply plugs in"...I could not get this info anywhere either, including the dealer. But I suspected as much by tracing my wires.
3. QUESTION for you: why the go power panel? It is substantially more expensive than say...
https://www.amazon.com/Renogy-Watts-.../dp/B009Z6CW7O
...but the specs are very similar. Do you know of a reason this simple panel would not work very well if I propped it up?
I am trying to keep budget as small as possible. Just bought a new Jay Flight, first trailer, and the accessory bills are adding up!!
THANKS for the info you already posted, and please let me know if you can answer my additional question.