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    Victron Lynx ...

    I recently bought one too and I've been wondering why I shouldn't just bolt the battery on/off and the Victron smart shunt straight to the Power IN. Thanks for posting it :)
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    Budget CIGS or narrow panels for Airstream

    Made a decision, ordered 4 CIGS. May make lemonade of the velcro hurdle and just add more velcro on the short sides too which thinking about it may let the panels move more with the thermal expansion of the aluminum trailer skin and reduce the likelihood of panel fatigue.
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    Budget CIGS or narrow panels for Airstream

    ? I'm really focused on the panels right now although I appreciate its a system. One hiccup came up, the 50 Watt CIGS for $79 attach with velcro rather than adhesive so that's far less appealing.
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    Budget CIGS or narrow panels for Airstream

    What a great reply! I'm feeling pretty reassured and enjoyed watching Will's video. I think i'll go with the tiny wattage battery top up plan and get 4 of the 50 Watt CIGS. I figure I can wire them is 2p2s I think is the terminology I'm fumbling with? I'd just need a little cable and MC4 Y's...
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    Budget CIGS or narrow panels for Airstream

    Following some extensive forum studying I finally ordered a swath of Victron hardware for my vintage Airstream project but now I'm down the solar panel rabbit hole and could do with some advice. I desperately want to keep my trailer streamlined and have a space between the ceiling vents of 178"...
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    Mixing brands; is it OK or making life harder?

    Thanks! I'm going with the Victron stuff. I think I may even get the Lynx Power in block instead of regular busbars.
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    Mixing brands; is it OK or making life harder?

    Hi Forum! Im getting ready to order parts for my Airstream rebuild and I'm stuck on whether to go full Victron or a mixture of Samlex and Victron. I have an ATS installed to switch between 2 exterior shore 30A inlets so that's not a factor. I'm looking at either a 12/3000 120 multipass from...
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