Solar Suitcase Input Jack

[bryankloos]

Hi All,

I'm about to upgrade the HW296 and will have an internal charge controller for a suitcase solar panel. I'm curious what connectors people recommend for the input. Id like a simple male/female plug connection that is robust and reliable, mounted on the front near he frame.

All help is appreciated.

Thanks,

Bryan

[flyflotrtim]

These SAE plugs are commonly used and have held up well for me.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[bryankloos]

How about a wall/panel mount to connect at the camper?
I think I have the Zamp connector currently... Should I reuse this or move/replace to something better?

[flyflotrtim]

Originally Posted by bryankloos

How about a wall/panel mount to connect at the camper?
I think I have the Zamp connector currently... Should I reuse this or move/replace to something better?

I prefer the SAE to Zamp as it seems more popular, a wider variety of wiring seemed available for it when I was setting things up, but it should just be a matter of personal choice. I'm sure both will perform well.

this is the SAE mount that came with my trailer and so far no problems.
https://www.amazon.com/Electop-Weath...s%2C133&sr=8-3

[boondocking]

Originally Posted by flyflotrtim

These SAE plugs are commonly used and have held up well for me.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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[PhilFromMaine]

I use something like this that is semi-permanently attached to the battery:

[itat]

Originally Posted by flyflotrtim

I prefer the SAE to Zamp as it seems more popular, a wider variety of wiring seemed available for it when I was setting things up, but it should just be a matter of personal choice. I'm sure both will perform well.

this is the SAE mount that came with my trailer and so far no problems.
https://www.amazon.com/Electop-Weath...s%2C133&sr=8-3

I thought that the Zamp plug is an SAE plug. If they are different, how are they different?