Connecting a 100 watt solar panel to Zamp port

OK, so I found online an intriguing picture.

"First reaction is no. Second reaction, after some consideration, is hell no. Those load terminals are usually intended for low power long term lighting loads. That inverter at 1000W will draw more than 90A. It will be a race between the controller and the battery as to which one goes Poof! first"

Yeah, I'm with Charlie on this. From what I understand the load should be low wattage. I have a 500 watt inverter, but it's only intended to be used for a hand mixer, or coffee bean grinder or in an emergency to allow us to use the television. I'm not going to run anything off the load from the charge controller. The needs of the trailer will continue to be supplied by the battery and through the converter installed in the Pod and the 12v receptacle that's wired to it.

Originally posted by Don Halas I've received my solar panel, charge controller, cables and connectors. I've also got all the other incidental hardware I anticipate needing to put this together including the VHB tape and Dicor which I intended to use to semi-permanently mount the solar panel to the top of the pod. I'm rethinking the panel mounting. It is a semi-flexible material .2" thick, weighs 4 lbs. and the manufacturer even suggests using Velcro as an attachment device. So depending upon its flexibility and how well suited it will be to the curve on the top of the POD I'm considering using Velcro strips instead of the VHB tape. As I've stated before I do not intend to store the panel or remove it when travelling and re-attach when setting up. I'd move it only as the season changes and the sun moves closer to the horizon. I am now planning on installing Velcro along the entire edge of all sides of the panel. This will help ensure it staying put on the road and in the event of heavy wind. I'm planning on installing about 4' of Velcro vertically for the sides and 5 strips horizontally that will allow three distinct mounts. Anyone have any thoughts or real concerns in this? Also I'm thinking clear vrs. black Velcro, but not sure what the clear might look like weathered. I'm going to hook up everything this weekend, but won't make a panel mount decision until I've tested the system for a week or two. I'll post some photos of the install if anyone would be interested.

Russ most of the details are in previous posts in this discussion. Once completed I'll post pics and a quick list of the major components.

I hooked it up last night and all worked well. On Saturday I'll do the install of everything but the permanent panel mount. I need to order several rolls of Velcro to do that. My concern with the Velcro is more with the adhesive that is used than the hook and loop. I'm probably going to have a fail safe mechanism for traveling.

The solars primary purpose is to keep the battery charged when the Pod sits at my house. Mounting the panel on the toe side is strategic as this offers Southern exposure the way we park it. If we find the need to I'll add another panel on the rear of the Pod, but it's not likely that I'll need it.