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1998, solar panel junction box
In my 1998 30ft the junction box for the 4 solar panels is near or attached to the refer vent on the roof.  It has cracked and broken due to age.  Does anyone know who made the panels, or where I might find a new cover?  It has 4 holes/places for 4 separate wires.  thank you!
Re: 1998, solar panel junction box
Reply #1 –
Unless I miss my guess, that combiner box was sold by AM Solar. It was made of thin white plastic, and as you found, after a few years in the sun it became very brittle. That lack of durability is probably why AM Solar no longer offers that particular combiner box. They do have better ones, but nothing that interfaces directly with the refrigerator vent the way that one did. You might want to contact them and ask what they suggest as a replacement.
Andy Baird
2021 Ford Ranger towing 2019 Airstream 19CB
Previously: 1985 LD Twin/King "Gertie"; 2003 LD Midbath "Skylark"
 
Re: 1998, solar panel junction box
Reply #2 –
Our LD's combiner box is an exterior electrical junction box from Home Depot. They have a selection of different size boxes, one of which should work for your application.I added a Blue Sea 2-position terminal board.



Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
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