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  • Roof top waterproof box for solar

    Just got this medium size box. Looks like a very good way to combine wires for solar and keep everything dry. No need to drill and seal holes in the sides of the box. http://www.sockitbox.com
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    True test will be installed on the RV roof and weather the direct sun and heat successfully. There are other options that have been proven and tested to minimize worry for leaks and durability. Buy once, cry once. I just installed the $100 AM Solar combiner box on my 2020 Solitude 375RES-R.

    Thanks for sharing the find.
    Gary
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    2020 Solitude 375RES-R
    2019 Ford Super Duty diesel Dually

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      Originally posted by cvretis View Post
      Just got this medium size box. Looks like a very good way to combine wires for solar and keep everything dry. No need to drill and seal holes in the sides of the box. http://www.sockitbox.com
      The sockitbox has an IP55 rating. According to http://www.dsmt.com/resources/ip-rating-chart/ that means it is Dust Protected + (Protected against) Water Jets. As I (painfully) learned with my VIAIR compressor, something that "lives" outside and is exposed in a towing environment needs a high IP rating to last.

      The first VIAIR I installed in my truck bed had an IP54 rating. The replacement (because the first one "died") has an IP67 rating.

      Huge difference.

      Not trying to discourage you, just sharing information so you can make an informed decision for yourself.

      AMSolar does not post an IP rating for their box (which I also use for my solar setup). You might consider calling and asking so you can compare the two products. (Please follow up and let us know what they say if you do that.)

      Howard
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