I used the fresh water inlet and put a 12V DC receptacle in the lid.
Used a marine receptacle with a fairly tight cap on it so you can plug in
the "lighter" type plug from the outside.
 The solar setup doesn't have any high voltage OR amperage, so a generic 12V
setup will work. After I used it for a while, I decided to permanently mount
the 3 cells on the roof and ran the wiring internally so the solar keeps the
2 aux batteries charged at all times.
Works well if you don't mind fishing the wiring thru the interior...

Daryl of AA Transaxle
425-788-4070
"On the cutting edge of Old technology"
86 Syncro Westy w/Turbo Zetec in the trunk

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Troy
Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2011 12:52 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Solar Panel outdoor electrical connect

Hi folks:

Just finished putting together my solar panel, and MPPT controller setup.
My original plan was just to close the door on the wire, figuring the gasket
would form fit around the wire, but with 12gauge heavy duty wire, the door
is not going to close. So, now looking at outside plug-ins.  All of my
utility outlets are in use, so that's not an option.  I'm not completely
opposed to putting another electrical connector through the side wall of the
van, but would prefer something I can mount to the underside of the van with
a waterproof cover. Maybe under the sink cabinet? My connectors and
controller are currently behind the drivers seat.

Most everything I've seen are cigarette lighter adapters, and not sure they
can handle the higher voltage of a solar panel.  So, I'm sure I'm not the
first person to hook up solar to my van.  Any suggestions on electrical
connectors to get from inside to outside?

Troy