Good Sites for Solar?

[kellymoe]

I installed an AMSolar 100 watt panel 3 years ago. It is permanently mounted on the truck roof with the controller inside. It has been working keeping my 3 batteries alive and well.
As stated in an earlier post they are good people to work with. Patiently, answered all my dumb questions.

That's my next upgrade. I currently have a 15w mounted to my roof that trickle charges my batteries but is useless for anything else.

 

[gemarsh]

New Solar System and info

I will be building my solar system shortly for my Kimberley Kamper with 2-50watt BP panels and post lots of pics and details. In the meantime, I have found this thread useful:
http://www.patrol4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15091

 

[gemarsh]

My Solar Solution

Here are some pics of my solution for my Kimberley Kamper:
http://themarshalls.info/ourblog.nsf/dx/03032009084000AMHAILDK.htm

 

[gemarsh]

Testing my solar panels

Here are some pics of my solution for my Kimberley Kamper:
http://themarshalls.info/ourblog.nsf/dx/03032009084000AMHAILDK.htm

We went out last week with the Kimberley Kamper and spent 4 days using only the solar panels. I was not in the least bit conservative with the electrical usage since I really wanted to test the system. We ran the heater (diesel with an electric fan) at least 8 hours a night, fridge, lights and even watched a movie on the tv one night. Not a single issue and battery was showing almost a complete charge. I love the piece of mind it gave me.

 

[Tucson T4R]

We went out last week with the Kimberley Kamper and spent 4 days using only the solar panels. I was not in the least bit conservative with the electrical usage since I really wanted to test the system. We ran the heater (diesel with an electric fan) at least 8 hours a night, fridge, lights and even watched a movie on the tv one night. Not a single issue and battery was showing almost a complete charge. I love the piece of mind it gave me.

George,

Thanks for the update on how your system worked out for you. Sounds like a great set up.

 

[orangeTJ]

AM Solar does good work on RV's.

http://www.amsolar.com/

DITTO!


The equipment they sell is probably better suited for larger areas, like RVs and what not.

I had them install 2 150 watt panels on my truck camper not long before heading to Overland Expo.

Anyone at OX11 may have seen it: (I tilted one of the panels)

 

[expdtnoffroad]

Feel free to check our site out: http://expeditionoffroad.com/expedition_gear/auxiliary_solar_power

We are constantly on the look out for solar power solutions for the overland traveller.

 

[teotwaki]

Check out the Expo Solar Sticky too

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60087

Please PM me with any updates to the links.