Portable Power Not a Generator

[vintageracer]

I am interested in a movable (move from truck to truck) solar system. NOT a permanent install in anything. Not wanting a Jackery or a small power system. I'm talking 400-600 amp/hour system.

Let me start by saying my name is Sgt Shultz. "I know nothing, I see nothing" when it comes to a solar system.

What I would desire if possible is a GOOD movable (not necessarily portable) solar system that is "packaged or modular" as such that I could move it from the back of a pickup truck to a van when needed depending upon the type of trip I am taking or whatever trailer I am pulling that needs good renewable power. This system could be in 3 separate packages if needed.

I envision this "system" would include GOOD solar panels that are easily stackable for safe travel and easily connected, in the second package a solar system wiring/inverter setup and whatever else is needed to make it operate in a movable package with a power cord that could be extended from the wiring/inverter package in the back of the truck/van to my Avion trailer, a rooftop tent, my GMC motorhome or a overland trailer to plug into whatever I am using with all the electric using appliances located in a tent, motorhome, trailer etc. For the third package I would need a modular battery pack built in sections for lighter weight when moving the battery pack from vehicle to vehicle that can be easily hooked back up together.

As I see it these 3 packages will not be storage space friendly however that's what the back of the truck, van or other vehicle is for leaving all this extra weight, wiring and batteries out of the trailers, tents, motorhome etc. My vision is a "Modular" type of high output system that could power A/C and other stuff while traveling/camping/overlanding and NOT have this expensive system mounted in any one particular trailer or vehicle.

Flames are encouraged in telling me what a idiot I may be OR suggestions/ideas if this is feasible, sensible or just a pipe dream!

 

[douglastic]

search "solar hand truck" on you tube
could adapt/customize something similar?

 

[crazysccrmd]

How much do you want to spend? Battleborn has a nicely packaged solution, just add solar panels.

https://battlebornbatteries.com/product/power-station-pro-5000/

 

[Gravelette]

I think it will be difficult to build a usefully moveable system that will power your AC for any significant length of time. 100Ah Li battery will weigh 25#ish. A 100W solar panel is about 2'X3'. Figuring out how many of each you would need will give an idea.

 

[chet6.7]

I would avoid Battleborn at this time, there is a thread here and at the Will Prowse youtube channel.

 

[ponderosa1]

I got something like that except the main battery pack is not going to be movable, really, this stuff is very heavy, but I do have portable power station too.
For portable power I got lightweight folding portable solar panels easy to carry and stash away (so they can be setup in sunny spots when rig is in the shade and easily oriented towards the sun) and also hardware setup in sort of a plastic basket that could be carried around and all open for good ventilation, with long extention cord attached.
It is a PITA to have such setup for anything other than backup or occasional use if you need much power and I recommend permanent installation.
In my case power needs are extremely low, simply, even though I fulltime.

 

[rruff]

What I would desire if possible is a GOOD movable (not necessarily portable) solar system that is "packaged or modular" as such that I could move it from the back of a pickup truck to a van when needed depending upon the type of trip I am taking or whatever trailer I am pulling that needs good renewable power. This system could be in 3 separate packages if needed.

You can buy or build it. Large power stations are very common, and you can add expansion batteries to it. A pair of these would be $1800 and give you 5,000 Whr. https://www.ankersolix.com/products...18826&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23357236954

Building would mean just taking all the components that we put in our rigs, and mounting them in a box that you can move. Kinda what a power station is. It would be cheaper and easier to deal with if one component fails.

Solar panels are easy; just need long wires and connectors. And I'd recommend wiring them for at least 24V to avoid heavy wiring.

Running AC very much will require lots of batteries and solar... that would be a good thing to do without if possible.