what solar panel to use

[lostworldexpedition]

Nice! Don't forget to post an update with some performance numbers. Inquiring minds want to know.

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[jkam]

In the picture with panel, if that is mounted then you might consider raising it up as it's not getting any air underneath and it is recommended that some space be between the roof and the panel.

 

[rideglobally]

In the picture with panel, if that is mounted then you might consider raising it up as it's not getting any air underneath and it is recommended that some space be between the roof and the panel.

i will have to do that when i get back from my trip, how much space do you think is best. just got done installing inverter, battery charger, art fridge etc.... will post up some picture soon. been too busy getting ready for the trip. thanks

 

[jkam]

About an inch will do, just need to get some air under the panel to help keep it cooler.

 

[Carlyle]

In addition a panel or set of panels will help your rig stay cooler in hot weather.


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[rideglobally]

Get the Morningstar 300w SureSine. Pricey, but reliable and quiet... A Morningstar distributor replaced our charge controller (that I fried) while we drove through Guatemala at no charge. Great customer service and distributors in many countries...
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when i fired up my morning star inverter it did not work, i called morningstar tech support there where very helpful they are shipping me a
new one at no charge. thank Luis you are correct these guys are great. the new inverter should be arriving tomm. here what my panel look like.

 

[dwh]

Looking good.

 

[skunkriver]

Solar

Check a company called powerfilm

 

[rideglobally]

the data report

sorry i am late on the data reporting, we have been back for a week our basic route, los angeles, nevada, utah, nebraska, south dakota, north dakota crossed into canada, west on route 1 to kamloop BC, washington, oregon the back to los angeles.

the solar panel powered a arb refrigerator, apple computers, cell phones, for 3 days it also powered a small PA system in a pow wow in south dakota. all of this done off grid. the panel generated enough energy to send tickle power to my starting battery. i made little effort to properly position the solar panel toward the sun, except when it was powering the PA system.

so all in all it was great, my rig is now park on my drive way and it continues to power my refrigerator.

thanks all for helping me put my solar system together together.