Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks: solar panel

solar panel

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Topic: solar panel

Posted By: svskier
Subject: solar panel
Date Posted: 01 Jan 2014 at 7:10pm

anybody out there try or use solar panels? I know there is probably a thread about this somewhere on this forum but I have not found it yet. Out here in the west sunny days and starry nights you know. Smile

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Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 01 Jan 2014 at 7:40pm

Check my posts. I put together a unit about 18 months ago.

Walt

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Chris and Walt
'10 RP-171 'Free Spirit'
'13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8

Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 02 Jan 2014 at 9:12am

If you have questions about setting up your own solar system, I recommend the Wind Sun solar forum.

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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual

Posted By: svskier
Date Posted: 02 Jan 2014 at 9:19am

Thanks Doug

Posted By: jj
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2014 at 8:18pm

Used the following for home made solar panels.

Got 2 solar panels, put them back to back with solar glass on outside.

piano hinge on one side and suitcase style locks on other with carrying handle all rivetted in place.

stored in the bottom door side storage bin.

suit case hinges

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00880SLDC/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1"> 1.9" Suitcase Toolbox Compression Spring Metal Draw Loop Latch

20 foot cord connected to solar panels and rolled up inside panel case with quick connectors.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MPPT-Solar-Charge-Controller-10A-Regulator-MPPT-Tracer-12V-24VDC-Battery-charger-/141097644410?tfrom=140939614526&tpos=right&ttype=price&talgo=undefined">

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MPPT-Solar-Charge-Controller-10A-Regulator-MPPT-Tracer-12V-24VDC-Battery-charger-/141097644410?tfrom=140939614526&tpos=right&ttype=price&talgo=undefined - MPPT Solar Charge Controller 10A Regulator MPPT Tra

quick connectors, make sure to connect power to the insulated prong of the connector = red wire.

http://www.amazon.com/Hopkins-47965-2-Pole-Flat-Extension/dp/B0002Q80RW/ref=sr_1_9?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1390611237&sr=1-9&keywords=quick+connectors+electrical"> Product Details

Install inline fuse next to battery post inside battery storage box. positve connection.

http://www.amazon.com/In-line-ACT-Water-resistant-Fuse-Holder/dp/B0002KR88A/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1390611490&sr=1-1&keywords=inline+fuse+holder">

no adjusting just plug in and it starts charging.the battery.

Here is a site with shows similar setup.

http://www.amazon.com/Go-Power-GP-PSK-80-Portable-Controller/dp/B009MIPH36/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1390612327&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=portable+solar+panels+80+watt - Go Power! GP-PSK-80 80W Portable Folding Solar Kit with 10 Amp Solar Controller : Amazon.com : Automotive