Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks: Pod Perfect Solar

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Pod Perfect Solar

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Topic: Pod Perfect Solar

Posted By: fwunder
Subject: Pod Perfect Solar
Date Posted: 02 May 2014 at 2:11pm

Well, except for the price of course.

These look like a great solution for the Pod shape. I just did some quick measurements and figure 600 watts (6 panels) would fit pretty easily. We then rename it Checkerpod! The only real problem I see is another couple hundred pounds more of batteries, a 2500 watt pure sine wave inverter and my fixed income...

http://gpelectric.com/products/solar-flex-kits-modules - http://gpelectric.com/products/solar-flex-kits-modules

I do expect these to get cheaper and more efficient quickly. Singularity.

fred

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Posted By: CasaJack
Date Posted: 02 May 2014 at 3:33pm

Looks nice. Seems like the trailer would be very dependent on sun direction; whereas, with a portable one you can move it around to face the sun.

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Jackdaddy

Posted By: Budward
Date Posted: 03 May 2014 at 5:21am

I've considered and nixed roof mount solar panels for me, unless they become dirt cheap.
Normally we are camping in wooded areas so a portable panel that can be moved around to stay in the sun is a must, and also somewhat of a pain.
Something to think about.