calishooterone
Adventurist
Hey everyone, looking to add solar to my build but I’m really unsure what’s needed any info or if there was a previous post about how to setup a system I’ll take all the info you got . Thanks in advance Dave
Hey everyone, looking to add solar to my build but I’m really unsure what’s needed any info or if there was a previous post about how to setup a system I’ll take all the info you got . Thanks in advance Dave
so I've got to calculate how much draw ?Your first step is to determine your total power needs - end state.
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Hey everyone, looking to add solar to my build but I’m really unsure what’s needed any info or if there was a previous post about how to setup a system I’ll take all the info you got . Thanks in advance Dave
Products like the Blue Sea Automatic Charge Relay 7622, the CTEK D250S, and other devices that combine when they sense a high enough charge voltage, will combine the batteries while using a solar setup.Thanks guys for all the great info, are most of you running it only to a secondary battery or are you using it for 2 battery set up ?
Let me help out... I got my trusty slide rule here... carry the five... times 0.314... apply the reciprocal process of 4... and...for the figures you have their in your post Mitch, what size panels, hours per day (depends on seasons) you recommend?
LOL!Let me help out... I got my trusty slide rule here... carry the five... times 0.314... apply the reciprocal process of 4... and...
Yeah, this should satisfy your needs...
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thanks all, I had already planned running the 2nd battery for just the accessories while sitting thats why I had asked. I had always run a second battery for large audio systems using a solenoid from PAC but I see theres a bunch of other ways to go, for now ill calculate for the fridge we plan on getting a couple charging ports for various tablets and phones and a few interior led lights and research a few other goodies that may add in the future just to see what that draw will be ..
I really do appreciate all the info
putting together a 01 yukon xl for camping , exploring and just enjoying life with my wife and our dogswhat is this project?
I concluded that paragraph with a recommendation. For roughly 9 amps of draw, 200 watts of solar would be plenty. 300 watts if your sun and solar setup isn't optimal.for the figures you have their in your post Mitch, what size panels, hours per day (depends on seasons) you recommend?
Thanks for the response, Bummer about the panelI have had a portable suitcase unit from overland solar for about 5 years now. It is their 90 watt unit which they no longer produce. I really only use it to top of my batteries, I have a dual system. I power my fridge off my aux battery. Overland solar is a quality set up and I would highly recommend them.....
While in Anza Borrego the wind blew over my unit and cracked the center panel, still works fine. Continued to charge my system for the remainder of the weekend.
However, my OCD has gotten the better of me and I just ordered another overland solar suitcase, this time their 120 setup. I will be sure to secure this new one in the desert from now on.
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Let me help out... I got my trusty slide rule here... carry the five... times 0.314... apply the reciprocal process of 4... and...
Yeah, this should satisfy your needs...
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