10-04-2021, 11:52 AM | #11 |
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Re: solar panels?
I just got done building a solar roof for my 09 Precedent. I have 4x 100w Renogy 12v panels in series. I made an aluminum frame out of 1/8" wall 1" x 2" aluminum tube that mounted to the same supports as the 80" doubletake roof I took off. It's the same width as before with about 4" longer at both ends. I used a Victron 100/20 MPPT controller. The panels are run in series to get the 48v needed so that limits me to 8-9a charging at high noon during summer months. I'm running BigBattery.com 96ah BDGR lithium batteries. The whole roof weighs 80# now but I took 300# out with the lithium upgrade. In October 2:00 pm I saw 6a and still 2a charging at 5:30 pm. I was just looking to add some supplemental charging to extend daytime use around campsites. The Victron Bluetooth link and app let you see everything on your phone as well as set all charging parameters like max charge voltage of 50.4v for the BigBattery lithiums.
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10-05-2021, 10:30 AM | #12 |
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Hey Eric, could you possibly post a few pictures of your set up please? 400 watts seems pretty good for the average casual user. Yeah I found removing the oem roof and replacing it with the perfect size panels is the most solid and aesthetically pleasing. Anyway, I look forward to some pictures! thanks!
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01-02-2023, 08:38 PM | #14 |
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So I know this is an old thread but I did this a few months ago and wanted to share my results. I bought a 380w "36v nominal" ( panel that actually charges my current 36v pack with about 7amps in late October when I did the testing so im optimistic that when the sun is at a much better angle and closer in the summer months it will work even better. my solar panel is 44" py 72" and my cart didnt have a roof so Iuse the single panel AS the roof and it only weighs somewhere around 35lbs....
Iam using a cheap mppt boost charger which will also work when I finish swapping im the 48v lifepo4 pack im building. this is the charger. https://www.ebay.com/itm/23210605047...Bk9SR_D7ttSuYQ |
01-03-2023, 03:06 AM | #15 |
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Great idea to replace the roof with a solar panel, as opposed to just mounting one on top of an existing roof.
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01-04-2023, 10:39 AM | #17 | |
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I did make a mistake earlier on the wattage of my panel, it's only 355w I picked this cart up in october for $700 with bad batteries and a bad solenoid. its actually a one owner G8 with a later body.. its was stored inside so pretty clean. |
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01-22-2024, 12:08 AM | #19 |
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Your setup is great! Thanks for sharing it. I've never seen one, except for the solar panels dublin setups. Keep it going man.
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