Overland use of Solar Panels

[tx_shooter]

There has been a few discussions about solar panels in other threads; but hopefully we can get the solar talk centralized here. I have said before I do not understand the love affair so many people have with an expensive, low out put, sporadic power source such as solar panels.

Finally; I am not the only one.

Overland Skills: Make Power or Store Power, Which is Best for You?

So what am I missing or is there a magic bullet for making solar work when I need the renewable power the most - at night?

 

[MatthewMay1]

I want a solar set-up if I ever end up with a roof rack. Something that can keep a battery charged during the day without the engine running (thinking while at a campsite maybe?). Then come night time you have a fully charged battery to last through the night to power your camp lights, fridge and chargers. Seems like good piece of mind knowing you don't have to rely only on an alternator.

 

[tex]

Just get some Goal Zero stuff so you can be cool.
I am now thinking more about a dual battery for the fridge and some USB plugs. I probably wont be taking any long trips for several months so I have time to figure it out. Even if I do nothing my Odyssey battery has been a champ.

 

[Taco Loco]

My fridge still in back of my truck since AR toofbush @31*

Solid 7+ amps, for a fridge that runs 4amps

 

[Taco Loco]

Solar Panels is probably the dumbest thing you can add to a truck, hydrogen fuel cells is the way to go.

 

[Taco Loco]

@Silverback bought some Uranium from his bitch, Hell-er-ee Cunton

 

[tex]

@Silverback bought some Uranium from his bitch, Hell-er-ee Cunton

Dont say that outloud. Killary and her crew will help you commit suicide and then sell the uranium to North Korea

 

[Taco Loco]

Wind Energy is the new generation of YouTube, the faster you drive,the more energy you create,

Maverick: "Sorry, Goose, but it's time to buzz the tower."

 

[Silverback]

@Silverback bought some Uranium from his bitch, Hell-er-ee Cunton

No no. I bought them from a Russian who was given them from her.

 

[tx_shooter]

My fridge still in back of my truck since AR toofbush @31*

Solid 7+ amps, for a fridge that runs 4amps

How many panels are you running? If I remember right you have a good sized panel setup.

 

[Silverback]

Same setup that I have. Single 85 watt panel.

 

[Taco Loco]

Same setup that I have. Single 85 watt panel.

Same.

How many panels are you running? If I remember right you have a good sized panel setup.

You have to look at the output, there are some really cheap panels out there

 

[Taco Loco]

Loaded it last night after the game and were out camping now...

 

[Taco Loco]

Gonna be a cool one in the morning

 

[tx_shooter]

I am trying to find a hybrid setup.

 

[Oswego]

There has been a few discussions about solar panels in other threads; but hopefully we can get the solar talk centralized here. I have said before I do not understand the love affair so many people have with an expensive, low out put, sporadic power source such as solar panels.

Finally; I am not the only one.

Overland Skills: Make Power or Store Power, Which is Best for You?

So what am I missing or is there a magic bullet for making solar work when I need the renewable power the most - at night?

Nope. Pretty easy.

#1) Avoid lead acid batteries at all costs
#2) Avoid crappy inefficient converters at all costs
#3) Go LION
#4) Get panels with most up to date charging capabilities (Qualcomm 3.0 or higher)

Enjoy power.

May not like the name of the source, but they know what works This portable solar charger is big enough to be your emergency home power source

 

[TacoXpo]

@Silverback bought some Uranium from his bitch, Hell-er-ee Cunton

Umm, I think he's leasing it from the Rooskies.

 

[Anathollo]

Nope. Pretty easy.

#1) Avoid lead acid batteries at all costs
#2) Avoid crappy inefficient converters at all costs
#3) Go LION
#4) Get panels with most up to date charging capabilities (Qualcomm 3.0 or higher)
#5) Profit.
Enjoy power.

May not like the name of the source, but they know what works This portable solar charger is big enough to be your emergency home power source

FTFY

 

[Oswego]

True....

 

[Oswego]

There has been a few discussions about solar panels in other threads; but hopefully we can get the solar talk centralized here. I have said before I do not understand the love affair so many people have with an expensive, low out put, sporadic power source such as solar panels.

Finally; I am not the only one.

Overland Skills: Make Power or Store Power, Which is Best for You?

So what am I missing or is there a magic bullet for making solar work when I need the renewable power the most - at night?

Now that I stopped working there as of 2 months ago I will post a link - check it out....there is a specific reason the first thing you see is the 100,000+ sqft of solar when you clink the link Home - McGRORY GLASS

100% Net Zero energy consumption in a fabricating facility that contains two electronic glass tempering furnaces (very freaking HOT big ass ovens)

Solar paid for itself within 5 years - next 25 will be profit. Magic bullet is getting the electrical company to pay you for electricity you make as much as they charge you for electric. Obviously there will be a difference, btut he closer they are to being the same number the more feasible it is to do this for a "On-grid" location.