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--- electrical:solar:car [2020/01/14 15:22]
frater_secessus [Solar for car and SUV dwellers]
+++ electrical:solar:car [2020/01/14 15:38]
frater_secessus [portable panels]
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 ===== panels =====
+==== rack-mounted panels ====
+Your vehicle may already have a rack (or at least rails), making the job easier.  [[https://amzn.to/2lQI1O5|A simple two-bar universal rack]] is about $150, and [[https://amzn.to/2KwpFzE|a nice locking two-bar rack from someone like Inno]] is about $300-$450.
+When rack-mounting panels, mount them //flush// with or //on top of// the rack.  This will prevent the rack from [[electrical:solar:output#shade|shading the panels]].
+To prevent theft the panel could be attached with [[https://amzn.to/2Nibqx4|tamper-proof]] fasteners.
+{{ https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--ekhERyuF--/18s3kl1s0btqqjpg.jpg?200}}
+When racks are present, mounting a panel or two on them is often the first choice:
+  * no additional holes need to be drilled in the roof to mount the panels
+  * always deployed, nothing to set out
+  * no re-aiming, re-angling as with portable panels
+  * can use the least expensive and most durable (framed) panels
+  * the panels get some breeze under them to minimize [[electrical:solar:output#panel_temperature|heat-related power loss]]
+  * cable gland, low profile vent, etc, can be mounted under the panel
+  * less panel heat transferred into the living space
+  * if flush mounted between the racks it can be quite stealthy
+Resources:
+  * Video:  [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEj47JaPWm8|DIY Roof Rack with Solar Panel Honda Odyssey]]
+  * Video:  [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_44G3y22jy0|255W solar panel installed on jeep]]
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-==== rack-mounted panels ====
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-While roofspace is limited, it is possible to mount a normal framed panel on a roof rack.  Your vehicle may already have a rack (or at least rails), making the job easier.  [[https://amzn.to/2lQI1O5|A simple two-bar universal rack]] is about $150, and [[https://amzn.to/2KwpFzE|a nice locking two-bar rack from someone like Inno]] is about $300-$450.
-When rack-mounting panels, mount them //flush// with or //on top of// the rack.  This will prevent the rack from [[electrical:solar:output#shade|shading the panels]].
-To prevent theft the panel could be attached with [[https://amzn.to/2Nibqx4|tamper-proof]] fasteners.
-**Pro:**  Can use normal, inexpensive panels.  Greater output due to bigger panel.  Greater output because it is always deployed.  Flat-mounted panels do not need to be re-aimed at the sun.  \\
-**Con:**  Initial installation.  Running wires to vehicle interior.  Vehicle must remain in the sun.
-Resources:
-  * Video:  [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEj47JaPWm8|DIY Roof Rack with Solar Panel Honda Odyssey]]
-  * Video:  [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_44G3y22jy0|255W solar panel installed on jeep]]
 ===== batteries =====

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