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electrical:solar:car [2020/06/24 11:52]
frater_secessus [charge controllers] 		electrical:solar:car [2022/03/26 15:13]
frater_secessus [batteries]
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   * can use the least expensive and most durable (framed) 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]]   * 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 +  * [[https://amzn.to/39GiVdS|cable gland]], low profile vent, etc, can be mounted under the panel 
   * less panel heat transferred into the living space   * less panel heat transferred into the living space
   * if flush mounted between the racks it can be quite stealthy   * if flush mounted between the racks it can be quite stealthy
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   * this one is a goof/stunt, but shows how [[https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2012/04/Subaru-Tribeca-EV-1.webp|big a panel could mount on a Subaru Tribeca]]   * this one is a goof/stunt, but shows how [[https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2012/04/Subaru-Tribeca-EV-1.webp|big a panel could mount on a Subaru Tribeca]]
   * [[http://acuteaero.com/2009/09/29/station-wagon-solar-roof-and-solar-sub-self-sufficient-sonic-splendor/|80w temporarily mounted on station wagon]];  room for at least 100w.   * [[http://acuteaero.com/2009/09/29/station-wagon-solar-roof-and-solar-sub-self-sufficient-sonic-splendor/|80w temporarily mounted on station wagon]];  room for at least 100w.
-  * [[https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/hetkex/sienna_with_solar_in_the_san_isabel_colorado_best/|Toyota Sienna with Solar]]+  * [[https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/hetkex/sienna_with_solar_in_the_san_isabel_colorado_best/|Toyota Sienna with Solar]] ([[https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/hf476b/i_was_asked_for_more_pics_of_my_solar_setup_100/|more info]]) 
 +  * [[https://www.reddit.com/r/urbancarliving/comments/lrnma0/heard_you_all_might_like_my_little_solar_camper/|100w of flex panel on a Scion]] 
 +  * [[https://diysolarforum.com/threads/too-many-panels-on-a-minivan-is-my-plan-dangerous-backstory-and-xinpuguang-100watt-12volt-monocrystalline-_lightweight-_-question.21877/|200w on a Grand Caravan]]
  
 ==== portable panels  ==== ==== portable panels  ====
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 **Con:** Most expensive Watt/$.  Lowest output.  Can overcharge batteries that are unused.  **Con:** Most expensive Watt/$.  Lowest output.  Can overcharge batteries that are unused. 
 ===== batteries ===== ===== batteries =====
-FIXME+ 
 +Batteries are bulk and heavy;  finding a place to install the [[electrical:12v:intro#storing_power|house battery bank]] may be the biggest power-related challenge facing cardwellers.  
 + 
 +==== where to put a battery ==== 
 + 
 +From front to rear: 
 + 
 +  * **under the hood** -  
 +  * **in the passenger area** -  
 +  * **in the trunk** -  
 +  * **in a carrier rack** -  
 + 
 + 
 + 
 +==== battery types ==== 
 + 
 +Deep cycle batteries appropriate for off-grid use are discussed in [[electrical:12v:deep_cycle_battery|this article]].  There are some differences for cardwellers: 
 + 
 +  * flooded lead-acid (FLA) -  
 +  * "maintenance free" flooded lead-acid (FLA) -  
 +  * "marine" flooded lead-acid -  
 +  * **AGM lead battery** -  
 +  * **gel lead battery** -  
 +  * **LiFePO4 lithium battery** (LFP) -  
 +  * **non-LFP lithium battery** 
 +  * [[lifestyle:faq_solar_generator|"solar generators"]] 
 + 
 ===== charge controllers ===== ===== charge controllers =====
  
 FIXME FIXME
electrical/solar/car.txt · Last modified: 2024/06/02 13:00 by frater_secessus

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