o automate the process of turning it on.
===== solar fitment =====
[[http://www.promasterforum.com/for... c2f267932_b.jpg?300|RW and VJ's 159" with 810w of solar}}]]
The PM roof is quite wide at the top and larger, [[electrical:solar:panels#panel_voltage|higher-voltage residential/c... in makes [[https://www.promasterforum.com/threads/solar-solar-solar.88755/page-2#post-700318|custom hardw
v:deep_cycle_battery|battery bank]], [[electrical:solar:charge_controller|charge controllers]], [[water:s... like in a real van when the sun goes down and the solar stops working. [[electrical:12v:battery_monitor|
the capacity to make enough power to put typical solar setups to shame.
* on the other hand, **DON'T... ng small devices like phones and tablets.
==== solar power ====
Solar power has substantial benefits including:
* power when the vehicle is off
* silen... not always available in cars. The [[electrical:solar:panels|panels]] themselves are rather large and r
o van]]. The flat roof allows easier [[electrical:solar|solar panel]] installation.
Cargo area sizes vary significantly, with box lengths ranging from 10 to 22... =
* PRO
* flat surfaces for easy build and solar mount
* large living area
* entrance step
ower bank, or potentially a small [[lifestyle:faq_solar_generator|solar generator]].
* For weekend+ adventures, a portable folding 100w [[electrical:solar|solar panel]] can greatly extend your capabilities
* Internet
* Cell phone, maybe hotspotting it t
of unit charges very well from an outlet, ok from solar, and poorly from a ciggy lighter socket unless you are driving. The [[lifestyle:faq_solar_generator|fancier units]] get expensive quickly a... ics. This may include charging from [[electrical:solar:gentle_intro|solar]], [[electrical:12v:alternator|alternator]], or [[electrical:shore_power|shore power]
- toilet and hygiene
- power: shore, solar, house battery
- roof real estate: solar panels, fan
- sketch ideas for layout on paper or so... stall, leave wiring accessible
- [[electrical:solar:gentle_intro|solar]]
- install rack or tabs
- install [[electrical:solar:panels|panels]]