Solar Panel Charges Truck Battery
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@pozzerbob thats pro. I like that idea ;)
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@mrbuki77 I mounted a PV panel on top of a camper shell. It charges the deep cycle mounted in the bed.
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I turned the toolbox in my truck into a mobile power suppy, with a 80w panel on the lid, 2 gel 12v batteries in series,210 amp hrs each , hooked up to a 5000w inverter.
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This Mitsubishi panel has an open circuit voltage of 22V and is rated at 120W. Thanks for watching.
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you don't need to fully charge the battery to turn the starter motor. you should have tried after 5 minutes of sunlight
SurvivalGrounds 4 months ago
@SurvivalGrounds I understand what you are saying. I could have let the alternator charge the battery. However, the day I recorded this video I simply drove around the block and came right back, which is not enough drive time to let the alternator charge the battery. I wanted the battery fully charged so the truck would start the next time I needed to drive it.
Peace.
field16 3 months ago
You know that you probably could attach the panel in the bed of the truck, and permanently wire it in. Never a dead battery again! Hot in FL. Sam
mrbuki77 2 years ago
I might just do that! I have been thinking the same thing. I used to keep a small 4W panel in the back window to keep the battery trickle-charged. My truck must have an electrical problem because I have had troubles keeping the battery charged. I'm not sure if this is related, but sometimes the truck thinks the door is "ajar" even when both doors are closed. If I use your idea, I'll make a video. Thanks.
field16 2 years ago
@field16 u could short the door senser and it will never say that again
wifebeater756 3 months ago
@wifebeater756 Interesting idea... thank you!
It's ironic to see such a helpful comment coming from a wicked-sounding username. Don't beat your wife!
field16 3 months ago