Solar Vehicle Charger

[bluequadcab2]

Last weekend I put this on my truck, I'm curious what people will think. It's 1500 watts and supposed to add 20 to 25 miles a day while the vehicle is parked. I'll explain more as people ask questions. Those of you on the on the other REV forums, do you think I should start a thread about it on those also?

 

[Rotorhead3]

I was thinking about something like this, only as a bed cover. I though I would maybe try purchase a tri-fold cover and replace the panels with solar panels and see how that works. I would be interested in this setup so I can maybe adapt it for my use. I normally park in my garage so we will see if this would even be feasible for me.

 

[El Chorizo7]

Last weekend I put this on my truck, I'm curious what people will think. It's 1500 watts and supposed to add 20 to 25 miles a day while the vehicle is parked. I'll explain more as people ask questions. Those of you on the on the other REV forums, do you think I should start a thread about it on those also?

You have to unfold it every time you park? I don't see a way to lock it down on the front or the back, is there something that holds it to the truck so a gust of wind won't kick it up?

 

[bluequadcab2]

You have to unfold it every time you park? I don't see a way to lock it down on the front or the back, is there something that holds it to the truck so a gust of wind won't kick it up?

Yes you have to unfold it every time you park. The top piece that you fold it into has a solar cell on that also. They provide straps to hold the front and rear down and also some rods to hold the panels more straight. i just use newer type round elastic cords.

 

[bluequadcab2]

I was thinking about something like this, only as a bed cover. I though I would maybe try purchase a tri-fold cover and replace the panels with solar panels and see how that works. I would be interested in this setup so I can maybe adapt it for my use. I normally park in my garage so we will see if this would even be feasible for me.

The brand is Go Sun.

 

[El Chorizo7]

Yes you have to unfold it every time you park. The top piece that you fold it into has a solar cell on that also. They provide straps to hold the front and rear down and also some rods to hold the panels more straight. i just use newer type round elastic cords.

Nice, pretty neat! Especially if you are going to park for a while why not take advantage of free sun!