In a setup like this, can solar panels be loaded upon? Or are you sacrificing the use of the roof rack for gear?
FYI, I have no clue about solar panels, but like the idea very much.
In a setup like this, can solar panels be loaded upon? Or are you sacrificing the use of the roof rack for gear?
I’ll be doing something similar using a portable setup. I like the flexibility of a system like this.I’ve got an earlier model of this.
Solid quality and as said before, more options to place it without moving the car around as the sun moves. Of course no good to charge on the go like a fixed hard panel on the roof but I reckon it’s a more flexible option. Mine has tie down rings so you could technically mount / tie it to the roof while on the move I suppose.
I normally put mine on the windscreen of the 200 but the IG screen being smaller and more upright would mean it would need to sit on the roof or bonnet, or on rhe ground using the extension cable.
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Sorry to depart from subject - but these cargo bear racks look the bunsiness.
How much sun ya got? Summer? Winter?There are many options...how much solar does it take to be a practical source of charging?
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Great.
Only one......water
In 40 c heat unfortunately the solar panels will be less efficient and the fridge will require more cooling. Solar panels need light not heat. They become less efficient as the temperature starts to get above 30c . In fact solar panels are more efficient on bright sunny days with cold ambient air conditions.
True , and Lithium batteries aren't fond of heat.In 40 c heat unfortunately the solar panels will be less efficient and the fridge will require more cooling. Solar panels need light not heat. They become less efficient as the temperature starts to get above 30c . In fact solar panels are more efficient on bright sunny days with cold ambient air conditions.
I had 200w of fixed solar panels on my roof . 47l ARB fridge and lots of gadget batteries to charge and very hot conditions in South Africa and Namibia. We managed OK as was moving every three days. Where possible we would hook up to mains power and trickle charge the batteries
Hope this helps.
I’m not sure - I gather those flexible solar panels don’t have the same drop off but I’m struggling to recall where I saw the question examined.In 40 c heat unfortunately the solar panels will be less efficient and the fridge will require more cooling. Solar panels need light not heat. They become less efficient as the temperature starts to get above 30c . In fact solar panels are more efficient on bright sunny days with cold ambient air conditions.
I had 200w of fixed solar panels on my roof . 47l ARB fridge and lots of gadget batteries to charge and very hot conditions in South Africa and Namibia. We managed OK as was moving every three days. Where possible we would hook up to mains power and trickle charge the batteries
Hope this helps.
Oh, perhaps I stand immediately corrected: that product asks for a vented gap. Thanks!
Buy quality whether it’s rigid or flexible solar panels. Quality solar panels are very good as well as rigid especially top notch like used on sailing yachts.
