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I see - if i am understanding this correctly, I don't think this happens the way mine is hooked up (single charge controller direct to cab battery). My solar goes directly to the terminals on the...

So are you saying with the higher voltage coming in from the panel it's also charging the engine battery?

If not and its a problem - I guess you can always fully disconnect the engine battery at...

this is all cool and interesting stuff. more power and less weight - sounds like a win win.

I guess what I am trying to wrap my head around (I have two group 31m odyssey with 100w solar setup...

No I don't. It's been a slow build since I bought it new in 2007. That picture was on the slick rock trail up by lake alpine this past weekend.

Here are some specs (not totally complete):
2007...

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Do you have a dual battery setup? The charge controller I got allows you to trickle charge your engine battery in addition to charging your AUX battery.

You do not need to "mount" it on your...

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AGM/Marine batteries do not recover faster, but they can recover more often from deep discharge than a standard battery. Most manufactures recommend 50% but max is 80% here is what a typical AGM...

55amp/hr - typically you only want to discharge 50% but 80% is ok, the battery will just have less cycles in it.

55a/hr @ 50% = 27.5a/hr
55a/hr @ 80% = 44a/hr

Speaking in terms of my ARB 50 it...

i agree - since they took manufacturing down to mexico (i think that's where) - quality went to crap. i have had several optimas fail on me - i ended up getting rid of them all for odyssey's and...

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I have a sears/odyssey group 31m in my engine compartment (fits in stock location fine) and a second one in my cab in the NLPP to power my fridge, lights,...

isnt that optima batteries? odyssey are made in US/UK:

"ODYSSEY batteries are manufactured to strict quality standards in two facilities globally: Warrensburg, Missouri USA and Newport, Wales...

I know the NL systems are expensive - but they do come pretty complete with all parts. I went with the NL Power Pack to put in my cab. Great setup - came with all the wires and connectors. I...

Here is a pic of the panel when I was testing.

I terminated MC4 connectors behind my bed/cab are from the charge controller in the car. I can plug the panel in direct there and/or use the 25'...

Quick pic of install. I'm relocating the shunt and cleaning up wiring next but this is the home for the charge controller and remote monitor

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I went rigid - the GS100 100w panel. I will be running through a blue sky charge controller (2512iX-HV) along with their IP Pro Remote meter. I ended up overbuilding my solution for future...

wow - 180 views and no comments. i placed the order for my solar equipment today.

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Here is a pic of my setup for now. I have the NLPP monitor on my dash.

I've been reading a lot around this forum and the sticky on solar setups and haven't come across anything on what I am interested in doing. Let me run down my current setup:

2 - Odyssey 31m...

you should be able to find the platinum group 34's for less when on sale. The platinum 31m's can get that cheap on sale and they are a much larger Ah capacity battery than the 34 (100Ah vs 60Ah if...

This was a pic I took when I first dropped it in a few years ago. I used the stock hold down.

Besides the additional weight this is a great battery. Maintained my ARB 50 fridge no problem for a...

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I have a 31m in the stock location on my 2007 Tacoma. Fit fine - no rigging