what solar panel to use

[Honu]

http://samlexamerica.com/products/Pr...ail.aspx?pid=6 ordered ....... thanks dwh

now i just need to figure out inverter, i like the morningstar 300 recommendation especially the fact that it does not have a fan. i use a small inverter plugged in to my cigarette lighter that fan is annoying. my question is will 300 watt enough for my application? can you tell me what a 300 watt inverter can handle? can it handle a small amplifier, coffee grinder, led lights, small flat screen tv, lap top ..... of course we would not be running all of this at once.... thanks

I would say get one of the Kill a Watt devices about 20-30 bucks and check your stuff out might be the most accurate way
my grinder is a large Mazzer so not your normal
a 24 inch LED lit LCD should be easy but a 42 inch plasma will have issues same thing with the amp really depends
laptop no problem I would see
LED lights I know wont be a issue and many can run on 12V since the inverter takes power to work anything you can run on 12V is better IMHO as long as it does the same job of course

[rideglobally]

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Amp...what amp?[/QUOTE]

Small amplifier for a PA system. We like hanging out in remote villages/reservation. The PA amplifier is connected to inverter, inverter to car battery programs goes on whole day by end of day 3 cars would not start cause of dead battery. .... Be great to help out.

In any case, from what I am learning here I am getting convince that the Morningstar 300 is sounding like a good option. Saw it listed for $187.

By the way the samlex cost me $113.

Thanks

[rideglobally]

thanks all for your help. here is how i spend my weekend. the solar panel is fix and is potable for those rare times i need to make it portable. that pipe looking thing is marine grade plug in, i am able to unplug the solar panel place it at a remote location, connect to the connector on the roof using an extension cord. the panel can also be tilted 45 degree on the roof when the pop top is not open, i probably got a little carried away with the design but, had fun doing it.....

the AC battery charger should be here soon..... thanks again

[dwh]

Nice! Don't forget to post an update with some performance numbers. Inquiring minds want to know.

[rideglobally]

soon as arb fridge strap arrive i will be installing fridge let the fridge run, then on July 3 we are going on a 3 to 4 week ride through Zion, Moab, South Dakota, Kamloop Canada and back, no fix route just some destination.

my Samlex AC charger also came in today and the morningstar 300 should be here next week.

will post data and thank again for all your help it has been fun and educational, i know nothing about solar when i started this thread, now it is time to test it on the field see how it works, i will keep posting data.

[lostworldexpedition]

Nice! Don't forget to post an update with some performance numbers. Inquiring minds want to know.

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[jkam]

In the picture with panel, if that is mounted then you might consider raising it up as it's not getting any air underneath and it is recommended that some space be between the roof and the panel.

[rideglobally]

In the picture with panel, if that is mounted then you might consider raising it up as it's not getting any air underneath and it is recommended that some space be between the roof and the panel.

i will have to do that when i get back from my trip, how much space do you think is best. just got done installing inverter, battery charger, art fridge etc.... will post up some picture soon. been too busy getting ready for the trip. thanks

[jkam]

About an inch will do, just need to get some air under the panel to help keep it cooler.

[Carlyle]

In addition a panel or set of panels will help your rig stay cooler in hot weather.


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