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What do you think of a 100 Watt Solar on my Dash?

Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2022 3:54 pm
by stevek
And plugging it into my dash cigarette lighter?

I have notice the flexible 100 watt solar panels have gotten cheaper and smaller. Only about a 1/8 inch thick.
I have a Trick-L-Start already installed which ties my house Batteries to my engine Batt.

I would just lay the solar panel on my dash, no drilling, etc. Hooking it to a controller, etc.
Do you see any problems? thanks.

Re: What do you think of a 100 Watt Solar on my Dash?

Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2022 5:11 am
by tomzleapin
You would definitely lose some power. Here's a link to a thread:
https://vanlivingforum.com/threads/%E2% ... eld.44785/

You will need to park with the front of the coach facing south. Also make sure that there is power at the socket when the ignition is turned off.

Re: What do you think of a 100 Watt Solar on my Dash?

Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2022 4:46 pm
by stevek
Thanks Tom for info. Think I will go ahead and try it out.