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Beretta4x4 Build and BS thread (gone fishing?)

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Beretta4x4, Mar 11, 2019.

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  1. Dec 14, 2019 at 2:50 AM
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  3. Dec 14, 2019 at 8:00 AM
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    Morning, Joey
    Good Morning, Mike. I got that one from Tom Woods.
    Morning, Maner
    Morning, John
     
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  6. Dec 14, 2019 at 9:08 AM
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  8. Dec 14, 2019 at 9:17 AM
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    'Merica!
     
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  9. Dec 14, 2019 at 10:02 AM
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    My clutch fluid reservoir is in that spot for the Rago Fabrication universal relay mount, but it jyst so happens it's the exact same bolt pattern.

    Because of how it's designed, I had to mount it behind my clutch fluid reservoir, so you can't see the Rago "R" anymore lol. I also think i might have lost the middle spot, but it might just be high enough to still be useful. I also had to bend the tabs away from the wheel well.

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  10. Dec 14, 2019 at 10:03 AM
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    Looks clean and pretty clever.:thumbsup:
     
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  12. Dec 14, 2019 at 10:06 AM
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    Trueeeeeee :bananadead:

    Thanks, Matt. :fistbump:
     
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  13. Dec 14, 2019 at 4:40 PM
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    Mounted my Solarex 100W solar panel, today. I don't have a charge controller, yet. Here is it's stats:
    1214191233.jpg

    I started checking the connections and output according to the wiring diagram above.

    18.77 volts DC
    1214191221_HDR.jpg
    Oddly enough, 1.95 mA, but the readings were inconsistent
    1214191221.jpg

    Now that I verified it works (I got this panel for free), I made a plan for how I was going to mount it. I knew I would need an "L-shaped" bracket and some type of carriage bolt or "T" nut to be used in the rails. Other than that, it was just a couple bolts, washers and nuts.

    I first went to Lowe's with a loose crossbar from my rack. The closest fitting bolt was a 1/4"x1"-20 carriage bolt, but i would have to grind a little off the bolt head to fit in the channel. I also picked up washers and nuts for them.
    1214191333.jpg
    1214191333a.jpg
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    I then left Lowe's, but on the way home I realised that I forgot to buy the "L" brackets and bolts to mount to the actual panel. For that reason, i headed to Home Depot (traffic was crazy).

    At Home Depot, I picked up some "L" brackets, but during the fitting process, the first set were too small, so I had to get a different set that the 1/4" carriage bolts could go through. The second set were large enough so I was able to get everything mocked up, adjusted, fit and installed.

    I spare you the details, but it was a bunch of moving bolts around, filing bolt heads and drilling. The end result is very secure. The panel ground and connector bus are all facing the front of the vehicle. I also mounted it on the driver's side to get it closer to the main battery.

    1214191700.jpg
     
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  14. Dec 14, 2019 at 7:38 PM
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    Looks good up there...

    Curious to the output under load.
     
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    Thanks!

    Direct sunlight it was putting out 18+ volts and 1.95 milliamperes according to my $5 multimeter. The math doesn't come to the 100W it's rated for, but the mA measurements were inconsistent, so I think it's a multimeter issue. The 18.7-19.3 volts were consistent with the data on the underside of the panel.

    This panel came from a street lamp that was powered by an AGM at night, so... :notsure:

    I'll find out when I get a charge controller lol. :bananadead:
     
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    Good morning Josh
     
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    Afternoon, everybody
     
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