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Solar panel install

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 5678ta, Jan 28, 2017.

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  1. Jun 2, 2020 at 10:38 AM
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    Absolutely. I have the fridge jacket installed as well but already having temps in the high 80’s makes me think this is going to be one hell of a summer. I haven’t got to dual batteries yet although I already have the battery I was going to use the solar to keep my main battery topped off And then re asses if I should rob my travel trailer of its agm battery as well
     
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  2. Jun 2, 2020 at 10:53 AM
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    this is how I have mine setup. Except I have 1x100 watt panel, going to a group 24f deep cycle battery. The fridge is running directly off of that, along with any other bed lights that I have/want to add later. I have had this setup for over a year with no issues.
     
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    I looked into eternabond tape after seeing some rv installs suggesting it. I like the way the scotch 30 tape looks since youd have to cover the outside edge with the eternabond tape is the scotch tape still holding strong?
     
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  6. Jun 2, 2020 at 11:56 AM
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    Cascadia has one in the works as well
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/hood-solar-panel.637528/
    https://www.cascadia4x4.com/collections/vehicle-specific-hood-solar-panel
     
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  7. Jun 2, 2020 at 1:01 PM
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    Do you have a pic of your battery bank?
     
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  8. Jun 2, 2020 at 1:11 PM
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    Ill show you on Sunday too..

    but its nothing fancy. The battery sits inside of a cheap NoCo battery box in the bed. I also have a blue sea fuse panel that is screwed into the lid of the battery box. I run the 12v and USB plug off of that, for the fridge. (the first two pictures are from this past winter, and the last picture was a couple weeks ago)

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  9. Jun 2, 2020 at 1:19 PM
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    So your second battery isn’t tied into the truck at all? As in not a true dual battery setup?
     
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  10. Jun 2, 2020 at 1:22 PM
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    That is correct. The second battery is for the fridge/bed lights/backup for tent (because I have an automatic opening tent)
     
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  11. Jun 2, 2020 at 1:25 PM
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    You haven't hooked it up to the alternator yet?
     
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  12. Jun 2, 2020 at 1:27 PM
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    I dont want to. It works fine as is. Dont need to complicate things
     
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  13. Jun 2, 2020 at 1:30 PM
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    That’s what I’m wanting to do. I don’t want to have run all the way to the alternator and spend a ton for weekend warrior type camping. I just want my fridge to be powered as well as the lights in my shell and a small 12v fan/light in my tent.
     
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    How many amp hours is your battery?
     
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  15. Jun 2, 2020 at 2:24 PM
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    Those prices are insane though. Hard panels are definitely the way to go for Watts per Dollar.
     
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    How come you didn't run the wires under the rack??
     
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  18. Jun 2, 2020 at 2:46 PM
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    I dont want them rubbing on my paint. No one can see them up there, so it doesnt need to be a clean install.

    I am going to be moving my panel to the driver side soon, and adding a plano box to the rack for some recovery gear.
     
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    Got ya. Yeah, I never thought of that but I guess I never cared enough. The panels are awesome as can be but yes, they take up a lot of damn real estate. I want to relocate it to the top of my tent but then I won't fit in the garage.

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    @fatfurious2 i think hooking the secondary battery to power is as simple as running a charge isolator between the main battery and the secondary battery. That is what my setup will be when the tent gets here.
     
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