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Double cab solar - I found one.

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by Naveronski, Jun 17, 2025.

  1. Jun 17, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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    Naveronski

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    Naveronski [OP] Well-Known Member

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    For a while I'd been looking for a 200W solar panel that would fit nicely on a double cab prinsu rack, and about a year ago I found one.
    FivstaSola 10BB Cell 200 Watts Mono Solar Panel,High Efficiency Module Monocrystalline Technology Work with 12/24 Volts Charger for RV Camping Home Boat Marine Off-Grid
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C99FH5KN

    Now, it's advertised as 12/24v, but I found the output is actually a bit higher, so you need a 24v+ charge controller:
    $68 Victron Energy SmartSolar MPPT Solar Charge Controller (Bluetooth) - Charge Controllers for Solar Panels - 75V, 15 amp, 12/24-Volt
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075NQQRPD?th=1

    I've had it on my truck for about a year now and with both things working correctly, I figured I'd make a post for anyone else looking to increase their solar production.
     
    Naveronski, Jun 17, 2025
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  2. Jun 17, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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    How did you mount it?

    I put 4 100 watt panels in my cap rack

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    545, Jun 17, 2025
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Victron Energy SmartSolar MPPT Solar Charge Controller (Bluetooth) - Charge Controllers for Solar Panels - 75V, 15 amp, 12/24-Volt
$67.15
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