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  1. Dec 30, 2019 at 6:57 AM
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    Beretta4x4 [OP] What makes the green grass grow? TTC#0114

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    Morning, gang!

    I got the charge controller from @05prerun82 last night (thanks, Brandon!!) So I'll hopefully have the solar wired-up today.
     
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  2. Dec 30, 2019 at 8:45 AM
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  3. Dec 30, 2019 at 8:56 AM
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    Beretta4x4 [OP] What makes the green grass grow? TTC#0114

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    It's getting there
     
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  4. Dec 30, 2019 at 9:00 AM
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    Make sure you have the charge controller on the right setting depending on what kinda battery you have it won't charge if not on the right setting
     
    05prerun82, Dec 30, 2019
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  5. Dec 30, 2019 at 9:05 AM
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    Beretta4x4 [OP] What makes the green grass grow? TTC#0114

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    How do I do that?
     
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  6. Dec 30, 2019 at 9:07 AM
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    The gray button on top you push it till the correct color light corisponing to what battery you have sealed vented I don't remember the other option
     
    05prerun82, Dec 30, 2019
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  7. Dec 30, 2019 at 9:09 AM
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    Morning Josh
     
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  8. Dec 30, 2019 at 9:20 AM
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    Beretta4x4 [OP] What makes the green grass grow? TTC#0114

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    Okay, that's what I thought.

    Morning, Matt.
     
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  9. Dec 30, 2019 at 10:48 AM
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    Finished the solar power install, today.

    The solar charge controller I'm using is a Renogy Wanderer. I got this controller from @05prerun82 . he hooked me up and I can't thank him enough! :fistbump:

    Pic of controller:
    1230190936_HDR.jpg

    First thing I had to do was determine how I was going to route the wires, but in order to do that I needed to determine where the components would be located.

    The solar panel I flipped so the junction box was facing to the rear of the truck.
    15777312982556947325166300677876.jpg

    After about an hour, i figured the best spot for the charge controller would be in the cab, specifically on the rear wall.
    15777313742921392647976941816714.jpg

    Once I made that decision, it was time to plan and route the wiring. The first step was wiring up the panel with weatherproof QD connectors. This allows me to service/replace the panel without affecting the system.
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    The next step was to mount and begin wiring the charge controller. I first removed the back rest.
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    Then, I mounted the box and drilled the backrest for the wires:
    1230191035_HDR.jpg

    I then routed the wires, clipping some of the plastic ribs and taping the wiring down with duct tape. I also labeled each pair of wires as battery or panel.
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    I then installed the backrest and ran the wires. The set for the battery I ran along the rocker panel. The set for the panel I ran through the grommet in the rear door.
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    At this point, it was just a matter of running the wires a few feet to their respective locations.
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    Charge quality is fantastic as I'm getting enough voltage to now charge to 100% in direct sunlight.
    15777321819166786718415285009316.jpg

    All that's left to do is get some conduit and clean up the wiring at the back of the cab.
     
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    Beretta4x4, Dec 30, 2019
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  10. Dec 30, 2019 at 10:52 AM
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    Fancy terminology man
     
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  11. Dec 30, 2019 at 10:54 AM
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    What's it putting out voltage wise it should be doing good right now with the sun out
     
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  12. Dec 30, 2019 at 10:57 AM
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    A lot. It's already got the system voltage at 14.0V
     
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  13. Dec 30, 2019 at 12:30 PM
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    With your taco off nice
     
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  14. Dec 30, 2019 at 12:31 PM
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    To bad a solar panel don't work at night
     
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  15. Dec 30, 2019 at 12:33 PM
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    You take pics as you go I just do my taco work and then worry about pics later why my build page sucks :pout:
     
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  16. Dec 30, 2019 at 1:32 PM
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    I take a crap-ton of photos while I do it and use the good ones for my build posts. It's that Insta-famous experience lol
     
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  17. Dec 30, 2019 at 1:35 PM
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    :rolleyes:IG fabulous Please... you do take a lot of photos:rofl:
     
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  18. Dec 30, 2019 at 1:36 PM
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    I do lol. :bananadead:

    I think I'm almost to 300 followers on Instagram lol :anonymous:
     
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    I have more than you:bananadance:
     
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