I wasn't planning on picking this up today, but they were on sale and I was able to get another 20% off at the door - about $130 for 3 15w panels, controller, couple of dc
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So, with the new goodies, and since they fit within the confines of our factory roof rack rails, I'm thinking of making a removable frame so I can keep them on my truck the majority of the time.
- While on the truck...
- Create a simple frame to sandwich the three panels ( along with some rubber isolators to reduce some vibration)
- Hinge/open at one end, locks on the other
- Add a manual tilt feature to hopefully receive more direct light, when in standby mode, aka not driving
- Simple battery controller would be installed in the truck. I'm actually thinking of going to the primary battery, due to a few features of my dual battery setup
- While in camping mode, dismounted and connected directly to the trailer
- Frame should easily detach from the factory roof rack, similar to hi-lift mounts.
- Frame should easily leverage the included 'angle', stationary mount the kit came with
- Quick disconnect, weatherproof power-leads & outlets on the trailer
- Large battery controller (included in kit) would be installed in the trailer nosebox
What am I missing?