More Solar!!

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Just got done installing my second 80 watt panel. I can now run a microwave,toaster,laptop,coffee maker or what ever...So now with the top raised up I get continuous charging from sun up to sun set without blockage from the pop top.

 Oh, that's firewood I keep in the front luggage bin under the front panel,keeps it dry out of the rain.

 

[Dharma Van]

Thanks ! the charger does battery number 1 and once done moves onto number 2. Depending on my useage, I might add another panel, maybe one that tilts like the original poster. Now if I could only figure out an easy way of re/laminating the interior surfaces, I have a lot of lifted/partially lifted fake wood in the van - I'm contemplating covering it with contact paper or something like that.

[Paul J Kearney]

Be careful with that that contact paper idea, that fake wood interior actually has a value to it, there is someone out there selling it so try to repair it first.

[Paul J Kearney]

http://www.grassroutesleisure.co.uk/acatalog/Vohringer_Ply_3mm.html I think it's called vohringer board which was used by Westfalia 

Walnut Vohringer Ply seems to be the right color, bad news they are in the UK, but is a good jump off point for searching for the right material. 

 

[Dharma Van]

thanks Paul ! Good advice on the value - the PO trashed parts of it unfortunately.

[Dave Reynolds]

I've checked in before with comments and continue to be interested in the use of solar to provide power in my '69 Westfalia to run a stereo, blender or computer. Harbor Freight offers a 45 watt kit (panels and hookups) for $230 and 750 watt inverter for about $40. Curious is anyone has purchased this unit or could offer advice. Thanks!

[Dharma Van]

Not sure 45 watts cuts it for a blender. You will also need an additional auxiliary battery. The panels your talking about are a bit flimsy, I use them on my greenhouse. My 2 cents.