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Solar panel

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by TruckerPete1990, Aug 3, 2020.

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  1. Aug 4, 2020 #11
    jlafume

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    Try a set of agm deep cycle batteries they hold a charge alot better than the the lead acid batteries. An less hassle than solar panels
     
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  3. Aug 4, 2020 #12
    mpd240

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    What about snow
     
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  4. Aug 5, 2020 #13
    TruckerPete1990

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    I have AGM deep cycle. You still need something to charge the batteries up and they start to drain.
     
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  5. Aug 5, 2020 #14
    TruckerPete1990

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    What about it?
     
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  7. Aug 5, 2020 #15
    mpd240

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    If your parked and it is covered in snow will your apu kick on if the solar panel isn’t charging the battery
     
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  8. Aug 5, 2020 #16
    TruckerPete1990

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    I have a slant roof and heat raise. Snow build up wasn't a problem last year in that area.
     
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  9. Aug 5, 2020 #17
    mpd240

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    Ok
     
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  10. Aug 5, 2020 #18
    Johny41

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    There are all kind of flexible solar film on Amazon, would better work for trucks, can wrap the entire truck any surface , but i understand are less efficient.
    Amazon.com : flexible solar panel
     
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  11. Aug 5, 2020 #19
    TruckerPete1990

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    I Have a APU on right now but im just not happy with it. 3,000 hours and its been a problem from day one..
    In 3,000 hours i have had 3 coolant temp sensors, 3 Starters, 3 oil changes and filters, 1 Set of new wires.. Solar will be the way for me if this works the way i want it too. If it works decent this winter i will probably end up putting close to 600-700 watts on the truck to keep a charge going and buying a AGM battery bank.
    Then adding maybe a mini split to run or just going with a EAPU as they seem to be less troubling then these diesel apu's..
     
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  12. Aug 5, 2020 #20
    86scotty

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    What APU do you have?
     
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