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    Does anyone use a solar system to charge their 2nd battery. I'd be interested in what you have set-up, size of panels, etc.

    I figure that it would be sensible to use the good old Aussie sun to keep the battery charged up if the fridge is on and the car is not used for a few days.
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    2007 Prado GXL, D4D auto, silver, Sovereign bullbar, Tmax Winch, Towbar, GME 3440 UHF Radio, Engel fridge, Thumper Battery, Rhino Roof Rack,Cargo Barrier, storage drawers (under construction)
    Wish list: Snorkel

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    BTW - Make sure you look at a fellow Prado owners "solar spreadsheet" at http://www.campertrailers.org/solar_spreadsheet.htm
    2004 GXL V6 Petrol Manual; Factory Bullbar; Safari Snorkel; 4" height boost; In-dash DVD + GPS + TV + Radio + CD + MP3 input + Bluetooth + Reverse Camera; Scratched silver duco; GME TX3440 UHF and GME AE4705 arial; Tinted windows; Radar detector (shh); Dual battery; Two extra rear hella sockets;
    Wantlist: Front recovery points, Win lotto, DIY rear shelf, Bash plate, holiday.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by emptyman
      BTW - Make sure you look at a fellow Prado owners "solar spreadsheet" at http://www.campertrailers.org/solar_spreadsheet.htm
      Thanks emptyman
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      2007 Prado GXL, D4D auto, silver, Sovereign bullbar, Tmax Winch, Towbar, GME 3440 UHF Radio, Engel fridge, Thumper Battery, Rhino Roof Rack,Cargo Barrier, storage drawers (under construction)
      Wish list: Snorkel

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      • #4
        Hi Noel,

        I dont have any photos yet because its not being installed till tuesday.I will be using a 12 amp regulator and two 50 watt solar panels.The regulator will be fitted in the car with about 5 meters of cable so all i have to do is plug in the panels in when i set up camp.

        Cheers

        Koala
        Silver 2007 GX D4D, 6 speed,
        cooper st tyres,arb winch bar,magnum winch,reverse sensors,safari snorkel,michelles sacs seat covers,ipf 900xs spotlights,dual batteries,gme 3420 uhf,gme AE4705 antenna,ome suspension,jarram roof rack,scangaugeII,

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        • #5
          Hers is some photos of the regulator and dual battery.Also had an extra 12 volt socket for light and the engel plug.




          cheers koala
          Silver 2007 GX D4D, 6 speed,
          cooper st tyres,arb winch bar,magnum winch,reverse sensors,safari snorkel,michelles sacs seat covers,ipf 900xs spotlights,dual batteries,gme 3420 uhf,gme AE4705 antenna,ome suspension,jarram roof rack,scangaugeII,

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          • #6
            Hi NoelA,
            The size of your solar panels depends on how much current you draw from your battery.
            So what is your load?
            How long do you intend to stay in one place to allow the batteries to charge?
            Like a piece of string how long do you want it?
            07 Prado GXL, D4D manual, silver and a fridge with constantly changing beer levels.

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