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  • SOLAR PANEL MOUNTING IDEA

    With the down sizing from a LC100 to the Prado 150 I lost quite a bit of cargo space.

    My folding GP100W Bi-fold solar panel which was normally carried in the cargo area is now replaced with a single 80W panel that slides in under the Rhino Rack.

    I have taken some step by step pictures of the mounting, I will post the pictures of the locking device after I fit the locks.





















    Regards

    Derek
    Prado 150 GXL - V6 Auto, ABR-SIDEWINDER Dual battery System, Tekonsha P3, 50mm Lift kit - King Springs & Bilstein Shocks, Polyair Bags, BFG 275/65R17 Tyres, Milford Cargo Barrier, ERPS Extreme use 10 coupler rust protection, Rhino Rack, Factory Towbar, ABR-SIDEWINDER fridge/freezer, ABR-SIDEWINDER compressor and PSV deflators, Twin Drawer system, Fridge Slide, Twin 23L water tanks, 80W Solar Panel, Hot Water Shower, ARB Awning, Toyota Seat Covers, ARB Winch Bar, Warn XD9000, HID's, Snorkel .
    My website: [url]http://www.sidewinder.com.au/[/url]

  • #2
    Re: SOLAR PANEL MOUNTING IDEA

    Very clever - I want.
    A couple of those would almost double as a sun canopy.
    Cheers, Wayne

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    • #3
      Re: SOLAR PANEL MOUNTING IDEA

      Man, what a great mod! I was wondering whether the panel is likely to flex under the roof rack and crunch the roof? I'd love to see the locking mechanisms after you get them installed. Good job!!
      Dune coloured 08 D4D GXL, ARB deluxe bullbar, magnum winch, IPF XS lightset, ARB rear airlocker, ARB air compressor, Lovell springs, Bilstein shocks, Coopers 265/65/R17, Outback roller drawers, Jaram roof rack, Anderson plug, gme TX3440, Polaris 3119, TPMS.

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      • #4
        Re: SOLAR PANEL MOUNTING IDEA

        This is the Ducks Nuts!

        Great Idea.

        What is the price for basket, solar panel & slide with delivery to Karratha?

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        • #5
          Re: SOLAR PANEL MOUNTING IDEA

          Originally posted by Wil
          This is the Ducks Nuts!

          Great Idea.

          What is the price for basket, solar panel & slide with delivery to Karratha?
          Sorry I don't sell these, this is for my own use. Rhino Rack from Auto Barn $900, Slides, pop rivets and screws from Bunnings $30, ABR solar panel $400 (Free to me :P ).
          Prado 150 GXL - V6 Auto, ABR-SIDEWINDER Dual battery System, Tekonsha P3, 50mm Lift kit - King Springs & Bilstein Shocks, Polyair Bags, BFG 275/65R17 Tyres, Milford Cargo Barrier, ERPS Extreme use 10 coupler rust protection, Rhino Rack, Factory Towbar, ABR-SIDEWINDER fridge/freezer, ABR-SIDEWINDER compressor and PSV deflators, Twin Drawer system, Fridge Slide, Twin 23L water tanks, 80W Solar Panel, Hot Water Shower, ARB Awning, Toyota Seat Covers, ARB Winch Bar, Warn XD9000, HID's, Snorkel .
          My website: [url]http://www.sidewinder.com.au/[/url]

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          • #6
            Re: SOLAR PANEL MOUNTING IDEA

            Originally posted by ecka
            Man, what a great mod! I was wondering whether the panel is likely to flex under the roof rack and crunch the roof? I'd love to see the locking mechanisms after you get them installed. Good job!!
            No flex and the gap is still about 60mm to the roof.
            Prado 150 GXL - V6 Auto, ABR-SIDEWINDER Dual battery System, Tekonsha P3, 50mm Lift kit - King Springs & Bilstein Shocks, Polyair Bags, BFG 275/65R17 Tyres, Milford Cargo Barrier, ERPS Extreme use 10 coupler rust protection, Rhino Rack, Factory Towbar, ABR-SIDEWINDER fridge/freezer, ABR-SIDEWINDER compressor and PSV deflators, Twin Drawer system, Fridge Slide, Twin 23L water tanks, 80W Solar Panel, Hot Water Shower, ARB Awning, Toyota Seat Covers, ARB Winch Bar, Warn XD9000, HID's, Snorkel .
            My website: [url]http://www.sidewinder.com.au/[/url]

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            • #7
              Re: SOLAR PANEL MOUNTING IDEA

              You should consider to make some of them...you might find an extruded profile similar that will work and sell them as an option????
              Manata 3" Exhaust, Blisten shocks, King Springs 50 mm lift, Poly Air Bags, Roof Rack, Iron Man Bull Bar, HID 50W LightForce XGT spotties, Daul Batteries, GME TX3440 & AE4705 ant, Upgraded window washer, Bonnet Scoop, Tunit chip, bonnet protector, headlight protector, Cooper STT's, ScangaugeII, Dash Mat, Endless Air, Stebel Nautilus, Diff Breathers, Water Sedimentor. ([b]Camprite TL8s [/b] Arrived ALIVE~!)

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              • #8
                Re: SOLAR PANEL MOUNTING IDEA

                Have you got it wired in all the time or just run a cable for when you pull it out??

                You have a great idea there I would have never thought of that. My idea was way more elaborate and inconvenient.
                Regards,

                Big Fella

                2007 Prado GXL D-4D Auto. Black. Cooper ATR's, ARB Bull Bar, Safari Snorkel, ARB Dual Battery, Sandgrabba Mats, Black Duck Seat Covers, Plastic Bits on the front, Mesh Grill Guard, Tinted Front Windows, Towbar, Reverse Sensors, Lightforce Blitz 240's, ORS Drawer System. ScanguageII, Stebel Truck Horn, Icom 440 UHF Radio and BIlstein/Ridepro Premium Lift Kit.

                If you can't fix it with a hammer...... you have an electrical problem.

                [img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/pradovx96/Web%20photos/emailsig.jpg[/img]

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                • #9
                  Re: SOLAR PANEL MOUNTING IDEA

                  Originally posted by Big Fella
                  Have you got it wired in all the time or just run a cable for when you pull it out??

                  You have a great idea there I would have never thought of that. My idea was way more elaborate and inconvenient.
                  Cable and regulator are in the car, I pull the panel right out (removed from car) and plug in the cable.

                  I used a 2nd plug (no wires connected) to hold the panel plug in place so it is always clean and does not flap in the wind.





                  I have used a all weather grade lock to prevent theft. O-rings stop the lock from rattling.

                  Prado 150 GXL - V6 Auto, ABR-SIDEWINDER Dual battery System, Tekonsha P3, 50mm Lift kit - King Springs & Bilstein Shocks, Polyair Bags, BFG 275/65R17 Tyres, Milford Cargo Barrier, ERPS Extreme use 10 coupler rust protection, Rhino Rack, Factory Towbar, ABR-SIDEWINDER fridge/freezer, ABR-SIDEWINDER compressor and PSV deflators, Twin Drawer system, Fridge Slide, Twin 23L water tanks, 80W Solar Panel, Hot Water Shower, ARB Awning, Toyota Seat Covers, ARB Winch Bar, Warn XD9000, HID's, Snorkel .
                  My website: [url]http://www.sidewinder.com.au/[/url]

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                  • #10
                    Re: SOLAR PANEL MOUNTING IDEA

                    It can't be too long until we see Derek on The Inventors - smart cookie! :wink:
                    2010 GXL Diesel, Cooper AT3's, TJM T13, Scanguage II, Sandgrabba's, Ridepro springs and shocks, dual battery, Icom 440N, Rhino pioneer tray...

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                    • #11
                      Hey Derek where did you buy your solar panel? Is it Ok to use any inverter or when you buy the panel there's a free inverter on it? It's awesome man. I'm gonna install my van to for the appliances inside of it.
                      Where's the cheaper panel is it in [URL=http://solarpanels-brisbane.com.au]Solar Panels Brisbane[/URL] or Solar Queensland?

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                      • #12
                        You never fail to impress with some of your mods there mate!!!
                        2014 D4D 150 GXL Automatic - CHARCOAL

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                        • #13
                          What a great set up. You have thought of everything..
                          2004 Silver 120 Series Prado GXL, Turbo Deisel, Auto, ARB Bull Bar, Safari Snorkel, Dual Batteries

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                          • #14
                            Awesome, had a similar idea to slide out the back of the rack but could work out how I was going to do it/Mount it to the underside of the rack. Very simple and clever
                            Big Dog
                            [B]2008 GREY GXL D4D[/B] with Sovereign Bar, PP Sticker, IPF 900 Spot/Spread Blue Covers, GME3440 UHF, AMTS Spacers, 275/65 R17 BFG's, Autocraft Sliders/Steps, Safari Snorkle, Hilux Washers, ARB Alloy Roof Rack, Ironman Awning [B]Yet To Come[/B] - 2" Lift, Dual Battery, AMTS Bash Plates, DIY Drawers, Diff Breathers, Rear Locker....Much More.

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