This document provides information on mounting solar panels to the roof rails of a 150 Series Toyota Prado and wiring them to a secondary battery system.
Problem
The user was seeking methods and examples of how to mount solar panels to the roof rails of a 150 Series Prado and wire them to a DC-DC charger connected to a second battery.
Solution
One approach involves the following:
- Mounting: Secure the solar panel to roof bars (e.g., Whispbars) using aluminum angle.
- Wiring: Use Anderson plugs for connecting the panel and cable.
- Cable Routing: Run the cable down the body, behind the rear door seal.
- Charging: Employ a DC-DC charger (e.g., BCDC1225) as both a charger and solar controller.
Relevant Parts
- Solar Panel (Example: 160W)
- Roof Bars (Example: Whispbars)
- Aluminum Angle
- Anderson Plugs
- DC-DC Charger (Example: Redarc BCDC1225)
- Auxiliary Battery (Example: 120AH lead crystal battery)
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