Luis,
     I would make the solar panel as large as possible. I know about the=20
money and physical limitations. Any time the load exceeds the output of=20
the panel the extra power has to come from the batteries. Remember LABs=20
don't like being left in a discharged state. It will ruin them very quickly=
..
Thanks,
rich!

On 9/3/2014 11:50 AM, Luis Moreira wrote:
> I definitely will have the mains charger and Russell's idea of induction
> charging would be ideal. Can you make a DIY system for let's say 10A?
> The solar panel would have to be small, as I am installing two vents on t=
he
> roof of the van.
> Best Regards
>             Luis
> Luis,
>       Adding the second battery will give you more run time but it won't
> solve your charging problem. If the solar panel is correctly installed
> it can be isolated from vehicle vibration. Also flaring can be installed
> so that the panel is not exposed to the wind and this will minimize the
> drag.
>       I would make the panel as large as the roof area so as to maximize
> the amount of available power. Having the relay is exactly what I was
> talking about and that is a good thing. Yep, money is always a problem.
> You are going to have to have a mains charger. There is no way around it.
> Thanks,
> rich!
>
> On 9/3/2014 5:12 AM, Luis Moreira wrote:
>> Hi Richard,
>> The plan is to add a second battery pretty soon for sure. The solar pane=
l
>> for me is just adding drag for not very much gain. I will look into it,
>

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