Combination fixed or dismounted solar panel

kottum · January 2023

I would like to add another 100 watts or so of solar for our 2022 Tab 320 BD. It would be good if we could have a mounted solar panel for charging when going down the roadway, that could be dismounted and set up in a sunny direction and location when in camp.

I have seen this 140 watt panel system and am looking for experience and/or advice with this setup. We don't use the factory rear-mounted rack for anything else, so would like to mount it there on the rack, or in place of the rack. It has a place to put a lock to discourage "borrowers".

https://www.lightleafsolar.com/nucamp/nucamp-panel

We get remarkable fuel economy with our Honda Ridgeline, Tab 320 BD so I would like to keep it out of the airstream as much as possible, but still easily detachable.

Doug

kottum · January 2023

Title error: Should say "Combination fixed or dismounted solar panel", but you probably get the idea.

VictoriaP · January 2023

@gulfarea installed one. Saw the link to his installation via this recent comment: https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/comment/195370#Comment_195370

bubbazanetti · January 2023

I think that is an exceptional design. However, it’s a huge price too.

Sharon_is_SAM · January 2023

I think @AldebaranJill installed a neat system. I will try to find it.

Sharon_is_SAM · January 2023

Here you go: https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/4971/t-b-solar-panel-roof-mount-with-tilt-able-brackets-mod-for-under-300/p1

ScottG · January 2023

kottum said:

Title error: Should say "Combination fixed or dismounted solar panel", but you probably get the idea.

Hi @kottum. I edited your title. For future reference, you should be able to edit your own posts by selecting the gear in the upper right and choosing "edit" from the drop down menu.

kottum · January 2023

Thanks all for the great references. And to ScottG for Edit info. Now if I could just figure out how to add a signature line and post photos on this site.

Doug

Sharon_is_SAM · January 2023

https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/9412/how-to-navigate-the-t-b-forum-essential-for-new-members#latest

There are 3 PDFs that will direct you. What device are you using?

kottum · January 2023

MacBook Air

Sharon_is_SAM · January 2023

@kottum

Access to the Desktop Site Full “Edit Profile” Menu / Signature Lines, etc.

*Signature lines including T@B model, year, and tow vehicle allow members to quickly address your questions, but are not viewable using a phone mobile app.

PC / MAC

1. Sign in on the forum home page: https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/

2. Select the "gear" icon in the top right corner of the web page.

3. Select "Edit Profile".

4. Edit your email address in the middle of the page.

5. All other permitted profile edits accessed on the left side of the

**Be aware that Usernames can only be changed by an Administrator or Moderator.

kottum · January 2023

I sure would like to add a signature line but see no way to do it.

ScottG · January 2023

@kottum, working in a browser on a Mac or PC, follow Sharon_is_SAM's instructions above. Once you are in the "Edit Profile" dialog choose "Signature Settings" from the menu on the left side:

This will open another window in which you can insert whatever words or images you want:

kottum · January 2023

Okay Scott and Sharon, got it. Thanks !!!

Sharon_is_SAM · January 2023

Great! Just so you know, it is not visible on cell phones using the mobile view as opposed to the Desktop View.

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