{"id":1710,"date":"2022-02-14T15:44:26","date_gmt":"2022-02-14T20:44:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/passportoverland.com\/?p=1710"},"modified":"2023-01-31T21:11:33","modified_gmt":"2023-02-01T02:11:33","slug":"the-three-solar-panel-options-for-overlanding-are","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/passportoverland.com\/the-three-solar-panel-options-for-overlanding-are\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Best Solar Panel Options for Overlanding Are…"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Many overlanders have already switched from the gas-powered power system to a more sustainable power solution for overlanding, which is found in the mighty solar panel. Why spend a lot on fuel when you can get free electricity from the sun? You not only save a hundred dollars, but you also reduce the impact on the environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re wondering what solar power options you have for overlanding, consider your research done! You have three main solar power options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 3 solar power options for overlanding are fixed, portable, and flexible or blanket solar power systems. For a fixed panel, the brand Renogy is the most reputable one. A portable, the Jackery brand is on the rise. For a blanket, you can never go wrong with the Top Solar<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s take a deeper dive into each type and find out which one is the perfect match for your power needs and camping setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fixed Solar Panel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most of the solar panel systems you’ll see in overlanding are fixed on the vehicle’s rooftop. Fixed solar panels are also called rigid panels. They are made up of monocrystalline cells and the aluminum frame and tempered glass protect the panel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fixed solar panels are durable and resistant to destructive elements. If overlanding is your life and you always go on adventure trips weekly or monthly, then fixed solar panels are a practical choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to install<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mounting a rigid solar panel onto your vehicle’s rooftop is quite a challenging task, but with the right solar kit<\/a><\/strong> from Renogy you can easily set up a solar panel system, even all by yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first step to installing a fixed solar panel is to secure it to your roof rack system with the mounting brackets, bolts, and nuts it comes with. Then connect the solar cable to the charge controller and, with the proper wire, connect the charge controller to the battery. If you have AC appliances, you’ll need an inverter. Connect the inverter to the battery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s up to you how you place each component inside your rig, except of course the solar panel, which will permanently stay on your vehicle’s rooftop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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