P1000 Solar Trickle Charger

[czajkaej]

I added a small solar panel to the roof of my 1000-5, with a solar charge controller so it will always have a topped off main battery. This means I don't have to keep hooking up a battery tender to maintain the battery, the 1000-5 will just maintain itself with a little sunlight. This is perfect for semi covered storage, or when staged on a trailer for transport to another location. I use Anderson style connectors to make connections standard and easier to move/bypass if needed.

The solar panel is mounted to the back area of the roof, so it won’t get snagged by trees or anything.

 

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[Mark in Northern Iowa]

Howdy and welcome from Northern Iowa.
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That looks like it will work well.
I could not do it because of my low hanging trees. haha
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Have a good day

 

[pappyo]

1st. Welcome from central upstate N.Y
Many good people & information on the Honda forum AND they LIKE PICTURES
There is a Rule on Pictures <> Watch out for Picture Police <> could get a Ticket & Fined.

RED was the1st color all other colors followed hopping to catch some of the Glory! Honda hopes they sell.

This Crowd EAGAR to help for sure <> Load your C.C. <> Empty checkbook <> lower your Net Worth

I Use a flexable/portable solar panel <> take the panel with me <> also use Anderson2 prong plugs ( panel Not used when towing or riding ) Figure it wouldn't last long in the woods or <>65/75 mph on the Highway.

Front & Rear use ( 2in.Receiver mounted Warn Axon 4500 Winch ) use the 3 prong Anderson plugs

Enjoy the New Toy

 

[KevP700-4]

Just a note: Harbor Freight offers a pretty good line of solar chargers. Many used by the RV crowd. They also have all the hookups for them( ex. panel to panel for doubling up).

 

[someguy1313]

please provide info on your panel and the rest of your kit

 

[czajkaej]

please provide info on your panel and the rest of your kit

20W Solar Panel:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08C7FVN6M?tag=sxsweb24-20

Solar Charge Controller:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09W61YHH9?tag=sxsweb24-20

30A Anderson PowerPole Style Connectors:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EUD2IJ8?tag=sxsweb24-20