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Driving a diesel you are enslaved by the oil monopoly. That is all there is to it.
The largest flex panels I found were 100w.
Do not attach standard panels to the roof rack.
The aluminum frame is very thin and not designed to take that kind of wind load and the aero penalty won't be worth the power you get.
With panels laying flat only expect 50% to 70% of rated power.
This is why I glued them to the roof, virtually no aero penalty. I only found 4 panels that were 5 or 6 watts each in those portable taxiway lights. I have 180 watts installed now. I bought all the panels I use now with money, so if I did it anyone can.
Those taxiway lights were how I discovered that particular type of panel.
What are you planning to use for a charge controller?
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1984 chevy suburban, custom made 6.5L diesel turbocharged with a Garrett T76 and Holset HE351VE, 22:1 compression 13psi of intercooled boost.
1989 firebird mostly stock. Aside from the 6-speed manual trans, corvette gen 5 front brakes, 1LE drive shaft, 4th Gen disc brake fbody rear end.
2011 leaf SL, white, portable 240v CHAdeMO, trailer hitch, new batt as of 2014.
Last edited by oil pan 4; 05-25-2016 at 09:11 PM..
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