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Originally Posted by oil pan 4
It's easy to figure out how much power you need. Just use an amp meter and turn stuff on.
If you drive less than 30 miles a day a roof covered with solar and a real MPPT type charge controller would be more than enough.
Keep the alternative unbelted and powered down, most of the time, then put the belt back on for long trips.
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Would it not hurt aerodynamics significantly and add weight to put solar panels on the roof? How many watts of power could I get out of a roof covered with solar panels on a bright, sunny day? What about putting a solar panel above the back seat so it gets light through the back window?