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Old 10-27-2006, 02:54 PM
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Real Name: Don
Location: Fenton, Michigan
Hybrids: Ford Escape Hybrid 4x4
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Default Re: Solar Panels: How do they work?

Hi, I'm a new on the forum, but Raven has put several pictures of my FEH on the site. (Raven has the White Escape, I have the Red Escape with the Lightning Tear Graphic on the side, and the big tires.)

Both Raven and I plan on using the solar panels to charge a secondary Deep Discharge battery (probably a 75 amp/hour Optima), and then use that power to provide power to the High Voltage battery through the Jump Start boost module. We also plan to utilize the solar power to run the cabin fan to exaust hot air in the vehicle during the few hot summer days we get in Michigan.

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2006 Ford Escape Hybrid 4x4
2" BDS Suspension Lift, 31x10.5" Parnelli Jones Dirt Grip Tires
Hidden Hitch 2" Trailer Hitch w/wiring
75" Lightning Tear Graphic, "Hybrid" High Mount Stop Lamp Decal
Neoprene Seat Covers, Husky Cargo Bed Liner
Ford Remote Keypad, Rear Window Wind Deflector
(2) 31 Watt UniSolar Laminate Solar Panels, 35 Amp Xantrex Solar Charger
55 Amp Hour AGM Battery, 1.5kw Inverter, Custom CAN Network Wireless Gateway
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