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  1. Thetimelesstaco

    Unlimited Self Sustained power!!! 2013 Tacoma High Output Alternator & Bluetti Charger1 install

    and run the solar to what? The alternator charger is plugged into the solar input. I also did think about potentially running it in parallel with the solar panels. But then it would be limited running it at the voltage of the panels, which is more than half of the 56 volts it does for the AC200p
  2. lolzhax

    Unlimited Self Sustained power!!! 2013 Tacoma High Output Alternator & Bluetti Charger1 install

    I would probably go the simple route and do a 50watt breaker in line with the solar and put it somewhere convenient.
  3. Thetimelesstaco

    Unlimited Self Sustained power!!! 2013 Tacoma High Output Alternator & Bluetti Charger1 install

    Appreciate it, but I'm committed to this setup at this point hahah. I'm looking at adapters to run the solar to my ac input. Thinking I'm going to do these xt90 to DC7909 then DC7909 female to DC8020. I sent Bluetti an email to inquire about what their setup includes. I was told by customer...
  4. D

    Unlimited Self Sustained power!!! 2013 Tacoma High Output Alternator & Bluetti Charger1 install

    You want the ETaker F1000 then. It has an input from alternator, and another one from solar. 500w alternator, 500W solar, 1000w total. Here it is: https://www.etakerpower.com/products/acecow-et300-portable-power-station?srsltid=AfmBOopF-5h8FdFA2gKCk6dHGAgspFPdGplkqTn1F9zjKZP0zz_BO4gP And...
  5. Thetimelesstaco

    Unlimited Self Sustained power!!! 2013 Tacoma High Output Alternator & Bluetti Charger1 install

    Hellllll yeahhhh, nice! Ecoflow somehow manages to make things even more crazy hahah. I love that you can reverse it and use your solar generator to jump your vehicle. Would have been cool for bluetti to incorporate that as well. And nice! I want to set mine up so I still get a little charge...
  6. lolzhax

    Unlimited Self Sustained power!!! 2013 Tacoma High Output Alternator & Bluetti Charger1 install

    ...just over 2 hours but realistically I'll never need to charge the full 2000Wh at once because it never gets that low.. I gave away all the portable solar panels because I'm confident with the rate of charging and how often I drive, that I will never slow charge this device off of solar ever...
  7. Thetimelesstaco

    Unlimited Self Sustained power!!! 2013 Tacoma High Output Alternator & Bluetti Charger1 install

    Fortunately I didn't see this one originally listed for my year tacoma, I reached out to the owner Mike at powerBastards to see if it would work. I was hoping it would since all that changed was the body style slightly on the front of the vehicles. So he updated that info on the website, and he...
  8. Thetimelesstaco

    Unlimited Self Sustained power!!! 2013 Tacoma High Output Alternator & Bluetti Charger1 install

    That was the big thing for me that I needed to address. I'm out traveling to hike, offroad, see beautiful places. I don't want to be worried about positioning myself for adequate sun during prime daylight
  9. T

    Lensun Solar Panels

    I just got mine. Hoping to install in the next couple of weeks if my schedule allows.
  10. bear_den_overland

    Lensun Solar Panels

    Is anyone using Lensun flexible solar panels. I'm thinking about adding either the hood mount 90watt and a 150watt for my RTT. is there any opinions here of their quality? Thanks, BDO
  11. D

    Unlimited Self Sustained power!!! 2013 Tacoma High Output Alternator & Bluetti Charger1 install

    ...know, the Tacoma has very low payload, and I can't afford to cart around 60 lbs of panels I dont need or can't make use of, so I leave all my solar at home now. Unless I foresee 3 days sitting still. The Bluetti charger One is great, I love its app ability to turn on and off and modify...
  12. K12

    Unlimited Self Sustained power!!! 2013 Tacoma High Output Alternator & Bluetti Charger1 install

    ...time cost eventually will pay for itself. where as an alternator will always incure a cost, and never will pay for itself. I have 1.4kw of solar on my rig and the fuel mileage difference is nowhere near enough even while towing to change that. I didnt say dont use the alternator, if you...
  13. D

    Unlimited Self Sustained power!!! 2013 Tacoma High Output Alternator & Bluetti Charger1 install

    I'm a big solar fan, I read the diysolarforum.com vehicle mounted forum daily, I've got all that goodness on my truck camper... ... but solar is far from free! The panels are expensive, and the glass ones you should use are very heavy. Flexible ones don't seem to last long. They all create...
  14. K12

    Unlimited Self Sustained power!!! 2013 Tacoma High Output Alternator & Bluetti Charger1 install

    you may not *need* the solar, but solar power is "free" where the alternator costs money to run
  15. Thetimelesstaco

    Unlimited Self Sustained power!!! 2013 Tacoma High Output Alternator & Bluetti Charger1 install

    Installation of the powerbastards high output 220amp alternator, upgraded wiring kit, and bluetti charger1! Won't be needing my solar panels anymore!!
  16. kayasaman

    Garmin ecosystem thoughts.... or stamdalone devices?

    There's no text in the response? It looks like a possible system glitch lol...
  17. kayasaman

    Garmin ecosystem thoughts.... or stamdalone devices?

    ...I think it was this? Garmin Explore Web Help Owner's Manual - Converting a Track to a Route This is just an FYI but these guys are using either the Garmin Montana: Garmin Montana® 710 | Handheld Touchscreen GPS or eTrex device for their navigation: Garmin eTrex® Solar | Hiking GPS Handheld
  18. Peregrine

    FOR SALE Boise ID 2019 Rockwood 232 ESP Popup Toy Hauler - $13,500

    ...2024 Rockwood Extreme Sports Package 232ESP - DSO Floorplan - Forest River RV Slide-Out Dinette No awing Full cover. Unmounted 200w Solar panel with upgraded charge controller. Gas BBQ Twin Propane Tanks Matching off-road spare tire Twin Deep cycle battery. Master Cutoff Switch to...