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Gpx 5000 Charging In The Bush???


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Have been charging MDs with solar panels since the 80s whilst camped out, have fixed mounted solar panels on vehicle that through a solar regulator charge a dedicated deep cycle battery which in turn runs a low voltage refrigerator, night lights and chargers for MDs, boosters, UHF radios, GPSs etc etc. Not cheap to setup but hassle free power in camp, one con is vehicle must be parked out in the sun rather then under a shady tree.

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I use 3 solar panels to charge a heavy duty battery set up same as Nordic but position the panels in the sun turning them to face the sun several times during the day. I park the vehicle in the shade and use ordinary extension leads to run from the panels to the battery. Much more efficient use of panels if they are kept facing the sun and the food in the shaded vehicle stays cooler and lasts longer. We also have a 12v 50amp generator for when there are extended cloudy days.

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