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04-18-2017, 08:09 PM | #25 |
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I have a double whammy consisting of a short commute and it being a 3rd vehicle, so it may sit for a while. Rather than having to mess with the cords of a battery tender, this is 'permanently' mounted.
So far, so good - shows 'charging' through the glass, even with factory tint on a cloudy day. Just hope it's enough of a trickle charge to prevent any issues. |
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04-20-2017, 12:40 PM | #26 |
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Very cool I also have a very short commute and mine is a second vehicle that doesn't get driven daily so I'm having to run a cord from the house.
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05-08-2017, 03:37 AM | #28 |
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That's a great idea on the solar panel. Surprised that it only gives you 15 watts though, I had one roughly double in size that was rated at 80 watts.
Regardless, you're re-charging your battery at roughly 1.2 amps in best-case scenario, but even half that should be enough to keep your battery charged. Awesome!
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So far so good, as I have yet to have any issues. If I did it again, I'd probably go with the 10 watt panel, only because it's a little smaller dimensionally - the 15w panel fits, but with slight modification. Solar sunroofs should be a standard option on battery sucking BMWs. |
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I'm curious; have you ever slapped an amp-meter to see just how much draw there is when the engine is off? Just for grins, I'll do that when we get back down to Florida this fall, but I seem to remember a rule of thumb of .03 - .07A as being normal.
Mind you, that was before the days of computerization of everything in the vehicle including the ashtray
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05-13-2017, 09:01 AM | #31 |
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I'd like to check the power draw, but is a little tricky because would need to hook something up and then wait until the systems go into 'standby' mode.
I think part of my problem is a leaky rear airbag, so the pump comes on to keep it level. |
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06-06-2017, 11:15 AM | #33 |
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Took the X to the Randolph ORV area in KS. A little out of it's element...
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Ground #dronie - trying to get it figured out so I can do some video shots
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10-10-2017, 01:45 PM | #38 |
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Drove a V8 mustang over the weekend and love the sound of the American muscle - but the ride and ergonomics (rather, lack thereof) just don't do it for me.
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Custom poster from Future Classic - make a nice basement decor
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Old button was scratched and starting to look bad - replaced with a new E Series Red Start/Stop button from **********s
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