GlennWest Posted December 23, 2017 Report Share Posted December 23, 2017 I find in some parks having to park my truck in overflow. No way to hook up my battery minder. Considering a panel on it. Where do you guys mount it. Top hits tree braches. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hone eagle Posted December 23, 2017 Report Share Posted December 23, 2017 I store mine all winter with a panel inside against the windshield, run the wires to the battery bank. done inside the truck keeps it from walking off the inside position is not ideal for maximum output but I only want a trickle anyway ,even then I have had the bank overcharge a bit .So I disconnect for periods of time. 2005 volvo 670 freedomline singledNewmar Torrey Pine 34rskswoot woot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted December 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2017 Well if I go this route, I believe I would go with say a 100 watt panel so as to get some good use out to it. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Dreamer Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 Can you mount it on the back of the sleeper near the top? You could hinge it down when traveling and raise it when you are parked. Maybe even adjust the angle to work with sun angle. If your batteries are between the frame rails like ours, it should be easy to run wires down to the batteries. Dave 2005 Freightliner Century S/T, Singled, Air ride ET Jr. hitch 2019 46'+ Dune Sport Man Cave custom 5th wheel toy hauler Owner of the 1978 Custom Van "Star Dreamer" which might be seen at a local car show near you! Check out http://www.hhrvresource.com/ for much more info on HDT's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted December 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 That would work. My batteries was between rails. I moved them to the side. Think I would have been better off leaving it there and putting a door in the bed for access. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCooter Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 I'm planning for 150+ watts so I can l rave the refer on as needed while camping in the truck. My sleeper roof it flat so no worries there, but was considering a hinged shelf off the back that could also serve as a tilt if the truck was parked in the right direction. 1999 Peterbilt 385 C12 430/1650 13spd 2006 Dodge 3500 DRW 4x4 2010 Hitchhiker Champagne 36 LKRSB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsinc Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 What about using an articulating wall mounted TV bracket? Those can move to many angles. Marcel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted December 25, 2017 Report Share Posted December 25, 2017 Top of the drom at an angle to the cab if you have a drom. That is the typical way to do it - if there is such a thing as "typical" on an HDT. Or, as others have said, hinged to the cab and lifted into position when not in motion if no drom box. But you have to secure it VERY well. HERE is a link to a good panel at a good price. Don't know what the shipping is on it these days - it used to be free shipping. Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted December 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2017 Thanks Jack. No dorm yet. Contemplating one. Don't really at this time need it. Got deep boxes and not filled them up. Thanks for the panel link also. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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