solar panels

[hodgey17]

Wondering if anyone has had any good results with a solar panel to charge a trolling motor? If so what did you buy. thx... Dennis

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[Cavan Catcher]

I have also been looking into this but have not come to a good conclusion. My plan was to back feed it through the connector, but run into issues as I have a 36v system. If you have a 12v system you can just use a small one from CDN Tire. Make sure you unplug it prior to using the motor. I read some other place that it is not good to draw from and charge the battery at the same time.


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[hodgey17]

Good to know. Thx CC.

[horsehunter]

I have also been looking into this but have not come to a good conclusion. My plan was to back feed it through the connector, but run into issues as I have a 36v system. If you have a 12v system you can just use a small one from CDN Tire. Make sure you unplug it prior to using the motor. I read some other place that it is not good to draw from and charge the battery at the same time.


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Isn't that what your truck is doing all the time

[Cavan Catcher]

 I am no mechanic but I believe that your battery is only used when starting the truck. Once it a running the power is coming from the alternator. The alternator is proving power to the truck and also charging the battery.
For your trolling set up you would have your charger and load connected directly to the battery which a different than your truck. 


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[BradZest]

I am no mechanic but I believe that your battery is only used when starting the truck. Once it a running the power is coming from the alternator. The alternator is proving power to the truck and also charging the battery.
For your trolling set up you would have your charger and load connected directly to the battery which a different than your truck. 


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I didn't know much about this, 'till now. Thanks!