Solar Power System Recommendations For A Food Truck

Question:

My customer wants to add solar power to the roof of a food truck to keep 2 refrigerators and 2 freezers going oven night 8 hours versus typical shore power. The units are all 115v and the 2 fridges are 1.4 amp each and the 2 freezers are 8 amps each. What is the best setup for this that will get the job done?

asked by: PJ A

Expert Reply:

For what you're trying to do I recommend the Go Power Solar Extreme Charging System - 570 Watt Solar Panels - 3,000 Watt Inverter Charger Item # 34282185. This solar charging system has the ability to invert AC shore power to DC power as well for rainy days.

The three panels on this each measure 59-1/8" long x 26-5/16" wide x 1-1/2" deep so if you can't place them all next to each other we offer extension cables with an entry plate for installing the cable through the roof of your truck Go Power Solar Cable Entry Plate with Red and Black MC4 Cables - 25' Long
Item # 34273843REVA

I recommend using butyl tape and some sealant for an brackets and drill holes to ensure proper water sealing which you can find together with Item # 344270KITW

You're also going to want a lithium battery that's rated for solar power charging, which I recommend the Go Power Lithium RV Battery - Deep Cycle - LiFePO4 - Group 4D - 12V - 250 Amp Hour Item # 34282740. From what you're telling me you have an about 20amp power draw an hour so this battery will supply your refrigerators and freezers for 12-13 hours.