Our van was in a bike race...
27 de agosto de 2023 · 8 min · 3K visitas · Steamboat Springs, Colorado
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Nate powers the Emerald Mountain Epic race in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, using a van-based electrical system to replace noisy, fuel-dependent generators.Watch The system utilizes a Victron SmartSolar MPPT 250/60 charge controller connected to 1,000 watts of ground-deployed Rich Solar briefcase panels and 580 watts of roof-mounted solar.0:42 An external port on the van allows for the ground array connection.1:38 Inside, a MultiPlus 3k inverter manages AC loads, which include a race timing clock, a 5-amp blower for an inflatable arch, and PA speakers for the announcer booth.2:30 The system maintains power for these loads while simultaneously charging the 24-volt battery bank.2:46 Monitoring via a Cerbo GX touchscreen shows the system handling peak loads of 2,000 watts and solar charging inputs reaching nearly 1,100 watts in full sun.6:59 The setup provides a quiet, reliable alternative to traditional gas generators for event power.6:07
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