Solar Tonneau option

[philipsmithj]

Amonst the solar suggestions, I'm not seeing the suggestion of using the bed space on the Terra. A factory integrated solar tonneau or shell could basically provide off grid power. The huge attraction to this product aside from being American made is it's "multi-energy/fuel" options, especially for any off-grid, away from civilization activities. Not to mention, my car is all but forced to be outside the majority of daylight working hours. Why can't it charge without being tethered to a charging station? Looking at home panel standards by sqft, I'd bet there's around a 1Kw capacity if you could work out the roll or I guess in this case, stack away capability for when the height is needed for loads. Could it fold away between cab and bed or be at the front of the bed (it would need to be protected somehow). Solar paint and tint are very cool options, but seem very difficult from an engineering perspective. A solar sunroof or tonneau cover seem way more feasible. If you go with it, you *could* call it the Smith cover . (Microsoft has been commenting suggesters names into their code now for years. It's a good incentive for free suggestions) I'd definitely be a proud owner.

 

[mastertroll]

A simpler, lighter option would be an aluminum hinged frame with a layer of blue bubble solar pool cover material which in the sun for 4 useable hours would rocket up the temps of the water. Toss in a chlorine tablet every two weeks and a bit of algaecide to prevent green and you are good to go. And even better-hear me out. You skip those chemicals two weeks before the trip, connect a bubbler to the air compressor hose and as you catch fish you keep them in there. Throw in a few aquatic critters to reduce algae and you’ve got food for weeks. Get it hot enough maybe even a seafood boil if you are near the coast. Fancy chef talk would be sous vide. Just keep the annoying little girls with head gear away so they don’t tap on the glass and scare the fish.

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