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Golf cart charging

CB-OTB

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I want to setup a solar charging station for my golf cart. It runs off of 51.2v, 90Ah Lifepo4 batteries.

I have purchased four 100W panels and a victron mppt 100/15 charger.

At first I was thinking I would mount the panels to the roof of the golf cart, but we drive the thing on the road and I think that kind of weight on the roof is a bad idea. So now I’m thinking that a charge station would be a better option. From what I understand, it is best to leave the victron charger plugged into the batteries and disconnect the solar panels from the charger when I want to drive somewhere?
 
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Well, actually, compared to the total weight of a golf cart (approximately 1100 pounds), the weight of the solar panels (less than 50 pounds) isn’t enough to affect operation.

So the best way to release solar panel efficiency should be to put it on roof, and keep charging while driving
 
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