Solar tracking mount

[Willardjwilliams]

I have been looking for a system that allows me to mount a panel on a pedestal that will track the sun. Stumbled on this system.

Solar Tracker "SunTracer OG+" for one 60 cell Module

Solar Tracker "SunTracer OG+" SM3SPMOG+ The Sun Tracer Tracker is great for cabins, tiny homes, rvs and for small solar water pumping systems. Lead time is 1-2 weeks from order plac...

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Does anyone have any experience with this or something similar?

My situation is I envision parking my cargo trailer at a designated location, most likely Cape Lookout NC. Climbing up the ladder onto the roof that has a platform mounted on ladder racks, securing my 400w panel on a pedestal outfitted with something like on the link, to maximize my solar power generation. My ideal budget would be about $500 as this module costs, but I would gladly pay less.

Very appreciative of any advice.

 

[Willardjwilliams]

PS: I don’t want to permanently mount the panels on the roof. I like the flexibility of packing them up when me, mamma and crazy doggos are done running the beach.

 

[Grimmster]

Tracking is not worth it IMO, for most circumstances. How much energy do you actually need for a mobile application like this?

I think manhandling a 400W panel up and down and everything would get old fast.