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Suitecase Solar Generator Parts List and Blueprints

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This was a fun weekend project I built with a cheap roller suitcase from walmart. I had some solar parts laying around, and with a few zip ties and a couple hours, I built a full system that can be wheeled anywhere it's needed. 

Parts list:
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  1. Sealed lead acid deep cycle battery (12 volt 35 amp hour) -Click here

  2. Solar charge controller -Click here
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    (cheaper, less efficient charge controller, -Click here)


  3. 300 watt Inverter -Click Here

  4. Roller Suitcase -Click here

  5. 20 amp inline fuse -Click here

  6. Pack of Xt-60 connectors -Click here

  7. Xt-60 Octopus Adapter (for connecting multiple appliances) -Click here

  8. Crimp connectors -Click here
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  9. 10 Gauge wire -Click here

  10. Xt-60 watt meter -Click here

  11. Battery level indicator -Click here

Solar panel -Click Here
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for this system, you should use 200 watts of solar panels (2x 100 watt solar panels) because that is how much the battery can handle. If you increase the size of the battery, you can increase the size of the solar array. If you want to use a larger battery, check out my battery section to see how many solar panels you can attach to it. 
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Blue Prints:

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As you can see, its pretty straight forward. If you use the parts in the list above, you will not have to worry about anything. Just hook it all together. If you are completely lost, or want to learn how to build a system from scratch, check out my book! It comes with a money back guarantee, and it will teach you everything you need to know! Click here to learn more

Step-by-step video tutorial on how to build it:


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  • Home
  • DIY Solar Packages
    • EG4 Off-grid System Builder
    • EG4 Hybrid System Builder
    • Mobile Systems >
      • 48V 3kW Handtruck System
      • The Minimalist (great for small vans and cars)
      • The Classic 400 Watt (RV's, Vans, Buses)
      • 400 Watt w/ Alternator Charging
      • The Off Grid King (Power Anything!)
  • Solar Batteries
    • 48V Server Rack LiFePO4
    • 48V Vertical Mount LiFePO4
    • 12V Lithium Batteries
    • Battery Capacity Testers
  • Solar Components
    • 50-250W Solar Panels
    • 300W+ Solar Panels
    • Ground Mount Solar Racking
    • Inverters
    • Solar Charge Controllers
    • Battery Chargers
    • Wire and Connectors
    • Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    • Tools
    • Battery Monitors
    • Automatic Transfer Switches
    • Battery Isolators
    • Raw LiFePO4 Cells
    • BMS
    • Solar Friendly Air Conditioners
    • 12v Fridges
  • Free Solar eBook
  • Plug-N-Play Systems
    • Full Size Systems
    • Ultra Portable Systems
  • Videos
    • Solar Power for Beginners
  • The Forum
  • How to Mount Solar Panels to a Vehicle
  • Contact Me
  • Policies and Disclaimers