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Thread: Solar Car Vent Fan

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    Solar Car Vent Fan

    I've tried something similar to one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Solar-auto-co.../dp/B00F3DW07U

    They work, but are inconvenient and compromise security.


    Recently, I got to resealing the kick panel vents in my '79 F150, because they were very drafty during the winter.
    At the same time, I decided to to add a solar powered fan to circulate air during the summer.

    The fan I used was a smidge too large to fit inside the vent, so I used some JB Plastic Weld to hold it in.
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    This stuff has proved to be a very reliable plastic bond. How well it'll hold up in this situation...we'll see.

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    I put the solar panel on the dash. It's not attached to anything but could be bound by some Velcro. This particular panel has a USB port for charging 5v things. The connector output is ~<15v, but ~12.75 with the load from the fan.

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    The pictures may be a little out of order, but the general concept should be understood.

    During bright sun, this fan is very powerful. It can be heard from several feet outside of the truck. I haven't taken temperature readings yet, but I will during next summer. To shut off the fan, the panel is simply disconnected. The disconnected panel is also capable of charging 5v things, like cellular phones.
    Last edited by ATC King; 11-16-2020 at 10:49 PM.
    The story of three wheels and a man...

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