DIY 200w Solar Electric Bike Trailer - UNLIIMITED RANGE

DIY 200w Solar Electric Bike Trailer - UNLIIMITED RANGE | Solar Bike Trailer

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9 ай бұрын

This is how I built a 200 watt Solar Trailer for my electric bike. This video was filmed over the course of a few months, and took many version to get to the one you see in the thumbnail. This trailer gives me unlimited range as long as the sun is out. I love my solar bike trailer.
[FRAMING]
🛒2020 T Slot Aluminum Extrusion amzn.to/3thDcTN
🛒2020 Corner Connectors
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🛒Latch
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🛒2020 Aluminum Extrusion Connector Bracket Plates amzn.to/3ECUsVV (Weak T-Nuts, Rest is fine)
🛒Tape amzn.to/3LRISKD
[SOLAR SYSTEM]
🛒Genasun Charge Controller (48v) GVB-8-Li-54.2V-WP amzn.to/3RAeIiv
🛒Oreq Solar Charge Controller amzn.to/3PwHwWD
🛒200 watt Solar panel amzn.to/3LkQ1CM
[LIGHTING]
🛒Switches s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DlV2cyF
🛒3Pin 10mm Double Clip Connector s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DliCIXt
🛒Rear Lights s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDMEUx5
🛒DC(24-60V) to 12V DC Buck Converter s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dl1O6hN
🛒LED light strip amzn.to/46Fb37Y
🛒LED light strip controller
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[WIRING]
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🛒XT60 Connectors
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🛒XT60 Y Connectors s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dd2u07D
🛒Alex Tech Braided Cable Sleeve amzn.to/3XXNzcL
[TRAILER]
🛒Bike Trailer amzn.to/3EycKI0
🛒Burley COHO 5mm Skewer amzn.to/3W5tjn3
[ELECTRIC BIKE MOTOR]
🛒1000w BBSHD Kit
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[BATTERY]
🛒Common Charge/Discharge BMS amzn.to/3Y4iXWV
🛒Active Balancer
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[BIKE]
Bike is a Trek Marlin 7. Just about any mountain bike will convert into an e-bike.
🛒Velcro amzn.to/45K5mVQ
🛒DC(15-52V) to 12V DC Buck Converter amzn.to/46Gpzfq
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@Eric_Tennant 9 ай бұрын

If any link below is clicked and you buy any item listed on Amazon I make commission off of said item. 🛒2020 European Standard T Slot Aluminum Extrusion amzn.to/3thDcTN 🛒2020 European Standard corner Connectors amzn.to/45W2N3e 🛒2020 Aluminum Extrusion Connector Bracket amzn.to/3ECUsVV (Weak T-Nuts, Rest is fine) 🛒Bike Trailer amzn.to/3EycKI0 🛒200 watt Solar panel amzn.to/3LkQ1CM 🛒Velcro amzn.to/45K5mVQ 🛒Genasun GVB-8-Li-54.2V-WP amzn.to/3RAeIiv 🛒Oreq Solar Charge Controller amzn.to/3PwHwWD 🛒2020 Hinge amzn.to/45cicek 🛒Latch amzn.to/3PZk4mz (Had to bend clip to fit right) 🛒Rear Lights s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDMEUx5 🛒Tape amzn.to/3LRISKD 🛒(15-52V) DC(15-52V) to 12V DC Buck Converter amzn.to/46Gpzfq

@aa999xyz Ай бұрын

10 ft. 14-Gauge Half Slotted Metal Framing Strut Channel much cheaper hardware after the purchase of the stick of material and available big-box store or hardware stores. 30+ years ago I use simple 1 inch electrical conduit made a small frame with 2x 12 inch wheels carrying capacity 300+ pounds(140 kg) simple plywood bottom almost indestructible :)

@ML-kx9gz 3 ай бұрын

how wild would it be to attempt an e-bike on solar across america lol. Would take a lot of planning because you're going to want to plan the best route and best weather conditions ultimately for when you should start and end. I would assume the downside to this is you'd probably want to stay near freeways/cities of course you could always deviate and go off and check out key spots along the way. That would be one helluva weekly vlog and at the end I'd recut it into a documentary in shorter form. Imagine all the trials and tribulations, the people you meet along the way, your camp sites, what you have to do when something goes wrong with the bike/solar panel etc Probably would need to plan your day out like ride 20+ miles take a break, eat, use the bathroom, ride another 20+ miles rinse repeat depending on weather to you might have to just go BUSSIN like 3hr ride to beat a storm system etc. Would be fascinating to me anyway. Of course a tremendous amount of time and effort.

@dkccdk Ай бұрын

Lol .. im doing a cross country bike tour... I started out with a gravel bike with panniers... and a dog carrier for my chihuahua... I started in Mobile alabama... im currently in Bellingham Washington... I JUST upgraded my bike... I installed a 1000 watt bafang bbshd mid-drive motor.. with a 48 volt 20ah battery... loaded it down... and realized... " crap im over my frames weight limit... serious frame flex... i could hear my spokes buckling as i rode my 5 mile test run... also ate 22% of my battery... ugh.. fk me right... im need atleast 50 miles of range in the mountains... so... bought a burley coho xc... but i know thats going to drop my range even more... so.. i decided to add another 20ah battery... and a 200 watt solar panel...😂 i swear this guy is a fckn psychic and made this video SPECIFICALLYFOR ME😂 as of now im waiting for the axel... and since im not a trustafarian or a yuppie... im going to have to make do in the area for a minute with where im at now... but... as soon as i can pick up some more construction work to fund the 2nd battery and solar panel... ill be building basically THIS exact setup... except that im on a 22 salsa journeyer advent build... not that there is much left of the original bike... when I started this tour... I hadn't touched a bicycle in 25 years.. didn't know squat... I just researched the best starter bike in price range range.. bought it... bought panniers.. and have steadily upgraded everywhere I pick up work as I figure out what works and what doesnt...😂

@dkccdk Ай бұрын

You think it's hard to do this learning along the way... try having to stop... meet people... work a while... upgrade and save to fund it all in the process😂

@craigrmeyer 4 күн бұрын

Please take a look at Lightleaf Solar. Expensive but also strong, durable and awesome.

@SonnyDarvishzadeh 3 ай бұрын

Great video! probably will have to come back to it as a reference.

@petertatar1608 3 ай бұрын

I see you are a apt. Dweller as i. I've had a plan to make my own. I love the Bach cello 1st suite preludium. Good job. Bravo.

@SolarReturn1966 9 ай бұрын

Awesome video as always Eric! The only thing I would add to it though is some amber and red LED lights on the sides of it and also make the rear lights capable of flashing. Really like the Burley trailer. Very nice build my friend!!!

@Eric_Tennant 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips! May have side lights coming this weekend.

@Papi-power 9 ай бұрын

Awesome setup

@Eric_Tennant 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@carloscruz8564 8 күн бұрын

Good video. I thought an alternative instead of using solar. My question is: How can I prevent the bike from shutting off once I connect the power source?

@LightsOnMultiMediaMindArts 9 ай бұрын

Very, very cool. You have the skills and the confidence to pull it off. Now you're going to have to move to a state which has a lot of sunshine.

@Eric_Tennant 9 ай бұрын

Maybe one day!

@LightsOnMultiMediaMindArts 9 ай бұрын

@@Eric_Tennant Actually in one of your previous videos you mentioned how it was too hot to ride during the day and that you began your trips at night.

@Eric_Tennant 9 ай бұрын

@@LightsOnMultiMediaMindArts Indeed. Only way to start in the summer. Even come this November for Phx to Vegas I think I'm going to start at 4am for the first day. That where the large battery bank comes into play. I also carry a 10a charger.

@normanwray1341 4 ай бұрын

Your house every clean and pretty 😅

@weozol4065 3 күн бұрын

Efficiency, is what it's called when you want to find out the true output of solar panels, through third party websites

@P.Ttrying 9 ай бұрын

What an outstanding use of your time, money and intelligence. Makes us better humans, son's and father's 🏆✅☮️ Caught u on Jarrad D's live stream😎 Keep on keeping on mate 🦘

@Eric_Tennant 9 ай бұрын

Thanks. Was fun doing live. Was a first for me.

@Islandcitymedia 14 күн бұрын

Build a second battery and put it in the trailer for even more range

@Eric_Tennant 14 күн бұрын

Got 55ah @ 48v in the trailer on my past 2 long tours

@MichaNordOst 4 ай бұрын

Hi! Maybe it is not unlimited but a lot more of range ! And that is very cool! I do also ! Greetings from Germany Michael

@Eric_Tennant 4 ай бұрын

Hello there! Thanks for watching.

@solar-e-bike-touring-europe 7 ай бұрын

👍Hi Eric, I do a bit the same here, already did about 10.000 Km of solartouring with different setups, was thinking about this Burley trailer for my 2024 Tour (my old Topeak trailer got broken in 2023). I am now building my own trailer from scratch (with 30x30 and 40x40 Alu profiles). I use a 200W 39V panel (max 1,5 Kw per cycling day) that can tilt to the sun. You can watch my videos on my channel for further details).

@Eric_Tennant 6 ай бұрын

Nice rig! The rubber feet didn't hold up on the Burley. The tire on the Burley is also no good. I got 9 flats from road wire. I do want this one to tilt one way when parked, but given I ride with traffic over 20mph the panel other then flat would crash me. Outside Phoenix to get anywhere highway riding becomes hard to avoid. Total daily power would been a great number for me to have, but I never put battery back up on my meter so it reset every time I was shaded.

@markifi 9 ай бұрын

cool contraption, thanks for showing us. that one wheel trailer also looks very good. a bit like the aevon trailer except it has a different hinge placement. how many watthours can you extract on an average day of riding? there's a solar bicycle tour between france and morocco, they extract over 4000 watthours a day and only limited by rules on solar panel size and battery weight. a couple guys go really fast there and on some hilly terrain, too. there's an interview with the winner and he rides 270 km a day, descends 65 km/h in the mountain on a heavy bike, and only uses 200 watts out of the motor on 12% steep climb. his advice is to ride slower.

@Eric_Tennant 9 ай бұрын

Yep less then 15 mph increases range massively. I need to get a backup battery for the meter as I've never got a whole days data from it; because shadows reset it.

@JGnLAU8OAWF6 3 ай бұрын

Why not rigid solar panel though? It has it's own frame and will last longer too.

@Eric_Tennant 3 ай бұрын

Lighter weight, More crash resistant, and needed custom mount points to adapt to the trailer. That said it can be done with rigid dropping the solar cost by 1/3. Some 2020 railing would still be needed to adapt it to the trailer.

@Slackware1995 16 күн бұрын

You should have used a rigid panel. 1. No need to build the platform 2. Price per Watt is much cheaper 3. Rigid is significantly more effecient than flexible. Smaller panel for equal Watt 4. Optionally upgrade to bifacial. About the same price as flexible but up to 15% extra Watts 5. If you mount the panel a few inches (or several if using bifacial) which will improve cooling. Eco-worthy's 48v solar charger is about $50 (prime day sale @ $33). Can be configured to charge 24v, 36v, 48v, 60v, 72v batteries. It uses solar power to operate so never drains the batteries. I just installed one and hooked up the battery first and went crazy as it wouldn't turn on. I was ready to return it when I read the manual to find it requires solar to operate (unlike almost every other solar charger that requires connecting to the batteries prior to connecting PV).

@Eric_Tennant 15 күн бұрын

1. With glass you still need to frame to the trailer. 2. True 3. False. I have pulled over 100% off these. 4. Bifacial is something I want to test. 5. This design cools great by allowing the air to flow under it. a. Glass weight is more b. Glass isn't going to take a crash well. I have never tested the Eco-Worthy's MPPT ( amzn.to/4fg4g9A ) so I have no Idea on its performance. This model isn't waterproof. That all said I may try a rigid top if I was sent a good bifacial panel. Inner farming wouldn't be that hard to do.

@Slackware1995 15 күн бұрын

@@Eric_Tennant 3. By efficient I mean Watts per square inch (or square cm). 4. I just purchased 7 BougeRV 200w 24v N-type 16BB bifacial panels for my 5th wheel. I won't be able to mount them for maximumbifacial, but they will get a few percent extra. These are high efficient panels. 50.7 inches by 30.2 inched = 1531.14 sq in or .131 Watt per sq inland not including 5-15% extra from bifacial. I also got 10 Eco-worthy 130w flexible panels. 38.7 inches by 27.1 inched = 1048.77 sq in or .124 Watt per square inch. Many people report actual wattage between 80-100. That is. 0.076 to 0.095 Watt per square inch. I bought these for areas that I may need to walk and/or where the roof is curved. I also have 10 Renogy 100w panels. 41.8 inches by 20.9 inches = 873.62 square inched or 0.114 Watt per sq inch. I know these get 90+ Watt per panel. Yes I will have 3 strings of panels connected to 2 eg4 6000xp invertors (2 mppt solar chargers each). The bifacials will be installed were they can get some extra power, the flexible panels I already described and the Renogy 100w panels that I previously bought for a different project that fell through. I paid a premium for the bifacial panels because every Watt of charging will matter. I could be running two AC units or electric heaters, a combo washer/dryer and more. The 7 bifacials should Max at 1400-1470 Watts. The Renogy should Max at about 900 Watts and hopefully the 10 flexible "130 Watt" panels at max around 1000 Watts for a max potential of around 3300-3370 Watts. I'll hopefully exceed 85% charging so 2805 to 2865 Watts to the batteries. Almost enough to run both AC units. Once I have everything installed I will see if I can squeeze in a few more panels. I may also get another portable (folding) panel to supplement the "150w" (really closer to 100w) panel. The portable panel is connected to my 48v battery bank via the eco-worthy boost charger.

@auggiemarsh8682 24 күн бұрын

I hear that there's a potential for the proprietary axle to break. Any insights? Would make sense to carry along an extra on any longer rides.

@Eric_Tennant 22 күн бұрын

They did have a recall a few years back. This model is after that. I have beat the crap out of it and have had no problems with it.

@patricksypherd4799 5 ай бұрын

That was a cool video take me next time I'll carry my oxegen with me just kidding PAT

@KillerRaptorr 22 күн бұрын

Interesting idea. What's your total battery ah? And voltage of the bike's Motor/Battery system? I gotten mine similar but instead of slapping a huge panel. Mine would be more portable carry down that fits into the trailer hide away and then thrown out when needed. Though more focus on 12volts onto a portable solar battery that'll then run to 110volt AC and recharge fast from the wall chargers. Or i could easily stop at a place and be recharged of everything within 4hours. My motor and battery setup right now is 36volts across the 500watt and rear stock 250watt (Though will be changing it to a 500watt mid-drive 36volt later.). Running the stock 7.8ah internal cell in the back and a whopping 30ah cell in the trailer. I already get a pretty good distance off my 30ah cell on 500watt front hub. if anything 100miles. So 2 extra 30ah and 12ah + 7.8ah I could go more if i switch to mid-drive power instead. 400 on single charge. Then use a multiplug to connect wall outlet charger bricks to it and then directly to a single outlet where ever i need to. Or do slow charge via solar from portable fold out panels from a portable solar generator.

@Eric_Tennant 22 күн бұрын

48v @ 55ah on 1000w motor.

@KillerRaptorr 22 күн бұрын

@@Eric_Tennant Oh wow that's pretty nice. Have you cloaked how far you can go before needing a recharge? (In miles of distance)

@Eric_Tennant 22 күн бұрын

Did 147 mi on the last day of this tour. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sKmaqKShuNK0h2Q.html I wasn't helping the bike much on that day. Think I ended the day with 5% or so. Part of it was on dirt as well.

@normanwray1341 4 ай бұрын

Hello Mr Eric can you show me the right battery 🔋 for my baizifu ebike motor respect 😅

@joseadavila7445 9 ай бұрын

Wow came out good . Now road trip . Spring suspension’s shocks ?

@Eric_Tennant 9 ай бұрын

Thanks. Yep it has a shock on it.

@normanwray1341 4 ай бұрын

Hi as a new baizifu ebike motor respect but I want to know the battery 🔋 and the charger please can you show me how thank you then 😊

@aa999xyz Ай бұрын

Why not use 2 panels for a triangle shape? That extruded aluminum also comes in 10 x 10 which is even lighter and smaller? What voltage are you try to send up?

@Eric_Tennant Ай бұрын

A triangle would have a high center and wouldn't be good on this trailer. Do you have a link to the 1010? When I look it up I get 1inch by 1inch. If I can find it I could replace 80% of it with 1010. Think the voltage is at 30v to a 48v battery.

@Eric_Tennant Ай бұрын

Just found 1010; however after reading the review ( amzn.to/3z8GQCl ) I'm happy with 2020 strength. Seller also has it way over priced.

@aa999xyz Ай бұрын

@@Eric_Tennant aluminum extrusion 10 series

@Eric_Tennant Ай бұрын

15mmx15mm Looks like the right strength; however it is also not easy to find. 2020 comes in a box of 10 that are 1500mm long for around $60

@SolarizeYourLife 3 ай бұрын

Buy cigs solar panels...not fake flexible mono silicon panels... These panels are on a nice rigid frame...

@Eric_Tennant 3 ай бұрын

Will have to check cigs panel when I'm back off tour.

@dennisyoung4631 Ай бұрын

Those panels tend to be significantly larger for a given wattage - and they also tend to cost substantially more! That said, they *ARE* more rugged, they drop off less in the shade, and they last quite a bit longer in real-world usage.

@mobileplayers5008 Ай бұрын

Im gonna try this before im gone from this planet. But im gonna do something different than urs. Is to have a shade on top of my bike to protect me from the sun.

@gregyohngy 9 ай бұрын

I live in more of an urban setting. Can you make your rear lights into turn signals? I use turn signals with my Ebike and they give me more confidence when driving.

@Eric_Tennant 9 ай бұрын

100% doable with a relay amzn.to/3F6Y4zB

@Eric_Tennant 9 ай бұрын

Found a better part for making them blink amzn.to/3rJv2Df

@gregyohngy 9 ай бұрын

@@Eric_Tennant , could you make a video when you do it? I find the present wireless versions need improvement.

@Papi-power 6 ай бұрын

How many amps do u get on a good day from the panel

@Eric_Tennant 6 ай бұрын

Not 100% sure I didn't have a battery on my meter the last tour so every shadow would reset it. Think 1000 - 1500 watts maybe (1500/48) about 31.25 amps tops. Wish I would of left the foldable ones at home; because I never did get a good harvest with them, and they are 5 pounds each.

@normanwray1341 4 ай бұрын

Eric tennant ,I hope them will improve them behavior 😅thank

@rubbadubclub 8 ай бұрын

Why did you not use a rigid panel in the first place?

@Eric_Tennant 8 ай бұрын

This is about 10 pounds less than rigid. The custom frame allows for it to be mounted to the trailer, and I'm not sure if the glass on rigid could handle a crash like this unit does. On the flip side a rigid panel is cheaper, and would last longer if the glass didn't crack. Would have to add more framing to it for mounting.

@PrincessPenelope1978 9 ай бұрын

First 😁

@Eric_Tennant 9 ай бұрын

Yes you are!

@enjoylifejourney1669 6 ай бұрын

weight

@Eric_Tennant 6 ай бұрын

@@enjoylifejourney1669 200w Panel plus 2020 railing adds about 15 more pounds.

@rmcfete 9 ай бұрын

What a waste of money and energy

@Eric_Tennant 9 ай бұрын

Don't agree at all! Why would you say that?

@SolarReturn1966 9 ай бұрын

@@Eric_Tennant He's just jealous Eric... ALWAYS a critic out there with a severe negative remark. He probably praises 💩🌰's (Crap Nuts) though! 😯😃😂🤣

@gregyohngy 9 ай бұрын

If Eric does a project and doesn't monetize it by selling it, it's fine and that's because it is a hobby. He gains knowledge by attempting to make a specific idea become a reality. In his case, KZfaq does reward him modestly for his efforts producing the video, unlike the rest of us KZfaq viewers trying the same thing. I paid for 3 solar generators, grabbed a couple of solar panels, and bought some items that I never will use or need. Do I really need my USB charger that I attached to my handlebars for my EBike? No, but I am one of the few people able to do it. I learned about different electrical plugs and it gave me increased confidence handling a new task. I had never heard of a Dean's Plug or a Tamiya Plug, but researched and learned that it's plug and play adding an USB charger.

@solar-e-bike-touring-europe 7 ай бұрын

I do a bit the same as Eric does and see the same clueless and factless critics from people like you. Just go your own way and stop spoiling our time!!