Fronrunner Rack 2x Renogy Solar and Ironman 50L

[razzyrazz]

Fits great on my Frontrunner rack. Used some bolts with security nuts along with some metal I had laying around. Wanted a low profile water tank. Needed a water tank because just received our Joolca V2 shower system last month. This week will be our first time using all of it.

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50L Roof Rack Water Tank with Barbed Outlet - 13 Gal

Water in the backcountry is liquid gold, so set up your vehicle with an IRONMAN 4X4 Water Tank. The IRONMAN 4X4 50L Roof Tank Water Tank is built tough from food grade, BPA free, UV Stabilized Polyethylene ensures you can enjoy clean, taste free water. Ideal for under mounting on a trailer, in...

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[Sandroad]

I'm worried about those straps vibrating at highway speeds and damaging the solar panels. I see the buckles have coverings, but straps can vibrate a LOT on the roof.

 

[razzyrazz]

I'm worried about those straps vibrating at highway speeds and damaging the solar panels. I see the buckles have coverings, but straps can vibrate a LOT on the roof.

Good call. They are the plastic frontrunner bungee straps so no metal. They are pretty tight and the metal edges are raised slightly above the solar area. That being said I'm going to wrap something around the plastic just to be safe. Thanks.

 

[RobW0]

Fits great on my Frontrunner rack. Used some bolts with security nuts along with some metal I had laying around. Wanted a low profile water tank. Needed a water tank because just received our Joolca V2 shower system last month. This week will be our first time using all of it.

Amazon product ASIN B07GF5JY35

50L Roof Rack Water Tank with Barbed Outlet - 13 Gal

Water in the backcountry is liquid gold, so set up your vehicle with an IRONMAN 4X4 Water Tank. The IRONMAN 4X4 50L Roof Tank Water Tank is built tough from food grade, BPA free, UV Stabilized Polyethylene ensures you can enjoy clean, taste free water. Ideal for under mounting on a trailer, in...

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Does your Sat radio still work?

 

[razzyrazz]

Does your Sat radio still work?

Yes, just tested it.

 

[TeCKis300]

I would recommend mounting brackets from underneath only. Some of the same concerns above, but also because you don't want any shading at all to maximize performance. The bracket in the middle in particular could be trimmed back a bit.

Solar and shade is an interesting topic. This video may help.

 

[RobW0]

Yes, just tested it.

Good to know. I changed how I had my solar panels on the rack and now I need to put my MaxTraxx to the back where your water is.

 

[razzyrazz]

I would recommend mounting brackets from underneath only. Some of the same concerns above, but also because you don't want any shading at all to maximize performance. The bracket in the middle in particular could be trimmed back a bit.

Solar and shade is an interesting topic. This video may help.

Yes bracket will be trimmed before the next trip

I would recommend mounting brackets from underneath only. Some of the same concerns above, but also because you don't want any shading at all to maximize performance. The bracket in the middle in particular could be trimmed back a bit.

Solar and shade is an interesting topic. This video may help.

Ya definitely agree. Baselined it yesterday amd was getting 160-170 watts with full sun on the ground completely uncovered. Will see what I get while driving compared to that. If it is a huge hit I will uncover it. Will be in the Outer Banks for a week so once the truck and trailer hit the sand we won't move for at least 10 hours. Just don't have time to improve upon this right now. Leaving early tomorrow.

 

[TeCKis300]

160-170 watts doing solid!

Even if performance is compromised somewhat, it'll still likely be plenty. 200W on a car is awesome stuff.

 

[mountain282]

I'm looking at getting the ironman water tank that you have. Do you like it? Have you found a way to pressurize the water?

 

[mountain282]

Fits great on my Frontrunner rack. Used some bolts with security nuts along with some metal I had laying around. Wanted a low profile water tank. Needed a water tank because just received our Joolca V2 shower system last month. This week will be our first time using all of it.

Amazon product ASIN B07GF5JY35

50L Roof Rack Water Tank with Barbed Outlet - 13 Gal

Water in the backcountry is liquid gold, so set up your vehicle with an IRONMAN 4X4 Water Tank. The IRONMAN 4X4 50L Roof Tank Water Tank is built tough from food grade, BPA free, UV Stabilized Polyethylene ensures you can enjoy clean, taste free water. Ideal for under mounting on a trailer, in...

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I'm looking at getting the ironman water tank that you have. Do you like it? Have you found a way to pressurize the water?

 

[razzyrazz]

I'm looking at getting the ironman water tank that you have. Do you like it? Have you found a way to pressurize the water?

Yes I like it. Never tried to pressurize it. I just use gravity and have it refill a 5 gallon water can.