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[bonestock]

Lots of good info here. I went with a Redarc to charge the Auxiliary battery while driving and portable 100w Renogy panels while stationary. Wires into an Anderson terminal that sticks through the grill with a weather boot. Pretty slick if I do say so myself. I’ll post pics of it tomorrow. Just got it all buttoned up and failed to take any pics.

basic pics of my setup

 

[efjayatee]

100W panel charges my marine 33ah battery that is located on the side of my drawer system. This is the same battery that is found inside my YETI400. While traveling it charges either the Yeti + fridge or marine battery + fridge and the Weboost. Ran the cables through the side sliding window for the past 2 yrs. I now run the chase lights and the driving lights on the roof rack with the marine battery. I also use the portable tri-fold panel when camped to top off either batteries.

 

[wxm]

Still looking for idea to run charging cables into cabin. Not sure above setup would result leaking. Earlier post, someone has run cable along the hatch, but not sure how cables end into the cabin.

 

[efjayatee]

Still looking for idea to run charging cables into cabin. Not sure above setup would result leaking. Earlier post, someone has run cable along the hatch, but not sure how cables end into the cabin.

I wasn't brave enough to drill into the side but you can do something like this:

 

[wxm]

I wasn't brave enough to drill into the side but you can do something like this:
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While this setup really looks awesome, I am still hesitate to make the non-reversible change…

 

[Shoredreamer]

Still looking for idea to run charging cables into cabin. Not sure above setup would result leaking. Earlier post, someone has run cable along the hatch, but not sure how cables end into the cabin.

Yes in post #32 I showed me routing cables to the rear hatch. If you don’t wanna drill this option works pretty good. It’s not the cleanest setup since you see the cables but it works. To run them into the cabin from the hatch you can go down to the undercarriage and pass it thru where the rear sunroof drains exit. This is the only real option for larger, 10-12g cables.

Now if you do want to drill thru I’d recommend the Scanstrut Dual Horizontal on the roof.

 

[Fosters]

Cascadia 4X4 hood panel, making 90w…goes to a victron mppt which then feeds my secondary odyssey 31m battery

 

[BullRunOverland]

I had this company reach out to me recently...Looks promising. If anyone is interested I may try to get a "group buy" set up for better pricing.?

Lensun Solar Energy Store

Lensun solar energy is a high and new-tech enterprise mainly engaged in production, sales and service of semi-flexible solar panel.

www.lensunsolar.com

 

[efjayatee]

FYI
Seen hood solar peeling off due to heat from engine bay and climate.....

 

[Fosters]

FYI
Seen hood solar peeling off due to heat from engine bay and climate.....

I’m in Florida if it was to happen to anyone it would have already happened to me…

 

[wagonteeth]

Two 115w Zamp panels on the tent run to a roof mounted hub (at the left rear above the hatch amd under the rack) and into a victron mppt and finally to a battleborn 100ah.

 

[BullRunOverland]

FYI
Seen hood solar peeling off due to heat from engine bay and climate.....

Or in bad prep.

 

[bicycleagent003]

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Cascadia 4X4 hood panel, making 90w…goes to a victron mppt which then feeds my secondary odyssey 31m battery

That's a really nice looking engine bay. I'm going to admit to some envy over here.
In other news, what are those lights you have mounted on your Slee bumper, and are you happy with them? They are a nice size, not too huge. Thanks.

 

[BullRunOverland]

That's a really nice looking engine bay. I'm going to admit to some envy over here.
In other news, what are those lights you have mounted on your Slee bumper, and are you happy with them? They are a nice size, not too huge. Thanks.

Those are Baja Design. Have them too and am a dealer for them if you are interested!!

 

[bicycleagent003]

Those are Baja Design. Have them too and am a dealer for them if you are interested!!
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Thanks for that. The ones on the other rig look much smaller, more to my liking. Can you tell me the Baja Designs model name/number please? If they look good, I'll PM you. Thanks!

 

[BullRunOverland]

They are both the LP6 lights. They make an LP4, LP6 and LP9. See below.

LED Auxiliary Lights - Baja Designs - Off-Road LED & Laser Lights | Automotive, Jeep, Truck, UTV, ADV, Dirtbike

Give the lighting on your vehicle a boost by adding LED auxiliary lights. Backed by our 30-day satisfaction guarantee and lifetime manufacturer warranty for the ultimate in-purchase protection.

www.bajadesigns.com