Wife and I got the solar setup proof of concept done tonight and it's a big success. Nothing is tightened down or painted, just slapped together to make sure it will work out - and it will ?
Two 100watt panels, top is on a locking slider to extend when parked.
It was an incredibly difficult few days. We lost one of our adventure partners and our oldest kid. I'm so thankful for him. He loved jeepin more than anyone.
Wife is out of town for work again. I've been busy at work myself. Waiting on rear gears and RCV front shafts to come in for the axle builds. Also starting a solar setup... ?
Very well. It has the 3.5l twin turbo ecoboost. It hauled the race car we sold to move to Alaska and the 24' enclosed trailer with our entire life packed into it from MN to AK. It has been a great truck for us.
Wiring and initial validation testing complete. This is definitely not the level of installation I normally do. Let's call it.. semipermanent.
Power cord:
Inside antenna is right above the driver seat:
Cell booster:
Added foam and rubber under the antenna:
Quick validation test in...