Solar panel installed on roof rack to power a cooler

[mfoga]

I have a 500w panel on top of my RTT which is not always installed. I did run the wires from the RTT with a fuse in the middle through a wire hider and into the vehicle. I have not redid the wiring to make it XT60 plug with cover on rear or center console and then just plug into that but currently it's just run out of the rear of center console into the battery.

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[quadna71]

Had a good test on the beach today. From 11am to 2pm it raised the cooler from 44% to almost 100% charge all while we were opening it for drinks. Even added a warm 6-pack around 1pm and it kept up with the demand. I’m calling it a win.

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