My Leitner Designs ACS w/ GearPod XL storage arrived last week and I installed it last weekend. I purchased the GearPod XL for my overland build but after mounting it I'm considering making it multipurposed by using half the space for a possible solar setup. I'm not sold on this idea yet so hoping to get some feedback and possible suggestions. Yeah, I could just buy a Jackery but what fun would that be 
The design would incorporate:
Concerns (and a few questions):
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The design would incorporate:
- Battery (12V AGM or Lithium)
- MPPT Charge Controller
- Pure Sine Inverter
- DC-To-DC Charger (this is want and not a need so its something I would possibly add in the future so I would make sure the design leaves space for this)
Concerns (and a few questions):
- Elements- This unit is currently sealed but configuring this for additional needs would require I drill some holes in the bottom and back of unit to accommodate a DIY platform using wood and bolts
- Weather- depending on battery selection I would need a way to protect the battery when its below freezing. Heat pads maybe? The opposite of that is heat so in that case I could use something like a computer exhaust fan
- Fit and Finish- I have no type of woodworking skills but I would cut two pieces of MDF board connected by a piano hinge, and maybe add some nice carpet material. The board would also act as a wall to keep the storage area separate (hopefully reduces something catching fire or shorting something out). Any suggestions for wood material or alternatives to carpet?
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