Solar Generator Inquiry - Weatherproof

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oeb0630

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Gainesville, GA
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Bryan
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Good day everyone - being new, still working through my setup, and I truly appreciate all of the feedback. My new question:

Is there a solar generator (Jackery, Goal Zero, etc.) that is considered "weatherproof"? Situation: I'll be running in a mid-size truck. Although there will be a RTT, items mounted on bed rack, etc., the bed will still be open to the elements, dust, etc. I wanted to run the fridge off of the portable unit, while having the solar generator charging on 12V in the bed while I am driving. Just curious about the weatherproof-ness (is that a word?) and overall durability of the solar generators.

Other two options:
1) Keep solar generator in backseat while driving, in weather, etc. and run long cords for devices to be powered by the unit.
2) Secure/mount the solar generator in a box (Pelican, etc.), and modify the box to have cords run to/through it. (Wasn't sure how much these units needed to "breathe")

Or, are there other options I have not thought of?

Thank you in advance for any insight.

Bryan