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I'd have to look at the specs of the renogy. I don't know anything about them. But there are quite a few determining factors between solar panels.
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Sunday played with a roof rack mount idea. I'm not a fan of roof racks on daily drivers (gas mileage waste), nor do I care for much on the roof on the trail (higher center of gravity). But when you need one you need one and they have a place. The upcoming trip this spring dictates pulling a trailer, roof rack, or overstuffing the WJ. I voted roof rack as my first option if I can make it work. The standard mounting has the rack sitting way too high for my tastes so it has been unused for the last 2 years. After recently seeing a Toyota with flipped mounts I thought hanging the basket from the cross bars might be the solution (there is no room to do the Toyota mount flip). The mock up worked well, with the rack sitting nice and low with about an inch and a half clearance from the roof. Looks like a winner, and with attention to crossbar placement the rack is reasonably level despite the descending roofline. Next weekend I'll figure out the crossbar to rack and cross bar clamp to rail mounting.
Edit 2/16/20
Worked out the final mounting. Holes deburred, all fresh exposed metal painted, locktite on the nuts... if was a nice day to work outside. Happy with results, it's tucked tight and low. But like any install using factory cross bars, strength is all in how the factory plastic ends hold up. Will be testing it on a 10 day Utah trip in a few months. I have plan B already figured if they show failure.
Edit 2/16/20
Worked out the final mounting. Holes deburred, all fresh exposed metal painted, locktite on the nuts... if was a nice day to work outside. Happy with results, it's tucked tight and low. But like any install using factory cross bars, strength is all in how the factory plastic ends hold up. Will be testing it on a 10 day Utah trip in a few months. I have plan B already figured if they show failure.
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The most accurate description of off road travel in Death Valley I have ever heard!
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Looks great! How long did it take to install?Finally got these figured out and installed.. The hardest and most time consuming part was the Factory Bed hardware that was coated from the factory with bedliner.... Overall ABSOLUTELY satisfied with the roduct. Decked Drawer System. Enjoy...
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Time frame was roughly 6 Coronas, limes were already cut though
No seriously though, having a second hand is almost necessity though. Makes life a whole lot easier.. Around 3 hours.
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After 6 Coronas are you sure you installed it on your truck lol j/k. Looks great!Time frame was roughly 6 Coronas, limes were already cut though
No seriously though, having a second hand is almost necessity though. Makes life a whole lot easier.. Around 3 hours.
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Zamp Solar is 100% made in Oregon... they don’t outsource any of their materials from other countries.
Dometic Mobile Power Solutions US | Made In The USA | This Way Out
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Wow, didn't see that. That explains a lot and also why they have such a great warranty.Zamp Solar is 100% made in Oregon... they don’t outsource any of their materials from other countries.
Dometic Mobile Power Solutions US | Made In The USA | This Way Out
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I only knew this because I used to work with Zamp when I worked at an RV manufacturing plant. My job was to separate all of the solar system kits into different parts to send out to the correct departments for installation. We had some problems with custom wiring harnesses for a prototype we were working on and I got to talk with several of the big corporate guys as we discussed their products. It’s an awesome company, and if you can ever make it out to Bend, Oregon I highly recommend stopping in their plant to take a tour.
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My new job has kept me from taking time off. I can’t wait for my 6 month probation to be over!
My new job has kept me from taking time off. I can’t wait for my 6 month probation to be over!
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Almost finished with my auxiliary circuit box/switch panel... panel Is wired, just need 3 more switches. The circuit box still needs multi colored 12 gauge wire, and a couple of connectors, then I can install the system and make my wiring harness to connect the two together. 
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I worked on my roof rack today... not perfect, but it will do for now
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Thanks guys, I like these kinds of projects... take trash and make them useful.
Suspension is torn out and front end 3 linked ( tacked together). Next is to move to the rear and do the triangulated 4 link.
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Installed new front/back dash cam, 7" GPS, and magnetic mount for the radio.
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Yesterday I deleted the useless wireless charger in my ZR2 and replaced it with a cubby.
And I got a camper shell
And I got a camper shell
