Build Update 07/17/21 – Solar Panel Install
Today’s goal was to mount my Sunflare Xplor 126W Solar Panel and run the wiring to the engine bay in the most inconspicuous way possible.
We started the day by adding some additional 3M VHB Tape alongside the stock adhesive, mounted the panel to the roof and ran a bead of silicone around the panel.
Next step was to add some conduit for the Renogy Wiring, pass the wires through a Renogy Cable Housing Entry and drill into the roof of the GFC to get the wires inside the camper.
From here we passed the wiring through some conduit under the mattress and continued through to another hole (heavily siliconed) to exit the camper and make our way down between the cab and bed of truck (Once again through conduit, spray painted black.)
Once under the truck we followed the same path of the previous harness we ran for the electrical cubby and made our way to my REDARC BCDC1225D. Once again, wrapping our wiring in automative loom and heat resistant tape for the length that passes through the engine bay.
Really stoked on how clean this turned out! Essentially zero wires are visible from the exterior or interior of camper and solar is always on and ready to go
Other small update — finally added some leather pull hardware to the drawer face.
Find this build’s Master Parts List here.