Hood mounted solar panel installed on GX460 - Lensun Solar 

Thank you for sharing this!

@@CoastalGX You're welcome. Hope you will find the cause, whatever it is. Btw, it's a bit hard to see but is the mc4 plug at the end of the red extension cable (on screen at 14.16) a female plug? If it is you might have connected this red cable to the - male plug of the last black cable going into your mppt. Maybe I'm all wrong but I think it's worth checking.

@@Remko2011 The problem was with my crimping on both the Anderson plugs and MC4's. It was just a micro length from clicking properly. I know better now and everything is working as it should.

@@CoastalGX Good to hear you solved the problem!

Setup is going strong to this very day 😊

Thanks Izzy.

Hi John, thank you for the feedback. Yes, there’s options; Just make sure to check the appropriate wire gauge and fuses to avoid risk. 🎥

I will have to double check that. This is the first I hear about that. 👍🏽

Yes! It’s permanently on and in use with a lithium iron battery. The battery powers up my Iceco fridge.

There’s a whole lot of “depends” to properly answer that question. What I can say is that I use a 53qt BougeRV fridge/freezer which is always on at 32f. With my setup, my battery still has power after 7 days. I top off the battery after day 7 with my Victron charger and I do it all over again. My truck is under covered parking during business hours at work so that means I don’t fully exploit the bright sunny days in South Texas. Also, the fridge works harder cause it’s always hot. So I would imagine that it would last longer if I was out in the sun longer or maybe less if it was overcast all the time, but maybe no effect since it would mean cooler temps? I can say I really love this setup and it’s been a game changer for me. Hope that helps somewhat.

That should work; there’s different configurations. I’m still using this setup and it’s going strong. I park in covered parking at times and the heat is brutal so the fridge works hard. I have to charge my battery on weekends and the panel maintains it the rest of the time.

That’s what I ended up doing. The MPPT is located closed to the solar panel in the engine bay and then I ran the wire back to the lithium battery. It’s super hot in my area so I wanted to prevent having the MPPT under the hood.

Ajua!! Lol. Thanks Juan 👍🏽

Lol. Hey neighbor! Stop by my house and introduce yourself if you see me working on Sandy. Let’s goooo!

I’m getting another MPPT just in case that’s the issue. Also talking to Lensun about getting a 20a or playing with settings, but I have to move on to other projects. Weekend warrior life I guess lol.

May need an upgraded set of pistons lol

Thanks brother!! You have a great idea there. I wonder if they still make those? I would be surprised, but worth looking into. Love you too lil bro ❤️

Thanks brother, but I believe you can still get them. Just ask at the parts stores. They might be able to order one for you. Congrats! Sandy is a BEAST!!!

Thank you, Gabe!! I appreciate your help.

Congratulations on your home!!! Enjoy your garage/shop setup. Nothing like having our space with tools. ❤️💯

Thanks brother!! Hope it helps someone. Keep up the great work on your channel ❤️🎥🎬

Yes, I have a grommet that allows access to the rear. 😎🙌🏽

Thank you. Yes, I had to keep the controller in the engine bay; closer to the panel. The setup is very efficient since it’s always sunny here. Power goes on for days.

I was sort of flying blind on this one. You must be correct cause all is working fine now 😊🎥🎬

Awesome. Mine is still going strong. Pairs well with a LifePo 100ah battery and a fridge/freezer

Glad you stuck around that long to see that part. No one has mentioned that in any of the videos I’ve seen. It’s a good mod if it fits your camping style 😊🎥🎬

Thank you, Felix. Much appreciated 😊🎥🎬

Thank you, buddy. I appreciate your support 🙏🏽🎥🎬😊

Thanks for watching, Danny!