{"id":1700,"date":"2025-02-25T17:16:22","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T17:16:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/2025\/02\/25\/how-to-mount-solar-panels-on-a-wedge-style-roof-top-tent-openroad-roof-top-tent\/"},"modified":"2025-02-25T17:16:22","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T17:16:22","slug":"how-to-mount-solar-panels-on-a-wedge-style-roof-top-tent-openroad-roof-top-tent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/2025\/02\/25\/how-to-mount-solar-panels-on-a-wedge-style-roof-top-tent-openroad-roof-top-tent\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Mount Solar Panels on a Wedge Style Roof Top Tent (Openroad Roof Top Tent)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"youtubomatic-video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"autoplay\" width=\"580\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AkaAY0RSkHA?controls=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>In this video I&#8217;m going to show you exactly how I mounted my dual 100W solar panels to the crossbars on my Openroad Roof Top Tent. However, this method should work for pretty much any clamshell or wedge style roof top tent with crossbars. It might require a bit of modification if your set up is different, but hopefuly this gives you some ideas to make it work!<\/p>\n<p>Here are links to all the things mentioned in the video:  <br \/>My Openroad Roof Top Tent:  <a href=\"https:\/\/openroad4wd.com\/collections\/roof-top-tent\/products\/openroad-hard-shell-roof-tent-peakroof-series?aff=47<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/openroad4wd.com\/collections\/roof-top-tent\/products\/openroad-hard-shell-roof-tent-peakroof-series?aff=47<br<\/a> \/><br \/>And here&#8217;s the similar, but less expensive version of the tent (under $2K when on sale):  <a href=\"https:\/\/openroad4wd.com\/collections\/roof-top-tent\/products\/openroad-aluminum-hard-shell-rooftop-tent-lt-series?aff=47<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/openroad4wd.com\/collections\/roof-top-tent\/products\/openroad-aluminum-hard-shell-rooftop-tent-lt-series?aff=47<br<\/a> \/><br \/>Solar panels: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4dqtNvT\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/4dqtNvT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Y-Splitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3JUlWci\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3JUlWci<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Decent Renogy cheap solar controller (under $30): <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bpfntO\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bpfntO<\/a><\/p>\n<p>200AH Battery I use: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bey6J1\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bey6J1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>100AH more budget option that&#8217;s good: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44Bv3If\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/44Bv3If<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mounting brackets (8 so should work perfectly to replicate what I did and includes hardware-verify the bolts will work in the channel): <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Uqmqf6\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Uqmqf6<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If the bolts won&#8217;t work in the channel, here&#8217;s what I used: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3WFd3uy\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3WFd3uy<\/a><\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m also trying something new with YouTube memberships. 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Check out Nilight and use code ATO for 5% off! <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/38xBkMf\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/38xBkMf<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For more great content and info, you can follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or search for All Things Overlanding on all the major podcast channels!<\/p>\n<p>Facebook:  <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3iqctcv\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3iqctcv<\/a><br \/>Instagram:  <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3jnwO3s\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3jnwO3s<\/a><br \/>TikTok:  <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3bUGxQa\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3bUGxQa<\/a><br \/>Podcast:  <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2EVbbse\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/2EVbbse<\/a><br \/>Newbie Overlanding Facebook Group:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/367203658420467\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/367203658420467<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this video I&#8217;m going to show you exactly how I mounted my dual 100W solar panels to the crossbars on my Openroad Roof Top Tent. However, this method should work for pretty much any clamshell or wedge style roof top tent with crossbars. 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