{"id":30416,"date":"2026-05-02T06:47:51","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T06:47:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/2026\/05\/02\/i-installed-amazons-cheapest-solar-panel-system-on-my-800-copart-car-trailer\/"},"modified":"2026-05-02T06:47:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T06:47:51","slug":"i-installed-amazons-cheapest-solar-panel-system-on-my-800-copart-car-trailer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/2026\/05\/02\/i-installed-amazons-cheapest-solar-panel-system-on-my-800-copart-car-trailer\/","title":{"rendered":"I Installed Amazon&#8217;s CHEAPEST Solar Panel System on my $800 Copart Car Trailer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"youtubomatic-video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"autoplay\" width=\"580\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YoeVeJvyRbk?controls=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>I won this trailer on an auction site for super cheap.  I&#8217;ve rebuilt it, and added a TON of upgrades (SOLAR) and modifications, BUT, did I actually save money or should I have purchased a new one instead? Got injured in an accident? You could be one click away from a claim worth millions. You can start your claim now with Morgan &#038; Morgan at <a href=\"https:\/\/ForThePeople.com\/mattross\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ForThePeople.com\/mattross<\/a> without leaving your couch. Remember, it&#8217;s free unless you win.<\/p>\n<p>Trailer Upgrades:<br \/>Solar Panel Kit: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/46KSal2\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/46KSal2<\/a><br \/>Fuse Panel: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ywlKhp\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ywlKhp<\/a><br \/>LED Ceiling Lights:<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3WY0Q3U\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3WY0Q3U<\/a><br \/>Milwaukee M12 Rivet Gun: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4d0KUUk\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/4d0KUUk<\/a><br \/>Anti-Slip Paint: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4c6LOgP\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/4c6LOgP<\/a><br \/>Reverse LED Light Bar: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4cXNOJB\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/4cXNOJB<\/a><br \/>Roof Coating: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3y3zIXJ\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3y3zIXJ<\/a><br \/>Sealing Tape: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3W5jRjh\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3W5jRjh<\/a><br \/>Electric Tongue Jack: <a 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target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/46GYfi8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14.5&#8243; CarPlay Stereo: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3I3ETbu\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3I3ETbu<\/a><br \/>** DISCOUNT CODE: Ross13 **<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/aucarauto.com\/product\/tesla-style-silverado-gmc-series-2014-2018\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/aucarauto.com\/product\/tesla-style-silverado-gmc-series-2014-2018\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Merch &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boostedapexdesigns.com\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.boostedapexdesigns.com<\/a><br \/>Instagram &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/matt13ross\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/matt13ross<\/a><br \/>Channel Perks: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCsNoFXF8opubBojh6_cGnLA\/join\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCsNoFXF8opubBojh6_cGnLA\/join<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a 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target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VsszrP<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Carbon Fiber Trim: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3z3mXg2\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3z3mXg2<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VJn5Kz\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VJn5Kz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Rearview Camera Mirror: <a href=\"https:\/\/ebay.us\/Ee2xln\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ebay.us\/Ee2xln<\/a><\/p>\n<p>3rd Brake Light Camera: <a href=\"https:\/\/ebay.us\/jTGFhP\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ebay.us\/jTGFhP<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Kicker Sub Kit: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OqBXbG\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OqBXbG<\/a>                                   <a href=\"https:\/\/ebay.us\/X7bvUW\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ebay.us\/X7bvUW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tadi Brothers Dash Cam: <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=2445528&#038;u=3484445&#038;m=140918&#038;urllink=&#038;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=2445528&#038;u=3484445&#038;m=140918&#038;urllink=&#038;afftrack=<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Fuse tap: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3t6HEVB\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3t6HEVB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>12V outlet adapter: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/48aZaXP\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/48aZaXP<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Morimoto XB Head Lights: <a href=\"https:\/\/latemodellighting.com\/collections\/chevy-truck-suv\/products\/2016-2019-chevy-silverado-2500-3500-xb-led-headlights-new-style\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/latemodellighting.com\/collections\/chevy-truck-suv\/products\/2016-2019-chevy-silverado-2500-3500-xb-led-headlights-new-style<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Morimoto XB Fog Lights: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/46Z0WL8\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/46Z0WL8<\/a>       <a href=\"https:\/\/ebay.us\/d3GDbB\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ebay.us\/d3GDbB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>LTZ Tail Lights:  <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/45IWajE\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/45IWajE<\/a>                          <a href=\"https:\/\/ebay.us\/T1aiHR\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ebay.us\/T1aiHR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>3 Piece LED Bed Light Kit: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3JbpFD5\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3JbpFD5<\/a>      <a href=\"https:\/\/ebay.us\/L26SDy\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ebay.us\/L26SDy<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Duramax Mods:<br \/>Upgraded Rear Camera: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3J4l9q0\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3J4l9q0<\/a><br \/>Paint Match Tailgate Handle: <a href=\"https:\/\/ebay.us\/gqUhay\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ebay.us\/gqUhay<\/a><br \/>3 Piece LED Bed Light Kit: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3JbpFD5\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3JbpFD5<\/a><br \/>Morimoto Headlights: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3tLlZlK\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3tLlZlK<\/a>         <a href=\"https:\/\/ebay.us\/NWD5Uf\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ebay.us\/NWD5Uf<\/a><br \/>Rearview Camera 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target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ebay.us\/ZSO1mw<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Common tools I use: (Sites contain affiliate links for which I may be compensated)<br \/>Giraffe Tools Wall Vacuum: <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/49QHUYu\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/49QHUYu<\/a> -10% discount code: MattRossGV<br \/>Quick Jacks: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/36gkqBc\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/36gkqBc<\/a>                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/ebay.us\/2rUBfi\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ebay.us\/2rUBfi<\/a><br \/>Milwaukee 3\/8&#8243; High Speed Ratchet: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3zo9NqC\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3zo9NqC<\/a>     <a href=\"https:\/\/ebay.us\/KR0raE\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ebay.us\/KR0raE<\/a><br \/>Milwaukee 3\/8&#8243; Impact: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3GaiYyT\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3GaiYyT<\/a>                              <a href=\"https:\/\/ebay.us\/DhzBdX\" 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I&#8217;ve rebuilt it, and added a TON of upgrades (SOLAR) and modifications, BUT, did I actually save money or should I have purchased a new one instead? Got injured in an accident? You could be one click away from a claim worth millions. 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