Mounting a 100W Solar Panel on Our Yucca-Pac Camper | $30 DIY Mount

We finally mounted our 100W solar panel to the roof rack of the Yucca-Pac Safari camper. This is the next step in building a simple 12V power system for our full-size overland truck and camper setup. Using approximately $30 worth of angle brackets, T-slot nuts and M6 hardware, I mounted the panel low between the extruded-aluminum crossbars. Keeping it below the top of the rack should help protect it from wind while leaving room to temporarily carry something above it when solar charging is not needed. The space underneath the panel also allows air to circulate, which can help keep the panel cooler. The panel is mounted securely, but the wiring is still temporary. For now, we can route the cable down and connect it to the solar input already installed on the Yucca-Pac when we reach camp. The next decision is whether to drill through the camper roof or find a way to route the wiring without adding another roof penetration. What would you do? Would you drill through the roof, and if so, what sealant or cable-entry system would you trust? HARDWARE: Angle brackets: https://amzn.to/4vBApiA T-slot nuts: https://amzn.to/4wgMTgQ M6 cap screws: https://amzn.to/4fMtMEz Lock washers: https://amzn.to/4gLSWFg Our Yucca-Pac Safari camper: https://blindmanoverland.com/ Watch the rest of our Ford F-350 overland hunting build: https://www.thebakeradventures.com/po... Support The Baker Adventures and check out our shirts and outdoor gear: https://www.thebakeradventures.com/ca... Some links may be affiliate links. If you purchase through them, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. It helps us continue building, testing and sharing projects like this one. #YuccaPac #solarpanelinstallation #overlandcamper #thebakeradventures 00:00 Installing Solar on the Yucca-Pac 00:21 Mounting Hardware and Tools 01:07 Preparing the 100W Solar Panel 03:07 Choosing the Roof Location 04:01 Installing the T-Slot Brackets 05:39 Measuring and Centring the Panel 06:59 Marking and Drilling the Mounting Holes 07:34 Installing the M6 Hardware 09:40 Finished Low-Profile Solar Mount 10:41 Connecting Solar at Camp 11:11 The Next Step in Our 12V System 11:40 Should We Drill Through the Roof?