After selling my van and switching to a 2025 Toyota 4Runner, one of the things I missed most was having (almost) unlimited power.
During my first month-long road trip through Colorado and New Mexico, I relied on a combination of a Bluetti AC70, a 12V charger, and a 400W Renogy solar blanket to keep my fridge, Starlink Mini, and electronics running. While the setup worked, I quickly realized I was spending far too much time thinking about battery life.
So I decided to permanently mount solar panels to the roof of my 4Runner.
In this video, I’ll walk you through the installation of two Renogy 120W ShadowFlux Anti-Shading solar panels, how I connected them to my Bluetti power station, and why this simple upgrade has made life on the road a lot easier.
Sometimes the best upgrades aren’t about adding more capability.
They’re about removing friction.
Thanks for watching!
-Michelle & Blaze
GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO (*Amazon Affiliate Links Included*)
$346 – (2) Renogy 120W ShadowFlux Anti-Shading Solar Panels https://amzn.to/3QRFQM3
$20 – (1) Solar Panel Cable for Portable Power Station https://amzn.to/4eDGOUh
$10 – (1) BougeRV Solar Parallel Connector https://amzn.to/3Qyzh0S
$20 – (2) Renogy Solar Panel Mounting Z-Brackets https://amzn.to/4eSxpcx
$396 Total Cost for Installation
Additional Items:
-Bluetti AC70 Power Station https://amzn.to/3S8XLhP
-Original Prinsu Roof Rack https://prinsu.com/product/toyota-4runner-original-prinsu-roof-rack-2025/
Source: Sunlith Energy
Michelle and Blaze 