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Hood solar panel

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by BrianPVan, Nov 7, 2019.

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  1. Nov 7, 2019 at 2:07 PM
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    BrianPVan, Nov 7, 2019
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  2. Nov 7, 2019 at 2:14 PM
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    I would love one for the roof, possibly with an optional sunroof cutout.
     
    ajsabra, Nov 7, 2019
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  3. Nov 7, 2019 at 2:18 PM
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  4. Nov 7, 2019 at 2:20 PM
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    That’s pretty cool
     
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  5. Nov 7, 2019 at 2:21 PM
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    This is really neat. Personally I think I would like one on the roof.

    Are you able to drive around with the solar panel installed?
     
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  6. Nov 7, 2019 at 2:24 PM
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    I've had the panel installed since June. So yes, it's a semi-permanent installation.


     
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  7. Nov 7, 2019 at 2:24 PM
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    Nice looking unit. :canada:
     
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  8. Nov 7, 2019 at 2:24 PM
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    Cool, but I have scoop problems. As others have said Be cool to have one for the roof
     
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    Awesome. I should have read on the website first. I’ve always wanted a solar panel molded into the motor cover on my bass boat.
     
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  11. Nov 7, 2019 at 2:30 PM
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    wood714 Got any Quaaludes?

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    Solar panel to charge what, the battery?
     
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  12. Nov 7, 2019 at 2:34 PM
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    Yup, provides continuous charge to the battery.
     
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    Thanks for the kind words Brian. Our 3rd Gen version will be available for pre-order in the coming weeks. Stay Tuned! :cheers:

    Sure you could, but thats a completely different product :eek:
     
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    Hope your using a good solar controller that reads the battery voltage as well and shuts off. Also it should be noted that you should not be running this on a saccessories useoff the starter battery even if you have the solar panels hooked up.
     
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    What is the reasoning for it to be on the hood vs the roof?
     
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    It would work out nice for me since I have a sun roof. I am guessing it would similarly benefit people that have loaded roof racks.
     
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    Because many people have sunroofs, racks, tents etc on the roof's. Vehicles hood's are generally unused wasted space :yay:
     
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    We sure do. We include a waterproof MPPT smart charge controller with each of our kits that has battery cut off's programmed into it to prevent overcharging. :)
     
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    Subbed. This is a cool, innovative idea.
     
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    Cool idea, speaking of which how does it handle the heat of being mounted on the hood?
     
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