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2016+ Tacoma Hood Mounted Vehicle Specific Solar System - Pre-Order

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  1. Nov 26, 2019 at 2:29 PM
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    Any one you'd like! :D
     
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  2. Dec 12, 2019 at 1:52 PM
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    Thanks for all the orders so far! End of next week will be the last time the pre-order pricing is available, so if you are on the fence now is the time :thumbsup:
     
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  3. Dec 12, 2019 at 2:02 PM
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    maybe you guys could use small magnets to detach and attach the panel if necessary? and possibly create better air flow for cooling if you were to mount it on the roof of course, for those with trd pro hood scoops.

    I think an attachable and detachable panel would be something to look into considering harsh weather situations, like hail...
    are they impact rated yet?
     
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  4. Dec 12, 2019 at 2:17 PM
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    We tossed around the idea of magnets but in the end it didn't make sense for the product. We can't trust magnets at highway speeds, the panels would be very easy to steal and many hoods are aluminum these days.

    We've had the panels in M&M sized hail and there was no damage. The panels are very impact resistant, the technology has actually be adapted from the marine industry where it is used as decking on sailboats.
     
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  5. Dec 12, 2019 at 2:19 PM
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    Nice!! Thanks for the feed back, I'll keep am eye out for any for the 2nd gens
     
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  8. Dec 13, 2019 at 6:19 AM
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    I have a 10” light bar in my scoop :bananadance:
     
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    If we have a solar panel for our skewps, then you can recycle power by having your light bar on!
    Double the benefits!

    Our hoods are in hot demand.
     
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  10. Jan 27, 2020 at 10:12 AM
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    Thanks for all the orders! The first run of pre-order's sold out and are being shipped now :thumbsup: The first lucky customers will be receiving them in the next couple weeks.

    We have decided to extend the pre-order pricing for our next run which will be shipping in April. Get your orders in now before the next run sells out! :cheers:
     
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  11. Jan 31, 2020 at 2:22 PM
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    Shipping notification came through today! Good on ya for beating your estimated delivery date, that kind of thing is all too rare in the Tacoma aftermarket world.
     
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    This is pretty awesome!
     
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  13. Feb 3, 2020 at 8:37 AM
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    We try to break the mold here at Cascadia 4x4! Please feel free to reach out with any questions once you receive your kit. Make sure to post some pictures as well. :thumbsup:
     
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  14. Feb 6, 2020 at 12:29 PM
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    So. Many. Stickers.
    Sub'd to watch, love this concept, saw a write up on something similar on a Lexus in Petersen's 4Wheel and Off Road.

    Too many things to purchase for my truck :spending:
     
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  15. Feb 12, 2020 at 1:53 PM
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    The first lucky customers have been receiving their VSS Systems. Here is one we had in the shop for an install last week.

    We have extended the pre-order pricing until our next shipment arrives. We plan to be shipping out the next shipment in April. Feel free to reach out with any questions! Cheers,
    image4.jpg image2 (1).jpg image3 (1).jpg
     
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    Man that looks awesome!
     
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  17. Feb 13, 2020 at 8:27 AM
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    What is the battery charging voltage on the MPPT? I am curious if it will provide the optimal charging voltage for an AGM battery.
     
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  18. Feb 14, 2020 at 9:52 AM
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    We program the charge controller to be optimized for AGM battery's. They will also work fine for liguid gel as the difference in voltage is 0.1V
     
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    Copy. Thanks!
     
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    So now that I’ve been locked down and it warmed up a bit, I finally got my panel installed. It is feeding into an off grid engineering dual battery system with a
    $465 Redarc BCDC1225D REDARC 25A in-Vehicle DC to DC Charger with MPPT — Dual Input for Solar & Alternator Charging, Green Power Priority - 12 or 24V Battery Charger Suitable with AGM, Gel, Lithium LiFePO4 Batteries
    Redarc BCDC1225D managing charging from the alternator and panel. I installed some MC4 connectors on the Redarc inputs, glued down the panel, and it fired right up. I’m amazed at how thin the thing is! Great job Cascadia.

    6EF33265-0E75-4097-94AB-0609E6A79376.jpg CC5FA988-D61F-4165-9005-F32BF5967AEA.jpg E842F230-2C51-41AB-B93F-6A60ED23BA20.jpg
     
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