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Lensun Hood Solar Panels

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by bs63366, Jun 7, 2025 at 4:11 AM.

  1. Jun 7, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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    bs63366

    bs63366 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I have been thinking about grabbing one of the Lensun Solar panels for the hood of the truck to help keep the battery charged. I was wondering if anyone has any experience with them and the quality of the solar panels and charge controllers? I am looking at doing the kit to start off and swap the controller out when I add another battery later, but how does the kit work on a single battery setup?
     
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    ardrummer292

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    Lensun has poor quality control, and is overseas. I ordered a panel from them and had nothing but issues. I know Cascadia 4x4, out of Canada makes an almost exact product with a nicer controller than what Lensun offers. You can switch to Redarc bcdc in the future if you go dual battery.
     

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