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

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  1. Nov 7, 2019 at 5:36 PM
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    Hobbs

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    Hobbs Anti-Lander from way back…

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  2. Nov 7, 2019 at 5:48 PM
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  3. Nov 7, 2019 at 5:51 PM
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    Hobbs

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    Could get ugly up in here.
     
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  4. Nov 7, 2019 at 5:58 PM
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    I choose the panel route due to the cost savings over a dual battery system. I was looking at $529 (US) for the Genesis system and then 2 batteries (Odyssey 34R-790 for example) at $259 (US) each. Let's see... 529 + 2 x 259 (bedmas applied) = $1047 (US). Hmmmmmm... no brainer for me.
     
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  5. Nov 7, 2019 at 6:09 PM
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    Lawfarin Who me?

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    I don’t understand what people try to pick apart this crap. Obviously this product is intended in the guys who will spend 2k on a RTT just to roll 2 miles into the woods to Snap a pic for their Instagram account and spend a night basically glamping in their Tacoma with a fridge sitting around a skottle. Trust me, they will have no problem dropping $600 getting Atleast 200 bro points.
     
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  6. Nov 7, 2019 at 6:10 PM
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    Beretta4x4 What makes the green grass grow? TTC#0114

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    I think a bunch of people are already halfway there, so it becomes an individual basis on cost.
     
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  7. Nov 7, 2019 at 6:12 PM
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    Dont forget the 4G signal booster :rofl:
     
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  8. Nov 7, 2019 at 6:18 PM
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    Damn, I need a skottle... thanks annnnnnnnnnnd a 4k booster:woot:
     
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  9. Nov 7, 2019 at 6:18 PM
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    Hstone556 Ain’ters gonna ain’t

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    I already have a solar set up with a tri-battery system, that said I would be a buyer for a panel only at a price point of $249 just to supplement it. Any more than that and I’ll just stick with the 100w I already have up top. I have a Redarc bcdc so no need for the controller. Good idea, I dig the thought process.
     
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  10. Nov 7, 2019 at 6:20 PM
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    Hstone556 Ain’ters gonna ain’t

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    Same, just because.
     
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  12. Nov 7, 2019 at 6:23 PM
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    Beretta4x4 What makes the green grass grow? TTC#0114

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    I'm in the same boat, but without a bcdc. I have a roof rack i need to customize and drill into my roof to fit, a 100W panel and nothing else. I could recoup the cost of the rack and put that money into this setup, saving me from drilling holes in my access cab. I think this is a good solution for access cab guys needing solar.
     
    Beretta4x4, Nov 7, 2019
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  13. Nov 7, 2019 at 6:24 PM
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    I had to google wtf a skottle was. I want that. Thanks.
     
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  14. Nov 7, 2019 at 6:25 PM
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    3m vhb seems a bit rough on the paint.
     
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  15. Nov 7, 2019 at 6:28 PM
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    Then they're welcome to come on here and comment how rad ass it is
     
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    I agree, 90w is pretty damn good for the size of the panel. I was surprised by that, with your setup I bet you’d be in good shape with this system.
     
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    How's the wiring routed? How much vhb is used?
     
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    If it's black vhb, just scrap the truck haha.
     
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    That's what I'm thinking. The pre-order is less than $600, but I'm still unsure about early adoption. It is an answer to something I've been considering for months, already.
     
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