Hood (w/scoop) solar panel measurements - Page 7 - Toyota 4Runner Forum

rageandlove · 09-27-2021, 02:05 AM

Sweet rig. How do you like the GFC?

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Originally Posted by Skykomish

They're pretty meh. I still haven't bothered with the center panel. I don't think I'd recommend these at the price they're going for all things considered. I like the look and It's enough to keep my radios not drawing from the battery while I'm parked so I'm not about to rip them off though.

I've got a couple of bus bars under the hood for all my solar inputs that run back to a Redarc Manager30 + lithium battery mounted where the rear seats used to go.

Skykomish · 09-27-2021, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by rageandlove

Sweet rig. How do you like the GFC?

Thanks! I'll get around to putting together a thread about it one of these days. Love the tent so far, very well made. The only issues I've had is that the straps tend to come loose when driving for multiple hours on the highway when wet and that it's a little hard to get in/out of when raining without getting a wet tent flap on your back. Setup is a little different but once you get the technique down it's almost as fast as a tent with gas struts and a hell of a lot easier to take down. Otherwise it's everything I'd want out of a RTT, would highly recommend if you're in the market for one.

rageandlove · 09-28-2021, 09:35 PM

Thanks! I'm definitely in the market, so great to have your perspective.

Peripateo · 10-12-2021, 10:32 AM

I kinda skipped to the end of this thread so I apologize if this was thoroughly covered but; Casacadia is pretty clean and easy.
It took all of 1/2 a second for someone to reply to my post seeking to swap my TRD hood for a smooth non-scooped hood of same color.
I didn't use the provided MPPT b/c my Redarc charge controller has a solar input.

Coastie6 · 10-12-2021, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by michalik.piotr6837

I did not have my power bank going through the controller when I fried it. It was directly plugged into the panels. Obviously I know little about solar power and/but am a fan and learning. I incorrectly assumed i could plug it directly into the panels since I saw that was an option with other portable panels. Why did it not work for me? I don’t know.

This might help explain charging a Jackery with solar HOW TO Charge ANY Solar Generator With ANY Solar Panel | Bypass Controller | DIY Series Parallel - YouTube

ElJefe · 11-17-2021, 01:17 AM

I got mine fully installed and hard wired and so far so good. Not the biggest fan of the Lensun MPPT controller not having bluetooth but not the end of the world.
They are having a Black Friday sale with code: BK10 for anyone interested in buying from them.

OutBreak · 11-20-2021, 04:21 PM

I used the Black Friday code, and they showed up sooner than expected.

Easy install, used the recommendations of VHB tape. Put four strips down the center, considering water egress and not worry about the edges peeling up. However, I did lay down vinyl, first, will see how it holds since it's not in direct contact with the hood.

This was the best option for me as I park outside and only commute 20miles round trip to work, so the extra trickle helps. I opted out of the controller as my redarc has a solar hookup.

CITYRNR · 11-26-2021, 04:24 PM

I'm interested in just the middle panel. If anyone buys a set with the black friday code I'll buy the middle panel off of you and pay 1/3, with the vinyl please. LMK.

koltoncj · 03-04-2022, 04:05 PM

This is an awesome mod! I'll add it on my list of future to do mods

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