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5th gen T4Rs
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| michalik.piotr6837 |
04-06-2021 03:19 PM |
Hood (w/scoop) solar panel measurements
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Hope this saves time for someone.
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| CITYRNR |
04-06-2021 03:37 PM |
Love this idea... but how do you make a solar panel that fits that shape?
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| michalik.piotr6837 |
04-06-2021 06:23 PM |
I’m working on it with a manufacturer, will keep everyone updated. Not sure if it will happen yet or the cost.
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| Eldirector |
04-07-2021 01:18 AM |
Subscribed!!!
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| batex |
04-07-2021 08:26 PM |
Would love this. Fingers crossed that it works out.
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| rageandlove |
04-07-2021 11:09 PM |
Sub'd. Intriguing idea.
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| michalik.piotr6837 |
04-08-2021 12:22 AM |
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This still might end up going nowhere but made some progress.
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| Mudballz |
04-08-2021 07:03 AM |
Awesome idea if you can get it done I’m in
Maybe running on both sides of the hood scoop to give it a uniform look as well more power
Mike
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| michalik.piotr6837 |
04-08-2021 10:55 AM |
Mike, working on another 20watt center panel and options to purchase/install together or individually.
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| apc9199 |
04-08-2021 12:03 PM |
I'm kind of surprised someone like Cascadia hasn't come out with a custom hood scoop version of their hood solar kit. I would guess that the complexity of avoiding the scoop combined with the much larger surface area required to keep it in the 90W range of their current unit makes it less appealing for them. I, for one, would love this as an option to both charge a backup battery and cut down on the glare off my Super-White hood while driving. A unit that essentially covers the entire hood while utilizing as much surface area for solar as possible would be a grade-A investment. I'll be following along with this.
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| Mudballz |
04-08-2021 01:59 PM |
I think give it a texture look like the old defender hood steel plates it would definitely macho up the 4Runner looks in my opinion :loco:
Mike
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| michalik.piotr6837 |
04-09-2021 01:36 AM |
Update: one step closer. Estimated cost for all 3 panels is $300 (20watts each), plus $65 for a controller to prefer against over charging, monitor and display stats. Goal was to try and keep this all under $500.
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| michalik.piotr6837 |
04-09-2021 02:17 AM |
Another quick update. The controller can be mounted under the hood. You will have to buy all 3 panels but can install and run them separately. And, I should have them in 4 weeks to test fit and review.
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| Mudballz |
04-09-2021 06:52 AM |
:thanks:
Can’t wait
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| rageandlove |
04-09-2021 08:15 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by michalik.piotr6837
(Post 3625697)
Another quick update. The controller can be mounted under the hood. You will have to buy all 3 panels but can install and run them separately. And, I should have them in 4 weeks to test fit and review.
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That's cool. What kind of connector will the come with? Andersen?
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