Lensun Hood Solar Panel Installation on my Toyota Tacoma | 3rd Gen Tacoma Best Solar Panel to Buy?!

[@VetForTrump]

I have the Cascadia 4x4 panel on my Tundra. People always ask what it is. It is a lifesaver for trips when I run my fridge and chargers.Also,living in FL I have endless ☀️

[@RhythmicReport]

Deciding between the Lensun and Cascadia panel. 6 months later, any changes? Still running strong? Thanks

[@user-fw2iq7qx4k]

Hello jesse, I'm a Japanese who is always watching your channel! I bought this solar panel after watching this video. I'm looking forward to installing it on My TACOMA! I'm looking forward to your video in the future!

[@JesseRizo]

Thanks for all the support it means a lot to me :)

[@johnnytorres277]

You should make some offroad videos of your Tacoma. I would love to see what the Japanese offroading scene is like.

[@TheTypicalChad]

I wonder how using double sided thermal pads would preform in thermals compared to normal double sided tape

[@thecatch83]

I will go ahead and answer questions since Jose it busy figuring out the App

[@fabienpics]

Thank you for this review. Look like good add for simple solutions to maintain the battery charge, and for be sure the fridge have all the power they need when your park so e where... I think I m gonna put this on my Tacoma 👍

[@kadronfye3934]

I am currently I the middle of a warranty claim on a 200w flexible panel from these guys (Lensun Solar) that I had mounted to the roof of my RTT since may2023 (its AUG 2023 @ time of writing). Maybe it will get better but currently I have not been impressed, my issue hasn't been resolved, and the panel just up and quit working. No visible damage. Just stopped working.

[@Bluecollarham]

I ran the Cascadia Unit for exactly 2 years and 6 days.... the solar hood panel makes sense, and I don't know if I got a bad apple, but 6 days after warranty, I diagnosed the panel with a desoldered / broken link.... It stopped working and hooked it up to a voltmeter and pressed in different areas till i found the sweet spot... there was nothing I could do... No more hood panel since they are so fucking expensive / watt... Renology makes a true 100watt panel that is no mounted on the roof rack. Easier to replace if needed and much cheaper for more wattage.

[@TRDtacosauce]

That thing looks sick 🔥🔥

[@victorgarcia1430]

It looks awesome and they make it for tundra's too!!! I am getting one too!!!

[@mr.sept.5790]

Your truck is ready for Zombie apocalypse

[@JesseRizo]

Thank you!!

[@370hssv3]

I actually need a solar panel like this. I'm a truck driver and I leave my personal vehicle at the yard for about a week. I have a 2013 tacoma. The reason I want a solar panel is so that I may be able to run my dash cam 24/7 Without having to drain my battery, atleast till i get back to the yard. My question is, do you think this solar panel can be used for that purpose too?

[@mrfrankie8723]

Wish you did not skip the vinyl laying process. Otherwise great video

[@JesseRizo]

If I’m being honest I did film it but I jacked it up when I payed it LOL so it didn’t deserve to be in the video and thanks man I appreciate it

[@overlandsauce5648]

when are you getting a new air intake? and when are you going to get a cool AGM or Lithium battery for your truck? will make the engine bay look sick

[@mblake0420]

Lmao

[@leightonoc]

Thanks for the video! How’s the app working? They sent me a panel and I can’t get the app to work. My iPhone isn’t seeing it as a Bluetooth device.

[@RichGLIVE]

Looking at getting one for mine. Do you have any power wired straight from your battery to power things? The truck only lets the accessory power run for a bit

[@coyote105vi]

yooo super nice

[@coolyouth5382]

One question what if the tacoma as an hood scoop do they have a panel to fit that hood.

[@thecatch83]

No…sport hood scoops are ghay

[@tls5669]

@@thecatch83 Um, Pro's have them too are they ghay?

[@thecatch83]

Yes! Why spend $60k for shitty Fox suspension and wheels.

[@rbrt_lux]

Not sure if it fits all hood scoops but they have a 50 watt for the sport hood. It's a 20w and a 30w that allows it to fit around the scoop

[@outerbanks2049]

Can you take this solar panel through a touch less car wash

[@JesseRizo]

I have many times

[@youngk.1838]

No glare when sun bounces the hood to your eyes?

[@JesseRizo]

No it’s actually better they even advertise on there website but this actually eliminates the glare from your factory hood the material they use is like a anti glare

[@starwarskong]

I don’t like drilling into my 4Runner. I literally use double sided tape for every mount.

[@JesseRizo]

It works well especially if you get the high quality 3m stuff it’s like molded on

[@peteniemela9900]

How’s it holding up?

[@JesseRizo]

The sides are starting to peel slightly :/

[@Reverend1776]

I ordered from Lensun and haven't heard or received anything from them yet, nor does anyone pick up the phone...did you have any issues receiving your order or customer service issues?

[@JesseRizo]

That’s odd I got mine pretty quick :/ have u tried on Instagram

[@Reverend1776]

@@JesseRizo I have recently received communication from them. The vinyl is delayed due to out of stock. How is the product now that you've been using it?

[@maxmarx2]

What’s the point of it? Just to charge main battery? Can you run lights or something small? Curious I definitely think it’s a good idea tho

[@thecatch83]

It trickle charges your battery so when you’re running lights, fridge, winch, it stays topped off

[@peteniemela9900]

How’s the solar panel holding up? Did you have to take it off yet and add more double sided tape?

[@JesseRizo]

So far it’s still holding up and I’ve put a lot of miles since I installed it as long as you prep the surface correctly and put enough tape you’ll be fine

[@db9230]

Very cool!!! What do you need it for though 🤔?

[@thecatch83]

See comments below

[@ellyandeansdad]

How long did it take to ship to Cali?

[@MrWortWort1]

0:10 Box fail 🤣

[@bh3053]

As you can tell....

[@JesseRizo]

The catch is what people will remember me by

[@fishkrackhed]

How many watts?

[@thecatch83]

85

[@leafrom]

almost 500 bucks for 85 watts? Ridiculous.

[@thecatch83]

So is your goatee grandpa. You haven’t priced out solar energy and voltage regulators.

[@leafrom]

@@thecatch83 Ty you sad

[@JesseRizo]

It’s off course not for everyone but I think it’s fair for what you get, It’ll also help keep your battery life for a longer period of time and you also can now add a dual battery setup with this setup and it looks nice on the hood, it has a lot of pros to it I know price is up there but the pros you get it out weigh it in my opinion of course it’s not for everyone

[@MrWortWort1]

@@JesseRizo That I was thinking it could useful if you have dual battery setup Any extra charge you can save in the extra battery Never need to worry about a dead battery Unless for you have poor weather and bad batteries 😅

[@Z71X4]

Bro why are you cleaning the hood like that. 😭😭

[@JesseRizo]

Lmfao my whole paints already jack I need a paint correction so didn’t mind

[@Z71X4]

@@JesseRizo is it oxidized? My Colorado got screwed when i took it into a blue wave and guy infront of me put hot wax and it kept dripping till i was next 😭

[@JorgeGonzalez-vq8fv]

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