That VHB tape sticks like a champ, providing you clean the surface area as recommended! I used it to stick solar on my roof and let me tell you it holds very strong and I’m able to drive 70 mph no problem!
Great video my friend, I didn't know this existed! Its nice seeing installs for Jk's instead of JL's cause I'm planning on keeping my JK for a long time. Always lover your videos.
Your enthusiasm is infectious and your vids capture that which in turn make them fun and educational. Love that your always trying new stuff and sharing it. Very cool upgrade. I’d do it my self, but my JLU has hood vents.
Enjoy your videos, thank you for your service! The reason I subscribed is because you offer laid back non douchy videos and you do not overkill them with talking and talking and talking... thanks brother!!
I love the concept but I don't think I'd go for a hood mounted option, much more likely try to do something on the roof in the back. The hood gets so hot that it will dramatically reduce the efficiency and lifespan of the solar cells :( Plus, idk if I could get over the fear of it somehow coming lose while driving and ending up in my windshield lol.
@@adventuredex That's good to hear. Have you per-chance done any current measurements to see how the panel is actually outputting compared to its rating?
@@adventuredex What about current flow? Voltage doesn't really indicate much, other than it's working on some degree. Current is actually the measurement of electrical flow and the truth teller to how well something is charging.
I've seen a few of your videos. But this is the WIN. I'm now a Subscriber. What a genius invention! I have heat louvers on the hood of my JKU. If they could incorporate some heat louvers with the solar panels it would be a double win! I've got the Solargizers for my batteries. I like this much better. More amperage and it would help reduce hood glare from Lightbars as well as add a bit of color to the hood. A bolt-on version would be preferred though. I do have some concern of intrusion from around the nozzle holes.
Bro its nice to see you back again! Maybe you could add the Bushwacker trail armor hood stone guard to deflect some of the air coming over your hood to keep the panel down.
G’day Mate 🤙 Do u have a video that’s shows on How to Remove Panels on Above Windshield inside (above mirror) ? Purpose is to hide wiring for dash cam… Thanks in advance and keep up the good work mate 👍
Thanks for the video I'm been thinking about getting one I wonder if this I can use with charging my power station while I'm camping or use as lights on camping ?
Another one that can be modified, but not to the extreme of a Jeep, is the Ford Ranger. I do not know if the new four cylinder Ranger has the following the previous generation has. But the previous generation Ranger can be made your own as well. I have both a Ford Ranger with a manual transmission, 4.0 litre V6 and two Jeep Wranglers, a 1997 Wrangler TJ with a manual transmission and the 4.0 I6, and a 2012 Wrangler JKU with a manual transmission and the 3.6 Penestar. The 2012 JKU is bone stock, save the tyres. The 1997 TJ is heavily modified. The Ranger is as modified as I could find also. All modifications can be done with a good set of tools. There is no need to take any of them to a shop. I have heard a surplus AM General HMMVW M998A1 is also a vehicle that can be extremely modified.
It’s been two years since you installed the hood solar panel. How has it been working for you? I want to install one on my JK but I’ll wait for your response. Thank you
Which battery are you using? I have it installed just like yours but my battery drains in the South Florid Sun. My fridge cycles on and off around 34watts. I'm using a Yellow top which the Cascadia does suspect is the issue but my Noco Charger charges it right up with no issues. The battery does start the Jeep and even works great on Heavy Winch Pulls. My lights are Steady Yellow and Fast Flahing Green in the sun. When the Sun his my Cascadia panel the voltage doesn't jump up to 13.1 like yours seem to. it stays exactly where it was. so lets say its down to 12.4. it will just stay there and slowly drain. I do notice the battery drains slower with the panel on. I'm getting 20volts on the meter, and my Jackery 240 test shows I can get 45 watts. Haven't been able to see more than 45 watts on the Jackery. Not sure it can handle more than 45watts.
What is the purpose of the clear plastic wrap vs. just applying the solar panel directly to the hood? I'm assuming this might protect the paint on the hood.
I've been thinking about getting something like this vs. getting a 2nd battery because of the weight. How long have you been using this product and have you had any issues with it coming off the hood?
@@adventuredex yeah I don’t think my panel is ever coming off, so hood damage shouldn’t be a consideration. Not worth the price and doesn’t work as advertised, but looks so cool on my hood so meh I’d recommend it if you have extra money
Pretty sure they picked the hood as the surface for application because most people go topless and or have their soft top on, plus the removable panels.
I luv using solar, and this is another great application. One thing about this panel, they should treat the edge the panel with a nice edge molding. I really enjoy all of your videos, even if the musical interludes need to be removed (even my 14 year old tells me to turn the volume off each time you insert your "music"). Ditch the music for all your speed time shotsand your videos would be 100 times better.
I'm not a fan of the solar wiring exposed and through the hood on panels like this. I like wiring to all be hidden. Gives a nice clean look all around. But would like to see how this holds up in areas that gets snow.
can we get longer cables to route the pos/neg cables from the hood to the trunk of the jeep? I plan on connecting one to an aux battery in the back to power up a fridge and compressor.
Sure you can, although the wires have to be a gauge thicker because on 12v over 5ft you would lose voltage, to avoid that make sure you upgrade the wires for the additional battery in the rear! It doesn’t work like your typical house electricity 120/220v that happens at about 100ft!
I rather have the heat vent I installed instead. I really do not like the look of a heat vent very much. But it is the best low cost modification I have ever made.
I like it except afraid it will trap. water/moisture n rust out the hood. dunno. plus they said it dosn't work w/rubicon for my jl, if they made it a little longer. did the. vent cut outs. I'd be cool. I'd prob vinyl wrap the entire hood. to avoid rust n I'd buy it today....sigh.
The 20.4v reading was of the panel's open circuit voltage when not connected to the battery. The 13.6v was the actual battery voltage. It was brought up from 12.6v, so that means it had increased in charge.
This will NOT work in Arizona when ambient temperatures are 120°F and with underhood engine temperatures of 200°F meaning surface temperature of the duble walled hood will be at least 180°F way over any solar panel operating system usage.
17:43 "The sun is in my eyes..." If only there were some type of headgear to keep the sun out of people's eyes... Great product though! I want one for my jeep.
So much stupid here. No real charge controller... no understanding of the fact that solar panel efficiency degrades with heat... no understanding of the fact that you now have a heat retention device covering your hood... Literally stupider than all the angry grilles and light bars combined.
Its surely only minimally “heat retention” when not moving. As soon as you’re driving, there is much air moving over these panels. Have you ever touched a solar panel in any solar farm at the height of the solar angle for that particular geographic location? Ever fried an egg on one?
This is stupidity in a box. If you know anything about electronics or PV you would know that heat and electricity don't mix. the engine produces heat right? Ok mix that with the doped semiconductor elements of the p.v. = disaster it will fry that 3mm sheet in the 1st use 😅 but once the solar cell reaches 140-160°F it will not charge correctly or at all these 3.6 run above +200°F. the optimum working indirect temp of any solar cells is below 125°F. You are better off setting up a system on the top of the roof shell.
I think the panel looks cool but $450 is a bit steep, I personally would of used a regular 120w monocrystalline panel ($95) bolted to my hood with VHB tape! Let me tell you that VHB tape is super awesome considering they use it to hold windows in skyscrapers!
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That VHB tape sticks like a champ, providing you clean the surface area as recommended! I used it to stick solar on my roof and let me tell you it holds very strong and I’m able to drive 70 mph no problem!
🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 thanks for sharing
Great video my friend, I didn't know this existed! Its nice seeing installs for Jk's instead of JL's cause I'm planning on keeping my JK for a long time. Always lover your videos.
Your enthusiasm is infectious and your vids capture that which in turn make them fun and educational. Love that your always trying new stuff and sharing it. Very cool upgrade. I’d do it my self, but my JLU has hood vents.
Keeps the cap backwords "The sun is in my eyes":)) .. Great video
Sweet, great idea for the overlanders. Cheers from Canada.
Totally agreed 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
Enjoy your videos, thank you for your service! The reason I subscribed is because you offer laid back non douchy videos and you do not overkill them with talking and talking and talking... thanks brother!!
I’ve been following when I decided to get my Jeep I’ve had it for over a month now. You’re the man bro thanks.
Thanks for the support 🙌🏼🙌🏼
So how is it holding up
Excellent so far!
Nicely done 👍 but I’m guessing it would be a nightmare to replace the solar panel if it’s faulty
Would love to see a follow up on this product at some latter stage. always 👍
Any word on how well this modification is doing ?
Love it! Never had a dead battery again
@@adventuredex how is the adhesive holding up?
No issues since installation. Love it
I like it! Now we need to find a way to charge the 4xe battery pack with this... In less than a month+
I love the concept but I don't think I'd go for a hood mounted option, much more likely try to do something on the roof in the back.
The hood gets so hot that it will dramatically reduce the efficiency and lifespan of the solar cells :(
Plus, idk if I could get over the fear of it somehow coming lose while driving and ending up in my windshield lol.
Good suggestions but so far no issues!
@@adventuredex That's good to hear. Have you per-chance done any current measurements to see how the panel is actually outputting compared to its rating?
Ama do an update video while also adding a voltage meter showing the volts generated inside the jeep!
@@adventuredex What about current flow? Voltage doesn't really indicate much, other than it's working on some degree. Current is actually the measurement of electrical flow and the truth teller to how well something is charging.
Thanks for the suggestion! I will measure it today and let you know!
Great video. I’ve been really considering this and your video convinced me it’s a must add mod. Cheers!
Love mine. Easy to install and its so nice to never worry about power for my fridge ;)
Adventure Jeeps how are they with heat radiated from the engine?
Thanks again Dex your the man. God bless from a jeep brother from downunder 🇦🇺🤠👍
I've seen a few of your videos. But this is the WIN. I'm now a Subscriber. What a genius invention! I have heat louvers on the hood of my JKU. If they could incorporate some heat louvers with the solar panels it would be a double win! I've got the Solargizers for my batteries. I like this much better. More amperage and it would help reduce hood glare from Lightbars as well as add a bit of color to the hood. A bolt-on version would be preferred though. I do have some concern of intrusion from around the nozzle holes.
Such an awesome system. Bonus that it'll cut down the glare off of your white hood
Suggestion: Figure out how to use the 10A current scale on your meter and see how many amps that panel actually puts out. It's probably less than 5.
I was about to say the same thing. cost vs Benefit.
What a great idea for power management over landing.
OH yeah....sunny in the Bahamas, what a problem to have LOL
Won’t the heat damage the panel? Or cause the adhesive to loosen up?
Bro its nice to see you back again! Maybe you could add the Bushwacker trail armor hood stone guard to deflect some of the air coming over your hood to keep the panel down.
Thanks for the support and suggestion! 👍🏼
Glad to see Bahamian taking advantage of UA-cam I will definitely subscribe .
Appreciate it bro!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🇧🇸🇧🇸
G’day Mate 🤙
Do u have a video that’s shows on How to Remove Panels on Above Windshield inside (above mirror) ? Purpose is to hide wiring for dash cam… Thanks in advance and keep up the good work mate 👍
Thanks for the video I'm been thinking about getting one I wonder if this I can use with charging my power station while I'm camping or use as lights on camping ?
Let.me.know.if this can.fit my yj wrangler ive been going out on outdoor camps.lately i think.that might be pretty use full
This why I want a Jeep you can mod the hell out off it
Right!!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼
To be fair, you can put a similar solar panel on any vehicle's hood/roof :P
Jeeps are just a more prime candidate C:
They actually make these for many different vehicles!
Another one that can be modified, but not to the extreme of a Jeep, is the Ford Ranger. I do not know if the new four cylinder Ranger has the following the previous generation has. But the previous generation Ranger can be made your own as well. I have both a Ford Ranger with a manual transmission, 4.0 litre V6 and two Jeep Wranglers, a 1997 Wrangler TJ with a manual transmission and the 4.0 I6, and a 2012 Wrangler JKU with a manual transmission and the 3.6 Penestar. The 2012 JKU is bone stock, save the tyres. The 1997 TJ is heavily modified. The Ranger is as modified as I could find also. All modifications can be done with a good set of tools. There is no need to take any of them to a shop. I have heard a surplus AM General HMMVW M998A1 is also a vehicle that can be extremely modified.
How does it hold up over time ?
Heat, ice, snow... UV light?
Holding up fine! Literally no issues. Sometimes I forgot it is even there!
Outstanding idea 💡 thanks for another product.
Thanks for watching!
I was just thinking of something like this for my Wrangler. I'm gonna have to check this out.
It’s been two years since you installed the hood solar panel. How has it been working for you?
I want to install one on my JK but I’ll wait for your response.
Thank you
Good to see you back!!!
Which battery are you using? I have it installed just like yours but my battery drains in the South Florid Sun. My fridge cycles on and off around 34watts. I'm using a Yellow top which the Cascadia does suspect is the issue but my Noco Charger charges it right up with no issues. The battery does start the Jeep and even works great on Heavy Winch Pulls. My lights are Steady Yellow and Fast Flahing Green in the sun. When the Sun his my Cascadia panel the voltage doesn't jump up to 13.1 like yours seem to. it stays exactly where it was. so lets say its down to 12.4. it will just stay there and slowly drain. I do notice the battery drains slower with the panel on. I'm getting 20volts on the meter, and my Jackery 240 test shows I can get 45 watts. Haven't been able to see more than 45 watts on the Jackery. Not sure it can handle more than 45watts.
What is the purpose of the clear plastic wrap vs. just applying the solar panel directly to the hood? I'm assuming this might protect the paint on the hood.
Exactly right. Protects the paint and allows for removal without damaging hood if needed.
I've been thinking about getting something like this vs. getting a 2nd battery because of the weight. How long have you been using this product and have you had any issues with it coming off the hood?
It’s one of my favorite mods, very well made. No issues at all. Works great!
I wonder.if this would work on my yj wrangler
love the idea, but 400 dollars dang. I wander also how long will it stay on there before it loosens up and comes off or at 70 mph it comes off.
It's not going anywhere with that double sided adhesive
Is the vinyl undercoating necessary? I don’t see the point if the panel adheres to the space around the vinyl wrap anyway
It’s just to protect the hood for the long term. Simple step to prevent any hood damage
Yeah, i kinda thought the vinyl wrap might have had two sticky sides to help with complete adhesion
@@adventuredex yeah I don’t think my panel is ever coming off, so hood damage shouldn’t be a consideration. Not worth the price and doesn’t work as advertised, but looks so cool on my hood so meh I’d recommend it if you have extra money
You needed that solar panel with all the aftermarket stuff you have attached to the battery
Excellent install!
magnetic would have been better than sticking adhesive to hood
Yes like on the roof not on the hood
Rob L ya
Pretty sure they picked the hood as the surface for application because most people go topless and or have their soft top on, plus the removable panels.
MrJWall magnetic will destroy ur paint too
MrJWall magnetic always gets rusty and mess the paint.
I have a DV8 heat dispersion hood on my jku, would this application work with an aftermarket hood?
Hi. Where did you get the red door handles I saw in one of your videos? Or did you paint yourself? Doesn’t seem like they come off to custom paint
I luv using solar, and this is another great application. One thing about this panel, they should treat the edge the panel with a nice edge molding.
I really enjoy all of your videos, even if the musical interludes need to be removed (even my 14 year old tells me to turn the volume off each time you insert your "music"). Ditch the music for all your speed time shotsand your videos would be 100 times better.
Very cool, on my list
This would be great if I could use it to charge my 4Xe!
I'm not a fan of the solar wiring exposed and through the hood on panels like this. I like wiring to all be hidden. Gives a nice clean look all around. But would like to see how this holds up in areas that gets snow.
Agreed but it’s very minimal. Doesn’t bother me anymore. To be honest this is one of the best upgrades I did!
can we get longer cables to route the pos/neg cables from the hood to the trunk of the jeep? I plan on connecting one to an aux battery in the back to power up a fridge and compressor.
Sure you can, although the wires have to be a gauge thicker because on 12v over 5ft you would lose voltage, to avoid that make sure you upgrade the wires for the additional battery in the rear! It doesn’t work like your typical house electricity 120/220v that happens at about 100ft!
Can it be used after it snows. Also what if I want to wash my vehicle
How has this held up over the months with weather and travel. Would you buy this again?
Yes! Highly recommended. I NEVER have a dead battery and it works exactly as described. Sometimes I even forget it’s there!
I rather have the heat vent I installed instead. I really do not like the look of a heat vent very much. But it is the best low cost modification I have ever made.
Can this charge a portable power station as well?
but but why would I install that solar panel to provide energy to the battery? The battery always gets energy from the generator, kindly reply, thanks
I like it except afraid it will trap. water/moisture n rust out the hood. dunno. plus they said it dosn't work w/rubicon for my jl, if they made it a little longer. did the. vent cut outs. I'd be cool. I'd prob vinyl wrap the entire hood. to avoid rust n I'd buy it today....sigh.
Could you show with all the lights on with the winch in use to see how much of the solar panels is being used?
Great idea! I’ll definitely do a review video!
“Sees Special Forces on the Jeep” Yeah right, Special Forces my ass.
I mounted mine using a roof rack, so if the panels fail I can easily replace them.
6 months in, how's it holding up? Any issues...
Zero issues
Does adventure Rex need a adventure girl ? 😊 lol let me stop, love your videos.
Could I run the hood directly to a jackery instead of the actual battery?
Yes
you were in the special forces?
I hope that stays in place in freeway driving😱
U getting new fender flares?
First Reading of the solar panel was 20.4 with the hood down the reading was 13.6, why did you mention stronger.
The 20.4v reading was of the panel's open circuit voltage when not connected to the battery. The 13.6v was the actual battery voltage. It was brought up from 12.6v, so that means it had increased in charge.
Bro you are the greatest jeeper out there
awesome
Great idea!
Jeep life 😎👍👍👍👍 JEEP YEAH BABY 😎👍
🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Where did you get the grill From ?
RazerAuto 👌🏼
Feed the dog like you upgrade your jeep
That is bad ass!👍
How's the panel holding up?
Perfectly, never had any issue with it.
Love it bortha!!!! 💪💪💪
Special forces.... Because you're a special kind of guy huh
That VHB tape needs 24hrs to cure stick!
Yeah, we sell the same panel but for about half the price as cascada. Lol.
Cool idea but I think it would be better if it was installed on the roof. Just my .2
Great video! Where did you get the special forces grille?
Now does it leave the pavement
I was just ready to ask you before I clicked on the link, they have it for my JL 😎👍
This will NOT work in Arizona when ambient temperatures are 120°F and with underhood engine temperatures of 200°F meaning surface temperature of the duble walled hood will be at least 180°F way over any solar panel operating system usage.
Interesting 🤔
@@adventuredex this could work by installing this in the back, but iam patenting that idea. Lol
I installed it couple weeks ago... i'm currently in the desert with 110F and did light offroading, nothing moved at all, really impressed by it.
@@JulienBrami good to know. Thank you.
Amazing 👌🏻😎
Solar panel for a Jeep, great idea. Thanks for the video. Also like the new color for your shirt..
Thanks!! I appreciate the support Pablo!
would be much more effektive if you will measure the Amps instead of the Voltage coming down from the solar Panel ;-)
Has it blown off yet?
What if my Jeep is already wrapped in matte black vinyl?
Good question! Might be a good idea to remove a portion of the hood. I would stick the panel to the wrap. Hope that’s helps
17:43 "The sun is in my eyes..." If only there were some type of headgear to keep the sun out of people's eyes... Great product though! I want one for my jeep.
So much stupid here. No real charge controller... no understanding of the fact that solar panel efficiency degrades with heat... no understanding of the fact that you now have a heat retention device covering your hood...
Literally stupider than all the angry grilles and light bars combined.
Stupider ?
Who pooped in your Cheerios Mr. Smarty with zero subscribers?
Michael Shew you have none either ...
Its surely only minimally “heat retention” when not moving. As soon as you’re driving, there is much air moving over these panels.
Have you ever touched a solar panel in any solar farm at the height of the solar angle for that particular geographic location? Ever fried an egg on one?
@@sheldonf9267 🤣🤣🤣 solar panels LOVE it when you don’t have any heat dissipation.
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thank god that jeeps white lol otherwise good review
I'm more concerned for the poor dog. Why is he on a rope?
I don't understand the purpose
Extra power instead of using battery constantly 🔋
Off road video
This is stupidity in a box.
If you know anything about electronics or PV you would know that heat and electricity don't mix.
the engine produces heat right?
Ok mix that with the doped semiconductor elements of the p.v. = disaster it will fry that 3mm sheet in the 1st use 😅 but once the solar cell reaches 140-160°F it will not charge correctly or at all these 3.6 run above +200°F.
the optimum working indirect temp of any solar cells is below 125°F.
You are better off setting up a system on the top of the roof shell.
You sound butt hurt, your boyfriend didnt call you back did he?
$450 for 100 watts to make your jeep look like total shit, Seriously? Engine heat will have double sided sticky panel flying in the wind day 1
I think the panel looks cool but $450 is a bit steep, I personally would of used a regular 120w monocrystalline panel ($95) bolted to my hood with VHB tape! Let me tell you that VHB tape is super awesome considering they use it to hold windows in skyscrapers!