Cascadia 4x4 VSS (Vehicle Specific Solar) System

[PonoAdventures]

This popped up on my Instagram feed and am kind of intrigued by it. Just thought I would share. Kind of intrigued and seems like an interesting idea:

Vehicle Specific Solar System (VSS System™)

The World's First Vehicle Specific Hood Solar Panel System. Models available for Jeep, Ford, Toyota, and more! Complete plug-and-play kits to provide solar charging for your overland adventures.

www.cascadia4x4.com

 

[IAm_Not_Lost]

That's pretty rad. A few considerations that come to my mind: Big monetary investment for an 80-100 watt panel, has the same problem as all fixed panels (poor sun angle, unable to park car in shade, exc), will get very hot due to the fact that it is adhered directly to the metal hood and thus have a shorter life and be less efficient. Lastly, the wiring may be at a sub-optimal location for a lot of people.

I would be really interested in versions that were made for camper shells, or made to attach to the side 'windoors' of camper shells so that you can adjust the angle a little bit (or the solar panel WAS the windoor).

Thanks for sharing, it is pretty slick and OEM looking.