Hood Solar Panel Installation Experience for 110W Land Rover Discovery LR3/LR4

Why Chad Wants to Install This Customized Hood Solar Panel

Chad said: A few years ago I purchased a cheap 80 watt solar panel on ebay actually installed it on the hood of my Land Rover LR3 hood because I thought this is great space for a solar panel. It actually worked a couple of years, but it wasn’t great, The panel itself wat not that efficient of a panel and ended up failing, which I was expecting, But it got me thinking and researching and then i found this company called Lensun Solar. an up-and-coming solar panel company that specializes in unique and custom size flexible hood solar panels for vehicle applications. When I came across their company, they had just released a custom fit hood solar panel for the Toyota FJ Cruiser…I loved the look and needed one for my LR3! Fast forward to early 2021 as they just announced a custom fit flexible hood solar panel for the Land Rover Discovery LR3 and LR4!!!! I was pumped and couldn’t wait to get my hands on it.

Chad’s Review:

"This is a short term review of Lensun’s new hood mounted 110w hood solar panel for the Land Rover LR3/LR4 2005-2016. The panel shipped very fast, with good packaging and damage free. With the help of a buddy, I first installed a custom vinyl wrap on the hood of my LR3 to act as an under layer to mount the panel so it can be removed in the future if necessary. From a visual perspective, the vinyl wrap also frames the hood while helping the panel to blend in with the vehicle. I used 3M VHB tape to attach the panel to the hood and then black silicone around all the edges to keep water from finding it’s way under the panel.
I love how it looks on the hood of the Rover and contemplating getting another one for my wife’s LR4! It’s super clean, looks like it belongs and gives functionality to an otherwise unusable space. So far functionality is great too as it’s feeding a lot of power to my dual battery system so I can run my fridge, lights and keep my kids digital devices charged up at camp."

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Lensun hood solar panel is mounted to the hood/bonnet of your vehicles to charge the vehicle battery, leisure battery or power station(jackery, goal zero…etc). Keep your fridges, lighting, phones, cameras, radios, etc everything else charged. Eliminate worries about a dead battery while camping or off the grid. The panel is perfectly shaped for the hood of the vehicle and features easy plug-and-play wiring for installation.

Lensun Hood Solar Panel Benfits:

1. Keep your vehicle or auxiliary battery topped up at all times. It is ideal for overlanders and campers seeking to power devices worry-free without draining their battery.
2. Keep your power station charged. The solar panel comes with standard connectors and uses adaptors (buy separately) to charge for most of the power stations on the market.
3. Decreased hood glare. The Lensun hood solar panel features a top-tier ETFE film surface that eliminates light reflection, reducing glare while driving.
4. Protect and extend battery life. The Batteries usually hit only 60% charge with daily driving, and if parked for 2-3 weeks, starting becomes unreliable, especially in summer. Plus, they degrade within 2-3 years. The Lensun hood solar panel maintains battery charge, tackling these issues.
5. Convenience and space-saving. The hood solar panel attaches directly to the vehicle's hood; no roof rack is needed. Unlike portable solar panels that eat up cargo space with setup and storage, it's a plug-and-play system for easy installation.
6. The optional custom-fitted vinyl decal. A vinyl decal between the solar panel and hood is highly recommended, it protects the vehicle paint from damage.
7. Easy to install plug-and-play wiring. The optional Plug-and-play 10A Waterproof MPPT solar controller. It comes pre-wired with fuses, terminals, and connectors. It features advanced MPPT control with intelligent protection against risks like reverse polarity and overcharging. Compatible with Sealed, AGM, Gel, Liquid, and Lithium-ion batteries.
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Lensun Hood Solar Panel Feature:
1. Solar cell: Grade A PERC Monocrystalline solar cells with much higher efficiency and more durability than other mono solar cells.
2. Premium EFTE Film: This film features superior light transmittance and weatherproof performance and is heat, corrosion, and UV resistant.
3. Durability: Cutting-edge tech and robust materials ensure resilience against snow, ice, mud, rocks, etc. Their high durability makes them perfect for off-road vehicles.
4. Ultrathin & Lightweight: At only 3mm/0.12 inches thick, it is lightweight (60% less than conventional solar panels).

Electrical Information:
Peak power: 110W
Solar cell efficiency: 22.5%
Maximum power voltage: 23V
Maximum power current: 4.78A
Open circuit voltage: 26V
Short circuit current: 5.26A
Power allowance range: +/-3%
Maximum system voltage: 500V
Net Weight: 3.5kg /7.7 lb
J-Box: IP 68 rated with 1.5m/5ft cables
Values at standard test conditions: Air Mass - AM1.5, Irradiance - 1000W/m2, Cell Temperature - 25°C

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