Note: For Gladiator and JL models with regular hood ONLY.
• Keep your Jeep's battery topped off at all times: Perfect for the overlander or camper who wants to power devices without worrying about draining their battery.
• Extend the life of your battery: The Cascadia 4x4 VSS System will give you longer overall battery life by tending it constantly during periods of sun exposure.
• Emergency engine starting device: If you ever manage to completely drain your battery the VSS System™ will start the vehicle up again in as little as 30 minutes depending on sun exposure.
• Anti-glare device: Due to its light absorbing properties the solar panel creates a surface with very low reflectivity across the hood of the vehicle.
• 80 watts of energy on the hood of your JL or JT from a solar panel that's only 3mm thick, meaning vehicle aerodynamics are not affected and the weight of the system is negligible.
• Durable marine-grade solar panel construction. The panel is made from 8 laminated layers consisting of fiberglass and high-tech polymers allowing it to stand up to harsh environmental conditions like rain/snow/ice/mud/rocks/sticks etc. High durability makes this panel perfect for an off-road vehicle.
• Plug-and-play MPPT solar charge controller. This waterproof unit mounts in the engine bay and is highly resistant to heat and vibration. It automatically controls how much electricity reaches the battery and prevents overcharging. The charge controller has been pre-wired with fuses, terminals, and connectors to take out all the guesswork in setting up the VSS System.
• The optional but highly recommended custom cut vinyl base sheet protects the underlying vehicle paint from damage.
• The solar panel has cut-outs for the washer nozzles on JL and JT hoods. These cut-outs are sealed from the elements with pre-installed 3M foam weatherstripping.
• Factory-like appearance. The VSS System™ follows the contours and edges of the Jeep's hood perfectly giving it a seamless and sleek aesthetic.
• We add strips of 3M neoprene foam to the base of each panel. This high-density foam acts as a thermal barrier to protect your vehicle's paint from damage and also aid in solar panel cooling.
• Final assembly and quality control is done at our Canadian production facility to ensure that every VSS System functions perfectly. At Cascadia 4x4 we stand behind the quality of our products.
