How well does it charge through the tinted strip usually found along the top of a windshield? Anyone try this yet for an extended period of time?
1566407
I have not had any problems, I charged for 3 or 4 hours. I mounted mine in the upper left of my windshield with no problems
1566408
I put my unit only slightly below that region on the windshield right behind the mirror but with the button exposed for access. It has not failed me yet and charges well. I can reach it easily and communications are clear.
1369676
I don't know exactly what you're looking for. I have mine mounted on the corner of my garage where it gets good sun. I have it plugged into the battery of my wifes truck which we don't use often so it can keep charged up. I also plug it in to my lawn tractor from time to time to ensure that battery stays charged. I don't quite understand what you're talking about as far as putting it in the window. It needs to be mounted in an area where it gets some sunshine and then plugged into whatever battery you're planning to charge.
1023811
Totally weird, sounds like you've done all the right things...tried a razor blade yet? Sounds like it is impregnated into the glass, the way auto windshields have an 8 inch runner of tint across the top. I still don't think the adhesive remover has any value...have you tried goof off or OOPs? Since I can't picture it, I guess if it didn't look to weird you could put the film right over the top & hope it doesn't look bizarre. Sorry that's all I got
541423
This specific panel is a piece of crap. Don't buy it. Their bigger panels, though, put out 12 volts. If hooked up straight to your device, it will charge as long as there is sun. If the sun weakens, it will stop charging. If the sun returns, it will start charging. If it is hooked up into a battery that can both receive a charge and send a charge simultaneously, then the behaviour if the same as above. If not, it will act erratically and you'll only be able to charge the battery or the phone, but not both.
1975798
J, I run two of these on my Victory Cross Country with no issues. I don't have any charging issue that I am aware of and they've been in there over a year.
2105713
Yes, it comes with a car charger with a long cord. I believe it's long enough to go around the top edge of the windshield (assuming the camera is placed in the center near the top) down one side, under the dash to the socket in the middle of the dashboard for most vehicles. I have not measured it though.
111636
You can see through it and move it around anywhere. I have never put it in the windshield but it works great on side windows.
1229305
Unfortunately I have never been able to fully charge the charger completely from the solar panel. I have left it in full direct sunlight for several days and only get to 3 blue lights... Just continues to blink like it is charging. Concept is great, so I really want it to work better. It just doesn't.
1613584
I wound up throwing mine out. The plug for the lighter was not reliable. It was a separate piece that you plug the USB plug into. The USB plug worked fine. I don't believe I used any adhesive to stick to the front glass. The suction was more than enough. Push into glass, flip lever down to hold suction. I did not use on the dashboard.
584780
Hi DanBattery is very bad. Aftre the whole night charging it warked only 3-5 min.I decided to connect to the car electricity my device permanently, find a good electric, or use the car charger device.
2089416
I get dual use from the panel. I place it upon the dashboard to charge various devices and to protect my dashboard from the brutal Arabian sun. I am not an expert (wavelenght measuring) but I have not noticed any depreciation in charging rates between the car roof/hood or on the dashboard below the windshield. In fact, I have used it throughout my vehicle as required to get the most direct sun and the panel performs.
1445287
I do not know why it will not charge. I own 3 and they all charge. It may be deffective. Is it showing low charge? Is the outlet you are using a good one. Did you try the car charger?
1387792
The Dlight will charge in a window. The included material also says the solar charge will last up to a year. I have yet to use this light in a emergency situation so cannot verify claims
1403151
It does appear that when the light turns from red to blue it is done charging. I didn't see the directions, but I will take a look. The directions are wrong if that's what it says.
2259329
My experience was camping with this pannel, it was in the summer in Nevada and Oregon, not much time with cloud cover, but I was pleasantly surprised to see the charge light on the controller come on 45-60 mins before sunrise and stay on till near dark long after sunset. And that was with it being mounted flat to the roof of our RV. And, I will also tell you that while this panel is wonderful for the money, I did sell it to a friend and up grade to a larger Renogy panel and controller. This is not like the cheap poly crystalline panels. Hope this helps.
1130852
As far as I know. I've been using on my leaf for over 6 months. No problems. Not as sexy looking as other charging unitd , but who cares...right? Main unit in Garage and charging handle and mount is outside mounted on wall. The mount outside looks great.
1743630
Haven't Opened mine up so I can't help you. You might be on to something as it seems to Over Charge my Battery during the warmer months. My Solar Panel Controller does not seem to be able to account for this properly so I am forced to disconnect the Solar Panel for awhile when this happens. I plan to open mine up & look once it warms up again & the snow is gone for the season.