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I have 345 Watt of Solar on the roof of my car. You can choose the bigger size of battery`s. Some time ago I did a comparison of some common of such battery brands: They are not so much bigger and under 10kg... Please note: you can too charge those boxes directly by solar too... trippin

Here is my Setup, which I did optimize over the years: 3x Solarpanels on the roof for my AGM Batterys Ecoflow River Mini as the 220v Inverter (300/600W) for eBike, Battery-Aircompressor, electric Mini-Chainsaw Battery, AND 100W USB-C for Notebook, Tablet, Drone, Phone Charging the Ecoflow River...

The captivating adventure of travel or a world journey has enchanted me since childhood. I sought and found adventures, not least during a Trans-Africa trip and other overlanding tours around the globe. Interestingly, in doing so, I've sidestepped certain other adventures, not even recognizing...

We did consider a thermal cover for our VW Transporter/Caravelle as well, since we frequently go winter skiing in our RV even at temperatures as low as -10°C/14°F. These covers are available for both external and internal mounting. You often see them with an additional layer called "the cap"...

Even if you not need an inverter, it will be near impossible to do a DIY with less weight & needed space in comparison. Specially as an DIY Project with AGM / LiFePO4: how can you optain the juice for Notebook and Rechargables? USB-C with 100W like those portable power stations provide, are...

I did 70`000 Overlanding miles with my engel compressor fridge, and the cigarette lighter Plugs didnt went out (at least often (hard offroad))... But I dont love the lower charging value as well. But the cigarette ligther port brings portablity, you can move your battery to any other vehicle...

In 2020, I replaced my AGM batteries with a small and lightweight portable LiFePO4 power station. Back then, I was often ridiculed, but today it has become quite common. Which power station is suitable for this purpose? All of the tested providers are deemed "adequate" for this particular use...

What is useful, what is not - depends a lot on your specific vehicle. It can`t be answered globally. After 75`000 Miles / after 120`000km - from a transafrika, to trips in europe and south america this was my summary, which Mods was helpful at the end...

Who likes to read more about my trips: Southeast Europe: Reisetipp: Osteuropa mit dem 4x4 - https://www.4x4tripping.com/2020/10/reisetipp-osteuropa-mit-dem-4x4.html Transafrica: Reisetagebuch - http://transafrica2012.blogspot.com/p/reisetagebuch.html South America: Adventure-Overland -...

Funny to see so many suggestions. But yes, our needs are different. trippin

Some travelers have been waiting for something like this for a long time! The ice cream on the road simply prepare yourself! The solution is intended for normal cars and off-road vehicles, I am excited about the implementation also for larger tire dimensions! With 33" tyres it will also work...

There are some more options around, from Ecoflow and another piece at a crowdfunding plattform: https://www.4x4tripping.com/2023/01/portable-klimaanlage-12v-fur-camping.html I do own a Eurom, but those are too bulky and strong for a RTT. trippin

We did sleep for over 120`000km of trips inside of the Land Cruiser 200. Works well for two people with 1.94m and 1.78m height. In that size we wouldnt fit well in a smaller rig :-( At international journeys with several climatic conditions we have to carry more clothes, guess with the...

I love those minimalistic Setups out of those smaller station wagon like the subaru. Compressor Fridge, small matress inside - a perfect setup for low profile, low fuel consumption. I did even blog about that way of overlanding, 10 years ago: Overlanding mit knappem Budget Sleeping inside is...

Welcome at OB! It would be nice to read more about overlanding in china! trippin