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A fellow photographer in E. CA is selling his '68 FJ. Figured I'll let everybody know, in case anybody's interested...

Will be heading to W. CO after the Labor Day weekend. Staying at Molas Lake Campground off HWY-550, http://www.molaslake.com, Spot PW10. That will be our base camp; probably do some fishing, kayaking, and of course, take Ruby for some off-roading in the area. Let me know (Just reply here, or...

Angel of Shavano campground. Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk

Here's a quick cut video from our drive up to North Fork Reservoir. We tried to get to Billings Lake and mining area, but there was still too much snow on the trail to make it all the way up. The trail is an easy-going drive; regular SUV can do this one... [NOTE: The music is an 'internal'...

Here's a short video showing our campsite. The MSR is mine (opted for the 4-season and the 20F bag...) The mansion in blue is my friend Glenn's. He brought his genny and chainsaw for firewood :)

Loved it. Initially bought a 105W panel, which I gave to my wife as a backup for her generator (conversion van for dog shows...) I bought the 120W version instead (https://amzn.to/2xmqcih) and replaced the controller it came with (PWM) with an MPPT one (https://amzn.to/2Jaetbp). Even with only...

I got this one, https://amzn.to/2L574aE. Went with the higher ratings, since it'll allow me to control two folding 120W panels in parallel, should I so choose. Has been working flawlessly.

@Boort: Nope. Other than chipmunks, no wildlife to see really. Loved that creek BTW/. Besides the soothing sound going to sleep in the tent right next to it, used my Platypus to get water out of it, filter, and use for drinking and all our other water needs. I got a carton of drinking water...

http://www.iinno-led.com/mppt-vs-pwm-solar-controllers/ Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk

Yes. The controller regulates the current as needed to charge the battery and run accessories, based upon the current solar conditions... if it needs 70W, it delivers just that. If more, it delivers more. Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk

Real life test of my 120W panel with the new MPPT controller. Worked like a charm. Even in cloudy/overcast conditions. Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk

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We went to Angel of Shavano campground. A bit chilly, but we had the place to ourselves. A great getaway! Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk

Ok, so I gave my 105W ACOPower panel (https://amzn.to/2rk1nhy) to my wife to use in her van conversion. She has a generator, so solar isn't as important for her as it is for me... I in turn replaced it with the new 120W ACOPower portable panel (https://amzn.to/2rgRzF5) - essentially the same...

Thanks. I'll check that one out as well...

Yeah. Probably South of Denver. Was looking at Hermit Pass, but probably too early to get up to the lake to camp?

Howdy - Alain here... A friend and I are looking for a short off grid overlanding option in the Eastern Colorado area. Since I'm more familiar with W. CO and UT, I was wondering if anybody from the area might have a suggestion for a good area? We are specifically looking for remote spots with...

Tested solar panel setup with ARB keeping some beer cold... Works like a charm!

Thanks. You're most welcome. I take this as a learning experience (like buying a holster) - until you get it and try it, you don't know... Now I know that an RTT is not for Ruby :}. Hope you get great use out of it!

Since switching plans, not mounting an RTT to the rack, I have added some RotoPlex fuel canisters with mounting hardware: Came in today... (https://amzn.to/2GYjTSy) Two 3 gal fuel containers (https://amzn.to/2GYjTSy,) will be mounted drivers side rear on the roof rack and stacked with their...