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So, here is a little update on the build. Haven't had much time to work on her as I've been helping my brother work on his house to get it ready to sell. After looking high and low, really couldn't find anything that I either liked or could afford as a floor console next to the shifter, so I...

Latest picture & build update, taken just a few hours ago up on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Added all the lights (Curved 56" on front, 2 36" on the RTT rack for the sides, moved the "pods" to the rear bars for rear ditch lights and another 48" bar on the rear. Wiring is temporary. Got weather-proof...

Thanks :) Yeah, I was debating several different options for my build. RTT, Camper Shell, or possibly a homemade off-road trailer of some kind. The final deciding factor for me was the height in the other two. With having spinal arthritis, being able to sit comfortably is a deciding factor. A...

Picked up that Back Rack for $20 in SC yesterday and got it installed this morning. Put my fire extinguisher on it. Gonna mount Rotopac's & MaxxTrax to it as well. Used up my Pilot Fuel Rewards and got that Bearcat 9800SSB CB and antenna kit for $11.42. Just had to pay the taxes. Not gonna be...

It's not too bad, yet. In the rocker panels and where the dent is is the worst. Had a few rusted things underneath like a u-bolt, break line, fuel line, but had them all replaced already. As for the abundance of parts, it's one of the reasons that I choose a Silverado. Plus, being a 2001, don't...

So, been a while since I've posted. Had some medical issues and then the van that I was building out had a ton of electrical issues and mechanical issues. Was more than I was willing to deal with, so I cut my losses and am starting over with a pickup build. Ryu (Japanese for Dragon) is a 2001...

Thanks for the information. I ended up going with two of the Everstart Max RV/Marine batteries and seem to be working fine for now. Still in the process of building out the van. But, ran into electrical issues prior to swapping the batteries. Either got a bad relay or bad PCM. Working on...

Cool, thank you for the information. Yeah, I'll have a lot of electronics hooked up in the van. While I don't plan on running everything at once, I want to make sure that I have plenty to spare in case I want to sit for a few days and it's raining or something. I DO have an AC to DC converter...

Ahh, sorry about that. One battery is under the hood and the other is in a ported battery box by the side doors. It's ported both top and bottom

very nice. I wish my power management looked that clean, lol. I'm working on getting it organized, but not gonna have the resources to redo my entire system right now. It's on the priority list though. Probably when I upgrade the solar and batteries, that would be the ideal time to rewire...

OK, here is some pics from the other work I did yesterday followed by the relocation of the inverter higher up on the battery box and the installation of the toolbox underneath. Dashcam Rearview Mirror installed, iRadar underneath and a spare smartphone I use for the radar detector. Some of...

Thanks and nice. Yeah, I'm a gadget guy and will need the extra battery. Eventually, I would like 4 really good AGM batteries running together, but it'll have to wait until I get new panels for that. Only have two small 100 watt'ers right now. Will be upgrading to 3 or 4 (depending on the amount...

Thanks. Yeah, the reviews seem pretty decent for it and it's less than $100 each for them and need at least two. Never dealt with Solar before like this and learning as I go, hence the question. Thank you for the reply :)

So, I currently have 2 Ultima Blue Top Deep Cycle batteries in my build. Was done by the previous owner. Both are over 3 years old and not holding a charge very long. I've eliminated any drain issues and verified that the solar panels are indeed outputting the correct amperage. My question is...

So, got some actual work done on Raiju today. Got the roof LED Bar hooked up and working. Also picked up a 24" LED bar for $10. Brand new from local pawn shop. Installed it on the bumper and until I get my rocker switch panel, I temp wired it into the driving lights. They are dual purpose...

Update on the build. While I've not been able to do any physical work on the van, I have been working on designing my build. Here are some pics of what I have come up with for the roof rack and interior. I'll describe each picture: OK, first up is a 80% competed design for the inside of the...

Thanks. Yeah, it'll be slow going for the first few weeks. I'm chomping at the bit though, lol, wish it was done and on the road already. My original plan was to be at the Expo last weekend, but life had other plans :) Some things will be added after I hit the road, like a roof rack, bigger...

So, managed to get out the utility shelving in the back. Here are some before and after pics. As I'm still helping my brother with his house, that is all I'm doing for now on the back. Once I get done hauling stuff for him, then I'll get the back cleaned, walls in, ceiling, & then the floor...

Hello fellow Overlanders! Been a while since I've posted. Been super busy getting my van. Just picked it up on Monday and will be building it out over the next few months. Hoping to hit the road full time by the first of August, so look for me out and about! A little about my van: It is a 2002...

Thanks. Yeah, I have a lot of plans for it. Will definitely keep everyone updated on the build