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  1. L

    Portable power station to power trailer systems??

    ...DIY 12v 100ah Lipo batteries. Just one battery currently on sale for $137 ea (DUMFUME brand). That's over 2400 Watt hours with 400 watts of solar input in parallel. 2 built in DC ports, 2 USB ports and an external anderson port to connect the trailer lights and appliances. I will probably...
  2. A

    SOLD: 2018 Patriot Camper X1 Grand Tourer | Price DROP: $26,500

    ...to set up for comfortable sleeping. • Kids’ Room: Dedicated space for kids, perfect for family camping with extra comfort and privacy. • Solar Power System: Built-in solar panels for reliable off-grid power. • Red Vision Battery Management System: Advanced monitoring with lightweight...
  3. socal66

    Powering a fridge in a Jeep JL

    ...have been more than adequate for my power usage and with the 240 Amp alternator things get charged up relatively fast without the need to add solar. Aside from functionality one big benefit of this solution is that I don’t need to take up cargo space for the additional battery. I had...
  4. NJRadioGuy

    Powering a fridge in a Jeep JL

    ...overnight. Nothing else. No need for AC whatsoever and no desire to ever need AC power since this is for getting away from everything <grin>. Solar isn't really an option either since I park in heavy shade at home, and 95% of my campsites are in national forests, also in deep shade. I'd also...
  5. G

    Project M and/or Ram 2500 Power Wagon for sale

    Hello, Truck 6.7 Diesel? How much for the camper?
  6. Sea Diamond

    Camp Photos!

    ...controlled gate acts as sentry to the 1/2 mile gravel road. Fee is 4.65usd per day. A bunker styled washing facility has crystal clear water and electricity. We leave our fridge down there to help take the strain off our solar system (without worry of someone giving themselves an early...
  7. D

    For Sale - 2015 Toyota Hilux 3.0 D4-D OVERLAND BUILD - Proven and ready for next adventure

    ...SPACE EVO XL hard shell Tent. All noisy zip toggles have been removed and fitted with para cord. Comes with interior storage, interior light, Solar fan Fitted with optional anti condensation mat Custom ladder and ladder bracket. (Original James Baroud Ladder will be supplied) 45L compressor...
  8. Luinil Explorations

    US Northwest FOR SALE - 2002 Ford E350 Superduty Extended Body 4 WD Camper Van

    ...rear air locker Compressed air outlets on each running board Electrical SOK 100 amp lithium battery Kisae ABSO 50 amp DC to DC charger with solar inputs and manual Progressive Dynamics PD4000 40 amp power converter and manual Victron BMV 700 battery monitor with manual Wiring diagram for...
  9. HIALT2D

    SOLD FreeSpirit Recreation "ReadyLight" Solar Powered Camp Light - $100

    ...work lights, strobe lights—you name it. Offering up to 30-hours of light, the powerful lithium batteries can be charged 3 different ways—solar, AC & DC. Plus, it’s a USB charging station for your mobile devices. We like to think of it as the most versatile backyard to backcountry light ever...
  10. K12

    Ram 2500/HQ19 Full-Time

    ...are a slightly darker shade of grey than what is already done, it looks good though and not super noticeable. Had some issues with the prior solar panel on the truck, was getting only about 40% of the rated capacity at max so decided to replace it with CIGS panel. So far they are working...
  11. Dave_McNaughton

    Solar panels

    Finished my install of my solar panels to run my fridge when I'm off grid. And easy to remove if I want to use cross bars for some thing else
  12. roots66

    Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

    Hello and welcome to the OB family.
  13. El-Dracho

    Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

    Hi Shawn, Welcome to Overland Bound! Greetings from Europe, Bjoern
  14. tyndall

    Portable power station to power trailer systems??

    I am going to run an agm battery and carry a solar generator- I have an old agm which I will instal for now to get my system set up. I also bought a fossibot f2400- it’s not one of the big brand ones,but it came up at the right price ,the DC plug is an xt-60 ,it’s only rated at 25amps and not...
  15. Shahn

    Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

    Greetings Shawn, welcome to Overland Bound!
  16. Bengt N

    Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

    Hallo Shawn Welcome to OBO Greetings from Sweden WBR Bengt N
  17. W

    Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

    Hello All, My names Shawn and I live outside of Tri Cities WA. Current rig is a 2015 Taco TRD Pro, wild top truck cap, solar, OME suspension. I am somewhere between a novice and a pro, I camp almost once a month but most of that is with my kids Scout troop so not much "overlanding" with them...
  18. loper

    Our van build

    ...100ah AGMs for two 230ah lithium batteries, plus a 20 amp plug in charger. Now we have a lot bigger "tank", and three ways to charge Plug in, solar, or alternator/BCDC charger). I've had some play in the steering since I bought the van. Yesterday I found (and fixed!) it. The u-joint coupler...
  19. ZombieCat

    Counting down to summer departure! I’m finishing several projects - a removable mesh curtain for...

    Counting down to summer departure! I’m finishing several projects - a removable mesh curtain for the trailer door to keep the bugs out and a roof rack mounting frame for the Jackery solar panel.
  20. Prerunner1982

    ARRL Field Day 2025: June 28-29th

    ...radio event of the year for North America. Hams and ham clubs across the county will be setting up stations operating off generator and solar/battery with temporary antennas from parks, fire stations, EOCs, etc. The event runs for 24hrs and simulates a disaster or grid down scenario with the...