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...gate, rocksliders, aftermarket roof rack, etc. - all eat away at your already meager payload rating. You really have to be frugal in both outfitting your rig and the gear you select. Leave the cute light systems and heavy skottle at home; a few solar lanterns and a Coleman two burner are just...
...(~2700kg) towing weight and still have a dry shower, dinette for 2 people (read table for 2 laptops), minimum queen size bed, and plenty of solar is kinda hard.
So far I like the MDC XT16, the Imperial Outdoors X145 (and X195 but might go over the vehicle rating), or the Pause Reboots...
...fits my needs and style. My personal preference is to go with the TRD Off Road trim, however the conundrum is I fell in love with the color "solar octane" (pictured). Solar Octane is not avaliable on 2025's, and the only Solar Octane Tacoma at my local dealership is a TRD Sport. So if I can't...
...so far with the power consumption of "stand-by" mode... That's what I'm calling it when I have nothing hooked up but still running the battery monitor and solar charge controller. The battery has lost about .05 volts so I imagine I can leave this sitting for a month or more without any...
...is mostly done. Still need to build the outlet boxes in the trailer cabinet, the remote outlet box that will go into the tent, and setup the solar panels.
After finding that the Victron IP67 AC-DC charger reaches temps of 107 degrees F, I opted out of putting an AC outlet on the outside of...
...I painted them black to fit and it has given them a good flush/integrated look in the bumper.
Coming up I am planning on going full electric/solar to get rid of propane completely. Next time im around a lowes (about a month away) I am going to be picking up an induction cooktop to replace...
...drawing's will get detailed enough so we can start cutting out the casework on our CNC machine.
From the starboard side. Shooting for 800W of solar on the roof. Adding branch deflectors to protect the camper.
Port side will have a 270deg awning. As well as a pass-through locker so we can...
...installed it above the rear window. Simple install. I wired it to work with both the upfitter switches in the cab and the rear switch on the solar box. Then I added 2 rear ditch lights on both sides. This allows me to have rear lights while I drive, AKA backing up, and while parked at camp...
Lets just say that I am happy with how everything is moving along. Around 0900, I decided to test the functionality of the solar charging.
Overcast morning but the sun came through and was hot. I really didnt have a test formula but I just walked the dog so to speak. Charging with the truck...
Solar box disconnects finished!
Another productive day. Transferred a new Glock17Gen5 to my son, garbage run full of those pesky card board boxes from CHRISTmas and finished the solar box disconnects so the modular build can keep moving along. Tomorrow I will finish insulating the roof and...
...months.
I have been working with Yozzy Overland up in Post Falls Idaho. It’s a new company founded by the same guy who started CVT, FSR, Zamps Solar, Expion360 Lithium. We have designed a new kitchen that is light years ahead of my PullKitchen design. Should be launching in April 2025 and we...
What a productive day.
* installed 25ft of 2AWG wire with 80AMP ANL fuse. Solar controller through cut off switch to starter battery
* Chassis ground installed
* Solar panels +- wires installed with passthrough gland. Tomorrow I will finish the sealing of the gland with EPDM RV roof rubber...
Solar Cabinet Version 6.5.2.300........In my learning curve of self discovery, I find that the waveform curve of learning can be a big arch or small one depending on your knowledge, research and experience. Unfortunately, when the pendulum swings in the negative, projects take on a whole new...
...land, etc
No major suspension or drivetrain updates.
Current tires are almost-new Michelins a size up from stock (32" tall).
I'll move over the solar panel and awning from our van but otherwise nothing significant on the exterior.
Interior will see a platform bed and side cabinet mounted...
For a portable solar setup, consider the Jackery Explorer 300/500, EcoFlow River 2, or Bluetti EB3A, paired with foldable solar panels like the Jackery SolarSaga or Renogy Eclipse. For budget options, brands like ALLPOWERS or Rockpals offer reliable alternatives. Ensure compatibility between the...
I want a low profile platform for my 4 door wrangler hard top. It's not for a RTT, but I'd like to run a rigid solar panel, traction boards, star link mini antenna, and maybe some roto-pax containers.
I'm looking at the Rhino Rack Pioneer 5 platform with backbone system. $800 for everything...
...Android head unit with wireless car play and android auto. 100Ah LifePo4 secondary battery system in the back with a DC/DC auto charging and solar. 750W power inverter. Runs off of second battery system. 13.5K pound winch with wireless and wired remote. Camera’s front and rear. Smittybuilt...
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