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  1. shansonpac

    Solo Overlanding

    It is really easy to download a bunch of Netflix to you iPad and watch at your leisure.
  2. shansonpac

    Solo Overlanding

    Coyote Flats is on my list. You described my overland philosophy perfectly. I have a very capable rig. I love the journey as well as the destination. I want to get to places that the journey acts like a gate keeper for the masses. I also don't want to break my rig. I have no problems solo, and...
  3. shansonpac

    Battery Creep. Humor, depression and success.

    You need to consider a career in writing. LMFAO. It is always the simple things that F us up in electrical, isn't it? As Scotty once said, "The more complicated the plumbing, the easier it is to gum it up...."
  4. shansonpac

    US West Bakersfield Meet up

    Sounds great. Look forward to meeting you.
  5. shansonpac

    US West Bakersfield Meet up

    Any progress on a Bakersfield / Kern County meet up?
  6. shansonpac

    Am I doing gaia wrong?

    Trails Offroad routes and waypoints sync effortlessly with Gaia GPS.
  7. shansonpac

    Am I doing gaia wrong?

    Gaia GPS allows you to download map data, layers, etc. constrained by a user defined rectangle for offline use. https://help.gaiagps.com/hc/en-us/articles/360047131513-Download-Maps-for-Offline-Use
  8. shansonpac

    Quick-Pitch En-Suite shower - soft bag or alu case?

    I have a bamboo slatted bath mat that I put down to shower. With a quick "Navy" shower, I have never had a problem with mud. I put the cassette toliet on the bath mat when not using to shower. My shower enclosure deploys right adjacent to my RTT Annex, allowing for privacy. BTW, I researched...
  9. shansonpac

    Poll: When you camp, do you normally have cell service?

    I have been playing around with the layers in Gaia GPS, and there are a couple of general and specific layers related to cell service coverage, specific layers for all major carriers and a general. Might be helpful in trip planning when connectivity is important.
  10. shansonpac

    US West Long Canyon Trail, El Dorado National Forest Clean Up and Maintenance.

    Really strong work. OB practices what it preaches.
  11. shansonpac

    Thunderbox outdoor Toilet

    Still love my Thetford for waste handling and odor control.
  12. shansonpac

    US West Bodie Ghost Town to Mt Patterson 11,654’ June 3-5th 2022

    I just read an article that due to active mining in the area, the mining company has significantly improved the road. 2WD can make it to Aurora.
  13. shansonpac

    Snomaster USA

    Can't say enough good things about the Snomaster USA customer service. I have a Classic 56 installed on a slide in my trailer. Picked up the trailer 2/11/2022. While initially, the temperature control was spot on, the refrigerator part of the unit began to have erratic temperature swings. I...
  14. shansonpac

    US West Bodie Ghost Town to Mt Patterson 11,654’ June 3-5th 2022

    For future reference, would my Turtleback Expedition make it on the road to Aurora? 13' nose-to-tail with a 360º hitch.
  15. shansonpac

    Mounting Electronics

    Thanks for this. They even make mounts for my 4xe, which is challenging due to the battery charging lights in the tray. If anyone is using the magnetic version of the phone holder, is it strong enough for heavy bumps and ruts?
  16. shansonpac

    Rude? Yay or nay

    Totally rude and disrespectful.
  17. shansonpac

    Smart (but not too smart) AC -> 12vdc battery charger?

    And. this charger works on both 110/220 systems. However, I feel like I need a degree in electrical engineering to work the app.... :tearsofjoy:
  18. shansonpac

    US West Bodie Ghost Town to Mt Patterson 11,654’ June 3-5th 2022

    There are too many grad weekends this time of year! Next time!
  19. shansonpac

    Smart (but not too smart) AC -> 12vdc battery charger?

    This one. I also have Victron solar controller and a Victron DC charger, when hooked up the the 7 pin. https://www.victronenergy.com/chargers/blue-smart-ip65-charger
  20. shansonpac

    Smart (but not too smart) AC -> 12vdc battery charger?

    I read through all the literature on this charger and am no help. This is really strange behavior, and the "bad battery" algorithm defeats to utility of the connection to shore power. My system is different. I'm using a Victron charger and 100 ah Lithium ion battery. I keep the trailer plugged...