What is the last thing you bought and plan to buy?

[DoggMan1163]

Here is my brand new, bought 7 years ago, new and finally got it working today, Portable/ On board, air compressor system! Bought the ARB Twin Air Compressor to go in one of my many Jeep projects, way back. Then I thought I should have it in my Dodge Cummins 4x4 truck, then my diesel Cherokee Jeep. Now, I am running a 4Runner too. Could never decide and follow through with the install in any of my vehicles! So, came up with the idea to make my air compressor portable, and use it in all my vehicles. Yes, ARB makes a completely portable version. Yes, I could have bought the right factory wiring harness. But that makes too much sense! Besides, spending more money, to build my own system, than just buying it would not be as fun. So, today it is finally working!! And for the couple of weeks trying to make it run, I missed a little Red wire with a Yellow strip on it. The directions said this wire goes to the ignition. I thought so the switch would light up right? Well, I was stumped trying to get the compressor to run. After many try’s and checking everything had juice, I put the Red/Yellow wire to power and my compressor started working! Okay, you can laugh at me! And laugh at the working setup, that’s okay too. It works! Vance.
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Hey you want to send me the blue print on that box looks better than the bag I have mine in lol

 

[DoggMan1163]

And you probably thought you were all alone. "What the hell is that", I can hear you say from here. LOL

Yep that's exactly what I thought it looked like a building that was moving at first

 

[DoggMan1163]

Well I am in Savannah Ga just got here after dark thirty found a place to park and was reading and commenting on what people were posting when I looked up and saw this moving past me I didn't realize just how close to a major water way I was View attachment 108894View attachment 108895View attachment 108896

seen in a different light

 

[Lanlubber In Remembrance]

Yep that's exactly what I thought it looked like a building that was moving at first

Visions of UFO's moving in on your privacy huh ? LOL

 

[DoggMan1163]

And you probably thought you were all alone. "What the hell is that", I can hear you say from here. LOL

Lol

 

[roots66]

I got the 40qt version 2 weeks ago. Haven’t tested it out yet.

Love the Lifetime coolers. Not expensive, durable, and on the list of approved storage for National Parks/Forests.

 

[Lanlubber In Remembrance]

Love the Lifetime coolers. Not expensive, durable, and on the list of approved storage for National Parks/Forests.

This is an ice cooler right ? What do you do with the melted ice contaminating your food storage. Fine for drinks but not a choice for lunch meats and other open containers in the cooler. What about if you are dispersed camping for up to two weeks and 50 miles from an ice source. Yes the price is good and they hold ice for up to 7 days (sometime) but they are within $100 of a compressor type refer. The investment doesn't make since to me because of my extended stays in the boon docks and the water problem with ice coolers.

 

[RoarinRow]

Love the Lifetime coolers. Not expensive, durable, and on the list of approved storage for National Parks/Forests.

Good for weekend trips. I keep mine in the truck all the time just to store grocery items that need to be cold until I get home. For any extended trips I would still get a proper fridge, budget allowed.

 

[Lanlubber In Remembrance]

Does anyone have any experience with a non compressor type refer called a truck frig. No ice required ?

 

[steven_cochran]

Just bought this

 

[steven_cochran]

Does anyone have any experience with a non compressor type refer called a truck frig. No ice required ?

Dometic make some awesome trail fridges [emoji109]

 

[Lanlubber In Remembrance]

Dometic make some awesome trail fridges [emoji109]

I'm aware of that brand. They make only expensive compressor type refers. I'm interested in finding a thermoelectric type refer. That does a good job. Thermoelectric refs sell for under $200 usually. That's a fraction of what a Dometic sells for.

 

[JimBill]

Axle bearings, retainers, seals. Next- Clayton or IRO D44HD truss. Buying reliability isn't exciting.......

 

[Lanlubber In Remembrance]

Axle bearings, retainers, seals. Next- Clayton or IRO D44HD truss. Buying reliability isn't exciting.......

Can you explain why you feel the need for an axle truss ?

 

[JimBill]

Can you explain why you feel the need for an axle truss ?

One weakness of the WJ Jeep Grand Cherokee differential used behind the V8 is the aluminum housing. The housing can flex, throwing off the ring and pinion setup. The factory user manual even has a warning to not jack the vehicle up by the housing. The differential in my WJ is worn out junk, so I found a donor at the pick and pull junkyard to overhaul and install while I still daily drive the vehicle. I figured while I am there, I'll address the weak points by adding the truss and a skid plate. The aluminum housing also does not tolerate bouncing off rocks!

 

[Desert Runner]

I'm aware of that brand. They make only expensive compressor type refers. I'm interested in finding a thermoelectric type refer. That does a good job. Thermoelectric refs sell for under $200 usually. That's a fraction of what a Dometic sells for.

Thermoelectric coolers are really just a chiller. They will not cool perishables to refrigerator safe temps. Here in the SW, even with some 'blue ice' pacs put in, the temp only managed to drop into the high 40's. Good for cooling drinks, but not something for safe food storage. Mine is a Coleman model that was offered as a promotion piece when Marlboro could still do public advertising. As a secondary cooler it would be okay, but I would still have to rely on a ice cooler, until I could afford or justify the expense of a true dual-zone travel fridge.

As a side note, I really like the Snowmaster offerings, as I think they are a better deal, once you get past the initial cost. Thermo travel bag, and included accessories that oher companies charge for, they include. So final price is comparable and I see more world travelers using them over other brands. The ARB top shelf offering is overpriced, especially as.....dual zone.... types gain in popularity.

 

[Lanlubber In Remembrance]

One weakness of the WJ Jeep Grand Cherokee differential used behind the V8 is the aluminum housing. The housing can flex, throwing off the ring and pinion setup. The factory user manual even has a warning to not jack the vehicle up by the housing. The differential in my WJ is worn out junk, so I found a donor at the pick and pull junkyard to overhaul and install while I still daily drive the vehicle. I figured while I am there, I'll address the weak points by adding the truss and a skid plate. The aluminum housing also does not tolerate bouncing off rocks!

I wasn't aware of that issue with jeeps. Why don't you put in a 9" Ford, and not worry about breakage ? Your reason is certainly sound !

 

[Lanlubber In Remembrance]

Thermoelectric coolers are really just a chiller. They will not cool perishables to refrigerator safe temps. Here in the SW, even with some 'blue ice' pacs put in, the temp only managed to drop into the high 40's. Good for cooling drinks, but not something for safe food storage. Mine is a Coleman model that was offered as a promotion piece when Marlboro could still do public advertising. As a secondary cooler it would be okay, but I would still have to rely on a ice cooler, until I could afford or justify the expense of a true dual-zone travel fridge.

As a side note, I really like the Snowmaster offerings, as I think they are a better deal, once you get past the initial cost. Thermo travel bag, and included accessories that oher companies charge for, they include. So final price is comparable and I see more world travelers using them over other brands. The ARB top shelf offering is overpriced, especially as.....dual zone.... types gain in popularity.

Good info. I know there are several compressor type refs that do a great job, you just don't hear anything about them here in the OB ranks. I will check out your snowmaster. Thank you

 

[JimBill]

I wasn't aware of that issue with jeeps. Why don't you put in a 9" Ford, and not worry about breakage ? Your reason is certainly sound !

Most Jeeps do not have the issue as I believe only Grand Cherokees used the aluminum housing for a certain year span. The 44HD will be more than adequate for 32 inch tires, Aussie locker, and occasional trail use once the aluminum housing is dealt with. I have the means (tools, skill) to perform the overhaul and mods mentioned, but not the resources to buy or build a fully custom setup. The 3 link suspension on the WJ is also very unique, and grafting anything else into it is pretty serious work!

 

[Lanlubber In Remembrance]

Most Jeeps do not have the issue as I believe only Grand Cherokees used the aluminum housing for a certain year span. The 44HD will be more than adequate for 32 inch tires, Aussie locker, and occasional trail use once the aluminum housing is dealt with. I have the means (tools, skill) to perform the overhaul and mods mentioned, but not the resources to buy or build a fully custom setup. The 3 link suspension on the WJ is also very unique, and grafting anything else into it is pretty serious work!

Sounds like your on top of it. I'm glad you have an out, it just seemed a bit overdo until you told me about the aluminum housing thing. Good luck with your update mods.