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    powering 12v fridge

    I use a Jackery 500 to run an Engle 43 in the Jeep. The Jeep keeps the Jackery charged up when running and I disconnect the 12 volt charging source from the Jeep at night with a switch. I also have the fridge covered with a insulated jacket which helps.
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    What was your first Jeep?

    Ordered from the factory a 1976 CJ5, red, 304 v8, 3 speed, with a soft top. Drove it from Oklahoma to Alaska and back in July. What an adventure. The Alaskan Highway was not what it is today.
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    GAIA issue - using up all my phone's storage

    I ran Gaia GPS application on my SD but now it won't let me. It's frustrating.
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    Engel MT45 Noise

    I have a MT45 that's close to 20 years old and it has hummed from day 1. But since I drive a TJ, I do not notice it, even with it located located behind the driver's seat. Sleeping in a tent I leave it on all night. It's a good reliable unit, but not perfect. Back when I bought it there was...
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    Vehicle Fridge/Freezer That Stays Cold for 24-48 hours w/o Power?

    The Jackery route is what I took and it works great, even in the Arizona summer. Mike
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    Gaia GPS Premium - is it worth upgrading?

    My opinion is "yes". I went with the 5 year subscription and it has been worth it to me.
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    Radio repair recommendation in Phoenix area?

    I have a sick Kenwood D700 here in Phoenix. Ham Radio does not service any product. Any repair service recommendations in Phoenix that can work on a dual band radio?
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    Is there an "ultimate" tablet for Gaia/GPS?

    I use a Samsung Tab A, Wi-fi only, 10.1" screen and it works just fine; also, I run Gaia on my Samsung phone with no problems and both stay synced up. Both devices have 256 gig sd cards and that's were Gaia resides. Best regards
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    LugEr pistol

    Who is the manufacturer?
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    Android Tablets, Gaia GPS, and minimum specs and operating system?

    Since you already have an iPhone, I would find an acceptable size iPad vs.replacing two units. I just remembered, at the time I was looking, iPads could not have the member expanded.
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    Android Tablets, Gaia GPS, and minimum specs and operating system?

    I wanted run Gaia so , I bought a Samsung Tab A, Wi-fi only, 16Gb internal memory, 10.1" screen from Costco for $179. I keep that synced with a Samsung J7 phone; both have an additional 256Gb Sd cards. The Tab A is mounted in a Jeep TJ and phone is used for hiking. Gaia has been just as...
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    Galaxy Tab A

    Thanks for the info
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    Galaxy Tab A

    Thanks for the reply. Does the DC charger need to be 5 volt output?
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