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Seeking commentary from those who understand solar better than I do. Givens: 4x 190w solar panels Each panel rated to 9.3a and 18.6v MPPT Solar Controller 12V A/C unit draws 18A in Eco Mode Question: is it preferred to wire the 4 panels in series or combination series/parallel when...

Comments comparing Overland Expo to Abenteuer & Allrad in Germany for those who are curious and/or have considered going. The annual Abenteuer & Allrad show in Germany is often called the biggest and best overlanding show in the world. Having been to Overland Expo West multiple times over the...

Asking $600obo. This ad is for a set of 5 Cooper ST/Maxx tires mounted on OEM Dodge Ram steel wheels including Dynabeads in each tire. Available for local pickup in Orange County, CA. The steel wheels have an 8x6.5" bolt pattern for Dodge Ram. Or discard the wheels and remount the tires on your...

For those who are not familiar, there is a German company called SOG that makes a retrofit for Thetford cassette toilets. My installation was for an XPCamper V1, but I thought this would be useful for anyone else who has a Thetford Cassette toilet. I highly recommend this upgrade. No chemical or...

This trailer has served me well, but it's time to move on. I sold my Land Cruiser 80 and am now selling the trailer as we are moving over to an XPCamper. This trailer is a combination of factory and custom features that make it quite unique compared to other options. If you are in the market for...

Gauging interest – I don’t have an asking price because it’s not officially for sale. I am switching to XP Camper and most likely will not keep the Land Cruiser once I take delivery on the XP Camper. I also have a teardrop trailer with many custom features that is matched to this Land Cruiser. I...

Here it goes: After many years with the most incredible 80 series LandCruiser, we have taken the plunge and started toward our goal of owning a rig for full-time international travel. It's been a progression to get us to this point: We started with the 80, then added a roof tent to the 80, then...

Suspension gurus, please help: Leaf sprung over trailer axle. Home built teardrop. I have measured my potential max shock lengths at 23" at full droop and 12" at full compression which means a max travel of 11". The Rancho 9000 shocks I considered buying come in various lengths which allow...

I have one of the Sears Platinum (Odessy) group 31 batteries in my 80 as the aux battery. It's a real monster. I now am ready to buy the battery for my new trailer build and can't decide: Group 31 - $265, 75lbs, 205 min reserve capacity Group 34 - $205, 53lbs, 135 min reserve capacity The...

Hey everyone. I've enjoyed reading all of the ongoing build threads and thought I'd post up my own project. Would love any suggestions or insight you have to offer. I don't have time to try to fully build this myself so I'm subcontracting some of the stuff that is beyond my skills or at least...

For Sale: Custom built offroad trailer. Built by 4x4 Trailers Ltd (which no longer builds trailers) for Outlaw Offroad in Orange County. This trailer is similar in style to the Adventure Trailers Chaser and the military trailers and has some great custom features: Trailer structure: 2.5"...

Hi. Any tips? My Norcold MT-60 is not cooling. The compressor hummms as it always has, but it's not getting cold. Any suggestions?

I can't seem to find a fridge slide that will fit my Norcold MT60 and pulls out the long way. Anyone know of one? Thanks

This is the Waeco CF110, the largest of the portable fridges. More info here: http://www.dometic.com/01253888-348b-4ae2-89f7-decf22f257c4.fodoc This fridge came with the trailer I recently purchased so I don't know it's history. When I got it, the control panel wasn't functioning properly so I...

I've been reading on springs and have some confusion. It seems clear to me that the short, stiff trailer springs I have now are not ideal. I took two leaves out which improved towability substantially by reducing trailer feedback. I've also noticed the effect that trailer tire pressure has...

My newly acquired trailer had 38" tires on it and the lift to accomodate those monsters. My 315/75R16s look pretty small under the fenders and the trailer sits higher than I need it to. My only suspension experience is with coil springs and the trailer has leaf springs. Can I remove one of the...

I recently purchased an offroad trailer and it came with an Overland Large RTT. I already have a Maggiolina Grand Tour and prefer to keep that one, so the Overland has to go. The PO had the tent for about a year and used it several times. It's in excellent condition and looks like it really...

Hi. I just got a trailer and have a couple of questions regarding charging the trailer batteries. Tow vehicle has a starting battery and an AGM battery linked via a selectable 200A solenoid. The second battery runs the winch and all accesories so the starting battery is used only for fully...

Sorry - no pics yet... After a few days of heavy rain, the skies cleared in time for us to head out to the much-anticipated Mojave Road. Jon (jdholder) and Ken (fj viz) met at my house and we caravanned out to Barstow where we met up with Yubert and Justin (rigwelderstaco) and drove to Needles...

97 FZJ80 I have 850Js in the front and 421s in the rear. Front sits at 22.5 hub to fender. Rear sits at the same when unloaded - weight of Kaymar rear, Maggiolina RTT, and 35" spare included. I'm happy with that amount of lift. Since the truck is not a daily driver and I hate...