Search results

  1. mep1811

    Charge lithium battery

    My lithium battery died. For some reason my DC- DC charger did not keep it up. I'm not home and I'm wondering if I could charge it with a regular battery charger to get enough voltage to charge with the DC DC charger.
  2. mep1811

    Garmin explore logon issue

    I am having an issue logging into my Garmin Explore account. https://explore.garmin.com/en-US/Account/LogOn I enter my email address and nothing happens just a spinning icon. Anyone else have an issue and been able to resolve it? Thanks
  3. mep1811

    RedArc Manager 30 help

    I am getting a error message that my battery is under temperature -40 degrees. The only thing I can think of is the controller was exposed to high humidity for a few days but never wet. Is there a fix? I've disconnected the power but no change. Thanks in advance.
  4. mep1811

    Smart Solenoid for Lithium battery?

    I have a National Luna Intelligent Solenoid in my Cayenne. I just got a 100AH lithium battery and would like to use the battery on an upcoming trip. What are the drawbacks, if any to use my existing system ? I normally have a Gp27 AGM battery but reducing weight from 70 lbs to 24 would be...
  5. mep1811

    Combat Flip Flops Claymore bag

    This bag is no longer made. Excellent for EDC , compliment your truck gun or anything you can think of. This bag is designed after a Claymore mine bag. $40.00 including CONUS shipping. Caymore Messenger Bag features a two-point adjustable weapons sling that carries the load while providing...
  6. mep1811

    Ripped awning straps on Rhino Rack batwing

    The straps that hold the rolled up awning seemed to have disintegrated while rolled up. While I have an email into Rhino Rack I won't hear back from them until Monday. Has anyone encountered this ? I can still roll up and zip up the cover but would like a solution. I was hoping a new cover...
  7. mep1811

    Behind seat storage

    I ditched my Molle panel system for this full length behind seat storage. The long pocket allows me to conceal a long gun if needed.
  8. mep1811

    Behind seat storage

    I changed from the Molle seat back organizers to this one from Duluth Trading. now I can conceal a long gun if need be.
  9. mep1811

    Battery switch and circuit breakers for sale El Paso, TX

    Blue Sea battery switch and two Waytec panel mount circuit breakers one 40 amp and one 200 amp. $70.00 for all three Priority shipping included. Located in El Paso, TX
  10. mep1811

    Two panels one battery

    I don't think there will any issue.\ Would there any issue using two separate panels, each with a controller, on the same battery?
  11. mep1811

    Adding an aftermarket XM antenna to a 200 series

    The 200 Series always had spotty XM radio reception which got worse when I put the roof rack on. Ever since I was trying to figure out how to add an aftermarket antenna. Thanks to @BigMF on Ih8MUD, for his work on identifying where the plug was and a great video on how to take the radio out...
  12. mep1811

    Cover for Gazelle gazebo

    I have a protip I thought I'd share. I have a Gazelle gazebo. Due to the size I carry it on the roof and the cover is already fading in the Texas sun . I found a patio umbrella cover fits perfectly. This should lengthen the life of the original cover. I don't know if there is a patio umbrella...
  13. mep1811

    Fly fishing question

    I have a old Fenwick backpacking fly rod (7ft) rated for 6 weight. I would like to use it on small streams/ brooks. Should I use 6 weight line or go to a lighter line? Or is my tippet size more of a factor depending on the fly I'm using? Thanks
  14. mep1811

    Water tank venting on roof

    What has anyone done to vent a roof mounted water tank ? I have a Frontrunner water tank and would like to mount it in the middle of the roof rack. Before it had it mounted on the side of the rack so I could just get on the tire and loosen the cap. I was thinking of putting a barb in the cap...
  15. mep1811

    Magruder Corridor Trail

    My wife and I drove the Magruder Corridor Trail last summer. Toyota Trails magazine published my article " A Long Time Gone" about that trip. I hope you enjoy it . https://badlandsexpeditions.wordpress.com/2020/12/17/badlandsexpeditions-in-print/
  16. mep1811

    GX460 "tailgate" for side opening door

    Is there any sort of mod that makes a drop down "tailgate" for a 4 Runner with the side opening door? Thanks
  17. mep1811

    Badlandsexpeditions in Print

    Below is a link to the articles I've written about different trips. I hope you enjoy them and welcome your comments. I have a new one coming out in the next Toyota Trails. https://badlandsexpeditions.wordpress.com/2020/12/17/badlandsexpeditions-in-print/
  18. mep1811

    2019 Forester Sport build

    My wife has shown interest to have her Subaru Forester Sport build up for some off road excursions. First up was an Ironman suspension. Unlike other lift kits for the Forrester this is a full suspension replacement not a spacer lift. What a great upgrade. The car rides great on off road...
  19. mep1811

    Charging auxiliary battery

    Why can't I use this to charge my auxiliary battery? I have a aux battery pack in the back of the Forester I use to run the fridge at night . During the day I charge up the battery pack with a small inverter and a A/C battery charger. I'd rather to charge of the vehicle charging system. Since...
  20. mep1811

    Subaru Forester running power thru firewall for constant hot in rear

    My wife has a 2019 Forester . Is there a easy way to run some wires through the firewall? I'd like to get power to the rear of the car for the fridge. Thanks
Top