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In a parallel battery setup, using cables of equal length for each battery helps ensure that the current is distributed equally among the batteries. This minimizes imbalances during charging and discharging, optimizing performance and lifespan. Here is a link to some Victron guidance on this...

Class T fuses are generally recommended for lithium ion batteries. MRBF is probably acceptable for smaller 12V banks like yours, but they still have disadvantges to Class T. Epoch may have specific recommendations for their batteries. You should have equal cable lengths for each battery's...

Nice recovery. If you carry a Hi-Lift jack, their Lift Mate accessory allows you to lift up a wheel to put traction aids underneath. You can also buy a "transit cluster" which has a variety of hooks to attach to the frame rails of unibody cars.

Nomadic appears to be offering an alternative in both a 14" and 15.75" versions. https://nomadicsupply.com/nomadicark-airplus-14-camper-van-roof-vent-fan-white/?_gl=1*1r5urqw*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAjw6s7CBhACEiwAuHQckjTEBlfz35XRPa-rpm62pJNprRUt6kGiyaFAcj2BHCgys6rg1hvWLhoCYe4QAvD_BwE

You may want to reconsider mounting lights to the roof rack. There can be significant glare off the windshield and hood. This is especially true on steeply slanted windshields. It helps that your hood is black, on a white hood it would be way worse. Flood lights are best on the bumper. For under...

Lots of good info here and on related YouTube channel: https://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/e350-cutaway-4x4-w-diy-pop-top-composite-camper-box-build-thread.241475/ :

I also favor Interstate not only for their quality and decent warranty, but they have an extensive national dealer network that makes it easy to get a replacement.

If you have hot water, you could incorporate a mix valve with the kitchen sprayer.

They are fun to make yourself and far cheaper than buying from a 4x4 shop. There are several threads on Expedition Portal on this.

A gas engine and install a hydronic heater with engine loop to allow engine pre-heating.

Looks great - I am jealous of your craftsmanship skills. I am in the long-term planning stages for an aluminum subframe on a Super Duty, topped with a composite camper. A few questions: - What is the deck height versus the original truck bed? It looks like you kept it very close to the stock...

You might consider a Titan spare tire auxiliary fuel tank. There is probably some additional filtration needed as this is not rated for potable water.

The off-road recovery industry does not have any standardization when it comes to rating equipment. Most winch lines, snatch straps, etc. will be advertised at their breaking strength. Shackles, however, are often advertised at their working load limit (working load limit = breaking...

I'm all for keeping less-capable vehicles off of NPS 4x4 trails, but relying solely on 8" of ground clearance and a locking transfer case fails to consider a lot of other factors in off-road capability. The Subaru Crosstrek Wilderesss with 9.3" of ground clearance and short wheelbase would not...

Below is minimum strength of Amsteel Blue, which is often the basis of many synthetic winch lines. Winches are only capable of their rated capacity on their first layer of wrap - it goes down after that. Warn 16.5 lb winches that come from the factor with synthetic line use 3/8", so that...