Recent content by Sid Post

On a related note regarding going all-electric, $1,000 for a Honda EU2000i generator will likely solve a lot of possible issues with the all-electric option. While about $4K, an Onan/Cummins diesel generator is an option as well.

Analysis Paralysis and holding out for Perfection is not my way! I do spend a fair amount of time researching and posing often contradictory thoughts and questions to help illuminate options, benefits, problems, etc., though! My Taxa TigerMoth is far from perfect, but it has also enabled a lot...

To anyone interested in these updates to a future trailer build, please reach out to Aaron so it is clear I am not asking for a UNICORN!

I have a local specialist who fixed my Taxa TigerMoth. After bending/breaking two axles with a 4-cylinder Honda Accord, I took it to him. He cut off the factory stuff and put a Dexter axle custom-built for this trailer (his other trailers had different dimensions) and he extended the hitch by...

Yes, if I were limited to North America, propane is a better option in most cases. In Central and South America, in more remote areas, propane is a lot more limited. No clue regarding the Australian Outback, but Diesel heaters seem to be popular out there, so I'm guessing outside of major...

Electric blankets and vests work really well for me. However, 10F boots are #$%! 🙂 As I get older, the difference between a ~60F breakfast table and 10F is SIGNIFICANT! Water, other than showering, can be dealt with as long as it doesn't freeze. December showers in a Belgian castle with...

Super helpful. For trailer certifications, liquid fuels are not allowed, so no Diesel heat, my preferred heating source. Where I am going, propane refills are problematic too. I will have ~1,000w of solar panels and at least 400ah of LiPo4 batteries and a 30A connection from my tow vehicle to...

Yes! Waiting on the change in costs from the Timbren. Suspension mount points are different so, a bit of work is needed to accommodate that change. Regarding the hitch, that is a relatively simple swap. Also looking at an all-electric Truma Kombi for travel areas without LP access and an...

CM air ride is ~$2500 more than Timbren's air ride based on initial discussions. Updated pricing is still pending, so things could definitely change. Considering the Kindom Campers option has CM suspension at ~$40K, it should not be super expensive, assuming a like-for-like change. CM has a...

There were some changes/problems with parts availability and distribution in the past, which is what I think put Timbren's on his trailers. Timbren's are also cheaper and are rated well for North American roads.

I am considering an all-electric Expedition trailer configuration. This does not mean I won't have other cooking or heating options, but the base trailer itself would be all electric. With solar panels and vehicle charging, eliminating LP tanks on my travels seems like a good idea, at least...

Part of the open issues for me is the Cruisemaster Suspension and DO 35. In terms of galvanizing, it is hot dipped, so they can weld up whatever they want and dip it the same as existing frames. Different suspension mounts are needed, so how much that will be versus the Timbrens mounts is an...

Yep, the C12 will likely max out my Tacoma. However, it offers a lot of space and better options for solar panels and batteries. Extra water on board doesn't hurt either for places like Death Valley and the Atacama Desert. The C10 is attractive as well.

A short A-frame hitch will mean my tailgate stuff will impact the trailer. A short wheelbase might be nimble on the trail, but on the road, I want more length for easier use around gas pumps, roadside rest stops, etc. I can live with a minor break-over clearance loss and additional trouble if...

I have a lot of personal experience with solar power, especially off-grid applications. I almost exclusively run 48Vdc battery systems with solar panel runs in series at ~400Vdc or higher to the charge controllers. Small system run ~150Vdc and 24Vdc for the batteries. Solar solutions other...