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For under 45 amps the Andersen PowerPole 15/30/45 size is fairly ubiquitous. I think for under 20 or so amps the PowerPole is a better option than the SB50. The SB50/PP75 size seems to me overkill for fridges and small solar panels since the smallest terminal you can get is 10 AWG. In a PP...

Forgot one thing to mention. You have a 2017 4Runner and you may have a smart alternator. I don't know that for a fact, though, just a possibility. Although based on the link to the device you provide I'm inclined to think the 4Runner didn't get a smart alternator until 2020. That device...

Those of us with Toyotas have a pretty well known issue with our alternators. Basically, yes, they are set to a low voltage and are not aggressive charging systems. Yours is perhaps lower than normal but not a lot. Replacing the alternator might fix it or might not change anything...

Good to know. It's not so much that it requires a specific filter or the price (which sounds reasonable enough) but just finding yourself in small market without any options. So if cutting paper filters is an option that makes it less of a factor, for me anyway. Just wasn't sure how rigid...

To be fair the AeroPress does solve the mess issue with French presses. It's not really that expensive, $30, for the convenience. I don't like being locked into using a proprietary little disk filter but otherwise they seem OK to me. Not OK enough to actually buy one, though.

Toyota should have kept the Trail Teams program they started with the FJ Cruiser. They used to give you a grill badge if you completed a trip with them.

I've been using a 3-cup stove top espresso pot lately.

I found one that is obviously the one I used. I could have sworn I had one still in the bag but the search for it continues @tjalward. I'll send you a PM @overlander.

Out of curiosity what size fuse did you use for that PowerPole circuit?

I wouldn't be concerned then between that and what looks like expected values and fine workmanship.

I don't see whether you mentioned it, you do see the same voltage at the battery and PowerPole terminals with no load, right?

Let me take a look, I used to have a couple of these but can't remember if I should still. Let you know ASAP. I know I don't need them if I do still have them.

Those are very short lengths so their resistance is relatively small but FWIW values. I'll also include expected voltage drop at 2.71 amps. 0.76 mΩ 2.04 mV 0.86 mΩ 2.34 mV 1.37 mΩ 3.72 mV 0.86 mΩ 2.34 mV 0.49 mΩ 1.32 mV 1.37 mΩ 3.72 mV Making an assumption but for example a 15 amp ATC...

Voltage drop is exactly how resistance is measured by a multimeter. You sound familiar enough with concepts to know about Ohm's Law. A DMM produces a known (generally as precise as possible) test current, which when put on an unknown resistance produces a measurable voltage across the unknown...

All-in-one assembly. I was thinking he meant optional AC inverter when he said "AC charger," but that's only my assumption.

You have to ask HCdP about your 120 V options, I don't see any mention of it. It looks like to me the mains side the charger input will accept 180 to 265 V from 40 to 70 Hz. Nominal expected input is 220 V, 50 Hz, 16 A. If that frequency range of 40 to 70 Hz is correct it might be possible to...

Rigid solar panels are mechanically pretty robust. They deal with wild temperatures, storm debris and hail in normal outdoor use. I think the decision would be mainly cost and convenience. Flexible panels are less cost effective although easier to fit in unusual places. But the huge flat top...

You bet me to it, I've used this Hella kit: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/HLA-H84709011 Fits Hella relay 007794301, which is 40 amp continuous rated.

In my mind, I dunno, I just don't see this self-shifting nonsense having market staying power. Plus I really don't care for the RA60. A case of having a hammer so everything looks like a nail? So are they up to 6 speeds in automatics now? Do they suck, too?

Just a point of fact but you could never get that 1GR and 5 speed in the U.S., which would be a great combination. The 6 speed gearboxes Toyota used are probably great in the Camaro but I'd have definitely preferred to get the R151F with proper truck gearing.