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As said above, relays can make things more complex than you need. If you know the draw of the lights and the length of wire to power them, you can size the wire to minimize voltage drop and skip the relay. LED lights can be very bright with just a few watts, so even a large array will not draw...

AGM’s can be installed in any position (besides upside down) and in hard to reach places where matainance is difficult. Attached to the frame of a vehicle, they need protection but not containment, if you remember to isolate them if you risk immersion. Insulation is not required as it would be...

I was just thinking about this today, looking at a 10' high sprinter with a ski rack on top. I had channels for a Thule rack stuck on the cab of my pickup, glued with a few rivnuts to secure it. It is still waterproof and is happy to hold all the crap I put on it, this might be a decent...

While the Decked system is great, if you have a topper, you may not need something so weatherproof or the full width of your bed. If you can sleep on top of your drawer and still swing your feet down to the floor and sit up, you could be pretty comfortable in a tall shell. You can throw a bike...

You might take a look at the Blue Sea fusing guide, it generally proscribes slightly higher fuse ratings than the wire gauge/length might seem to endure, but it prevents unnecessary tripping while still providing the required safety margin...

The spacer is a 1/2" addition that is sold as a 1" lift, Nisstec will add it to your coilover if you order from them, otherwise you need slightly longer bolts-...

I have the OME with some 255/85/16's, the ride is so much better than stock! I have to use my truck to haul around tools and materials far more often than I get to drive on dirt, and this setup is great on pavement and off. With a shell and a built-out bed, I use the HD springs, but I didn't add...

I've been using 18v. Makita batteries to store excess power from my alternator/solar setup (I use them for work too). A cheap buck-convertor lets me use them for 12v. devices and Makita makes a USB charger I can power devices with. Here the USB charger has been adapted to run a pump in a...

I use a 12v. mattress pad that is 60 watts or less, depending on the setting. When I remember, I turn it on while I'm driving and it heats the bed for an hour or two before I stop. Generally I set it at 2-3 (out of 7 settings) and turn it off after a few hours because it gets too warm. With a...

Found this at Costco, light, warm & cheap! https://www.costco.com/Double-Black-Diamond-Packable-Down-Throw-2-pack.product.100314979.html The down is likely duck and not top quality goose like the Rumpl, but these are a good size and nearly as warm as the expensive blankets. These live in our...

A Prius, huh... Doesn't matter how good they make you feel on the inside if you don't look outside while you're driving. The idiot who destroyed his civic making a u-turn into my back door bought me a new throttle body and I decided to keep his paint. Sometimes you can make some good come of it...

This looks like a solid truck, I have the '09 Nissan and have had very few issues in twice as many miles. Great payload, solid and powerful motor, boxed frame with nothing hanging underneath. With a proper low range these make great 4x4's with an open diff, the E-locker is even better. GLWS

I've been watching this for a while and decided to go for it once it dropped in price. Secoup compressor, dual zone, independent controls-...

Replacing fluids now could cover any signs of cross-contamination, like coolant in your oil or vice-versa, which can help diagnose warped heads or blown gaskets without tearing down the engine. As Kootenay said, take it to a shop you trust or even the dealership to assess what might have been...

Is that a Leer shell? They have an option for a removable forward-facing window, not sure if you can retrofit it. It can safely be left open if you don't expect rain or dust (or care about them). Even a small computer fan could get the heat moving out without using valuable roof space or hight...

Nice & clean, looks good with the truck- You might consider some sort of perch for the tire carrier when it is closed, to take some of the weight/ strain off of the hinge. I found a small UHMW spacer makes a nice quiet wear surface where the end of the arm contacts the bumper at the latch...

I have a 2008 D40, 125K miles now, drive it every day for work, 300 mile trips to ski in the winter and all around the West for fun. Auto transmission, I run the fluid through its' own cooler, no problems. Just replaced the original plugs, I'd have to think hard about what it has needed...

Routing wires through an auto is an almighty pain, especially if you work to minimize chafing, extra heat or waterproofing issues. Heavy gauge wires almost demand to be run first and the devices they connect bolted down afterwards when you find out how much you can move the wires. Trying to do...

Not sure about the DeWalt in particular, but an 18v. Makita charger is rated at 70 watts and draws about 5.4 amps at 12.5 volts. Generally it charges more slowly than the 110v. charger, perhaps 2/3 to 1/2 as fast. The input voltage is 12-24, I've never tried it below that. Nor have I tried a...

If the new fridge is keeping you from using those 2 seats, you might think about taking them out. They probably have 4 bolts and the seatbelts have a few more. They take up a couple of cubic feet and might make up for the storage you're missing- Mine go back in with about 10 minutes of work...