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They look like they're in parallel to me. Not a huge fan of all the ring terminals just stacked up with no apparent fuses for some of them, but as far as I can, that's a parallel connection. Whether the alligator clamps are on one battery as shown or on opposing terminals as indicated by the...

That's a big boy. The cab has almost as much interior space as my whole van.

From matching up photos, I think it's this one:

I use an electric rice-cooker at home - very convenient and I swear by it, but unless I were full-timing, I'd probably just do rice in a pot. That seems like a huge hit to take to your boondock time.

The other big difference is just in the general "shape" of how their built. The trays that are typical in australia and generally used for "overland" stuff tend to be built to maintain breakover and departure angle, whereas the USDM "commercial" trays tend to have a lot of low-hanging bits...

Stuff like this is <$200 all day long on my local Craigslist. Even if you're super picky about material/size/shape, a little patience and the ability to pounce on a deal with cash-in-hand should solve this problem in no time.

Looks good, but I'd re-wire that extension plug to snug the insulation up, if it were me!

Yes, they could opt to re-specify the payload as an upfitter/coach-builder. HOWEVER, to do this, they would assume some amount of responsibility for the change - in other words, they assume liability. They cannot, for example, just slap some stiffer springs on and add a sticker that says "new...

Not sure why you'd say the Jeep has questionable reliability, but I agree that if this is a multi-use vehicle including home improvement, a van or truck that can handle 4x8 sheets is mighty hard to beat.

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Hey Dan, the style of connector you'll want to search for is "Panel Mount" (the generally-used-in-North-America industry term for connectors that mount flush to a surface). That said, I tend to think of XT30/XT60 as a "bullet" or in-line connection. There are definitely some that are sold that...

It also doesn't guarantee happy batteries unless you have a DC-DC converter and long drive times, but these are deeper issues.

Yeah, it's always a tradeoff. My van has the aerodynamics of a shipping container, and the panel is in the same plane as the roof basket I use to carry firewood, etc. anyhow. For me, the primary consideration is reducing hassle and time to setup/teardown. On the days when I can park with the...

Another vote for IOTA. I have a DLS-45 and the AGM IQ-4 module running as both charger and "shore-power DC converter" and I've been very happy for several years. I made the investment after previous charger led to premature failure of a couple of AGMs. Getting long, happy life out of house...

$12 Keychain deflator from my local shop. Dead-nuts simple - I start at the front-left corner and thread one on, then work my way around the vehicle. By the time I've got all four tires hissing, I go back to the front tire and start checking it with a gauge. When that one is down to the...

Quantum physics tells us that the 10mm socket only exists in superposition. There are, in reality, only a handful of 10mm sockets in this instance of the multiverse. When you can't find yours, that is because it has moved to a different position in space and time.

Any rigid panel will be more than durable enough. If you need a name brand, any of the Renogy rigid panels is a good choice. I've had removable rigid panels mounted in racks on my van's roof for almost 10 years. The only reason I swapped out my original 60w panel for a 100w panel in 2017 was...

Guessing springs from a Suburban. One of the strengths of choosing a GM platform is all the parts-bin mining you can do. My Astro van is lifted via Blazer rear springs (same rating but taller arch) and has 4WD via a Blazer transfer case. (Bolt-in)

Did it fit the cab/bedrail clearance stock, or did it need a platform? I've had a heck of a time getting consistent data without having access to either a Khaya or a truck to measure from!

I def. want to see a Khaya on a fullsize truck. Make sure you do a build thread, when the time comes!