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Don't forget to mention the weight penalty that goes along with these aluminum hard shell tents. The actual weights of these tents are somewhat of a mystery, but my best guess is that they weigh approximately 60 lbs. more than a middle-of-the-road fiberglass RTT. That isn't just a "little bit"...

Well, everyone's suggestions reminded me of some things too. But that is one heck of a list. Personally, I don't take disinfectant towels or hand sanitizer. Just dish soap. More work, but less space. I also try to keep things that are sensitive to freezing out of the chuck box. I haven't found...

Well...yeah, if the relay is normally open and you are energizing at camp to utilize both batteries. If you used a normally closed relay it will only be using power when the circuit is cut and hopefully you will have some sort of alarm in that case. If the coach battery is providing current for...

At this point my brother-in-law came over to help me move the rack and the RTT...so I forgot about taking pictures. This is what we wound up with at the end of the day: There are now 4 extra slats overhanging the front window. I will use this space to permanently mount a solar panel later...

It's 2019 and there has been a change of plans. I've decided that I don't have enough money coming in to build the van project this year, so I will be putting the Jeep back together and making some changes to the setup. Last fall I completely removed the overlanding gear from my JK and am able...

Thanks JonyJoe 101. I like the price point. Do you have a link to buy these or to download documentation? Is the voltage variable to 1/10th of volts? I'd like to try 12.3 for a cutoff point. Is there a trigger to disconnect the circuit (open the relay) remotely from a switch or relay...

I've been using a National Luna Power pack for a couple of years in my JK. However, the voltage disconnect is not variable and the unit is very big. Also, I have a two-bank NOCO charger in the rig. When I plug into shore power at home for battery maintenance I have to manually turn off the power...

Sorry dude, my rack is buried in a 36 inch snow drift right now. I'll pull it out for you and measure it up tomorrow. Promise!

I'm trying to decide on ordering one of the new "Wide" models and have my eye on walnut instead of oak. Says it's 21 inches wide, but I'm a rotund fellow. Anyone got pictures of a large dude in either the standard or wide models? Or, is there anyone in the area of 6 foot and 260 that can...

I'll play! Though I'll make some assumptions of what you may or may not carry in the chuck box. Hopefully this will catch on and we can all get some good ideas. stove paper towels (1/2 roll for space) 2 washcloths (1 for dishes and 1 for gross stuff) 2 small towels (1 for dishes and 1 for...

Found this on the local CL. Pretty rare for a quality RTT to come up in western MT. https://missoula.craigslist.org/rvs/d/philipsburg-alucab-roof-top-tent/6816534815.html

Thanks, that arrangement was my thinking too. I didn't express the fireplace part too clearly. This would be something outside like a "Campfire-in-a-can" type. I had one before and they are better than nothing in July.

Wow...what rear tire holder is that?

Here is a local one (to me): https://missoula.craigslist.org/cto/d/salmon-camper-van/6832262701.html 60K? LOL.

I went out in two feet of snow and crawled under it today. You are right. The exhaust is on the passenger side. So, that just became easy. The salvage RV also has a mid-eighties 1-ton frame and I'm hoping that the mounting brackets are more or less compatible with mine. I'm going to run a...

Cool. Now I'm leaning towards a good-old manual locker on the rear only. What are the thoughts on mechanical vs air-operated?

Hi, I'm at the point with my van build where an ASME propane tank is needed. I've found a 10 x 42 inch ASME tank from a salvage Ford 1-ton motorhome (for $150.00) and it will fit in the space I have. The math leads me to expect that this tank will be hold about 10 gallons and give me around 8...

This is a lot of good information and opinions. How about more details on LSDs? If I'm following this, they are more of a "soft" locker? Meaning that they will allow some difference in wheel speed...but will lock when they need to?

I know some people like this one from Snow Peak. It doesn't use propane but will work with one if you get the right adapter.

Cool! You are gonna have fun man. I find that backyard camping (and sometimes driveway camping) is the best way to test gear and fix that mid-winter hankerin' for campin'! If you have more than one pad (any type) you might want to take it in there with you. Heat loss from underneath a hammock...