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  1. DirtWhiskey

    Swapping Lead acid for LiPo on my "house" battery, alternator charging questions

    DC/DC charger built for Lifepo4. Power cables go from starter battery pos/neg with a proper fuse close to positive. Watch your cable gauges, go over to be safe. Lots of online cable sizing calculators, be sure to calculate for ROUND TRIP wiring length. Verify your alternator and wiring are up to...
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    Rossmonster Baja new video - side entry also

    These are really neat campers. Glad somebody is doing a hard side pop-up in America. Also glad to see the side entry option. Seems like a screaming deal and about half the price of an Earthroamer. On this model it would be great to see north south bed option, and the shower seems very small...
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    About to pickup my new EarthRoamer, can’t find insurance. Any ideas?

    Auto Owners has been the most flexible insurance company for me. They also work directly through my commercial insurance broker. Congrats on the beast! Let's see some more pix!
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    Poor Experience w/ Renogy Seeking Advice on Alternatives

    One of the reasons I went with SOK. Got two of the 100ah self heated Bluetooth ones. Build quality is very nice. BTW the best resource for this info is DIY Solar Forum. Lots of tips on waking up Bluetooth BMSs. Turns out they have a much higher quiescent draw than non BT BMS. Looks like you got...
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    Norweld weekender canopy SOLD

    Absolutely smoking deal for somebody. Noticed the jack holes on the side. What is the jack system for these canopies?
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    Mains powered charger for Lifepo4 battery.

    You need a mains charger to plug into your 120v outlets on the Geny. Most generators DC output is very low. Solar charge controller is for down converting DC to lower DC that the battery needs. I like the Victron Blue Smart IP22 charger. Get the three channel so you can charge multiple...
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    2020 Ram 5500 DIY Composite Panel Camper Build Thread

    Air filter seems excessive but not overly so for a bunch of off-pavement and dusty conditions. More concerning is that rear fuel filter. That's some wild stuff. Not sure what the 6.7 Cummins factory fuel filter regime is, but I'd take a look in the tank (or the secondary?) for contamination...
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    F450 chassis cab build -- composite box mounting

    Very cool camper. I'll bet warranty and service would be exciting!
  9. DirtWhiskey

    2019 Four Wheel Camper Flatbed and Australian-made Aluminum Norweld Tray on a Kitted Out 2017 4x4 V8 Toyota Tundra

    Hi there. I was referring to the base truck GVWR. It's not uncommon for trucks to be overloaded when loaded. It's just not good practice. I personally feel like a 3/4 ton truck is minimum for any real camper on a truck. I doubt your truck is much over GVWR and it probably performs amazingly...
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    8ft CUSTOM Habitat, AT Overland Equipment, Location: ABQ, NM

    Some really smart design. I'm sort of shocked that none of the 10,000 companies that build these pop-up shells do one for a long bed full size truck. GLWTS
  11. DirtWhiskey

    4WD Ford Camper RV Class C | Only 41k miles | Professionally Built | 4x4 Van *Nope Not Mine*

    CL posting removed and flagged. Probably a fraud listing. 5.4 v8 on that beast will wheeze and moan a lot. Also need to cut off about 3 feet of that rear overhang. Cool rig still.
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    Garmin InReach Messenger Expands Availability of Sat Coms?

    I can see zero advantage compared to the mini. If you are within cell or wifi range, you use your phone. It's basically a hampered Inreach mini, which is already a garbage device and service (and at the same time best in class). Apple has emergency satcoms coming, though limited for now and T...
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    SOLD 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 with XP/Nimbl Camper

    Can't believe this is still on the market. Non emissions Cummins with a $20k flatbed setup in great shape with an XP Camper on top? GLWTS
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    Wyoming Adventure fall run.

    Great trip! Love that country. Thermopolis has some really great public hot spring soaking. The state/res owned one is free and limited to 20 minute soak but it's amazingly. I've spent 35 years exploring the Wind Rivers and I've seen maybe 10% of it. Finest range in the lower 48 IMHO. If you get...
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    Ford F-550 Overland Trade Show Camper 2021, $450,000 (new, loaded, super cool)

    "If this rigs a rocking, you know the rest". Great rig. GLWTS.
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    2001 Overland Suburban Setup

    Pics are a good start. And you will need to list a price. Asking it as a question doesn't get you around that reg on this forum.
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    Ford F-550 Overland Trade Show Camper 2021, $450,000 (new, loaded, super cool)

    Truly amazing. I can't read this ad all at once because I have a job but "Engine: 7.3 Godzilla 10 speed, Gasoline.". So either 20, 21 or 22. I'll update with further clues as I roll through this novel.
  18. DirtWhiskey

    Ford F-550 Overland Trade Show Camper 2021, $450,000 (new, loaded, super cool)

    Ew. I realize we all "do it" in our trucks. But in your ad for a $400k camper?
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    SOLD: Turnkey Overland Rig -- 2021 Ram 3500 w/ Aluma Tray & OEV HBE 8' Flatbed Camper - Denver

    RAD truck. One of the most capable I've seen on this forum. GLWTS.
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