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Using the power tool batteries as a simple power pack is exactly the direction I envision. My last rig was a 4X4 van and the electrical draw on the house battery was minimal. I had a 55AH battery that would only get charged maybe once a summer. (never got around to connecting the 2nd battery to...

I hadn’t thought about the Battery Management System. Don’t want to go killing a spendy battery! That's the next piece of research.

I have considered upgrading the rigs battery to a single, bigger battery. However the optima I have under the hood is a bit of a running experiment. This year the battery is turning 15 years old. It use to be part of a backup battery bank for GPS CORS station on the top of Mt.Ogden until it got...

I know ratings on all sort of things are very optimistic. Especially the cheapo made in china stuff I have/ am using. I played around with some of the lights I am planning on using over the weekend for a few minutes. I may not need as many lights as I originally thought, they are way brighter...

Theoretically does in using an 9.0 AH, 18 v battery imply: 9.0 Amps will run 1 hour @18v or 1.0 Amp will run 9 hours @18v Lets just say I do lighting (and have a little fun with it) on these batteries Rocklights= 1.5a total @ 12V Dome Lights= .64a total @ 12V 4X 12" LED Strips= .5a total @ 12V...

Lemme see if I can multi-quote this without messing up......... I already am pretty heavily invested into the Ridgid ecosystem. Already have a bunch of their tools, batteries and chargers. I even have adapters to run the few Hitachi tools I own on Ridgid batteries. I also am looking for a...

Once the tool coat is down you can start the layup on the mold right? Looks nice! Fiberglass work is new to me.......

Had a bit of an idea this morning. Not sure if its crazy or brilliant (the line between the two is a fine one sometimes): power tool batteries as an power source for camping. Started a discussion on the power systems subfourm here: (LINKY)

I have a Jeep Cherokee that I am setting up that has some power needs to sort out. Been looking into a dedicated 2nd optima battery. By the time I add a 2nd battery, a charge controller, wires, etc, etc the system is starting to get $$$$$ and complicated. Another concern for me is space for a...

Well shoot! Now I guess I gotta finish it fast now. When its close to being finished we will have to take it out and break it in. I have had a 4x4 van, a WJ, two YJ's and I keep coming back to XJ's. Light, cheap and tons of aftermarket support.

Whenever your up near Roy crack the whip as you drive by! Where you at?

I am trying to steer away from more traditional canvas type fabrics. There are so many options out there that have been developed that breathe better, have more color options and are lighter. I calculated the surface area of the tent and some options put the tent at 30+ pounds. Funny you...

I was hooked when I saw how low profile my top was! I am actually using tonneau cover hardware for the hinge and lift mechanism. I am up in the air on the canvas. I will be starting from scratch and I am researching fabric alternatives as we speak. That suburban is nice! Somebody here needs to...

I bet it was the same problem! Heatsoak/ vapor lock is a big problem with some XJ's and never effects others. Never quite understood why it's the case. Not my first motor swap unfortunately. But luckily this swap went super smooth and hasn't give me any problems beyond the coilpack! (Knocks on...

Got tired of looking at the donor, so I striped off the few parts I thought I might need and scrapped it :( Spent a few months daily driving my rig then I ran across this top: It was 800 miles away in San Diego (sorry jakegrovephoto, I stole this from your backyard) I just had to have it. It...

We ended up towing the jeep back to utah and I started to sort out the vapor lock issue. Went full nuclear so next time I can do Black Bear Pass without the drama. Started by pulling the intake/exhaust and covering the fuel line with DEI fuel line shield: Then I wrapped and reinstalled...

Finished the engine swap the night before we were leaving at about midnight. Fired the engine up and it ran first try! The next morning we took it in to Les Schwab for an alignment. Once the alignment was finished and with less than 5 miles with the 'new' engine we made the 750 mile drive to...

Well cats out of the bag if you have been dropping by Jake's "Jeepagon" V2 build thread: Jeepagon 3.0 is here! Been debating wither to do a build thread or not. My previous threads usually end up being me talking to myself......but I figure I will give a build thread one last shot. Some back...

Somebody has been connecting dots. That's the thread where I ran across the top. Guy was super cool and traded me some beer for it! Origins unknown. It appears to be a modified tonneau cover, evidenced by a seam down the middle where it was narrowed to fit an XJ. In fact all the hardware I have...

Man sounds like some major setbacks! It will be worth it when your finished it was looking so great before the gelcoat. Fiberglass work is something I have never done before.....I gotta learn as I have a few repairs and modifications