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Charlie, Using a 115 volt inverter is probably the easiest. I mentioned the efficiency as there may be other ways to skin the cat. I am not up on DC to DC charging, but from I have gathered here, it is a way to maintain efficiency and still give your Yeti what it needs in terms of optimal...

Charlie, Yes, that would work. One thing you will find on this board is that a lot of folks put a premium on efficiency in all things. DC to AC to DC is not the most efficient method, but doable. There are threads on inverters and electronics, pertaining to pure sine v. modified sine. I...

I got my crimp tool for the smaller anderson on amazon. For the large anderson connectors, I started out soldering a few, and the last couple that I made I used a big crimp tool for large wires that I found on Amazon. The hydroloc type. I did a quick check, and Anderson does sell an 89 dollar...

Charlie, I have built two portable solar set-ups, have an ARB, and have a bit of Goal Zero gear. I am a fan of building from scratch to learn and understand, but in the end this path can get pretty expensive. Plug and play is also expensive from Goal Zero, but their stuff is solid. You will...

My ARB 12 volt plug is smaller than 10, no problem with the PP30. But even with 10, you can get the PP30's to work. I have done it with 10 without the Anderson crimp tool, but once I started down the solar path, the tool was an obvious solution. With 10, you have to "peel" up the socket part...

Stryder, Thanks for the updates. I have been busy hunting and working so I can hunt. The ARB customer service was great to hear. Mine has been solid for over a year now, and I too really like the remote temp meter. My ARB 63 rides in the back of my Av in transport, and knowing the temps...

I will be camping out of mine next weekend for a week, on an Elk hunt. I should have time to take some pictures. I did not really take a ton of pictures during the build, as it took so darn long. I did find one during the build, let me see if it will post correctly: I was showing my led...

Derek, In my 6x10 Cargo, 5 folks would very cramped. I have a a plywood fold down platform that I swing down for a single bed. It has a second sheet that also folds out for sleeping 2. When the bed is folded out for 2, things get pretty tight. I think an area that is not often highlighted...

tnttt.com is the URL for Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers. There is a sub forum for Cargo Conversions. I picked up a 6x10 Cargo Trailer this spring, and have spent the summer doing a lot of "things" to make it comfy. Craig

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A keyed lock would sure be handy. With your sketch, it is easy to see where you are headed. I did wonder about lowering the frame height, in terms of strength for the panels. Insetting the remainder into the cut off sounds like you would not be sacrificing strength. Maybe cut some breather...

Thanks for the detail on the paint. I too live in a place where the sun is great for solar, but bad for everything else with a finish. Can't beat the UV's, only prolong.... I get the situation with security on your panels. It sucks we have to deal with that potential, and build around it...

Looking forward to seeing the completed rack, with the solar. Looking good so far. And yes, watching paint or varnish dry is not much fun. Craig

7, Thanks for the link. That is almost absolute insanity to rebuild/upgrade such a cheap unit, but I get it. Good winter time project. I did get mine working. Found a youtube with disassembly. Took the electrical end off of mine, and wiggled some wires and retwisted the wire nuts, and...

Eh, bring all of your new goodies manuals. Gives you something to do in camp while the coffee is perking, and everyone else is looking for that "perfect log". I have had really good luck with the small handheld GMR radios. Even the very inexpensive ones will have NOAA weather bands. They...

Looking good. yes, mechanical work before a trip is stressful, to say the least. I did a long weekend with my trailer this last weekend, and the most stress I had was from 12volt air compressor going out (for my airbags). I can still work a bicycle pump, just fine ;^) I am in NM just south...

Glad to see confirmation on back feeding as OK, as my solar controller is set up this way in my Cargo conversion. The only "issue' I had was the ability to throw one breaker to completely de-energize my entire 12 volt system. I too am a big fan of the Anderson's. Between my solar suitcase of...

Rayra, It is obvious I do not have a clue what is on my vehicle. I did not realize that the large cooler in front of the radiator is the AC condenser. I should have snapped to that when in the videos you linked the poster was referring to it as the "condenser". I'm a bone head. I appears...

I just went out and looked at mine again, and it is almost the full width of the main radiator, from the small vertical cooler on the right, to within an inch of the left/passenger side of the radiator. It goes below the lower horizontal member to where I cannot see from the grill. I guess...

I picked up a 64 ARB last year, and absolutely have no regrets. As others have posted, I run mine on 110 a day or two before a trip. This lets me pre-chill it, and lets me pack it ahead of time. No more having to run to the store the night before or morning of, when heading out. A ton less...