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We ran a smaller Dometic fridge off of our Jackery 500 for 6 weeks and 6000 miles. Could easily have handled a bigger fridge. If money allows go for the 1000 just for connectivity and the added AH. If not, the 500 will get you there. When driving I would charge up the Jackery via 12v cig...

Started in on the Redarc project. I've decided to strip out all of the Schutt-installed components in favor of a Manager 30 and Revision distribution box and panel. I'd say I'm in the awkward phase now- wires are not yet loomed/tied away and I am still chasing a couple of the gremlins that...

I'll snap some photos tomorrow- My weekend starts on Monday, so I plan n tinkering with this project tomorrow!

About to tackle installing some Redarc gear in the XV3. Space is so tight in the electric box. I was going to keep some of the Schutt installed systems but I think it might force me to a full swap for space. Or install some components in the cargo area. Anyone tackle this ? For clarification...

Next up- rigid MOLLE panel wall for the passenger side. As part of this I'll install a 12v outlet box with USB and cig lighter ports. Test fit today.

Installed a 60x20 slide in the trailer yesterday. I decided to go with a full-bed length slider vs a fridge slide for flexibility. With a fridge mounted I can get to the area behind easily (might build a pantry box for example.) I am weighing adding a second slider to the right now...

Simple project- Added some L-Track to the passenger-side fender for some outboard cargo options. I decided not to mount them to the top surface but to stay below on the angle in order to retain a full "counter"without obstructions. Mounted fore and aft. Next up to install L-track into the...

Thanks- yes, that's pretty much what I am thinking. Had a chat with Tim at Schutt also who thought rivnuts would be fine- and likely the only choice around the water tank area.

Great video. I am about to build a similar USB/12v block for our offroad trailer and am curious about whether you wired each of those components to each other in series and then a home run to a breaker/battery or to a bus/fuse block first. I was planning on wiring each to a fuse block and then...

Question for anyone who has installed fridge slides or other systems- di you mount directly through the trailer bed, install on a plywood plate, something else? I am torn between installing a full plywood plate, fastened through the drain holes or via cut-outs at the tie-downs, vs installing...

Thanks Dave for the feedback. I am very much still learning (studying the HAM book now and mired in the antenna section as we speak!) When I installed the antenna, I had a RTT mounted on the rack. I also have a mounting area on the tailgate/tirecarrier that does place the antenna a but...

I can't speak to the TJ / track width component. Give OK4WD in Stewartsville NJ a call- they are dealers but also real users and builders of rigs. Their insight was really helpful for me. I am really happy with the construction of the XV3, especially the core trailer itself. I am excited to...

i have the Midland 275, with a 6db whip mounted passenger front forward of the radio antenna on a tab that uses an existing bolt. .

Oh man that modular hard top looks great- I have always hesitated against having the hardtop because I didn't want to lose the open-air ability on the sides. I'd be interested in the top if you decide to part with it.

Those western fires are really making for some wild sunsets all the way over here in NY! No filter needed!

Hey- congratulations! I remember your story from last year. Glad to see you headed back on the right track! When I was a kid, I drove what was surely the ugliest Suburban. Bought it at the Salvation Army for $25 and drove it, sort of, home. The front bumper had long fallen off and...

Small mods: I picked up amber covers for the Rigid rack lights- Will make a HUGE difference at camp. No bugs, less intrusive lighting, but easy enough to pop off should we need all the lumens. Now to either replace or gel that LED lightstrip on the forward edge (or maybe an inline switch). On...

Really starting to think about how I want to configure the trailer- what kind of storage systems and how I want gear to be secured, accessible. I mounted a couple of Rhino-Rack "Stow-its" underneath the Pioneer rack using the crossbar extrusions. Thinking primarily canoe paddles, maybe...

Did you figure it out? I can go measure mine in the am. I am on 285/75/17's and can give you the tongue height as well as some pics of the receiver. Ian

Finally snapped some photos of our new XV3. Some thoughts- Schutt sent me a replacement hose for the shower feed. I ran it as they have built it, but I cannot help but think that this needs to be moved top eliminate the potential for this to pinch/fail again. Also- seems strange to put...