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Ok, I did some internet searching and here is what I came up with. I can use my current Renogy solar suitcase to charge the Jackery with a third party cable that has solar inputs on one end and the 8mm DC input on the other. I need to bypass the Renogy's charge controller, which is easy given...

I bought a Renogy Solar Suitcase recently to provide another source of charging for my trailer system, which already has roof mounted panels. I also have a Jackery 500, which I bought a while back for separate uses, and will most often be able to charge it off 110v at home or through my...

How do you empty your tanks with long showers? That's the part that I really struggle with.

Ok, so it looks like I should be fine running a 100 watt Renogy solar suitcase with a 20a PWM controller at the same time as my roof mounted panels also charge the batteries. I think this is the way I will go since it lets the Solar suitcase work as a stand alone system should I want it to down...

I have a 180 watt solar panel on my trailer's roof, connected to a PWM charge controller. My controller is rated to handle an additional 100 watt panel. I would like to add this as a portable panel so I can charge when parked in the shade, or have both panels going when parked in the sun, if...

Am I missing something here? The vast majority of mtn bikes already don't use inner tubes, especially those at the target end of the price spectrum. This tire can't be cheap.....

Hard tonneau or soft? Does your tonneau completely cover the bed rails? I had a soft cover that did not fully cover the rails, so I was able to mount Yakima tracks on the bed rails using blind bolts, then mount crossbars. Once you have that set it becomes just like any other roof rack. If...

I like your build, and I'm jealous of the midrise topper. I have a 2015 with the 2.7 as well, and I really like that engine. I put a topper on this fall, but I was looking used and could only find a regular height one. My build inside looks a lot like yours, but I kept the drawer height to the...

I like your style! I was shopping in the grocery store in small town NH a few years back and couldn't find the quinoa my wife asked me to get. To be honest I wasn't sure where to look, so I asked a store employee where to find it. After repeating the name twice and describing it, then finally...

I have my 285/70/17's on older Raptor takeoffs, I like the look. I almost got the Falkens, but the the Cooper AT3 XLT's were a little bit lighter and I was hoping to reduce weight from my old Yokohamas in 285/75 size. I don't think you can go wrong with either tire.

I have an F150 and tow a travel trailer, not heavy (5K) but a big wind sail that I can feel when towing. My F150 came with stock tires that felt really mushy and unstable even inflated to their max when towing on twisty mtn roads and in heavy wind. I went to E rated tires and that all changed...

I was going to suggest the same thing. Front hitch, maybe custom reinforced with an extra receiver. No need for the swing away, no heavier than a snowplow. Plus, you can keep an eye on it! Might have to rig up some aux lights if it blocks the headlights.

As a fan of The Walking Dead show, can I be your friend when the zombie apocalypse hits?

You have a few things working in your favor: You can leave each time with everything charged up. Charge anything you need while driving, so you are arriving at your spot with everything fully charged. Plug everything with a battery into your vehicle whenever you drive from place to place...

I have a 2015 F150 with the 2.7, 110,000 miles on the clock and at least half of that towing a 5000lb travel trailer across the country and up mtn passes in the west. To date the only fixes I have had were one oxygen sensor fail (but didn't strand me) and had the oil pan replaced, a known...

Here are a few resources for locating dirt roads and gravel-bikable routes in our area. VT and NH have huge networks of dirt roads, many that are no longer open to vehicles, and so great for bikers looking to avoid vehicle dust clouds. https://gravelmap.com/#10.07/42.1195/-73.2724...

I used 3/4 oak ply, but I could have saved a bit of weight and a few $ by substituting 1/2 for some parts. 3/4 just gives you a bit more for crews to bite into, and the weight saved wouldn't have been significant in the big picture. I applied several coats of clear poly to all sides to help...

Will Prowse did a review on it a while back, might want to take a look on his YouTube channel if you haven't already

Thanks. I spent a lot of time looking at other peoples' designs here and elsewhere, trying to settle on a setup that would work for me. I copied much of this from a guy who goes by Solidwoodworx on youtube, he does really nice work. I made modifications to his designs and used HDPE rather...

I just finished the bulk of this build out in the back of my 2015 F150, 6.5ft bed means I can stretch out pretty well in the back. I have a few more details I want to do to it, and I am sure using it will result in mods and additions. I finally found a used truck cap for a reasonable price...