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I have been reading up and rounding up parts for a dual battery system in my Land Cruiser. I find solder companies recommend solder plugs for heavy gauge connections. I found crimper companies recommend crimping for heavy gauge connections. For off road (or marine) conditions which do you...

As an avid camper (about 20-25 nights a year) and a tent and RTT user I have a few questions for those who sleep in their 100 series. I tried sleeping in the cruiser on a recent trip in the Rocky Mountains with some friends. I have no drawers so I just tumbled the rear seats forward, threw...

I have amassed nearly all the parts needed to begin an installation of a dual battery system on my 100 series Land Cruiser. I wanted to ask a few questions before buying my last few components. I know that the main lead (+) battery cable from the starting battery to the auxiliary batter should...

I'm going to be adding a second battery system to run the fridge, HAM/CB and lights. I'm leaning towards picking up a ready made battery tray for DIY chassis building and fitting it into the open spot on the passenger fender near the PS reservoir. Does anyone here care to share their home brew...

I am planning on adding an 80 Watt Solar Panel to my 100 series Land Cruiser with the primary function of allowing my ARB (Engle MT-45) to run 24/7. This will be in addition to a dual battery setup. I have come to the conclusion based on Mario's recommendation at AT that this size panel will...

I find myself spending so much time on ExPo that I thought I would post up a build thread here detailing our 100 series family truckster. I bought the 100 series after searching for a clean 60/62 turned out to be a tougher than i thought. I was finding nice clean 60s and 62s but they are...

I am installing a Warn M12000 onto an ARB bumper this week and was wondering what kind of weight savings I could expect if I replaced the steel cable with synthetic? I hate to toss out a perfectly good unused 3/8" steel cable however, saving the fuel mileage and weight on the front could save...

I am diving into the HAM world with both feet and taking my exam next week. I have already bought a radio for my old FJ40 Land Cruiser (Yaesu m2800) and my 100 series as well (Kenwood TM-707a). I was hoping we could create a thread that might stir the imagination for installing different HAM...

I have a long discontinued Bug Hut 1 from MSR. Not technically a tent, it is a one person bug shelter that is worth its weight in gold when camping in buggy areas. Throw a silnylon tarp over it and you have a ultra light, ultra compact bug free sleeping area, without the claustrophobic feel of a...

I've started designing a set of drawers for our new to us 100 series Land Cruiser and I'm trying to get a handle on what I would actually want/use in the drawers. I know folks use drawers for kitchens, recovery gear, tools and spares, camping gear, archiving Overland Journal collections etc. How...

I'm looking at mounting my Engel MT45 in the rear of my 100 series Land cruiser and trying to decide if the Slide Lock is worth the investment. I'll keep the fridge in the Cruiser half the time, and the quick release feature is attractive. I have a few specific question I'm hoping to gain...

GoLite 2 Man Ultralight Tent Prototype. Location: Denver, CO Item Description: I live in GoLite's hometown here in Colorado and sometimes come across good deals on random gear. This is a GoLite Prototype 2 man tent. To me it looks like their new Wolf Creek L2 but I am not certain. This tent...

The banner article about the Surefire flashlight reminded me of a few that I should pass on to new homes. Two Surefire lights for sale. Location: Denver, CO Description: Surefire M3LT (non-strobe) 800/70 lumen handheld spot light/combat light. It's hard to describe how bright 800 Surefire...

Found, thanks... Mods feel free to delete. I'm looking to save a little money over buying new, if you have a 16" or 18" (heck, I'm open to any model really) partner laying around collecting dust I'd like to put it to work. Feel free to PM me with what you have and what your price is. Thanks in...

I have 2 brand new Mountain Khaki's pants up for grabs. These are high quality pants, think of Carharts with better materials and fit. I love the pants, however, the two pair I have are lasting MUCH longer than expected and I am loosing weight so these no longer fit as well as they did when I...

I have a like new (used like 3 times) Vaude Snow Walker 35 day pack. Designed for snowshoeing but I have used it as an all around day pack. Its the competitor to Deuter in Germany but I don't see them much in the USA. Its a quality pack for sure, on or near the top shelf makers. It has a...

FOR SALE: I have 2 PAIRS of locking paddle latches that were left over from my trailer build. I thougth I would add side boxes to my main box, but 4 years later these latches have gone unused. They are new in their packages. Location: Broomfield, CO USA Description: These are high quality...

I have seen the Caribou Cargo system. It is a nice design that I might consider. I was wondering what some of you have done to secure Pelican cases that don't use a strap or at least do not prohibit the opening of the lid in the "secured" position. Thanks, I am looking at making some cases...

We all know the upsides of the FJ40 platform. For those of us who use one daily or on the trail, we also know the delima of creating storage solutions. Thus, this thread ;) I just spent a few days out on the White Rim Trail in Canyonlands Nat'l Park, and it was fantastic. I carried a lot of the...

I have been wrapping up some projects on my homemade trailer build. I am a few cables short of finishing up my electrical system. From right to left I have: Shore power inlet 2 bank charger 10amp 2 100+ AH batteries I will create some cables to the switch/isolator Blue Sea 1, 2, OFF, Both...