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  1. spressomon

    Victron Energy Smart Battery Sense Weirdness

    Bummer about your experience but FWIW I have not experienced any issues with the Smart Battery Sense I've been using in my set-up the past 18-months.
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    Anderson SB50 and SB175 Connector Mounts

    I know Joey & wife have had their work cut out for them but I suggest you ask him
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    Anderson SB50 and SB175 Connector Mounts

    This mount from Joey (WitsEnd) is as flush as I've seen. Depending on access to rear side of panel you could mount it on the wheel well side of the for flush or even recessed installation. https://absolute-wits-end.com/anderson-sb50-flush-mounting-bracket/
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    Anderson SB50 and SB175 Connector Mounts

    David at TrekBoxx has a surface adapter clamp for SB50. I think he's also adding a clamp for SB175 too (he made a prototype for me and its working great). I also use the SB175 mount from Joey @ WitsEnd too, which works great (I haven't added the compressor coupling to mine yet though)...
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    Exploring California's Redwood Coast

    We were up in the same general area in late October and due to super thick dense wildfire smoke, and the risk of being too close to the wildfires apart of the general Six Rivers NF area, we had to forgo and ended up camping at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds in Eureka. Did you see any of the...
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    Gaia vs Onx

    ^ Same here! I'm still using my 12YO Baja 540C. Yes, you can insert waypoints, etc., but its clunky to lay out a route. But I could easily scroll around the map, zoom in/out while moving along and have 1/2 or all of the USA on one SD/Micro SD card. None of the insanely frustrating...
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    MIssion Overland Trailer Owners page

    Ditto ^: No downside to trailer brakes.
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    Kenwood TM-D710GA Programing

    ^ I haven''t experienced that issue but thanks for the head's up on the new firmware just the same!
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    Small Anderson connectors - is there a trick I'm missing?

    https://powerwerx.com/tricrimp-powerpole-connector-crimping-tool I have “F” type crimpers and the Powerwerx system linked above. They both work great on Anderson 15/30/45 Powerpole connector terminals, Weatherpack, Deutsch, Molex, etc.
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    Kenwood TM-D710GA Programing

    Long story but my former D710A died (my fault) and had to purchase a new D710G last year. I'm a Mac guy and have used CHIRP before but decided to try RT Systems software from my MBPro on the 710A and then again on my 710G. 100% happy so far. I'm sure I would have liked the free Kenwood...
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    Blank Slate - Designing the Best Overlanding Navigation "system".

    Maybe its just me, but the biggest hurdle for all the software based topo map systems on cell phone architecture (pads included) I've used (many) still require downloading of map tiles where you anticipate to travel. That works fine when you KNOW where you're headed but too often, for the...
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    East Mojave Heritage Trail mini report

    ^ Ditto and thanks for taking the time to post up as you did; I enjoyed it!
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    Exped MegaMat Adapter for Air Compressor?

    I haven't used my MegaMat in a few years but for a few years I used it very often inside my Autohome Columbus when I was traveling solo. There isn't enough height clearance to leave it inflated so I would need to go through the routine of inflating/deflating on a daily basis. That got old in...
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    Power System for Winter Use

    Our system is similar to what @vtsoundman listed. Using self-assembled 400Ah/6500w LFP banks (Fortune 3.2v cells, 2C constant, 6C 10-sec peak) to power our little trailer. Isotherm 6-gal 120v/750w water heater, microwave, induction burner and a small compressor drawer fridge/freezer, a...
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    Power System for Winter Use

    I have been using the Sterling BB1260 for the past 18 months and like it overall. A couple of little gripes: The menu "system" is cumbersome and I wish they had a BT app to make monitoring and programming simpler (I'm spoiled by Victron's BT app). Just about the time I get familiar, again...
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    SOLD! Dexter 3500# straight trailer axle

    I mistakenly bought the wrong width last September so now it needs a new home. Dexter brand (not a chinese variant), straight, #3500 rated, 61", includes brand new unused/unmounted hubs (5 x 4-1/2" with 1/2"x20 studs) & bearings. Spring perches on 45" center but easy/cheap to put add-on's...
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    Garmin Overlander

    ^ Many thanks @jprovence01 I'll start looking around for a good deal.
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    Garmin Overlander

    Have a couple more questions for you Overlander users: 1) Apart of exploring off the beaten path, I find it useful to pan out and around my current position to scope out other trails/features, etc. Is this just a matter of pinching the screen on the Overlander or is it a multi-press affair...
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    What induction cooktop do you use?

    FWIW, I just installed a True single induction burner into our little Escape 15A...so far it works great. I had a Mr. Induction we used as a portable device until it fell out of the cabinet and cracked (thanks to then ************ suspension on the trailer) and it worked fine too. We use a Duxtop...
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    Overland Mod Casita Axle

    Recently removed the failed Dexter Torflex 3500lb axle and swapped in ARB/OME Dakar HD LC 60-Series front springs with AAL using a straight Dexter 3500lb axle. In tow/tour mode the trailer weighs 2800lbs +/-. I thought about up converting to a 5200lb axle, primarily to get the 12" brake...
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