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The Head Unit/Control Panel is the TNC, you plug into that for APRS KISS Output if you wanna use the built in Kenwood TNC, I hooked Bluetooth up to that so I could use APRSDroid wirelessly.. the main Radio unit interface is for programming memory and controlling the radio with stuff like...

what BMS are you using that handles 800A? oh your just raw dogging those cells? Might wanna settle that part of the design to know your actual current limitations.

Higher Voltage is really the way to go with Lithium banks if you are gonna run heavy loads.. compared to FLA's the max current output of Lithium is very small.. Quick google of your winch shows 480A @ 12v at max power.. if you have two 200A batteries.. My math shows chance of triggering BMS...

Chirp programming needs to be plugged into the radio, not the control panel..

If your radio has not been programed then there is nothing to download I think? have you tried pulling in some of the repeater database configs? are you using the TNC in the kenwood or piping audio out externally to your laptop and running TNC on it?

my ole lady wont leme hitup any serious trails w/out airing down.. I took her out to Sublime Point in Grand Canyon a few months ago and she told me the Audi was no good on those rocky trails, and she was not enjoying it.. then I pulled over and hooked up the deflators and a few mins later she...

still no small feat, running heavy gauge wiring all the way through a modern vehicle is at least a major disassembly project.. then the expense of a DC charger to ensure proper voltages and charging, plus not overload my alternator since mine is LFP is not negligible.. that covers cost of a...

ayup, aint nobody complained about having too much solar.. 200W I suggested was a minimum..and portable would be better, fixed solar definitely cover every square inch you can.. and you might still need to bring along some portable ones.. fixed on a trailer is really nice for charging while...

what fridge is it, is it a dual AC/DC fridge? If so just wire up onboard smart charger and fridge together so when plugged into shore power the fridge switches off DC and your charger can do its thing w/out the fridge screwing with it. you dont want to leave bank on a dumb charger unattended...

for a noob doing a full build w/ability to make space for whatever, I'd say start off with a pair of GC2's, a good ~20A charger for it w/float and keep it full when not in use, add a Low Voltage Disconnect to keep batteries healthy and stop unattended deep discharges (like forgetting a light on...

sweet, thanks.. I think I'll pick up a 30ft 3/4in kinetic rope for snow recovery, snatch straps feelin like tow straps with as little help yeh need to provide and I want maximum elongation because recovery vehicle is likely to also be on a rather slick surface also.. was just worried about...

The only time I hear about really needing CB any more is for logging roads in the PNW up to Alaska.. you want it just to know when a big rig is rolling down the mountain w/100klbs of mass behind him so you can get out of his way. Other than that in the Mountains HAM is king, repeaters cover...

good time for this thread, I just used mine for the first time today after carrying it for years.. pulled out a big ass fedex box truck and about 4 of my neighbors in the snow.. hadda use my dogleash as a soft shackle on a prius because of its itsy bitsy recovery points. Anyhow, I had 30ft and...

I run about 45psi for most road travel on my KO2s, and drop it down to about 18psi for off road travel.. for me deflating is a must as the air suspension gets rock hard when its aired all the way up.

Ive got one of these: https://www.spacetrailers.com/ Since I dont have the Diesel Golf anymore I gave it to my dad and he yanks it behind his Grand Caravan.. the trailer paid for its self within a few years on fuel economy saved.. 36mpg @ 80mph didnt take too long compared to the 8mpg Chevy...

earth cant even contain hydrogen, it all eventually makes its way out into space, and its like the smallest atoms so without a perfect vessel it tends to find its way out most containers considered airtight. most people want their campers to breath, really any ventilation you'll find is...

I'll let you know if any dead nazi's fall out of my SUV lol..

dont rubber lines need to be replaced periodically as the LP is a solvent and slowly damages em?

A pair of GC2's would beat the hell outta that.. over twice the capacity for roughly the same price, and it wont be some worthless no name fake deep cycle that'll be a boat anchor in 2yrs.. You've fallen into the pit of Marketing ****************.. paid more money, for less capacity.. and thinking you...

Flooded GC2 are best mobile boondocking battery, either cheap Costco/Sams deals for use and abuse or nice Trojan/Rolls for top shelf performance/quality. The hip thing is becoming enlightened to AGM's limitations and how over-marketed they are, they have their place.. but for us that stops at...