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@andy_b , 400W to 500W is a realworld upper limit usually of what excess alternator power is usable without burning up your alternator. For instance, my Tacoma with their large alternator is only 130A, car uses 35 to 60 depending ( night, rain, airco), want to keep alternator to 65% of max...

Ok. Read my thread on doing exactly this. Basically, buy the Pecron for $130 or the victron at end of thread for $200 https://diysolarforum.com/threads/who-makes-a-12v-to-48v-56v-converter.83585/

Here, download and read the spec sheet for Victron dc dc chargers. https://www.victronenergy.com/dc-dc-converters/orion-tr-smart 1. Yes the victron automatically can turn on or off depending on if car and alternator is on or off. This is a more elegant and better system than using the sensed...

I can't find that front drop down table on their gear vault or page... where did you get it? Looks great.

@97heavyweight great reply and info, thanks! Makes me think about adding a better drip edge to my Tune...

I used my new 1-day old Carbon Steel Wok, and practiced a little Camp Kitchen work. I made some Cheesy scrambled eggs and coppa ham, with my "Overlanding Kitchen" or Truck Kitchen if you will. I made a video showing the 1 min cook, plus how a properly seasoned pan can do cheesy eggs and be...

I have a 98. The brakes on these are not very strong. One of the most common mods at Tacomaworld dot com is to replace the Tacoma brakes with the larger more capable Tundra brakes. Especially if adding a heavy camper--it is the first advice everyone gives, followed by airbags followed by...

@97heavyweight Can you briefly cover the water intrusion issues, where and what caused it? What design flaw or building technique wasn't up to the job? Waterproof is task #1 for a self built camper, so folks reading your thread will really miss out on a huge learning lesson of you don't...

This is my new camping pan. I use a wok all the time, but a normal 14" wok is heavy, too large to camp, etc. But this 12" one with a wide 8" flat bottom is perfect! I have 10 or so $120 All-Clad non-sticks, quality pans of all sorts, and this 12" wok is by far the best for camping. This 12"...

Ahh, it is an infection. I've been told that a Defender will constantly break down, and infect everything in it to break down too, until cost reaches 3x purchase price ;)

Surprisingly useful thread! Learning good ideas myself. Realized I didn't have any of those survival space blankets in my rig, had fun digging thru old gear looking for them!

Terminology... you are NOT using a groundsheet. The groundsheet, or groundcloth, is the tarp we are talking about! If you're just using the tent, that is a tent floor, not a groundsheet... if you've been calling the floor a groundsheet, you've probably heard folks mention it before and been...

Uhmmm... what??? Absolute standard practice to lay a tarp under the tent, a "ground cloth" also called. You fold in all edges so nothing sticks out from sides, so it doesn't capture rain. Every Boyscout is the history of scouting was taught this is the correct way to set up a tent, as well as...

Growatt infinity 2000. Looks decent for truck camping as it has a 30A 12v Anderson PowerPole port. Would let you run a fusebox well. Additionally, the DC system can be left on and it uses up no power doing so. Also has a 30A 120v RV outlet. Reviewed positively by Hobotech here: Reviewed...

I look forward to hearing about this!

Saw Jay at Overland Expo West and chatted for a bit. He is always a class act. OVRLND is one I recommend to many many folks, despite having a Tune myself, when certain criteria are desired. 1. Weight, really best there is 2. Bed sitting height, can actually sit up, best in class. 3. Camper...

Thx! I just got back from Overland Expo West, where I saw several folks with microwaves. I had salmon, green beans, and also carnitas, mushrooms, carrots. Then 2nd night I had steaks and green beans. After a 3 day with 3 folks, trying to have good meals, I've decided that an inverter...

@jaywo your analysis of vertical space use is pretty good, I think. I love the Tune so far, but am still testing my desires and using totes to store stuff. I'm leaning towards a side kitchen, accessible when gullwing door is open, with a table out there or hanging shelf. Then also can access...

Here is a short video by Donald, Softroading the West, on Topo wedge vs popup. He has some good use videos of his wedge. For a wedge, I would probably go Topo or Dirtbox vs LonePeak, based purely on their 1 year out delivery schedule, and how deep their delays have grown... great product and...

Ahh bummer. Wow that's a tall truck! Guess I'm very lucky to have an 8ft garage!