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  1. java

    Ski Bum Truck V2.0, F450 Rough Road RV

    I only have 465W.... But yes, I leave one maxxfan one all the time. Helps immensely. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
  2. java

    Ski Bum Truck V2.0, F450 Rough Road RV

    Yes, but not much solar this time of year. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
  3. java

    Ski Bum Truck V2.0, F450 Rough Road RV

    Played ski cabin all weekend. Snow did not suck.
  4. java

    Ski Bum Truck V2.0, F450 Rough Road RV

    I'll see what I can do. The amps did level off at 4 last time I was driving. It stays plugged in all the time at home, so should get a good charge. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
  5. java

    Ski Bum Truck V2.0, F450 Rough Road RV

    That's what I read.... Just says keep them fully charged. Either way, I think I will use these for awhile longer, just being aware that they don't have as much capacity. From the Batt manual, at 30 degrees I should have gotten ~80% capacity, that would put me around 400AH, if they are tired...
  6. java

    Ski Bum Truck V2.0, F450 Rough Road RV

    My batteries are not enclosed, but yes its 'probably' never going to be a problem.... But Id rather not risk it.... I found I can get Victron AGM's (that I think are the same footprint) for a fair bit less. Take worst case, 50w*12hrs is 50Ah. That would double my daily consumption, and need...
  7. java

    Ski Bum Truck V2.0, F450 Rough Road RV

    I'm tempted to try lithium, but the cold charging, and cost makes me a little nervous still. Pack heater is all fine and dandy if they have the power to run it..... Under my bed, where the batteeries live was ~35 degrees all last week. Not ideal for lithium. Good for beer storage though! I...
  8. java

    Ski Bum Truck V2.0, F450 Rough Road RV

    Lunch stop in Central OR Spent a few days parked and skiing out of the truck Pretty sure all my batteries are getting tired.... The 6v's I got used and they are at least 5 years old. I pulled ~200Ah out of them and they were down to 10v :( And the truck didn't want to start on the morning...
  9. java

    M2 Freightliner Ambulance Conversion Project. 2007 Crew Cab

    Fold up thingamajig. Definitely Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
  10. java

    Ski Bum Truck V2.0, F450 Rough Road RV

    Plusses and minutes to this setup. It's sized well for me, tires are stiff. Tires being stiff is great on the highway, sidewinds don't touch the truck, corners are great. Offroad needs aired down. And stiff stiff. G275 would be my choice if I could swing a 42" tire. That would need a lift and...
  11. java

    Full-Time Couple in a Short Bus

    Soooo. Good! Backpacking makes remember how good the trucks are. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
  12. java

    Ski Bum Truck V2.0, F450 Rough Road RV

    Ski days 6 and 7! Made it up to Baker to find an absolute disaster of a parking lot. 12-14" of new snow meant cars stuck everywhere, 3 loaders, a D8 dozer and two snow cats trying to clear things.... It was entertaining. Woke up to another 8" overnight. Still nuking. Light was a little...
  13. java

    Project "Autonomous" F-350

    Diesel heater ******. Car battery and a gas can for a fuel tank. They are so cheap now. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
  14. java

    Project "Autonomous" F-350

    Builds character [emoji1787] But yeah, get that thing insulated and solar going! Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
  15. java

    Project "Autonomous" F-350

    That kind of looks like heaven right now.... Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
  16. java

    Ski Bum Truck V2.0, F450 Rough Road RV

    Finally some decent snow in the PNW! Baker got 38" in 48 hours. Go time. Stopped and did some snowshoeing on the way up. Pretty damn decent snow! Hung out with friends by the fire until way too late.... Nearly no lines, great opening day.
  17. java

    Pro-Rig V2.0 - Home Built Compact Composite Pop-up

    Great to see it out in the wild! Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
  18. java

    BeefCake's build...a roll your own Earthroamerish family expo rig

    The Toyo isn't available in the US.... I tried.... Because it does look like a damn good winter tire. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
  19. java

    Ski Bum Truck V2.0, F450 Rough Road RV

    Finally a day without meetings. Bumper time. Took the truck to work this morning and nosed into the shop. Unfortunately the door isn't big enough and neither is the shop.... Installation is the reverse of removal? Brackets where close.... Reamed the holes to fit. Also the back one was...
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