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Most of the winch manufactures recommend connecting the winch to the vehicles primary battery. It is generally located closer to winch, and is a starting battery also recommended by winch manufactures. Winches draw large amounts of current over short period of times (what starting batteries are...

Tacoma Towning Question is what size tire are you running. I drove 176K with a Tacoma and pulled a 20' Hybrid Trailer in Colorado and it pulled as well as many other 1/2 ton trucks. When I put tires on it, I kept them as close to OEM size to not change the final gear rations. The biggest...

more Its going to be a 8k winch on a flat bed trailer. Most of the hard work will be using it to pull logs onto the trailer. Due to the limited charge capacity of trailer connectors, I am looking for enough reserve to get through the day, and then charge the batteries. I was pretty sure that...

I am putting a winch on a car trailer, which is better: Option 1 - dual starting batteries in parallel Option 2 - two six volt golf cart batteries in series Option 2 is better for deep cycle applications, but what about winching?

If someone wants it they can take it. You just need to make it painful - so hopefully they will move onto other opportunities. Hitch Locks, Wheel Locks, Big Fricken Chain - all add to complexity for the person trying to steel it. You will need to determine how much time you want to invest...

I would install the vent: always nice to get the stale air out of a living space when necessary. Its a also way more efficient than running a A/C unit.

I need some advice - I have an outbuilding located far away from a power source. So I want to install solar power to charge a couple of golf car batteries that can be used to power lights. This is straight forward - and I can handle it. So in the building I park a number of pieces of equipment...

Thanks great ideas - I am trying to keep the bed floor empty.

Greetings - I am looking to mount a high lift jack in the back of my 2016 GMC Sierra. I would like to install it on the passenger side of the bed over the wheel well, horizontal, parallel to the bed rail. Worried about bolts pulling though the metal sides.

Roof I will be watching this one - This summer I will be doing it to my trailer - My guess is that I will also be replacing some plywood under the EDMP. The roof feels like sponge under the membrane. Their are some decent videos on you tube showing the process. My guess is that you will spend...

To jack or not to jack - that is the question.

Too each their own. If you like the jack carry and use it. If you don't like the jack then don't carry or use one. Its just a tool. I prefer to travel with groups that have diversity in the equipment and tools they carry, that way the group is usually prepared for anything an everything.

First get real SAE approved fog lights. Color choice is operator preference. Clear Fogs generally provide more light; amber fogs make a vehicle easier to be seen by other motorists. Selective yellow is a compromise. On older vehicles With vast amounts of grill space; I would mount both- amber to...

If you are have the space 2 6vdc golf car batteries are the way to go. I have a pair that I abuse on a travel trailer purchased from Costco and I am impressed with the operations. The batteries are big and heavy, but are true deep cycle batteries. They have been run completely dead (Darn CO...

How about this one:http://https://www.narescue.com/fire-rescue-products/nitrostrike-2-5-gallon-portable-fire-suppression-system

You want the best: Military Grade Fire Extinguisher: Get an Ansul Cartridge Operated: https://www.ansul.com/en/us/pages/ProductDetail.aspx?productdetail=RED+LINE+Cartridge-Operated+Hand+Portables%E2%80%94Dry+Chemical You want a decent extinguishers...

Some is good,more is better - you can run a hair dryer, brew a pot of Coffee, or run a space heater without thinking about it. Most ambulances have multiple battery banks, and multiple alternators. It really depends on what AC accessories you need to run.

Chains on all four corners is the best; however many modern 4x4 vehicles do not have the clearances on the front to support the use of tire chains. Chains on the rear are great when going up steep hills, the weight transfers to the rear increasing traction. Chains on the rear also helps keeps...

In my experiences the chains on rear only work way better then no chains. The front drifts a bit more, but generally not an issue in snow operations. The front end unchained can become a problem on super steep down hill grades when the weight transfers to the front especially in unloaded...

The problem these days is that most vehicles do not allow the use on all 4 tire. My 2006 Tacoma, and 2015 GMC 1500 only allow the use of chains on the rear axle. All wiring for ABS/Traction control come into harms way when running chains on the front. I like V-bar chains for on pavement ice...