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Also interested, but I think you should also cross post on ih8mud where the rest of the 100 and 200 guys hang out.

Excellent point. Lately I’ve been running the X2Power Deep Cycle AGMs from batteries plus and they seem to be fairly reasonable (compared to optima, etc) and well performing. By the time I build this, I’ll have twin group 31s in my trailer running in parallel, so I’m not worried about the...

I love this thread, I’ve been thinking about a propex heater to heat my RV5 oztent or RTT for quite a while, but now I’m rethinking that based on this. Just spent a few hours watching the demo and subsequent teardown videos —quite informative! I have a lot of experience running a boost...

InReach is based on the iridium satellite network and has global operational footprint, which makes it more reliable than Spot. As others have said, sometimes getting a signal out in dense forest or deep valleys can take longer, but it’s just a matter of getting the next satellite to fly over...

I’d argue that Toyota knows how and does make a SUV with that kind of mileage target. It’s called the Land Cruiser, but at least in the US, people don’t want to pay the price that it takes to get a vehicle built for that kind of duty cycle. I guess you could argue the same for Ford with their...

I have a 99 and like it for the e-locker and the simplicity. This is my built rig. I have an 06 and like it for towing with the 5-speed tranny. This my DD and mall crawler. Depends on your use and need. They both get the same MPGs, roughly speaking. I’d say not 98, as it’s first MY of 100...

In my experience, and that is what I’ve heard as anecdotal evidence, the temperature display it is the compressor output temperature and you’re most likely to see that on the bottom right towards the back wall. As others have mentioned, having the fridge full seems much more accurate to the...

Great read! More please!

I have an Allu shadow on my truck and have only seen the mounts for the X1. I doubt you could mount the shadow as once deployed all of the weight of the awning ends up in the rear mount. I’ve seen the shadow bend even a less stout roof rack, let alone struts. I think I’ve seen someone do a...

Ok, I did go full cheerleader and headed off to the “Snow Peak HQ Lounge” in Seoul last week. It was a 3 story showroom, albeit not that large on each floor, (maybe the size of an average American house floor). But this van was outside and clearly they were just packing for an outdoor trip. I...

Here’s a link to a blog about the “lounge set” and they specifically talk about using the grill inside. It’s designed for it. https://m.blog.naver.com/snowpeakorea/200000381640 As I’m in Seoul, Korea this week, giddy to see if I can get over to “Snowpeak HQ Lounge” after meetings tomorrow!

Awesome build!

I would say there is a marked difference in “ummph”between my 99 and my 06. The VVTi coupled with the 5speed trans make it a lot better onramp experience than my 99 with the 4 speed. My 99 is also Built for overland and is knocking on the GVWR with full fuel and pax. So it’s not exactly...

I’ve been contemplating doing the long bamboo integration, since I use it standalone with some holes I created in my tailgate cutting-board cover, but the IGT integration is great too. Today I just have the bamboo slide in vertically next to the fridge. I think I’ll be building something to...

Passenger side, so we can pull to the side of the road/trail, have lunch and not worry about blocking or other issues. On my rig, driver would actually be better, both because of the swing out and the opening direction of the lid on my trailer, but in the end those things are pretty minor. I’m...

Correction: consumer grade satellite internet is crap. I work in the satellite industry and portable satellite access can be quite good, but you have to be willing to have a reasonable size antenna (1m is best for Ku and .75m for Ka band) and be willing to pay quite a bit for monthly service...

Interested in the powered mount if you’d consider separating.

Thanks for the info! While I really like the Slee, also checkout what Ben at Dissent Offroad is doing. Many who have them love them! I’m considering his front for my other stock-ish 100

Nice looking rig! I have nearly the exact base setup, but added the creature comforts for long range touring, such as Slee rear, front runner rack and Airtop RTT. I’m at 245k on the clock and still purring! A steering rack is in my future though! Just spent 10 nights “overlanding” in it going...

Great idea thanks!