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Nothing fancy for the 12v/USB. I’ve learned the hard way that USB connections and specs change but cig adapters stay the same. I like to install cig sockets and then just buy anker or other reputable brand adapters. https://powerwerx.com/panel-mount-cigarette-lighter-socket-automotive...

If you like waiting for the 1 diesel pump to open up as well as paying significantly more for basic maintenance go diesel. I hated running diesel for those two reasons but another consideration is that it can be hard to find in some remote locations.

I used this same mount but I cut it down past the slotted portion and drilled a hole to mount to the SDHQ/light so it fits tighter to the truck.

Nothing too crazy for this update. Yaesu FTM-300 with MARS Mod and a Larsen antenna on an NMO mount I modified to fit the truck. Wiring will happen next week, no time for now. The Yeasu head unit has an odd sized threaded insert that no big company makes an adapter for RAM mounts. I tried a...

I loved the utility of my bakflip but have had 2 get saturated with moisture in the past. The second was so heavy the dealer had to use a forklift to take it off the truck. The last one was around 2011 so perhaps they’ve fixed the glitch. I have a leer on my current build until my ATO cap...

Not a huge update but I had a local shop install a new fog light kit. As great as Ford’s LED headlights are, the fog lights stink. BMC makes a great, fairly stock looking retrofit kit. I chose a combo with Baja Designs S2 pros with wide cornering lens wired to the factory fog harness and...

I chose an ATO Atlas and looking forward to getting it installed. The reality for most of us is that we will use our trucks for daily driving and hauling around lumber, rocks, etc far more than adventuring so the utility of bed was critical for me. I also chose ATO as they have insulated...

I went from an 08 f250 with the 6.4(biggest hunk of junk I’ve owned) to a 2015 F150 3.5l max tow with all the upgrades, 33” tires, fix level, etc and it was a beast for 245,000 miles and it was 3/4 loaded its whole life with mixed towing. It was an amazing truck with minimal maintenance. It...

The Chinese clones may look the same but often times they are not even close. China can’t design their way out of a paper bag, they steal everything. We are complete idiots for continuing to support this. Because we manufacture very little in the states we send our designs/specs to Chinese...

I like that built right bulk head set up but I sure wish they would have made it so the slots are accessible without disasembling it.

Awesome, will do. Thank for the link!

I’ll definitely get some more pics asap. Thanks for the likes everyone! I’ve taken in the woods on some solid trails but Keep forgetting to stop and photo the rig. The trail turn assist is a game changer for full size trail rigs. I thought it was going to be a gimmick but it’s awesome.

Likewise, it’s an amazing truck and I think the 7.3 is going to be a 300k+ motor.

I wanted a power solution for the new rig but couldn't find anything that fit the bill so I dove into the depths of the internet to learn about batteries and this is what I came up with. I use Millwaukee Packouts for work and likely for overlanding storage to some extent. I love the modularity...

In the middle of Nov. 2023 I retired my F150 which I posted my build here previously. It was an amazing truck but with almost 250k on the odometer almost always fully loaded and has been properly off roaded it was tired. In 2022 I ordered an F350 Tremor and had the order cancelled as Ford...

Nice build so far, hitting all the must haves. Following for ideas. I need to post my superduty tremor build soon.

My starting batteries will be stock, the lithium is strictly for the bed. Lead acid doesn’t stack up to lithium at all for capacity or discharge and it’s been around a long time, it’s just more affordable for us now. The bed will be lightly insulated all around and the battery will be in a...

Thank you all for the amazing responses here! With your help I’ve selected the following: victron Orion 12/12-30 smart non isolated DC/DC charger victron bmv712 smart monitor victron mppt 75/15 smart controller victron 12v 15amp smart charger once these come in I’m going to see if it will fit...

Awesome, thanks for all the links and advise! I know my battery is big but our winter months mean very little sun and I do a lot in the winter and Northern Canada so my past experience with solar has been underwhelming. I own an inspection company and will likely charge the drones and other...

Thanks for the detailed reply! I was bummed about the battery box, it’s just a bit too small For the battery I am getting. That would have been a pretty ideal set up. I like your idea with the blue sea switch, I’ll check those out.