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I called Masterpull, and mentioned it is advertised here. They are a sponsor on the board. There was a time the masterpull user was active here, but not for quite some time. I snipped this from another post; Don't PM him though, I don't thing he's with the company anymore, I finally called and...

It looks pretty slick.

They are two different products for two different purposes. Not that I am a fan of either.

It would be worth your time to read through this thread. Towards the end, there are install pictures. The project turned out quite well. http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/125362-Solar-panel-and-IBS-battery-monitor-query

Morningstar Tristar MPPT-60 Normally charge controllers are measured in amps -- a very simple calculation will get you close 600w / 12v = 54amps. Running 24v panels 600 / 24 = 25 amps. It is not as accurate as it could be but close enough at this stage. That means that when output is less than...

Why don't you contact british4x4outfitters in San Antonio, they do tons of that stuff down there, and it's close.

It might be beneficial for both Optima, and users to start a thread for Q&A on your batteries. I've certainly got a couple, and many others might as well. I don't want to derail this thread.

Here is another idea for light switch placement, looks interesting. http://disco3.co.uk/forum/topic114092.html

WOW-- neat stuff there tumbleweed. Thanks for sharing.

Send you a PM, couldn't add attachments, so let me know if you want to dig further. Overall I'm happy with them so far, they are firm handling and nice on the rough terrain. No problems with them two years into it. At initial blush, you'll find them a bit softer than the factory dampers in...

I completely rebuilt all 4 struts and fitted Koni FSD's a while ago. Dampers do not last forever, usually about 125k or so. It's harder to notice because the air springs compensate somewhat. PM me for details if you want.

It looks great, you should be ok on wire sizes, and the 10mm(2) should be more than sufficient. A good test for your wire is to measure voltage at the source, and the final outlet, and if you do not have any or very little voltage drop, you should be in good shape. Keep in mind, voltage drop, is...

Morningstar makes a fine line of PWM controllers, in all price ranges... I'm just saying, we also should try to support American companies, especially when they have a decent product. Outside of the US, people do like American made products for a good reason, foreign governments import...

Mine is permanently mounted. Lugging a winch through the muck would be the perfect time for Murphy to show up and sprain an ankle, send a snake over, etc. I can't say lugging 100lbs+ is on my list on clean / dry surface if it can be avoided. It sounds like TJM has a couple of votes. The...

I tossed all my old chargers in the recycling bin, and have only the ctek now. The battery I charged two-three weeks ago has been sitting in the 90 degree garage is currently 12.88 volts. It's new, never been discharged. It was a warranty replacement I think I picked it up in March. The...

Everything looks pretty awesome so far. Everything looks very professionally laid out, neat and tidy. It's clear you have put a lot of work into it. I have a couple of questions / comments. How long is the run for the fridge, what will be the draw on that power run. The wire looks pretty thin...

This is not what I have observed with two different new ones, one installed, one on the shelf. The spare charged with a ctek once each 2 months. I'm going to double check that and put the meter to them.

I doubt anyone is going to endorse that. Keep in mind how winches are rated. Pulling on a flat dry surface. Stick a 6k vehicle like mine to the body in the much and it could take a LOT more to pull it out. That's why winch lines are often rated for 21,000lbs or more for a 9k winch. Yes, you...

Yes, quite.

That all looks awesome-- you should be over here helping me. OK, I get it now, I reread your post, and see what you are trying to day. You want to run an earth ground to the chassis. I would recommend an earth ground strap. 1" x your length. The reason you want strap is so it does not resonate...