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When you say load test with DVM, what does that exactly mean? I don’t think I’ve ever done that before. you’ve indicated that you have another vehicle to jump it with. Have you tried removing the terminals from the XTerra battery and flipping the jumper cables to them in open air...

Lowes is selling scepter water cans in store now. Something like $55 per, although one local store had them on the clearance shelf for $45. Still more pricey than the LCI cans I’ve bought in order, but you don’t need to buy 3-4 to hit the shipping quantity!

That is a lot of evidence to suggest that the battery is good, but having to jump it to start suggests otherwise. Borrowing a battery to swap a known good is probably a good idea for a next step. Without standing there, I would be leaning toward a battery problem. Good luck though, and be...

Considering that this car is “new” to you. Are you sure the battery is big enough? Internet diagnostics are notably sketchy, but everything you seem to be describing makes me think you have a battery that is showing charge but has virtually no capacity. Here is my line of reasoning: Your...

Where are you putting the terminals when you jump start? And, are you then turning the ignition key to complete the starting process?

In my experience, if you’re not abrasive blasting first you aren’t going to get ahead of it. Ironically, I didn’t own a good blaster until long after I left the rust belt.

Really great info about specific pin based troubleshooting on this thread. It sounds like, similar to Jeeps, the Xterras have some known IPDM issues. https://www.thenewx.org/threads/2006-xterra-wont-crank-or-start.124537/page-4

The “shaking gauges” is what makes me think firewall ground.

Bad communication on my part. Not “remote start feature” as in a button on the key fob… a remote starter switch, like a mechanic uses? Disconnecting the ignition wire from the starter and Using a remote starter button instead can quickly diagnose starter and solenoid issues.

I don’t have an Xterra, so I can’t help you with ground strap location, but I’ve never had a car that didn’t have some sort of braided firewall ground strap between the body and the engine block. Often on the bell housing or back of whichever head is closest to the firewall. could you have a...

To that point, if you end up that deep in the wiring, check the voltage received at the solenoid end of the ignition switch wire. Basically remove the little wire from the starter and see if it gets power when the switch is cranked on. You very quickly get to 2-man troubleshooting if you...

Check the other end of the main ground cable from the battery. Sounds like a loose ground to me, and cleaning and treating the battery end of the cable is only 1/2 of the potential problems. Also check the grounding/ bonding strap between the engine block and the body.

No crank or no start while cranking?

I don’t own one, but I do have a firm belief that driving around with an empty gas container is ridiculous. Everyone lives their own truth, and I’m sure this guy is really getting water in his tank, but if you keep it full of gas, I would imagine there is no condensation. If you live in...

Drove across a frozen pond…. Well… half way across anyway!

Why use galvanized? I don’t have a vintage trailer, but are they completely galvanized? In any event, those should be a commonly available size. Did you try Amazon?

Do you know what metal the corner trim is made of? It appears to be aluminum, and the “rust” in your photos appears to be iron oxide… as noted most likely from the brushing process used to texture the aluminum. Your location tag says West Palm Beach, so probably reasonable to think you are...

I had similar thoughts about the camp chef bag, but I’ve found it to work out just fine. The lack of padding makes me a little more aware of stove packing locations and has probably prevented some damage. It is a well-made bag, and good value for the quality level in my opinion.

It will be far cheaper to rent a big saw for this specific purpose than to buy an undersized saw.

Congratulations! That first trip out always feels awesome. By trip 5 you are fine-tuned and everything gets even better!