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Hi All, So I've got a sweet solar setup installed in my trailer with proper controller and a pair of Trojan T105s. Love it. Problem: neither my Propex furnace nor my Maxxfan like seeing high voltage (over 15V for the furnace and 13.5V for the fan) but the Trojan's want to bulk at 14.82V and...

Hi All, I'm not quite clear on this piece, so I'd like to get your collective input. I have a pair of 100W Renogy "suitcase" panels that I run in parallel or separately depending on my requirements and the vehicle combination I'm using. The specifications for these units are as follows...

I've only ever towed a 20' command post behind a Tundra. I am receiving a 2500 lb teardrop this weekend, with Timbren axleless suspension and am going to tow it behind my HDJ81. I assume that towing on-highway is nothing onerous, but I can't seem to find a nice writeup of tips for towing...

Has anyone come across a high-quality USB-C charger that is low(er) noise and will charge Apple's latest !@&^%@$! MacBooks? I guess the advantage over my McGyver'd 12V MagSafe power supply is that it will be an industry standard, but damn that's annoying. Thanks, A.

So I have a permanently installed panel and a portable "suitcase" panel. I want a nice, clean, and rugged connection for the suitcase panel when it is in use. Comes with MC4, but I can rectify that if required. I really like my stuff to be able to withstand the abuse of yours truly, a dimwitted...

Anyone know of a decent way to draw schematics? I’m not taking about low-level circuit diagrams, but larger schematics that help know what’s wired to what. I’m designing a power system for a trailer and I’d like to have something that will help me track down the number of terminals, sizes...

I need to expand my current setup, which is an 80-series with only front seats and an RTT, to a setup that can handle a family of four. Here is a rough list of my requirements: The two kids need a separate place to sleep. An RTT is fine. When traveling with the kids, I'd like to bring kayaks...

Why does doing quality electrical work on a rig take 4x the time I expect?!? Having actually been in a rather remote area with a friend who's truck caught fire, I'm paranoid about wiring. Careful cable routing, extra-cautious wear prevention, proper securing to prevent movement, extra attention...

So I finally installed a permanent voltmeter into my truck, so I can keep an eye on my battery bank. (The very expensive but super nice Blue Sea 1733.) Yesterday morning, about 22 hours ago, I hooked up a Noco G7200 (previous generation) battery charger to the two-battery 12v starter bank, and...

So, my black Trasharoo, while having been incredibly tough and absorbing tons of abuse, has been murdered by Ottawa's UV radiation in less than two years. I live in this truck and the Trasharoo is the only trash can I own, so I'm not sure I blame it. I need to replace it, though, so what are...

SPOT announced a new device, the spotX, that not only does two-way messaging, competing with Garmin InReach, but also has a built-in keyboard. From my brief read, I see the following key pros: Finally does true two-way text messaging. As a built-in keyboard, which is fantastic. Less...

Those of you that have nicely integrated kitchen setups at the rear of your truck, likely with a hath and tailgate, how do you keep the weather off this area? As part of my crusade for speedy food prep, I would like a slide-out kitchen setup. But my LC80's hatch does not provide sufficient...

I recently moved my Roost hard shell RTT from my old truck to the new. In doing so, I moved it forward a few inches because that seemed more balanced. But I think it is now noisier. Are there any general rules about wind noise that I should know? Moving it back and forth, driving on the...

I just purchased a 1994 HDJ81 with 188K on the odometer and no lockers (or rust!). I started a thread on Mud, where I'll keep most of the truck-related technical stuff. I'll be putting the fit-up stuff in here. The current todo list looks like this: Do all the important technical stuff I...

Just noticed this line of products from Primus: http://www.mec.ca/shop/primus-campfire-range/52516/ Pretty nice looking! I suspect they are seeing Snow Peak as a competitor. A.

Just came across a really old photo of a guided one-night trip into the Egyptian desert. The guide used a cloth with sewn-in batons to block the wind, leaning it on, and securing it to, the vehicle: Does anyone know if that has a specific term? Anyone built something similar? I'm now...

I keep 40l of petrol/gasoline in my rig, pretty much all the time. I do try and use it on a regular basis, but sometimes it sits for a while. So, two questions: - Should I fill them with ethanol-free fuel, to avoid deterioration and contamination with water? - Should I add stabilizer? Thanks...

I was driving down a dirt road, yesterday, when I noticed the telltale smell of hot plastic. By the time I had the truck stopped, a USB cable plugged into a rechargeable camp light was smoking. Really smoking, like enough to be hazardous with the windows up. The cable had come completely apart...

I've been tearing my hair out trying to get from there to here, so I'm posting in the hope that someone has done this before me. The Province of Quebec, Canada, now publishes road data in multiple formats: MapInfo (TAB) ESRI (SHP) ESRI (PGDB) ESRI (FGDB) Géomédia (MDB) I opened the SHP in...

How do you keep your small bits organized in the cab? I'm referring to the things you want handy, including, but not limited to: sunglasses, hats, gloves, binoculars, lighting, lighters, keys, some tools, crap-in-the-woods kit, water bottle, maps, batteries, sunscreen, bug dope, jacket, etc...