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Greetings, I am not familiar with using solar for charging in the far north, as I use it in the U.S. Southwest. Nor am I familiar with the retail market for solar equipment in Canada. With that said, I would suggest looking into 100 watt folding solar panels. You will need either a dumb...

Never heard of any of those brands. My vote is to save up and buy an Engel brand 12V frig. If ca$h is tight keep your eyes open on Craigslist, etc. for a "Norcold" brand 12V frig. Norcold models from 20 - 30 years ago are very similar to Engel models of that era (may have come from the same...

That is a good price just for the frig, even better if it includes the slide!

One benefit of using the front disc brake set-up from a 1980 - 89 60/70 Series is these parts (rotors, pads, calipers, etc.) are still easily available. When using a custom aftermarket disc brake kit in the future when needing replacement parts you will have no idea what to source. I would...

That is just one vendor selling at a discount. The www.maxtraxus.com site still lists the regular bioards at $330. $260 a pair is a great deal.

Great to see your progress on this trip Andy. Enjoy Mendoza - I spent New Years Eve there about ten years ago.

I have a ten year old MT45 Engel (model with plastic housing) which I currently have full-time in my 100 Series which also has a sleeping platform. At night I do hear it cycle but the humming does not bother me much (disclaimer: I am hearing impaired.) One idea that might help FIREYcookie is...

I have owned a "Camp Chef" brand propane camp fire pit for a decade or so. The model I have is an older version of this one I think: https://www.campchef.com/shop/fire-pits/gas-fire-pits/propane-firepits/propane-firepits-shop/juniper/CC-GF16.html Works pretty good!

I like the Engel brand 12 volt refrigs for their energy efficiency and durability. I run one in a UZJ100 Land Cruiser in the Southwest USA on trips. Consider buying an older used 12v frig to "play around with." NorCold is a top brand to look for on Craigslist, OfferUp, etc.

I use a Samsung tablet paired via Bluetooth with a Garmin inReach. The larger screen of the tablet allows reakistic use of the map feature of the inReach.

Punctured a Cooper Discover AT3 on my Tacoma a few years ago down by the Alvord Playa. Went to swap on the spare for the drive out and couldn't get the wheel off due to deformed lug nuts (factory Tacoma lug nuts are covered in a softer exterior metal.) My buddy carried a tire plug kit (ARB...

Have you contacted tech support at Engel about this frig problem?

ABBB have you considered the Warn Powerplant system? https://adventure-ready.com/store/warn-powerplant-12/ 12,000 lb. rated electric winch with built-in air compressor. Sounds perfect for a rig the weight of a 200 Series TLC.

Which devices and how much is the amp draw? There are better choices than a "cigarette lighter" style plug.

Honesty the engine compartment is usually hot, and electric powered air compressors run really hot so not like the best location to mount one. I use a portable 12 volt air compressors; check out the Viair 400 series, these are fairly fast from what I have heard.

I have two Land Cruiser wagons set up with frig power cable kits. These run heavy gauge cable from the battery (in the engine compartment) to where the 12 volt refrigerator is located. I have added at the frig location an "on/off" switch for this always "hot" cable before the port for the...

911 Motorsports offer some jack extensions. I just bought the one for a floor jack and am considering getting one for the OE Toyota bottle jack. https://www.911motorsports.net/Trail-Jack-Extension--for-Bottle-Scissor-Trolley-Jacks_p_90.html

What do you mean by an onboard air system? A hard mounted 12 volt compressor? Engine driven compressor? A fancy four tire air system? What are you intending to use the "onboard air system" for? Airing up tires? How large of tires? Running air tools? Also, how often do you expect to use...

Kenperk when you say "the car charger" do you mean the cigarette lighter plug? Thanks!

Sorry, I mixed "coax cable" with "power cable" which is incorrect. When I write coax cable I am referring to the cab;e from the radio to the antenna.