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You definitely need a DC-DC charger. A) Your alternator will not put out the right voltage because it is temperature compensated. Lead batteries need that, your lithiums don't. Without the dc-dc, your alternator will send little or no charge to the batteries. B) Without the dc-dc, the...

Try turning the screen brightness way down. Most of the power your iPad uses goes to that big, bright screen. Turn it down, and you can easily cut your power use in half.

Short answer: Go with load range E tires. Long answer: First, know that the load ratings on a tire are whatever the manufacturer wants to claim. There is absolutely no standard, testing, system, or anything objective behind those numbers. So, where do those numbers come from? They sort of...

Yes, but not for lithium! I used the simple setup for years, with both flooded and AGM batteries. Worked great. But it won't work with lithium. Two problems: First, you must have some way to limit the charging amps. Otherwise the lithium battery will draw the full amperage of the alternator...

You should know that Federal law prohibits fees for most day use on public lands. Google FLREA to read the law. Fees for camping can only be charged for developed sites with amenities. The law specifically prohibits fees for people who just park and access public land. The BLM and...

Consider MSR Dromedary 10L bladders. Their big advantage is that they fit in odd shaped spaces, like the back seat floor. I can easily store 20 gallons of water on the right side floor. They are expensive, but very tough.

When it hits the fan, be sure to keep your options open. We lived in Honduras for two years, and our full-size Blazer was eventually running on tires that didn't match in brand, tread, width, or diameter! So, look for used tires. In San Pedro Sula, the tire store got in a full-size container...

Be sure you are getting the load range E1 tire! The "Michelin Defender LTX M/S" comes in both E1 and SL Load Range. They look the same, but are very different tires. I really like my LTX's, super strong!

Go for it! But two gotchas: You will spend a lot of time in the right lane, cruising at 60 mph in 4th gear. Also, you will need to watch your automatic transmission temperature. Any vehicle that tows with an automatic can easily overheat the trans. You won't notice anything until the trans fails...