Stumptaco's has gone over to the darkside..XJ style.

[StumpXJ]

Bill, that was fun stuff, the reason I didnt make the camping trip was this.

Thats 11 cubic yards of mulch, an entire dump truck load. Thats an 18 foot wide door in the background. I spent the entire weekend spreading that out around the house.

Then I had 10 yards of rock delivered on Monday.

Then I closed in underneath the rear porch with lattice and a gate for storage.

Those three honeydo's almost killed me...

You should just get a CO2 set-up, forget the compressor. I hooked my little compressor up just as a backup. A 2000 watt inverter is HUGE! How many amps does the compressor pull?

~James

 

[StumpXJ]

Why did you switch the wireless remotes?

Chris, the milemarker unit worked great, the only reason I switched is because I knew I was going to add a rear winch and wanted both of them to be wireless and the same manufacturer. The two roadless gear units cost less than one milemarker unit, and there is no wiring in the cab unlike the milemarker. Its a WAY easier install basically.

I also like the Roadless gear remote better. Bigger buttons to push. The milemarker unit has very small buttons that are impossible to push with gloves on while winching.

~James

 

[Hilldweller]

You should just get a CO2 set-up, forget the compressor. I hooked my little compressor up just as a backup. A 2000 watt inverter is HUGE! How many amps does the compressor pull?

~James

CO2 is nice on little day trips but is big/heavy/bulky on longer trips. My 1hp compressor can tuck behind a seat and still fill tires almost as fast as your tank.
I think it pulls 10 amps and the 2000w inverter 20. Grainger is in our building and I can get one at their employee price...

I need an easy day in the woods to play with the dog and sit around. Maybe build a fire.
You busy Sunday?

 

[BlueBomber]

Is your battery vented? batteries put off hydrogen vapors when charging. http://www.toolboxtopics.com/Gen Industry/Battery Charging - A Multitude of Hazards.htm

I know most racing org. make you put your battery in a box and vent it outside if you mount it in the passenger compartment.

 

[SWbySWesty]

Wow awesome box idea with the dual battery setup. You guys with your XJ's way ahead of mine are inspiration for my Sour Grapes build. Keep this stuff coming!

 

[StumpXJ]

Is your battery vented? batteries put off hydrogen vapors when charging. http://www.toolboxtopics.com/Gen Industry/Battery Charging - A Multitude of Hazards.htm

I know most racing org. make you put your battery in a box and vent it outside if you mount it in the passenger compartment.

Of course it is...

There are (2) two inch holes on the lower quarter panel (inner side) that is open to the air, and the battery box. XJ's arent exactly air tight.

Bill, I could be free on Sunday, what you got in mind? We all (Dogs included) need to get out for a little R&R.

SWbySWXJ, it takes time... You will get to where you want to be with the XJ, then find out something else you want to do. Thanks!

~James

 

[Hilldweller]

Bill, I could be free on Sunday, what you got in mind? We all (Dogs included) need to get out for a little R&R.
~James

Somewhere by a lake or river.
Maybe Cooper Creek or Vogel. Grill meat; let the dogs frolic.

Somewhere without so much mud. I have to post some pics from last weekend with Bob at the Steel Soldiers Rally.
Mud.
Couldn't see a square inch of my Jeep anywhere. Just mud.
$18 so far at the U-Warsh-It and I'm going to have to do a few water crossings still...

 

[Willman]

This is one big jeep!

You have one of the best camp kitchens out there!

 

[StumpXJ]

Bill, sounds good to me. Like I said before... I hate mud. However, if it keeps raining like it did today, it may be unavoidable. We can firm things up towards the end of the week.

Nic, thanks man. I have really enjoyed the kitchen, but it needs a new home inside my trailer. Tired of having to decide between taking the dogs or my gear and kitchen. Once I get caught up with some other stuff, the trailer will be my winter project.

~James

 

[Hilldweller]

We can firm things up towards the end of the week.
~James

PM me your #.
My hard drive had a mechanical crash on Saturday and I'm having the data recovery blues bad... ...still no email too.

this is a camp kitchen to aspire to --- military kitchen from the Steel Soldiers Rally

and this is the ridiculous mud from Durhamtown Plantation; one hour of wheeling

the xj that didn't make it out

 

[RedDog]

If the tailgate wasn't open on that thing one would have no clue what colour it was.

 

[SWbySWesty]

****** happened to that XJ?

 

[StumpXJ]

Yeah, that XJ has seen begtter days.

PM coming Bill.

~James

 

[xr8dxj]

Is that a "LaneChanger" on the mirror? I have one too. I bought it at Wal-Mart in '97-ish and it has been on the XJ ever since! It is my oldest "mod" on the Jeep!

 

[StumpXJ]

Yep, I found that one in Germany. some chick was throwing it out on the military base, and I snagged it. Its awesome once you get used to it! Lanechanger II or III I think?

~James