Yetti's 2004 Chevy 2500

[Pacific Northwest yetti]

Chilli-

I really really like it! I ended up getting a good deal, and was not afraid of a little work, ( which it really needed). Every time I use it i like it more and more, So I cant complain!

if you have not, check out the thread

Camper- https://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/yettis-2007-outfitter-apex-project.194401/

Worth the wait.

 

[locrwln]

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Truck and camper are looking great.

Jack

 

[chilliwak]

I read your camper thread Yetti. Great work. I also added a little suggestion for wind resistance in your thread. I hope it works. Cheers, Chilli...

 

[Pacific Northwest yetti]

Not many changes, I picked up the supplies to change all my battery terminals to bolts and ring terminals, and run an Anderson connector to the rear of the truck for the camper. Should be able to do that tomorrow at work, as I would like her to be ready for a jaunt this weekend. I picked up the lumber last weekend to build taller sides for when the camper is on, however the rain changed my mind.

 

[Pacific Northwest yetti]

I went out to our shop today at work, and did a little project. I went and got some 20ft jumper cables 4 gauge, cut the ends off of them. On the end for the battery I crimped, and heat shrunk copper ring terminals. I also removed the old battery posts and switched everything on my Aux battery to ring terminals and bolts, much cleaner connection. I ran the cables down the inner wheel well, along the frame using a stock harness ( and tie off points) and used some commercial zip ties to hold it in place, and tap and tapped a 3/8 threads in the rear 3/4 inch steel plate and attached the Anderson connector there. I crimped and soldered the cables into the Anderson connectors. I will do the same for the front, for a multi mount winch eventually, and cut one end of my jumper cables and Anderson connector that as well. Now i can plug my camper into that for a faster battery charge when needed, my battery in it are trojan T145+ 260amp hour capacity. The connection is tied into a battery separator in the camper so as not to discharge my truck battery when its not running.




I repainted the bed and bumper last fall, I am not happy with how its holding up at all. I will end up redoing it all with the rustoleium flat black.

 

[chilliwak]

Things are looking good Mr Yetti. Me like.

 

[Wilbah]

I like the idea of the Anderson's like that. I was just going through how to put together a similar setup so I could have jumper cables but also a portable air system. I dont have air lockers so dont need permanent air tied to the vehicle. I like the ARB portable system but the price is high. Viair has a 100% duty cycle and tank system (made to be permanently installed) for about 1/2 the price of the ARB system. My though was run Anderson connector to it, mount it in a Rigid or Dewalt tool box and I would have the flexibility of the ARB system, could run air tools, but have a quick attach (the Anderson's) for jumper cables if I needed it too. I could also (using the jumper cables) use the air system on someone else's vehicle if need be by connecting to their battery. I like having flexibility.

 

[Pacific Northwest yetti]

That sounds like a great plan! I will run the Anderson connector to the front as well, options are great! I think I'll do the same with the jumper cables. Look forward to seeing what you build.

 

[chilliwak]

What kind of bateries are you running Mr Yetti?

 

[Pacific Northwest yetti]

Currently sitting in the gorge on some corps ground for a few days. The anderson connector worked great!

As far as batteries, actually nothing special. These are from Les Schwab, the first set lasted about 100000k, so figured is stick with them, the only " special" thing is I requested top and side terminals on both.



The bolts are just 3/8 that thread into the terminal post holes. Works really awesome actually.

Sent from somewhere remote on my BlackBerry

 

[Pacific Northwest yetti]

I ordered a skyjacker helper spring to add to each spring pack in the rear. My stocks just arent what they used to be, these should give me about 1.5 inched of added height. And the price was good.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000K0R7O2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I also ordered new weather stripping for both front doors. This week I ( hopefully today) I can plasma cut the steel decking out and build some wood decking, I plan to cover/paint with black flexseal.

I am the risk manager for our location, and with most out on holiday its nice to take advantage of our nice, heated and fully stocked shop bays for projects. AND get out of my office.

I also replaced my gas cap with an AC delco one, trying to battle a gas cap light. And grabbed a few extra Exhaust Insulator:s. As i will have to redo some things under there to fit the spare in the stock location.

 

[Pacific Northwest yetti]

I really thought this was going to be easy.....right now it sucks. She really does not want to let that steel deck go.

 

[chilliwak]

Too bad I was not there Mr Yetti. I could have given you a hand. I am pretty good with a torch. Cheers, Chilli..

 

[Pacific Northwest yetti]

Too bad I was not there Mr Yetti. I could have given you a hand. I am pretty good with a torch. Cheers, Chilli..

Thanks Chilli! I used a plasma cutter, was out of practice for sure. I figured about 4 hours, but had afew snags. Like the flatbed is not square, off by a little over an inch. They also welded the decking from the bottom as well, so thats what is taking the longest. Started to use a grinder for it, and switched to the plasma for that as well. Ill keep things updated, im committed now.

 

[Wilbah]

I like wood decking....much quieter with stuff banging around in the back and can replace single planks as needed. Rough cut (true dimension) Doug Fir makes excellent decking and you can sand the upside if you want it smoother (but some times the rough cut helps keep stuff from sliding around too much too).

I had seen the Anderson mount on my phone before and didn't pick it up- do you worry about the departure angle and breaking/crushing it mounting it that low?