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Funny how the 12v fridge/freezer (no ice required) has a drain plug...?

Lots of discussion on this in the threads but the highlights are: PROs- Off the ground, comfortable sleeping b/c of the mattresses, ease of set up/ tear down, features like LED lighting built in, companion annex/tents (for most clamshell style tents), very roomy, durable, saves space inside...

I just acquired a Bluetti EB70. For a budget friendly entry into solar generators and it ROCKS! Lots of reviews and I can tell you it charges phones, IPad, CPAP, 12v 45L freezer/fridge and my Chinese Diesel Heater with power to spare. I can charge it off the 12V accessory plug in the truck...

While waiting for some various parts and pieces to arrive to begin assembling a solar generator and a portable diesel heater in a case, I made the mistake of looking through FB Marketplace. I wasn’t planning on pulling the trigger yet, but when opportunity knocks... Picked up a 12V...

What about an over-shell contractor rack? I didn’t see one mentioned. That way it bolts to the truck bed rails and not the topper nor the cab. That’s what I started with. Then added an expanded metal deck for storage and for hanging solar panels. Contractor racks are definitely strong...

I recently picked up both the Apache 4800 and the 5800 to use one for holding/installing a Chinese Diesel Heater and the other is destined to contain my solar generator with the LiFePO4 batts I ordered off AlliExpress. They are pretty stout boxes. I watched a few YouTube’s on comparing the...

I love my Smittybilt XL! Great price point for an entry level and large rtt. We got the annex too. Your Suburban has lots of roof space, just make sure the roof rack is beefed up. You could throw two tents up there, but the annex would make that less necessary. You can spend a lot more, but...

Make the whole thing amphibious and we will call you Noah-2! Lol

where did you get it from?

Me too! Lol

Well I am working on completing my 4-season rtt trailer. Lately, I’ve been working on building a solar generator and a diesel heater in a pelican style box. After Christmas I will order the tent liner. This spring I’m getting in some cold weather camping!

Wow, you are in it deep with all this tech! I feel like I’m doing good, but still on the porch with the pups vs. running in the yard with the big dogs! Lol. My Son likes the Victron controllers too, he just ordered a new one as he is upgrading his setup to 24v on his tiny house off grid...

Dayum! Now I want Spam and eggs for breakfast!

I’m not a high end camera guy but a couple pals that are into good camera equipment swear by their Pelican boxes. As for myself, I’m on the opposite end of the spectrum. I’d probably be good with the Harbor Freight Apache boxes. Then again, I say I’m “resourceful” and my brother says I’m...

ya please don’t! Take your state back and we will visit you for some awesome overlanding!

get a dog kennel and start taking them on rides to acclimate to life on the road... that one poster even has his taking a turn at driving...lol

Having spent some time in LE, I had the opportunity to become a fire arms and taser instructor. While I have yet to be shot (Thank the good Lord), I did volunteer to be tased. Nothing reinforces didactic knowledge like the practical application of it. It made my instruction to others much...

Yes, While waiting for delivery I have been going to school on these batts. Mostly watching Will Prowse on YouTube. Fortunately my Son is also quite up on the technology, having taken his Tiny House off grid with it, albeit in 24v vs. 12v that I am using. To address your question...

Batteries came in today, took two months and a week to get here, but they arrived. Letting them warm up. They were well packaged and appear to be in good order. Will know tomorrow when I assemble and charge them... fingers crossed!