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  1. carlospalooza

    Jackery Power Station question.

    My previous comment about the Jackery 500 mainly dealt with the unit not being charged by anything except the Saga 60 solar panels. When the unit got too low, I charged with either my cars 12v lighter, or in some cases, I wired clamps directly to my car battery and into the 8mm charge connector...
  2. carlospalooza

    Jackery Power Station question.

    I just bought a Jackery 500 to power an ARB 35L fridge. I also bought the Solar Saga 60 watt panels. The Jackery had trouble keeping up with the 50-60 watt demand of the fridge over a 3 day camping trip in mid 70s weather. The solar panels performed well (mid 50 watts) when positioned toward the...
  3. carlospalooza

    Subaru Owners Registry

    Hey Subi folks. I hope everyone is taking care of themselves and preparing for the next trip...the current times are definitely allowing me to get caught up on a few things and really plan out my next mod and trip. I say plan since most of us including myself need to be real careful with budget...
  4. carlospalooza

    US Midwest 2” ReadyLift SST lift kit for Subaru Outback

    I know this reply is a long time coming, and way after the last post, however I recently went with and installed the ReadyLift part# 69-9315 for my 2014 Crosstrek. Im pretty handy and completed this installation on my own. Although most videos on YouTube and the instructions generally start with...
  5. carlospalooza

    Subaru Owners Registry

    Sounds like a great option. My experience with my local Firestone is that they don’t wanna touch anything that is not stock. And when I asked them about tires for a subaru their eyes glazed over. I’m pretty sure this is perhaps an issue with the particular franchise that is closest to me so I...
  6. carlospalooza

    Subaru alignment

    Any recommendation on a subi shop in or near the Los Angeles area that can do a proper alignment after a 1”lift and new tires? I may be interested in the shop installing the lift as well. ‘14 Crosstrek. Thanks in advance.
  7. carlospalooza

    Subaru Owners Registry

    I’m sure this has come up before but can anyone recommend a shop to do an alignment after a 1” lift and new tires on a ‘14 Crosstrek in or fairly close to the Los Angeles area? May be interested in the shop actually installing the lift as well, even though it seems pretty easy. Thank in advance.
  8. carlospalooza

    Subaru Owners Registry

    For those Crosstrek owners that may be experiencing poor cvt transmission performance, we just took our '14 Crosstrek Premium in for service to get the transmission looked at. Our problem was described as erratic shifting at low speeds, especially when the AC was on. Basically the transmission...
  9. carlospalooza

    Subaru Owners Registry

    Any rubbing when turning the front wheels??
  10. carlospalooza

    Subaru Owners Registry

    I have a 2014 Crosstrek currently all stock. I wanted to maximize tire size with the stock 17” rims. A 1.5 to 2” lift is in the near future and I’m ready for new tires but not quite ready for the lift. Does anyone think I could fit 225/65/17’s with the stock set up? If not how tall do you think...
  11. carlospalooza

    Are you prepared or are you rolling the dice? Be honest.

    I know there’s lots of video info out there but I appreciate this one very much. My daughter and friend are taking a camping trip from San Diego Ca to Mather Campground near The Grand Canyon for spring break. Although they both have some outdoors and camping experience this and these types of...
  12. carlospalooza

    Im new, where to begin?!

    This is the order I’d go with: rig maintenance, basic mods to get you in and out (this would depend on your trail style), food, water and shelter, meaning a decent stove or equivalent, storage to keep your food and utensils safe and organized and a decent ground tent or equivalent. Or maybe a...
  13. carlospalooza

    US Midwest 2” ReadyLift SST lift kit for Subaru Outback

    It does help thank you. I actually called ReadyLift earlier today and they said they should be releasing the older Crosstrek (2014) kits in mid March. So I guess I’ll wait until then.
  14. carlospalooza

    US Midwest 2” ReadyLift SST lift kit for Subaru Outback

    I plan on reusing the same struts and springs for now. so ReadyLift may be ok for me then. I may only go with 225/65/17 tires which is pretty close to stock so I think Ill be safe with 2" up front ant 1.5" in the rear. Any thoughts?
  15. carlospalooza

    Outfitting my Subaru crosstrek

    I also have a 2014 Crosstrek. Just wondering what brand lift are you going with? Ive considered ReadyLift and LP but not sure why theres such a price difference (LP much more expensive). I wanna install a quality product but I also know that most expensive doesnt necessarily mean best.
  16. carlospalooza

    US Midwest 2” ReadyLift SST lift kit for Subaru Outback

    I have a 2014 Crosstrek and Im currently researching kits. Did you go with another lift kit? If so, what kit did you end up with and why? I was considering ReadyLift and LP. There is a pretty big price difference. Does anyone know why? Sorry I know youre trying to sell your kit. I dont mean to...
  17. carlospalooza

    Toyota Tundra Registry

    Thanks for the pics. I was looking for a place to mount somewhere other than the bed since I have a topper and use the bed for camping. Your set up looks clean though. Wires look well managed. I’m thinking under the bed so I’m in search of a battery box or mount that will work with this type of...
  18. carlospalooza

    Toyota Tundra Registry

    Where did you mount your second battery? Can you include pics of the second batter and dual battery set up? Nice rig btw. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk
  19. carlospalooza

    Cooler vs Fridge: Which is right for you?

    Sure. Feel free to PM. Do you have a Tundra? Or just interested in the set up. My set up works but is by no means completed. I’d like to go through it s manage wires and connections better. But for now it works great. Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk
  20. carlospalooza

    Cooler vs Fridge: Which is right for you?

    I eventually chose to go the ARB fridge route a short while ago. The initial investment hurt however Im happy to have the option of being "ice free", although there isnt anything better than an ice cold beer covered in ice. Im running it with a CTEK D250S dual battery "charger" that sits between...