What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?
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My CDN M101 trailer has been a work in progress for 8 years now and it's time for the next upgrade. Today I ordered a Road Shower http://www.roadshower.com/index.shtml to mount to side of the trailer opposite the hi-lift jack. I opted for the mid-sized model http://roadshower.com/woo/product/road-shower-4/ that gives me 7 gallons capacity. Estimated shipping is October, so I patiently wait.
I'm in Wyoming visiting my dad and we decided to take my FJ out to Medicine Bow National Forest today.
I even let the old man drive today
Member II
Camper power clean-up day:
• I don't have the ability to plug-in to 110 when the truck is parked/stored, so some battery maintenance is needed.
• Started with a slight house battery wiring nest.
• Separated the two batteries' wiring, to test each. Both tested good, just needing a good charge. Have two new batteries that get to stay in house on trickle charge, for awhile. SCORE :)
• Added military style terminals, for easier accessories adds.
• Installed external SAE solar connection, and charge controller, with line splitter to each battery.
• Using a 35w charger/maintainer solar panel, set on the roof. A 2nd panel, temp setup, charges the Odyssey starting battery.
• All working well, with a max charging voltage reading of 13.4v in today's hazy Seattle sun.
It was a good day.
• I don't have the ability to plug-in to 110 when the truck is parked/stored, so some battery maintenance is needed.
• Started with a slight house battery wiring nest.
• Separated the two batteries' wiring, to test each. Both tested good, just needing a good charge. Have two new batteries that get to stay in house on trickle charge, for awhile. SCORE :)
• Added military style terminals, for easier accessories adds.
• Installed external SAE solar connection, and charge controller, with line splitter to each battery.
• Using a 35w charger/maintainer solar panel, set on the roof. A 2nd panel, temp setup, charges the Odyssey starting battery.
• All working well, with a max charging voltage reading of 13.4v in today's hazy Seattle sun.
It was a good day.
Squirrel
Rank III
Enthusiast III
Influencer I
I had a radiator scare. We had a ton of rain a couple days ago and the wife took the Rubi during it to grab some groceries. Of course she had to splash through some deep water at who knows how fast. I went to drive it yesterday and after about ten minutes saw a lot of what I thought was smoke. I let it sit for a day and started it up today with no problem. I assume it was just steam from her stunt driving as the Jeep is driving like normal.
Influencer I
Went overlanding at Windrock Park in TN.. 
B_the_GXdude
Rank VI
Off-Road Ranger III
Scent Bombed the Rover with a Maguair's bomb, did wonders. Grabbed some ORW license plate frames from a friend, added 4 HP each vehicle!
The full sized Sierra desperately needed a brake job! So I got to work on that....nothing special, but does the job!
The full sized Sierra desperately needed a brake job! So I got to work on that....nothing special, but does the job!
Member II
Had a new ARB 4' awning, that was going to be used on my camper. Using for rear of the Jeep instead, using FourTreks mounts. Clearance height still below 6'9". Great fit.
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B_the_GXdude
Rank VI
Off-Road Ranger III
Found out the Sierra has a bad rear wheel bearing. Next on the to-do list. All in the fun.
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Cleaned up the rig from last week's trip, de-plasticoted my hood in preps for a perminant decal, and started my "visited" state sticker collection...
OB#3799
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Home stretch on the onboard air and hot water projectLast thing need to mount the heat exchanger and plumb it up
Member II
Had to replace the radiator it was failing, did the thermostat as well. Man this vehicle stuff is pricey, haha
Benefactor
I installed a power hub:
I use a lot of electric devices when I'm in camp. Many of these devises are from Goal Zero, GoPro, etc... they all require USB ports to charge. I decided today, to fix one of my frustrations when traveling. I add a USB power hub.
I chose the RAM Tough-HUB
6 qty 5v Powered USB 2.0 Ports
- 1 qty 10/100 MBPS Ethernet Port
- Threaded power input for 12-48 VDC input
- Materials used are Self Extinguishing
- Strain Relief connection points
- Ignition Trigger: The ignition trigger can be wired to the ignition of the vehicle (or other 12V ignition source) to provide a timed power shut off to the connected peripherals after the vehicle has been turned off. When the vehicle ignition is switched to off, the RAM Tough-HubTM continues to provide power to the connected peripherals for a pre set duration of time. This unique RAM feature keeps your connected devices powered for quick vehicle stops, avoiding any possible connectivity issues. The timed shut off can be preset for: 5, 15 and 45 minutes
I'm going to keep a little basket to keep all my devices, as I drive. I will do a review, once I have a couple trips under my belt.
I use a lot of electric devices when I'm in camp. Many of these devises are from Goal Zero, GoPro, etc... they all require USB ports to charge. I decided today, to fix one of my frustrations when traveling. I add a USB power hub.
I chose the RAM Tough-HUB
6 qty 5v Powered USB 2.0 Ports
- 1 qty 10/100 MBPS Ethernet Port
- Threaded power input for 12-48 VDC input
- Materials used are Self Extinguishing
- Strain Relief connection points
- Ignition Trigger: The ignition trigger can be wired to the ignition of the vehicle (or other 12V ignition source) to provide a timed power shut off to the connected peripherals after the vehicle has been turned off. When the vehicle ignition is switched to off, the RAM Tough-HubTM continues to provide power to the connected peripherals for a pre set duration of time. This unique RAM feature keeps your connected devices powered for quick vehicle stops, avoiding any possible connectivity issues. The timed shut off can be preset for: 5, 15 and 45 minutes
I'm going to keep a little basket to keep all my devices, as I drive. I will do a review, once I have a couple trips under my belt.
Advocate II
Lol. I know right we need to set something up to meet and chill. [emoji106][emoji106]
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So I finally got tired of waiting for Goose Gear to release a plate system for the FJ Cruiser which deletes one of the rear seats, and took it upon myself to make one. Made the platform out of wood and then had a local shop cover the entire thing in Line-X. Total cost about $62. Cost was really low because did not have to pay for the Line-X job.