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I was actually thinking of converting my rear cargo rack to a roof top rack it would fit across just right easy to bolt down and I have it already
What is the last thing you bought and plan to buy?
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Oh yeah been researching a lot of the day dual cables, six feet of 2AWG cables, soldered connectors with fitted covers over the inverter conection points. Then the inverter mounted inside a custom vented (heat dissipation is the goal keep the inverter cool )electrical box with electrical wire grommets. I also plan on having a battery designated specifically for the inverter mostly for my Dewalt compressor ( I have a 3 gal one I don’t use for work anymore)I am tearing down and mounting the tank and compressor in separate spots on the rig
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There is an OB member in El Paso Tx. that I'm trying to meet up with who has the best solar set up I have ever seen. I'm not smart enough to tie my independent set up in to the LRD2's generating system with out help so I want to copy his set up for my rig whenever we can get together. He has a roof top solar and I want to keep mine portable but that would be the only difference between our set up's.
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Very nice
In the future we are planning on getting a off road trailer but we plan on using it more as a base camp type of set up I really don’t want a roof top tent mostly because I would be sure to snag it on a low overhanging branch or rock and screw something up
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Amendment to previous post the reason I brought up trailer vs RTT is with the trailer I will also have a generator so I know unless I run out of fuel I won’t be without power
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The last bit of stuff arrived Thursday and Friday, ARB Rear Bumper, skids, diff covers, and exhaust loop delete.
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Last thing I bought for adventuring was a set of two great, packable tent poles from Snow Peak for bike and canoe camping, as well as general use around camp. I'll let my insta post explain more:
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Next on the list is a new pair of touch screen gloves. It's getting cold out and my old pair finally wore a hole through on my index finger. I'm hoping these new ones will be as effective for photography too, as my old ones were.
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I believe in back up's. Having enough space for them is a key factor. A small off road trailer is certainly one way to accomplish that. I have an overkill roof rack that can help with bringing along my 900 w- very small and light generator. Of course I wouldn't use it if I was camping around other folks, but alone and in the boonies it would keep the batteries up with very little running time, assuming the solar panels couldn't do the job for whatever reason.
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Then you will have a place to read the guides!
Perhaps a little different than the normal last thing you bought item, but i could not be happier. Getting out of my JLUR and into the 4Runner. Next purchase, some actual A/T tires.
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Last thing I bought was the Decked truck bed storage system. Plan to buy the Yakima Outpost bed rack next.
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Just did this...https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/fridge-slide-on-decked-system.28291/#post-393889
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Would like to hear from the OB member in El Paso Tx. Who has the roof rack mounted solar panels and lives out east off Montana st. I would like to come to El Paso and see your rig. Sorry I misplaced your name.
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The last thing I bought was an Overland Bound membership.
The last thing I bought was some ditch light and next on the list is a RTT
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That sounds familiar. He posted pictures of his roof mounted solar system as well as his onboard charging system. Are you familiar with that post or who 007 is ?
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Yes, this is the rig. Is this 007 ? I need to make contact with him for a meeting. How can I contact him ? Thank you very much, he has a unique set up we can all benefit from.Is this it? ↓
