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I get to test one of these for next week or so out at our cabin



It's a self contained solar generator

 

want.

report back with results

 

I figured that out when i started to build my own self supported (no poles to the ground) 270 degree awning. Framing was easy, couldn't find anyone to sew the fabric part. I think I'll get one of the cheaper brands and rebuild the hinge area to do what i want.

 

Also got a couple of Macmillan fiberglass gun stocks that I have been looking to get rid of. Just depends what rifles you have.

 

Got my Colby Valves.

20 second on the trail valve stem replacements.

http://www.colbyvalve.com

 

I got mine last week! They look like a very quality item that hopefully wrong be needed. But if I or someone else needs them, they'll work great.

 

Yeah, I was pretty impressed with the quality. During the crowd fund when I originally sent munnies , they hadn't introduced the permanent valves. Kinda bummed I didn't get those.

Anyway great thing to let roll around the glove box if the situation arises.

 

Ian, you got the permanent replacement ones? They say they're 20X stronger than stock.

Probably not run TPMS with these...

Did you buy the emergency replacement ones?

 

Yes, they are the emergency ones.

 

I bought a bunch too from the crowd fund project and am thoroughly impressed. I bought them to use as emergency spares in case I tear out one of the current stems. My TPMS setup is not like it is on stock or other one piece wheels and I think that if you tear off a stem your Toyota TPMS sensor will be loose inside the wheel. Having the emergency replacement would become just that, an emergency replacement to get you and your family back to the world where you can commit to a proper repair at your leisure.

 

Did a little reorganization last night.

Before


After

 

Link to solar panel?

 

Yeah the emergency ones. They will work fine. The permanent ones seem cleaner with a lower profile.

 

Looks good.

Now you have room for that .50 cal.

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/aero3685s-build-thread.407850/page-3#post-13091621

 

The TPMS depends on where the sensor is. For those attached the valve stem, well, if you break one, it'll float around inside until you take the tire off.

These definitely seem like a great idea for emergency spares. Might need to grab a couple.

 

If you aren't in a rush I've started talks for a group buy.

 

Today's haul...anyone interested in some hard plastic military cases for gear? PM if so... Im sellin em.

 

Those are rad!

 

From our past trip to Alabama