Norcal Spotted and BS Thread

if thats a compressor based fridge, they are relatively low wattage. if its a solid state peltier cooler, ugh, kilowatts and they still don't get cold enough.

 

Compressor, and draws 2.5 amps on the regular setting. Pretty jazzed about it.


For now, I have the group 31 optima blue top that ill run a line from to the bed of the truck and probably one inside the cab to plug into. The solar remote it comes with will notify you with a beep when the voltage gets low and your running out of enough power for the fridge. Ill take it out a few times locally on camp trips and see how much power I actually draw before I have to start up the truck then asses if I am going to need a dual battery option or not. @Mademan925

 

If I were to do it again. Id do a huge battery and solar instead of a dual battery

 

Good to know. Ive been talking with @Iggy about the different options and running some numbers based on amp draw, etc. I think ill be fine running the fridge for 3-4 days without having to power up the truck. In most cases ill be moving during the day and setting up camp at night so it shouldn't be an issue. The option of a roof rack and solar is a potential but we'll see what happens.

 

So americas tire won't swap tires and wheels with my tpms. I told them I wanted rubber stems, and said they can't let the truck leave without tpms.

 

yep. im pretty sure its a law, if they came with TPMS they have to leave with it.

 

Sad, can't have my truck they way I want it without some law saying otherwise. My tpms doesn't even work.

 

Yes sir. Need to get to know the folks at the shop. Been going to the same tire shop for years and when my tpms died they just put in rubber stems and let me go on my way.

 

lame. would they put rubber stems if you drop off the wheels (off the truck)? definitely a hassle though

 

Might have to invest in one of these.

https://www.eagleequip.com/product/ETC-550.html?gclid=CPXMi6_CttMCFYVqfgodREIImA

 

Tire and wheel are in the bed, not on the truck. Not having them put them on the truck either. I still have to check fitment for 35s

 

Yeah, he asked if it was going on the truck or another. I said truck. That's where I fucked up. I'll go to another americas tire and have it done that way. Thanks.

 

I brought my old set in and had them pull the TPMS and said I was selling them and just needed them to hold air. No problems.

 

hell yeah! my girls mom just ordered this for me for my birthday and it will be here sunday!! woot woooooo!

what else will i need to get for this thing?

 

$8 Baofeng BF-S112 Two Way Radio Speaker,Black, Auxiliary

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$21 Authentic Genuine Nagoya NA-771 15.6" Whip VHF/UHF (144/430Mhz) Antenna SMA-Female for BTECH and BaoFeng Radios

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$18 ExpertPower® Baofeng BL-5L 3800mAh Li-ion Battery – Extended Life 7.4V Two-Way Radio Replacement for UV-5R, BF-F8HP, BF-F9 Series – Classic Black

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thanks. now i will just get the rest of my family to order this stuff.. haha

 

American Tire in Antioch swapped mine. They were happy to do it. The guy who helped me hated tpms also. But Antiochwe give no fucks about laws and such

 

So tired of shitty alignment shops... recommended local place is a collision repair and doesn't take alignment appointments. They stuffed me all week but said bring it in Friday. Alignment guy wasn't there

Had to go to work right away. Cursory search in toll plaza traffic brought up a shop. Called em said no sweat. Had my dad bring it in for me.

Just picked it up. Flabbergasted at the caster

I'm going back Monday morning to fix. They'll let me be in the work bay. @jberry813 can you tell me how my cams look? Pretty please?

 

I had no problems at Big Discount Tire Pros on Park st, but I've only been once.