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Thanks I was looking for something I could adjust to any length I needed. Most of the exstension poles now are a click lock which lock at set lengths but I found this twist lock so no matter wat te terrain I can level it. By a happy chance the threaded end of the pole fit rt into the notch in the lid where the tie down strap latches it down. I cut the end off and installed a rubber foot on that end as well to keep it from slipping

 

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need to add more support to the flatbed. Apparently the 1/4" piece of aluminum isnt enough on its own lol.

true though, i recommend everyone getting a battery monitor if you have house batteries. I Poo Pooed it for the longest time, but now that i spent the money, I find it to be an extremely valuable resource for history, usage and remaining time.

I use the Victron BV-702, but the 700 is just as good
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It even tells me how much power the panels are putting into the system so i dont have to have a monitor for my controller
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Baja

 

Well armed complete with torpedos on the roof

 

haha I thought they were huge air tanks at first. funny what the eyes see.

 

Nice setup. Wish I was in Baja!

 

'So what if we roll over right into the wate...

nevermind.'

 

Dual battery box + tool box + spares box.

Added this a couple months ago, still looking for little issues that I couldn't foresee while modifying it to meet my wants, once I find enough issues I'll pull the the box back out, make the mods I want then reinstall it. Wanted it to be able to open it up even when the shell is on, worked out pretty good.

 

what box is that? I want to add one and that one doesn't interfere with the rails which my bed rack is attached to.

 

UWS TBS54 Blue Series Single Lid Box, 54-inch

It takes a bit of modification to get it to fit. I cut the bottom narrower and shit-ily rewelded it to match the taper between the wheel wells. Some photos of it before and after cutting.

 

whats going on with your Prinsu?

 

Search for an old box that is made for the ford ranger splash

 

Ranger Splash. Haha! didnt know anyone knew what those were anymore. I think that is the Baywatch lifeguard truck right?

 

haha, yep. I was on the hunt a while ago, located one , never pulled the trigger. will fit great, on top of fender wells

 

The custom jerry can holder?

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...-everything-build.453332/page-4#post-14996654

Still testing it out, but seems to be doing well

 

That thing is awesome! Thanks for the link! I might need to make a bolt together one, since I dont know any aluminum welders near me. I was thinking about a dual jerry can setup for my swingout, since im steering away from Rotopax.

 

Yeah, I don't particularly like the rotopax, they look really slick, but they aren't a efficient use of space. You can definitely make a similar bolt together assembly, probably be stronger too depending on how you make up the joints.