What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Have you checked for a parasitic draw with a meter? I had to unplug my UltraGauge because it was causing enough draw to kill the battery in 48 hours if the truck was not driven. Found this out by testing with a meter. I can't remember what the draw was but it went down to the normal range as soon as the UltraGauge was unplugged. This was on an OEM battery and I would expect a good quality AGM with deep cycle capabilities could hand that load for a week or so.

 

I wonder if you have a charging problem instead. Two checks.
1 ) Check the voltage at both batteries with the truck running. Should be the same. If they are different that means one battery isn't fully charging and the other is discharging to level the system.
2 ) After doing the above. Turn everything off. Disconnect the ground connecting the two batteries. Come back in an hour and check the voltage. Should be the same between the two.

Pm me if either of these fail and i will walk you through what to do next.

 

Had mine for a year. Love them. Contact @eCOOL1 and he may give you a discount code.

 

how strong is that magnet? Been pondering ideas for easy spots in the truck for mine.

 

I have the blue sea isolator that switches between batteries keeping them topped off...............or at least that is what is supposed to do I believe? Again not the expert. Can I also do a DC to DC with my current setup?

 

I have not checked with a meter.............I need to google how to do that.

 

I will check on this as well. Thanks

 

3 years 11 months and 2 days and then this happened

And the old girl still runs and looks pretty good. For those concerned about driving and taking pictures I was actually parked in the driveway with the rear end up on jack stands. I also have a bridge for sale.

 

Sent you a PM

 

Parked it at the airport. Geauxing home to Abita and New Orleans for a few days. Someone have some boudin ready for me?

 

Another question. How did you power yours? Planning on getting this adapter for mine. I know I need a memory card but I believe I'm gonna need a short cable to run from the adapter to the camera. Do you know what type of plug is used on the camera and any other advise on what you used or needed? Thanks

$37 Dongar Dash Cam Power Adapter (12-pin Type A) - Compatible w Toyota Tacoma (15-23), select Highlander, Tundra, Sienna; Honda Ridgeline & more. USB Power, Connects to Rearview Mirror. Easy Install!

https://www.amazon.com/SimpleUSB-Mi...r+for+mirror&qid=1570111422&sr=8-4&pldnSite=1

 

B O U D I N !
I'll have to settle for a really good smoke cured (Janek) Polish Turkey...., err I mean kielbasa!

 

To my knowledge, and 20 minutes of research, I can't find an OE part number for anything before MY '19. I checked dealer brochures and the Toyota parts store to confirm. It appears as though everybody does the Pop 'n Lock kit or one similar to this one that apparently doesn't require splicing.

https://www.ebay.com/i/383229887806...MI2bmNoJek5gIVFG6GCh1mWQ1REAQYECABEgLY3fD_BwE

 

Oh wow I already ordered them but they gave me a 10% military discount, hope to put them on next week, are yours the textured ones ?

 

Look what UPS just dropped off! Will install tomorrow when it gets to 50 degrees vs mid-30’s today LOL

 

Hit pause on the shelf install for the topper and worked up some new TW graphics! Enjoy

 

That adapter is the one I am using . It works perfectly and is the easiest and safest way to power a camera (if your camera uses a usb type power cord...I think most of them do).

 

Diet cheat night?

 

Yesterday, I upgraded my @MESO Total Tail Stage 1 kit

@MESO thx for selling me the bulb adapters too!!

 

Yes. You can put a DC to DC charger in place of that isolater I believe.. Thats the route im going with. We have those smart alternators and Im starting to see that DC to DC chargers are the way to go for flawless performance. I watch a lot of Australian based Vids and its just the perfect system. I really think you could swap components actually. Maybe a little wiring re route but shoot , hehe. Look in to it