@Ay_arontrd’s you dun messed up 2wd to 4wd work truck build thread

Didn't you tell me that it wasn't worth the time to setup solar to maintain charge on the battery? Or am I just not that cool?

 

I’m just looking for a simple 100w setup. Truck doesn’t stay in one spot to long when out camping. New to the solar idea so have to shop around. I currently have a jackery but it was purchased before fridge so would need a higher model now.

mmm.. don’t recall that. I’m actually looking at something to install on the prinsu to not have to setup, otherwise I’ll jump over to a external power source.

 

@turbodb has a pretty simple SETUP

 

Going to have to check it out. Thanks!

 

By all means, shout if you have questions. I hooked it into my dual batteries, but I also use the same setup (I just move the controller and panel over) with my 3rd gen 4Runner on a single battery.

Really great system.

 

Thanks. I’m gonna read over it tonight and if any questions pop up I’ll send you a PM.

 

Today I received my fridge slide from DFG offroad. Well made product

 

Yesterday for New Year’s Eve I Got invited last minute out for a day run in Joshua tree. Never been so it was nice checking everything out. Definitely want to plan a weekend out that way.

 

Received Baja Design S2 flush mounts I had ordered a while back, crazy back order for these at the moment.

 

Spent a little time this afternoon getting the power ran for the Dometic, decided to mount it in the cubby and with power being exposed inside the wheel well I filed down the optional mount and made it fit and went ahead and through some silicone to help protect from water etc., hopefully tomorrow I’ll be able to get the slide mounted and test fit the fridge.

 

That's a nice and tidy install!

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Today I was able to get the DFG fridge slide mounted, since it was getting bolted down to the bed I used some rubber washers under fender washers to help with the vibration etc. instead of using nuts since I plan to remove when not being used I decided to go with some wing nuts for easy removal. Test fitted the fridge and am pretty happy with the results. Will be testing this setup out in a few weeks

 

Another fun trip this weekend, first started the trip off not having to much planned. First headed out to Joshua tree Thursday afternoon to hopefully find a first come first serve campsite. No luck with that, all campsites were full. So spent some time checking everything out and seeing what may gain interest for future trips. After seeing a bit we headed out to Gold Park Road which is some BLM land right outside of JT. Ended up cruising around and checking out some mines before having dinner and setting up camp


Friday morning we woke up and had breakfast, shortly after started getting some winds so loaded up to see what was the next plan. We ended up saying Ef it, cruised across Mojave and ended up going out to Death Valley. On are way in we picked up lunch versus stopping to make something just to save some time. Ended up camping out at stovepipe Wells for Friday night. Many beers and much food was consumed!

Saturday morning we got up, had breakfast, headed into town to fuel up and then headed out to Titus Canyon. Weather was nice, had a few clouds pass over us but that was it, so knew we could take our time and make the best of it.


After Titus Canyon we went out and checked out the Baker Ranch. Ended up running into some older Jeep guys who were able to share some info on what Charles Mansons place use to look like. Last time they had checked it out was prior to it getting burned down


After leaving the Ranch, We had lost light and were driving at night to find our camp site for Saturday night. Ended up Camping off Warm spring Canyon near a mine. Had dinner and a few beers but the driving had caught up with us so we called it a night early. Woke up this morning and before packing up decided to take a walk into a mine. Pretty cool checking them out and just thinking how it was all operated.


Overall was a fun trip that was not really planned out to much. I’ve been wanting to get out since the last trip in November so this was nice. We were able to use the fridge which worked out great and possibly the last trip before some changes being made to the truck. Next trip to hopefully be planned for first week of April. Possibly sooner

 

Nice stress free trip. Who's the other rig?

 

Another Mike. Friend of mine I’ve known for quite some time. He’s not on here

 

Looks like a fun trip Aaron! Next time you’re up that way check out Reward Mine. 100% worth the drive!

 

Looks like a great time. Can't wait to head out on Friday.

 

Yea your family should have a good time out there.

 

I just might have to.

 

Today I received my @ARCHIVE HC cross tube. This will be going on possibly next month when spare gets relocated.