Wisconsin Tacomas and bad financial advice

Hmmm, just trouble shooting here…How was it you could tell it was in 4wd? Was it because of binding? If so, could the binding have been the locked locker and not 4wd?

I have in the past put it back into two wheel drive without waiting for the locker to disengage. In that case, the locker light blinked, until I pulled over, put it in 4lo, then did the wiggle waggle until the locker released ….not sure what that proves in that case lol, but maybe it shows the timing of things can get a bit wonky.

If you are correct about it being in 4wd, then maybe the button pushing and/or a bad locker actuator drawing too many amps blew a fuse? Could explain the lack of clicking.

Anywho, if your gonna mess around with it tomorrow and need somebody to hand you tools, let me know. I’m just gonna be watching paint dry tomorrow anyways.

 

I think I’m gonna have to steal this idea..

 

This is my current camp light

https://www.fenixlighting.com/products/fenix-cl28r-rechargeable-lantern

red / white dimmable
Tripod mountable
Magnetic
Rechargeable
Can be used as a battery bank to charge phone or other devices

 

$21 Nilight - TR-05 2PCS 60" 180 LEDs Bed Strip Kit with Waterproof on/Off Switch Blade Fuse 2-Way Splitter Extension Cable for Cargo, Pickup Truck, SUV, RV, Boat , 2 Years Warranty

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KXR799K?ie=UTF8&th=1

PnP, I wired mine to my power station...any 12v source would work.

 

Oops I meant the chase light. But yeah I should do that too. Especially since my habitat will hopefully be back on soon

 

Get a megamat. Most comfiest and you can get a snozzlebag so it inflates in like a minute with no effort.

 

https://www.expedusa.com/products/schnozzel-pumpbag

https://www.expedusa.com/products/megamat-10

https://www.expedusa.com/products/dura-8r

 

$32 LED Cubes Amber, Niwaker 2Pcs 3" Work Lights 40W Off Road Driving Lights LED Ditch Light Flood Light Pods Waterproof Fog Lamps for Truck Pickup SUV UTV ATV Motorcycle RV Boat

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09V7L1H2F?ie=UTF8

20w power draw per light, I'm using 1. Should work in dusty conditions...if not, we try something else. The magnet mount I made attaches to the safety chain ears next to the hitch. Seems plenty secure.

 

Oh, you're set then! I usually keep a headlamp close by while sleeping as well.

No, it came and went when I engaged 4wd. I drove it to Oconomowoc after all of the fun and no binding.

I have some obligations in the morning and early afternoon, but I might futz around after that. I'll let you know! Might be nice to have moral support.

 

FLEXTAILGEAR MAX Pump 2020 Portable Air Pump with 3600mAH Battery USB Rechargeable Air Pump-Quick Inflate Deflate for Air Mattress, Pool Toys, Floats, Swimming Ring, Air Bed, Vacuum Storage Bags Grey

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B088N7BXZX


This is a fantastic pump. Use it for camping all the time.

 

Talking about lighting @WiscoPat turned me on to these lights https://hardkorr.com/us/product/4-p...-led-lanterns-with-inbuilt-lithium-batteries/

Absolutely love them, very versatile. Magnetic base mount or built in elastic band to hook around stuff for mounting.

 

These are the best. I use them all the time for projects-plumbing ( putting in a new faucet for instance), working under the truck or just plain mood lighting. They are fantastic

 

I remembered to bring this thing I got for free when I bought my last Warrior Mini.
https://m.olightstore.com/obulb-3colors.html

It worked great with the little net our tent has. Or even as a chase light for my toddler

I should really charge it. She kept cycling through all the modes lol

 

I’m sure road America way better in person, but this will have to do.

 

Road America is WAAAAYYYY better in person, but also waaayyyy more expensive! Still, sometimes you gotta say what the f&ck!

 

Been watching Crandon videos all weekend.

Maaannn I gotta get back to the tracks