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That's correct. Those prices are CDN. I used a currency converter online to see the price in USD. Speaking of jerry cans, I've had one of these for a few years now and wouldn't go without one. https://iconlifesaver.com/?v=7516fd43adaa As long as there's water available (doesn't matter what the...

+1 regarding the crap shoot. And as you say, if you don't spend all your time in the camper when it's freezing out and, turn your furnace off when you do go out, then a heating element or a heating pad wrapped around your battery is a worthwhile investment when the weather gets way down there...

All things Sceptre: https://dstactical.com/search.php?page=1&section=product&search_query=scep WanderingBison, do Canadians get a different price quote than US citizens when ordering from DS Tactical? Just curious. The 20L Sceptre water can goes for $32 usd these days at DST, it's a few...

The only problem with the Sceptre Military jerry cans is that the US restricts importing these amazing jerry cans because they don't have those ridiculous child-proof twist locks and miserable spring loaded fill caps. So if you want one of these cans you'll need to take a trip to Canada to pick...

Kris puts out a very nice product. It's well made and the materials will hold up. The pouches are a great size and will stow any small to medium sized objects safely, while reducing the clutter. Nice to support small, homegrown startups whenever possible. Rich

I wouldn't assume metal. It's heavy and will rust eventually and require paint touchups. Prefer miltary-grade extra heavy duty plastic from Sceptre. They are only available in Canada for fuel, for water, they can be purchased in the US. It is what is supplied to US military and NATO. They are...

https://youtu.be/AB69oqtSiwc Look at this clip, it relates to the electrode gap I mentioned previously. Rich

It sounds like you've tried most of the tricks. Some heaters and stoves have a sensitive electrode gap that needs to be adjusted to get a consistent ignition spark, sort of like the gap on a spark plug. Your gap might be a little too narrow or too wide to spark consistently. I think I read...

What Vic said, and check that the rod that sits on top of the fan, to one side, is sliding in and out freely. If it is sticking it cuts off the power. It might just need some wd-40 to lube it. This rod is what opens and closes the circuit when you open the lid. It's a safety so the fan can't run...

It might have gone to 14.2 for a period of time while you weren't monitoring it, and then dropped down to 13.3 after it was fully topped off. You can either let it float, plugged in, or disconnect it and let it very slowly drop back down, over time, back to 12.8 or whatever it was at before you...

Nice. let us know how it works out when it's installed, and post a photo if you get a chance. Rich

For about $25 you can use a set of Quik-Fist XL straps for a DIY project. The video in the link shows an 11 lb. propane tank installed on a trailer. I haven't used Quick Fist clamps for securing a propane bottle but have used them for a Hi-Lift jack. They are heavy duty and work well. You'd...

Thanks for including the link. The Sunpower Maxeon Gen 3 cells are very cool. Nice option, for sure, if you want a rigid panel. Although it's strange they don't advertise it on their site. It's possible that it was a product they discontinued when they went with those Sunpower Gen 3 cells in...

Nick, yeah, Brian's a good guy, he'll set you straight.Not sure what you're referring to with an Overland 150W rigid panel. I know they make 130 and 160 w semi flexible panels, which, by the way, are excellent panels. A really efficient fridge will consume about 0.75 amps/hr on average - over 24...

Nick, it's not a question of whether the Overland controller can handle a LiFePO4 battery, it can, but is like Jon says, it is not Bluetooth compatible. Also, The Redarc controller, a good, mutifunctional unit, previously mentioned, can only handle up to 30 vdc. If you are using an Overland 160...

John, I would think that two inches off the high point of your cab roof would be sufficient. You could ask Stan at FWC what the absolute minimum could be, but with a flatbed, it's really unlikely you'll come in closer than a couple of inches anyway . How much flexibility in height does your...

John, A flatbed will sit a little higher than a pickup. You might gain enough room with that extra height to put a rack on top of your cab and stow some stuff up there while underway, including, for instance, MaxTrax. I have photos of my rig and flatbed build you should probably take a look at...

When I get my tires rotated at Discount Tires, they typically jack up all four wheels with a floor jack. They don't use a lift for rotating my tires. At the local off-road shop where I get some of my work done, and where they installed my Ride-Rite airbags, they always put the truck on a lift. I...

I think what you are proposing is correct and appropriate. I like fusing all components in order to isolate in case of troubleshooting without shutting down the entire system. Also, I used 4 AWG marine cable on the long run between the starter battery and the DC-DC charger. It's not overkill by...

The bed is a CM. I built the side gates and storage boxes. Thanks for the com;iment! Rich

Take a look at my link in the sig. Rich

First off, there is nothing inherently wrong or risky about turnbuckles. Same holds true for thru-bolts. There are, however, reasons why turnbuckles fail, and there are also reasons why stainless bolts fail. The primary reasons are 1) shock loading, and 2) undetected crevice corrosion in...

Sure, I get that. I wouldn't want to mess with a new fan either. I did the PWM on my fan because it had no meaningful speed control and terrible efficiency. Now it's a pretty sweet fan with infinite speed control, quiet and very efficient. Too bad MaxxAir doesn't just come with the proper...

Yes, you should install a voltage regulator to protect the boards on your MaxxAir fans. Eventually, a charging voltage over 13.6v will fry the board. It may not appear to be a problem initially, but over time you might start to see strange behavior at inconvenient times. It's recommended by...

Replace the turnbuckles with Derringer Fast Guns and use large, heavy-duty aluminum plate under the bed, preferably under a rib or strong part of the frame (not directly under the bed sheet metal) to spread the load. Once you get the fast guns set, they will not vibrate loose or need...