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It's got an ARB style deflator with a gauge in the kit. They're FAST, and you're not stuck with a single pressure.

Thanks!

I couldn't find a a Bundutec that met our layout desires. As you know though, their webpage isn't great. Plus, as a factory direct option like Hallmark, they're even further from Oregon in the event we need service that can't be handled here. They seem nice though!

We've loved our Raven, but it has some significant shortcomings for us. As we inch closer to retirement, we've realized we need a bigger rig for longer trips. The must haves are pop-up, side dinette with cassette toilet, and use of either the Truma Combi or Vario heat systems. Since were doing a...

The IOTA with IQ4 is a multi stage charger. It will charge at up to 14.8v, initially, eventually slowing, and finally shifting into float mode. Pretty slick.

Good call. We never shore power either. the only reason we're setting this up with the IOTA is that the alternator was the only charging we had. It's probably been chronically under charged. We'll plug at home to get the battery topped off.

Thanks! I’ll look at the Renology. Mine didn’t actually come with the IOTA. A friend had one and is installing it for me. He lost the dongle, so I bought a new one. They’re only $20. I’ll have to look at the specs. I don’t have solar and don’t plan to add it, so alternator and shore are the...

I think I'm leaning that way, but staying with a single. Space is tight in my build and we don't use much power. Which AGM are you using?

That's the advice I'm looking for! I'm not really even sure if the move to LiFePO makes sense, given the fact that we'll likely upgrade in 1-2 years. Maybe another AGM is fine. Not sure.

Bump to try to get an answer to this. I'll have the Blue Sea isolator and a 30a IOTA charger. Thanks! BTW, not going to do solar or a refrigerator on this rig. Total power needs are heater fan, roof fan, 3 LED strips of indoor lights. entry level porch light, phone recharging and soon to be...

For us a furnace and the thermo pack (which I forgot to tell you we had) are both must haves. We camp in weather below 20 degrees sometimes. The couch makes the best second bed but makes it nearly impossible to use the toilet at night.

First, on a Tacoma, you will be severely weight restricted. That may make your decision for you. I don’t know the numbers, but I suspect even a shell with the battery(ies), solar panel, water and passengers will be well above the GVWR. You might look into that first. We have a Raven shell, and...

Consider ordering that far sooner than you might have. They aren’t delivering until well into 2023! :eek:

Or a more appropriate camper

I can get my front a little lighter with a Wilco Hitchswing, a rack and 2 eBikes. I drive like an old lady to church, it’s rare, COG is still forward of the rear wheel, and nothing like the the Bronco situation.

Perfect! Thanks! EDIT: Purchased!

I've searched this forum a bit, but haven't come up with anything I'm excited about. Is there a rear awning that would work on a Raven? If not, what's your favorite side awning? I want a hard cassette. I also understand the pitfalls, but the EZ Up just gets left home. We have 35 feet of awnings...

Nice rig on expedition portal. https://expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/2019-fwc-hawk-2013-f250-6-7l-diesel.227281/

I have appropriately rounded attachments. It might make sense to take one bow shackle in the event that they don't have an appropriate attachment. Drip by drip, gram by gram, I'm creeping back to the original problem though, carrying too much stuff and being over weight.

Thanks! If we’re going anywhere soft, snow or sand, I throw in a long handled shovel. Off to read!

I forked over the bucks for two Bubba Rope Gator-Jaw soft shackles and a Gear America billet aluminum receiver shackle mount. They’ll replace the much heavier Rhino Gear steel equivalents. And my wallet is lighter too. :D

Yea, I think I didn’t fully understand the system. If I build a new rig I think I’ll stick with tank propane.

I really like the Dickinson Newport they're using in the Scout, but it isn't thermostat controlled and more importantly needs a double wall chimney ported out of a solid roof.

I did a bit of searching both on the forum and with Google. I can't seem to hunt anything down. Would you kindly point me in the direction. Thanks!

That’s a big weight reduction! Having grown up w/ RWD in the snow, I leave our truck in 2WD most of the time. That said, we ski a lot and some days they only allow 4WD up the hill. We also mostly dispersed camp. We have a few hiding spots that require 4WD, occasionally even low.