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    SF East Bay ... 5 - Wrangler Kevlar LT275/65R18 LRC - lightly used

    Wrangler Adventure LT275/65R18 LR-C ... 60% off, rated tread life 60,000 miles 4 OEM F150 Tires removed @7,983 miles. 5th OEM tire is unused spare. Offering - 4 lightly used Tires @$320. Unused Spare @$100. All 5 tires @$390. ... O.B.O
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    DIY Power Box, outriggers & rigging contribute to flexibility

    I am Incredibly lucky to have a metal fabricator buddy. Now with taller frame posts, there is added room underneath, I get to tie down some gear. I got a very large duffle & will use 1 or 2 milk crates. He previously made the diamond plate deck. After my first trial run, which ended in partial...
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    DIY Power Box, outriggers & rigging contribute to flexibility

    Added E rated radial tires to the trailer, including a spare, now hoping to travel with watercraft wherever. Can unhitch & walk it through dicier situations.
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    Best OUTDOOR SHOWER pop-up/tent/privacy shelter

    Zero Declination .... you could check this thread out with my install on this page & the one after. It was worth it, at least part of the extra $$, to have everything neatly stored outside...
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    Thought I’d be back by now.

    Took advantage of a narrow window in mid July ...
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    Looking for a quality USB charging outlet to add to FWC

    You will not do better than Blue Sea componentry. Helpful too, related to install, is having that B S sized faceplate. It offers a bit of extra fascia for margin & error. Plus a more stable, supported mount.
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    LiFePO4Blue Brand Battery & DC-DC Chargers

    After tapping ok, this “options” window pops up. Tap Battery Information & you get this cool, real time, individual cell view. You can watch them adjust. I have 2 StarkPower batteries, 50Ah &100Ah, since 2018. They have been great. I never understood Battleborn’s position about not including...
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    LiFePO4Blue Brand Battery & DC-DC Chargers

    Zirdu ... hopefully this info will give you some added benefit. I did not notice it on this thread, or on the LifeBlue site, so it’s possible it’s not available for use at all. I am curious if it is available to you. This is my original IOS BT LFP4 app which is no longer supported or available...
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    Skid plates Ford-F150 .. aluminum vs steel .. OEM vs aftermarket

    Hey, thanks. Some good, practical thoughts on what seems like similar usage profile. The RCI front plate is much thicker & more encompassing. Aluminum gets another vote.
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    Skid plates Ford-F150 .. aluminum vs steel .. OEM vs aftermarket

    I have a 2018 F150 HDP. I purchased the OEM skid (3) plate package .. which includes front differential, partial transfer case (lower hanging unit), 36gal fuel tank. Of the 3, the transfer unit plate, does not need replacing. I may replace the front plate (is thin) & add a transmission plate...
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    Best 12v cooler/fridge

    Here is an informative side by side review of many of the top choices. I have used this site previously for different gear. This review came out a year after I purchased my Dometic CFX 50W. It came down to $ for sure but the lid closure orientation was important to me. With my Shell build I...
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    Parallel Battery Cable gauge question

    How long have you had your first battery? I would strongly recommend checking, with BattleBorn, to make sure it is OK to run in parallel, a previous “vintage” battery with one of a current vintage. Different resting voltage may contribute to one draining the other. For your situation, have they...
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    Parallel Battery Cable gauge question

    I used this ... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071DYLGST/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ... flexible for 4 gauge. Check your terminal size. 100Ah+50Ah Tap pic to enlarge.
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    Solar...

    A view from an initial electric newb to now beginner. Itemize your individual Ah drains/day, calculate your total drain/day, ie your Ah’s/day average need. Your chemistry will decide the actual usable Ah from your battery & how best to maintain optimum battery longevity. Other than LiFePo4, the...
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    Alternator to Lithium charging

    2 1/2 yrs ago I dealt with this same issue. I was going with LFP4. I liked the dc/dc company below, Sterling, which was/is well rated. Good phone support too. Hit a wall though, with the dc/dc price & install, as my Shell build (w/low AH use plan) was burning me out. To be simple, I decided to...
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    Roof & Remote Solar

    X2 ... my $.02 here ... (have not read the above linked threads) ... I tend to overcompensate in case I want/need more later. The 100/20 should offer that, but, it all really depends on your eventual energy consumption. I highly recommend spending the extra $ for a Smart Victron controller, with...
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    LiFePO4Blue Brand Battery & DC-DC Chargers

    Bluetooth is indeed very handy. It frees you from a battery monitor. SoC can be checked from inside your truck & anywhere near outside. I value that it is part of my internal battery configuration. Depending on the app, you can also view your individual cells, temperature & number of life...
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    Camper propane for outdoor stove?

    As stated above 10lb tanks are easy to maneuver. It needs a hose, for attachment directly to your stove, like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y5XFF6F/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Check out thumbnail pic’s 5 & 6.
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    DIY Power Box, outriggers & rigging contribute to flexibility

    I am just getting out, to really put it to use, this week. So, the whole run time question, it is still unknown. I plan to use the solar panel on the water to keep fully charged at all times :), well in a perfect world. Depends on the Sun, how far afield I go, the size of the lake, how much I...
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    DIY Power Box, outriggers & rigging contribute to flexibility

    Quick photo. Solution that worked well to organize a bundle, cables & rigging. Adhesive Velcro base in conjunction with a Velcro wrap to secure it in place. I ran an inside 8ft bundle from stern to bow, up & down the side, out of the way. Could not figure out initially how to both secure &...
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    Ultimate Battery Thread

    Interesting stuff. A 2017 JoPS Pub states ... “Prismatic LMO cells, offer more opportunities for large cell formats with thicker electrodes, have more design flexibility, require less hardware, thus reducing hardware costs per kWh. NCA and NMC cells, using a prismatic format, are more...
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    Ultimate Battery Thread

    Prismatic vs Cylindrical. I might get slapped around here, but I believe all drop-in LFPO4 batteries, such as Battleborn, (& many others) use cylindrical cells. There are reasons why Prismatic cells are so “reasonably” priced. This is copied below but the pros & cons are as I remember them when...
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    Wire gauge for Change from 12v to 6v Batteries in 2013 Hawk

    I really like my Smart Victron 100/30. Probably only needed a 100/20 but I wanted room to grow W for a long off grid trip.

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