idk if theres an aftermarket stepped tailgate for your truck. but every time i see you getting in I imagine how nice it would be if your tailgate folded down into steps.
Appreciate your honesty with the things that aren’t working well. I was going to suggest mounting solar panels on top of the rig to optimize space and taking advantage of the sun, but you already have a good plan. Keep doing what you’re passionate about, and don’t second guess yourself. Love your vids, keep em coming!😊
You should look into a tailgate step from Toyota…I have one that can flip down on the left rear corner of the tailgate so I can step onto it and then step onto the tailgate to save my knees…..
Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm sure you may have thought of this already, but one thing that I've done to mitigate the wear and tear on my knees when crawling in and out of the tailgate was to attach one of those "anti-fatigue" mats with some some velcro. You can get a roll at harbor freight for like 10 bucks. But a nice full size door would be great too if my project M could support it. All in all, these campers are awesome because of their space and lightweight compared to a full slide in!
No sir I had not thought of that. Haha I appreciate you sharing. I like the idea of a removable mat. Yeah, a full size door would be clutch but you're right, these things make up for it in so many other ways. Freakin love this camper
For your frig voltage error, try swapping out for thicker gauge wires. I saw another video with same Issue but it was using a diesel throwing the same error
You can buy a locking system that goes in the tailgate handle and triggers when you lock and unlock your doors with your key fob. Doesn't realllly solve your comfort issue but it makes for one less key to lock/unlock every time. I got one after picking up my GFC and its been super nice. They arent crazy cheap but the peace of mind knowing your tailgate is locked if your cab is is worth it for me.
@@HeyJonMoore If im remembering right I went with the Pop & Lock system! Pretty easy install to do yourself. A few bolts and some wires run to the front of the truck.
My Arb fridge has been running solid for about 6 years now. In the jeep with half doors on dusty summer trips. Leave it on for weeks at a time. Not full time use but hasn’t let me down.
Man those arb ones look bomb proof. Slightly out of my price range for now but definitely something I'll consider in the future. Thanks for the comment 🤙
Not someone who comments. Enjoy the simplicity of the channel. Check out ICECO fridges. I have the VL45. Used and abused it. I have it on 24/7 365 with a 100w panel on the roof of a camper shell. Brother bought one after me. Entry cost not as bad as others. Good features. I have had for ~ 5 yrs. Also look into a quality charger controller to charge car battery and eco flow together off 200w panel while stationary. Glad you made the move the mounted panel. It’s better to get 50% wattage for 8 hours vs 100% wattage for 1 hr. Great work. Stay small. Stay humble. Safe travels.
Well thank you for taking the time to drop a comment dude. Funny you say that too - ICECO just reached out to me and I'm pretty stoked on the options available. The VL45 was top on my list. Do you feel like it's enough capacity? I like the VL60 too but I think it might be too much fridge. And you nailed it. There's no reason not to capitalize on passive solar if possible.
@@HeyJonMoore nice that iceco reached out. To your question. VL45 vs VL60. Hard to say. I like to keep it simple and reduce my baggage . One could always say a bigger fridge is better due to more space. I definitely think that 45 is enough space but can’t argue against wanting more. I enjoy the small amp draw the fridge does. I was someone who thought I needed a second battery if I ever wanted to run a fridge. Calculated the amp draw. Realized these fridges just take little sips of power and won’t destroy your battery in 1 day. I do not run a second battery and just use the starter battery to run everything. Solar recharges it. The iceco fridge itself has a shut off if the voltage of your battery goes too low. Great design in my opinion. What I store in the fridge… I try to keep my storage in bags to stack better. Doesn’t have a lot of rooms for beers and food. Beverages take up so much room. I like to have 4 beers/ soda in and once I drink one then put another one in. If you someone who wants to have a 12 pack and 5 days of food then maybe a bigger fridge is for you. I’d say best part VL45 is the size. Small enough I can move it while full. Small enough to fit in bear boxes. Removable wire baskets so when I am doing extended trips. I will sometimes bring the wire baskets into the store to make sure the items I am bringing will fit back in the fridge. The fridge can freeze as well. Like you can use it has a freezer it goes that low. (Usually only on a/c power) For gatherings at a house we will take it out of the truck and use it as a drink fridge hooked up to a/c power. So versatile. If mine broke today. I’d try to get it fixed because I do believe they have a repair side of the house. If I could not repair it ,then I would buy another one without hesitation. Also they sometimes have coupons so maybe watch for that. It’s usually like 10% off. Also I do not know why more people do not have these fridges. Best thing is a cold drink on a hot day from your portable fridge that is also powered by solar. Have a good one.
Thank you for this. Loving your videos. The message of fiscal responsibility, making due with what you have, and focusing on what it's really all about (being outside, spending time with friends and family) is so important. That message gets lost a lot in all the overlanding and van life influencers with the amazing six figure rigs. I definitely go down those rabbit holes of thinking I need a better, bigger, more comfortable rig (currently have a Go Fast Camper setup similar to yours and also in the PNW!). You're a great reminder that I don't need all that stuff to do what I want to do and I can use the money for the things that are actually important. Anyway, love the videos, so down to earth and relatable. Keep up the good work. I think you have the makings of the next Foresty Forest :).
Thank you Tom! That means a ton. Absolutely, it’s far too easy to get distracted by all the gear. Hope you’re having some stellar adventures out there. I appreciate the comment and encouragement! 🤙
I just bought the Euhomy 19 Qt. while they had it on Prime Days. It was just so cheap, that I had to give it a try. I don't live in my rig and honestly do good to get out for a long weekend. We do a couple of mild overlanding trips per year, but we do a LOT of road trips and this thing fits perfectly between the middle captain's chairs in my Yukon XL. So far, so good.
Dude, I’m not bashing it at all. A lot of folks have told me they had fantastic experiences with the Euhomy. I think I just got a dud. Crossing my fingers for ya
@@HeyJonMoore Oh, I understand. There are good and bad in everything. I mean, I’ve even heard of people getting their hands on lemon Tacomas and GM Suburbans or Yukons. 🤷🏻♂️😂😂😂
To save the knees- I keep my Yeti cooler towards the back of my truck. Right when I get to camp I open doors, drop tailgate, and pull out my cooler and set it just in front of my tailgate. Then use it as a walk-in step onto the tailgate and into the truck. Opens up space in the camper and saves the knees
Hell yeah birddog. Thats probably the simplest solution. Might be a little harder once I put in the new fridge but I'm leaning towards a small harbor freight step stool or something like that. Appreciate you man
I’m dying to get a frig setup. So done with ice. Good to know buy once cry once with those. Full door makes a lot of sense, but also your barn doors have there pros too. I’d try a step stool or tailgate flip ladder
Yep! I really wanted the budget option to work out but the old adage held true this time, ‘You get what you pay for.’ I think it's worth saving for a higher quality model. Dude, the barn doors are rad. This rig game is all about compromises. Even if I had a full length door I'd probably end up missing my tailgate more than expected. A step stool is the move
I have a Little Giant two step ladder to get into the truck. Or step up onto a cooler that's on the ground in front of the tailgate. I plan on getting one of those AMP tailgate steps that's mounted on one corner of the pumper so the step is always ready to go.
Right on! I'll look into that brand of step ladder and amp step. I didn't know amp made a tailgate step. Thanks for the info. The cooler is a solid option until I put in a new fridge. A little harder to take that thing in and out.
Can always ask Ovrland camper if they can retrofit you to full size barn doors. Also, can get the tank mount for the side or rear door just like the fuel tank mount to carry a 5-10lb refillable tank.
Just realized the barn door retrofit was an option. Leaning towards that. And you’re right - they would totally support a Propane. Leaning that way. Thanks for the comment
I did man. Went with some heavy duty leaf springs in the rear. The whole thing probably isn't as heavy as you think though. My first video goes over weight and GVWR. th-cam.com/video/H9OU7nP56TE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=vk7up1kJxia0RaPK
I have a tall-ish canopy on my Tacoma with a bed platform and I climb in and out leaving the tailgate up, I just lift up the rear glass to crawl in over it and out, using the bumper as a step. Maybe give it a try and see how it suits you.
Maybe consider a DC/DC pecron charger adjustable up to 500watt $150 relieving reliance on sunny skies can charge battery driving between locations or even just letting the truck idle at current location if needed as far a fridges try the brands that have a long history of business not just low prices
I already have all the equipment for solar but if that's still not adequate I'll definitely be looking into DC/DC. Haha and totally agree with ya on the fridge. I don't usually go the budget route but I did this time and I got burnt. Lesson learned
@@HeyJonMoore if you do decide to the connection for that DC/DC is a mc4 connector so it's compatible with many battery makers as well as a direct connection you have
I have a vevor diesel heater and have it mounted stealthily where the taco ac outlet is. Really clean and takes up ZERO space. What camper is that? I just bought an M! and I absolutely love it.
Do you have anymore details on what you did with this space? I have a Vevor diesel heater too and a Tacoma, I know the space you're talking about, did you remove the cubby?
@@aarons6138 Planar Portable Diesel Heater 2D - 1 Year Review th-cam.com/video/Ifcsi1zdY3M/w-d-xo.html I show how it’s installed in this one. I left the cubby in and cut a hole. Let me know if you have any other questions 👍
Seen the video about both the green non refillable and those made to be refilled, once you see them cut open, metal thickness and interior corrosion protection, you wouldn't be silly enough to refill another green one... EVER!!! Dangerous.
Besides getting door extensions from Jay@OVRLND, a small step stool and/or the Bedrug tailgate cover does wonders for tailgate kneeling/stepping comfort on our rig. Honestly, in 3 years of our OVRLND with the barn doors, 90% of the time we leave the tailgate up and just hook a leg over and go in through one side of the barn door. Looks awkward as hell, but so easy. Full-time I'd go with the door extensions though, there's plenty of sources of how to redo your backup camera.
Go to harbor freight and get yourself a tailgate ladder, for less than 100 bucks. I saw one of your previous vids regarding not having 4wd, why don't you research a limited slip differential? It's cheaper than a new truck and 4wd really can tales a toll on your gas mileage. Good luck, safe travels!
Both good ideas! Yeah I’m definitely interested in the diff but to be honest with you I haven’t felt overly limited by 2WD so far. With the extra weight in the back it does great
2 month old video now but my .02 is don’t even bother with solar panels. All you needs a DC2DC charger and never mess with another solar panel again. Keep the portable one for nostalgia👌🏼
@@HeyJonMoore Victron Orion-Tr Smart 24/12, I’ve got two of these. Ones in my Lex GX460 battle beast and the other one is in a commercial shellfish boat. The one in the boat gets absolutely hammered on topping off. 2-120ah LiTimes that run a really thirsty DC hauler/davit winch. I know the price of the isolated chargers are a weee bit more money. But, I believe that’s the way to go. Because key on, key starting and key running are all diff things. You want to protect your vehicles electrics. Also keep in mind what amperage charger you settle on, an alternator only has so much to give. Yotas are nice because lots of diff alternators fit diff motors. Might be able to find an alt for a V8, cranking out monster amps. Feeding a big Bluetti that would electrify everything for you. Induction cook top, AC, etc. Bluetti has their charger 1 which is a neat little unit. Another one is the E-Taker, Pecron has one. They’ve got all sorts of smart settings and Bluetooth capabilities in those others(of which I’ve never tried one)just know the ‘old school’ Victrons.
idk if theres an aftermarket stepped tailgate for your truck. but every time i see you getting in I imagine how nice it would be if your tailgate folded down into steps.
Oh man, me too. I should probably bite the bullet and pick up an aftermarket version.
Appreciate your honesty with the things that aren’t working well. I was going to suggest mounting solar panels on top of the rig to optimize space and taking advantage of the sun, but you already have a good plan. Keep doing what you’re passionate about, and don’t second guess yourself. Love your vids, keep em coming!😊
Thanks Susan! I'm stoked to get them installed too.
And you know I will. ;) Appreciate the comment
"life is like backing a trailer" True words of wisdom right there lol. Good seeing Jon, hopefully our paths cross sometime soon.
Hey Jake! Thanks brotha and I’d love to link up 🤙
Thanks for the updates. Durability and long term use issues aren't usually covered by most TH-cam channels.
You bet. More to come 👍
You should look into a tailgate step from Toyota…I have one that can flip down on the left rear corner of the tailgate so I can step onto it and then step onto the tailgate to save my knees…..
I’ll check that out. Thanks for the recommendation dude
Also, OVRLND will make you the full barn door extensions for $400 if you're interested.
Ohh what. Thats rad. I should’ve asked Jay about that. Might be the move
Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm sure you may have thought of this already, but one thing that I've done to mitigate the wear and tear on my knees when crawling in and out of the tailgate was to attach one of those "anti-fatigue" mats with some some velcro. You can get a roll at harbor freight for like 10 bucks. But a nice full size door would be great too if my project M could support it. All in all, these campers are awesome because of their space and lightweight compared to a full slide in!
No sir I had not thought of that. Haha I appreciate you sharing. I like the idea of a removable mat. Yeah, a full size door would be clutch but you're right, these things make up for it in so many other ways. Freakin love this camper
I hang a small boat cushion near the back to use for my knees and doubles as a waterproof cushion to sit on.
That’s a great idea
Looking forward to your solar panel install. I'll be doing mine soon as well.
Haha fingers crossed. Always nerve-wracking to drill holes in your roof
Amp makes a folding step for the Tacoma making it easier to get up on the tailgate.
That sounds sweet - I do like the stuff from Amp. I’ll check it out
For your frig voltage error, try swapping out for thicker gauge wires. I saw another video with same Issue but it was using a diesel throwing the same error
Thanks for the comment. I’ve actually swapped over to an ICECO VL45 Pro. It’s been bombproof so far
Thanks for sharing! I like the format (problem/solution). And yes, keep us posted on your diesel heater install when you get it.
Appreciate you watching! I’ll keep you posted for sure
You can buy a locking system that goes in the tailgate handle and triggers when you lock and unlock your doors with your key fob. Doesn't realllly solve your comfort issue but it makes for one less key to lock/unlock every time. I got one after picking up my GFC and its been super nice. They arent crazy cheap but the peace of mind knowing your tailgate is locked if your cab is is worth it for me.
Ooo, I dig that. Looking into what it would cost to install. Thanks for the recco
@@HeyJonMoore The Toyota version is plug and play and super easy to install yourself. 100% worth the $.
@@HeyJonMoore If im remembering right I went with the Pop & Lock system! Pretty easy install to do yourself. A few bolts and some wires run to the front of the truck.
I think the F1 code means it would rather be in an F150 lol, just bustin your balls, thanks for the content!
Haha A lot of my Tacoma buddies are actually jumping ship for the F150. Must be something to it. Cheers man. Thanks for the comment
My Arb fridge has been running solid for about 6 years now. In the jeep with half doors on dusty summer trips. Leave it on for weeks at a time. Not full time use but hasn’t let me down.
Man those arb ones look bomb proof. Slightly out of my price range for now but definitely something I'll consider in the future. Thanks for the comment 🤙
Not someone who comments. Enjoy the simplicity of the channel. Check out ICECO fridges. I have the VL45. Used and abused it. I have it on 24/7 365 with a 100w panel on the roof of a camper shell.
Brother bought one after me. Entry cost not as bad as others. Good features.
I have had for ~ 5 yrs.
Also look into a quality charger controller to charge car battery and eco flow together off 200w panel while stationary.
Glad you made the move the mounted panel. It’s better to get 50% wattage for 8 hours vs 100% wattage for 1 hr.
Great work. Stay small. Stay humble. Safe travels.
Well thank you for taking the time to drop a comment dude. Funny you say that too - ICECO just reached out to me and I'm pretty stoked on the options available. The VL45 was top on my list. Do you feel like it's enough capacity? I like the VL60 too but I think it might be too much fridge.
And you nailed it. There's no reason not to capitalize on passive solar if possible.
@@HeyJonMoore nice that iceco reached out.
To your question. VL45 vs VL60. Hard to say. I like to keep it simple and reduce my baggage . One could always say a bigger fridge is better due to more space.
I definitely think that 45 is enough space but can’t argue against wanting more.
I enjoy the small amp draw the fridge does.
I was someone who thought I needed a second battery if I ever wanted to run a fridge. Calculated the amp draw. Realized these fridges just take little sips of power and won’t destroy your battery in 1 day. I do not run a second battery and just use the starter battery to run everything. Solar recharges it. The iceco fridge itself has a shut off if the voltage of your battery goes too low. Great design in my opinion.
What I store in the fridge…
I try to keep my storage in bags to stack better. Doesn’t have a lot of rooms for beers and food. Beverages take up so much room. I like to have 4 beers/ soda in and once I drink one then put another one in. If you someone who wants to have a 12 pack and 5 days of food then maybe a bigger fridge is for you.
I’d say best part VL45 is the size.
Small enough I can move it while full.
Small enough to fit in bear boxes.
Removable wire baskets so when I am doing extended trips. I will sometimes bring the wire baskets into the store to make sure the items I am bringing will fit back in the fridge.
The fridge can freeze as well. Like you can use it has a freezer it goes that low. (Usually only on a/c power)
For gatherings at a house we will take it out of the truck and use it as a drink fridge hooked up to a/c power.
So versatile.
If mine broke today. I’d try to get it fixed because I do believe they have a repair side of the house. If I could not repair it ,then I would buy another one without hesitation.
Also they sometimes have coupons so maybe watch for that. It’s usually like 10% off.
Also I do not know why more people do not have these fridges.
Best thing is a cold drink on a hot day from your portable fridge that is also powered by solar.
Have a good one.
Thank you for this. Loving your videos. The message of fiscal responsibility, making due with what you have, and focusing on what it's really all about (being outside, spending time with friends and family) is so important. That message gets lost a lot in all the overlanding and van life influencers with the amazing six figure rigs. I definitely go down those rabbit holes of thinking I need a better, bigger, more comfortable rig (currently have a Go Fast Camper setup similar to yours and also in the PNW!). You're a great reminder that I don't need all that stuff to do what I want to do and I can use the money for the things that are actually important. Anyway, love the videos, so down to earth and relatable. Keep up the good work. I think you have the makings of the next Foresty Forest :).
Thank you Tom! That means a ton. Absolutely, it’s far too easy to get distracted by all the gear. Hope you’re having some stellar adventures out there. I appreciate the comment and encouragement! 🤙
I just bought the Euhomy 19 Qt. while they had it on Prime Days. It was just so cheap, that I had to give it a try. I don't live in my rig and honestly do good to get out for a long weekend. We do a couple of mild overlanding trips per year, but we do a LOT of road trips and this thing fits perfectly between the middle captain's chairs in my Yukon XL. So far, so good.
Dude, I’m not bashing it at all. A lot of folks have told me they had fantastic experiences with the Euhomy. I think I just got a dud. Crossing my fingers for ya
@@HeyJonMoore Oh, I understand. There are good and bad in everything. I mean, I’ve even heard of people getting their hands on lemon Tacomas and GM Suburbans or Yukons. 🤷🏻♂️😂😂😂
To save the knees- I keep my Yeti cooler towards the back of my truck. Right when I get to camp I open doors, drop tailgate, and pull out my cooler and set it just in front of my tailgate. Then use it as a walk-in step onto the tailgate and into the truck. Opens up space in the camper and saves the knees
Hell yeah birddog. Thats probably the simplest solution. Might be a little harder once I put in the new fridge but I'm leaning towards a small harbor freight step stool or something like that. Appreciate you man
Heck ya bro
I’m dying to get a frig setup. So done with ice. Good to know buy once cry once with those. Full door makes a lot of sense, but also your barn doors have there pros too. I’d try a step stool or tailgate flip ladder
Yep! I really wanted the budget option to work out but the old adage held true this time, ‘You get what you pay for.’ I think it's worth saving for a higher quality model. Dude, the barn doors are rad. This rig game is all about compromises. Even if I had a full length door I'd probably end up missing my tailgate more than expected. A step stool is the move
@@HeyJonMoore Heck ya its always something when it comes to different setups. Do a video on making some sweet step stool ha!
I have a Little Giant two step ladder to get into the truck. Or step up onto a cooler that's on the ground in front of the tailgate. I plan on getting one of those AMP tailgate steps that's mounted on one corner of the pumper so the step is always ready to go.
Right on! I'll look into that brand of step ladder and amp step. I didn't know amp made a tailgate step. Thanks for the info. The cooler is a solid option until I put in a new fridge. A little harder to take that thing in and out.
What’s that screen door you got? Would you rec it?
It’s a custom job an upholstery friend made me
@ looks rad. Is it permanent across the top and Velcro to the floor? Safe travels
Knee pads from ace hardware, nice !
That could definitely work 🤙
Where did you get the bug netting rear doors from or is this something you made yourself?
It was a custom job. A friend who does professional upholstery made it for me
Can always ask Ovrland camper if they can retrofit you to full size barn doors. Also, can get the tank mount for the side or rear door just like the fuel tank mount to carry a 5-10lb refillable tank.
Just realized the barn door retrofit was an option. Leaning towards that. And you’re right - they would totally support a Propane. Leaning that way. Thanks for the comment
Great video as usual! Hopefully you can find some good solutions.
Thanks brotha!
did you beef up your suspension to handle this weight? if so, what did you do?
I did man. Went with some heavy duty leaf springs in the rear. The whole thing probably isn't as heavy as you think though. My first video goes over weight and GVWR. th-cam.com/video/H9OU7nP56TE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=vk7up1kJxia0RaPK
@@HeyJonMoore thx!
Is your camper pretty sealed against dust? Do you find it’s dusty inside after a few hours on a dusty road?
Yeah it is pretty well sealed for dust. I put weather stripping around the perimeter of the bed and the bed rug seals off some of the gaps too
I got a Billie Bars tailgate cover to save my knees on my truck build.
Yeah that padded one looks nice. Appreciate the comment
I have a tall-ish canopy on my Tacoma with a bed platform and I climb in and out leaving the tailgate up, I just lift up the rear glass to crawl in over it and out, using the bumper as a step. Maybe give it a try and see how it suits you.
Right on dude and thank you 🤙
Maybe consider a DC/DC pecron charger adjustable up to 500watt $150 relieving reliance on sunny skies can charge battery driving between locations or even just letting the truck idle at current location if needed as far a fridges try the brands that have a long history of business not just low prices
I already have all the equipment for solar but if that's still not adequate I'll definitely be looking into DC/DC. Haha and totally agree with ya on the fridge. I don't usually go the budget route but I did this time and I got burnt. Lesson learned
@@HeyJonMoore if you do decide to the connection for that DC/DC is a mc4 connector so it's compatible with many battery makers as well as a direct connection you have
I have a vevor diesel heater and have it mounted stealthily where the taco ac outlet is. Really clean and takes up ZERO space. What camper is that? I just bought an M! and I absolutely love it.
Man, that sounds rad. I’m definitely going to figure out a way to do something like that. Appreciate the comment 🤙
Do you have anymore details on what you did with this space? I have a Vevor diesel heater too and a Tacoma, I know the space you're talking about, did you remove the cubby?
@@aarons6138 Planar Portable Diesel Heater 2D - 1 Year Review
th-cam.com/video/Ifcsi1zdY3M/w-d-xo.html
I show how it’s installed in this one. I left the cubby in and cut a hole. Let me know if you have any other questions 👍
@@HeyJonMoore Hey thanks, although I was interested in what @Mo-gm5zm did because it sounds like he actually put the heater unit in the cubby as well.
Try refilling the small green bottles.
I just learned that they make refillable ones
Seen the video about both the green non refillable and those made to be refilled, once you see them cut open, metal thickness and interior corrosion protection, you wouldn't be silly enough to refill another green one... EVER!!! Dangerous.
I like that music at the beginning.
Thanks!
Besides getting door extensions from Jay@OVRLND, a small step stool and/or the Bedrug tailgate cover does wonders for tailgate kneeling/stepping comfort on our rig. Honestly, in 3 years of our OVRLND with the barn doors, 90% of the time we leave the tailgate up and just hook a leg over and go in through one side of the barn door. Looks awkward as hell, but so easy. Full-time I'd go with the door extensions though, there's plenty of sources of how to redo your backup camera.
Totally! Yeah I think I’m just going to pick up a small step stool for now. I’m just being a baby about it lol
@@HeyJonMoore Ha, not at all, kneeling on those tailgates is the truck equivalent of stepping on legos.
Go to harbor freight and get yourself a tailgate ladder, for less than 100 bucks. I saw one of your previous vids regarding not having 4wd, why don't you research a limited slip differential? It's cheaper than a new truck and 4wd really can tales a toll on your gas mileage. Good luck, safe travels!
Both good ideas! Yeah I’m definitely interested in the diff but to be honest with you I haven’t felt overly limited by 2WD so far. With the extra weight in the back it does great
@@HeyJonMoore good tires go a long way
I’m thinking a hitch mounted chuck box for the heater and a 5 gallon bucket to use as a step to get in, a handy stool, and emergencies 🤣
I like it!
Is that a custom bug screen or who makes it. Enjoy the updates.
It’s a custom job. Love that thing
2 month old video now but my .02 is don’t even bother with solar panels. All you needs a DC2DC charger and never mess with another solar panel again. Keep the portable one for nostalgia👌🏼
Haha man, it’s definitely time to switch over. What brand did you end up going with? And have you had any issue with it at all
@@HeyJonMoore Victron Orion-Tr Smart 24/12, I’ve got two of these. Ones in my Lex GX460 battle beast and the other one is in a commercial shellfish boat. The one in the boat gets absolutely hammered on topping off. 2-120ah LiTimes that run a really thirsty DC hauler/davit winch. I know the price of the isolated chargers are a weee bit more money. But, I believe that’s the way to go. Because key on, key starting and key running are all diff things. You want to protect your vehicles electrics. Also keep in mind what amperage charger you settle on, an alternator only has so much to give. Yotas are nice because lots of diff alternators fit diff motors. Might be able to find an alt for a V8, cranking out monster amps. Feeding a big Bluetti that would electrify everything for you. Induction cook top, AC, etc.
Bluetti has their charger 1 which is a neat little unit. Another one is the E-Taker, Pecron has one. They’ve got all sorts of smart settings and Bluetooth capabilities in those others(of which I’ve never tried one)just know the ‘old school’ Victrons.
AlU cab … if your full time you need a Alu can canopy camper I went this way for the door .
I’ve heard those are pretty sweet
I do Muay Thai so i dont mind the damage to my knees. I leave my ball hitch hooked up so i can occasionally get a surprise workout on my shins. 💪
😂 god.. The hitch to the shin. The absolute worst
Iceo Fridge's
Refillable 1lb propane tanks (Amazon it)
Step stool for entry... Another step (pun intended) but hey less rawness on the knees.
I’ve been checking out the iceco offerings. I dig em. May be going that route
1lb? Dope. Looking it up now.
Appreciate the reccos dude 🤙
Bro, hang a mexican flag and a sombrero over the truck license plate....or something fun, ya did?! (instead of a black square) LOL. Love you dude.
Haha love you too dude. Miss ya
Iceco and Dometic really are the way to do when it comes to fridges. It pays to spend a little more on them... Buy once, cry once!
Amen. Thats the plan on the next one
Get a dc to ac converter
I actually have a 300w inverter but I am looking into dc to dc charging options
Ford or Dodge is the best
All about personal preference for sure
11 years with my Engle fridge. Buy once, cry once.
Awesome! Yeah, ive heard great things about the Engle
Your first mistake was buying a Toyota...Chevy is KING!!!
Haha to each’s own 🤙
'til you get over 80k miles 😂
My work truck is a 2013 Silverado z71 with the 5.3. At 100k miles it was consuming oil so bad we had to put a new engine in it.
King of the junk yard 😂