Nice rig. I want a drawer system like yours. I'm also planning to upgrade my wheels and I'm torn between SCS and moto metal wheels.
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- Thread starter SamCarroll
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Installed the fridge slide over the weekend and tested my battery with it on.
Battery started at 12.1v at 730am Sunday and i checked it throughout the day and the fridge maintained the proper temp and this morning at 7:00am the battery was at 11.8v and started up no problem. Real happy with the fridge so far in testing at least.
Battery started at 12.1v at 730am Sunday and i checked it throughout the day and the fridge maintained the proper temp and this morning at 7:00am the battery was at 11.8v and started up no problem. Real happy with the fridge so far in testing at least.
i also like that i can remove the slide stops and just pull the slide itself completely out with fridge attached. So it doesnt need to stay in all the time.
Samb gonna go off the grid here soon
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I have not checked this thread in some time. My goodness at all the new mods and how much function you have added to this thing. Very awesome!
did some mods to the tent to make it a little easier for opening/closing and using.
Changed the sliding ladder to a telescoping ladder. Previous ladder was real thick when closed, its the one that comes with the tent but it was barely long enough to be useful on top of the 4runner. This ladder is for 8' lengths so i have some rungs to spare. Also takes up less room on top when folded so the bag is a little easier to put back on.
changed the velcro straps to lashing straps so i can really cinch down the tent when closing. Sometimes the fabric holds some air and makes it difficult if not tucked properly.
Installed a real hitch, not the OEM 4 bolts on the cross member hitch that i always felt was sketchy. Also relocated my backup cam to the swing gate instead of the hitch plug.
Also bought a new camp stove. I had to find one that fit the measurements of my cook table on my drawer set up and the Coleman fit the bill. I am keeping it in place with 6 L brackets since its 1/8" from the top of the drawers once closed so this will keep the stove in place so i dont need to store it elsewhere.
Camping in two weeks, so trying to get it ready asap
Changed the sliding ladder to a telescoping ladder. Previous ladder was real thick when closed, its the one that comes with the tent but it was barely long enough to be useful on top of the 4runner. This ladder is for 8' lengths so i have some rungs to spare. Also takes up less room on top when folded so the bag is a little easier to put back on.
changed the velcro straps to lashing straps so i can really cinch down the tent when closing. Sometimes the fabric holds some air and makes it difficult if not tucked properly.
Installed a real hitch, not the OEM 4 bolts on the cross member hitch that i always felt was sketchy. Also relocated my backup cam to the swing gate instead of the hitch plug.
Also bought a new camp stove. I had to find one that fit the measurements of my cook table on my drawer set up and the Coleman fit the bill. I am keeping it in place with 6 L brackets since its 1/8" from the top of the drawers once closed so this will keep the stove in place so i dont need to store it elsewhere.
Camping in two weeks, so trying to get it ready asap
I have that same stove from when we tent camped, easily the best $40 I spent on anything camping related.
Rebuilt my CV axles this weekend over the easter break. Was easy and much needed, they had torn awhile ago but recently gotten worse. With trips coming up this summer i had to do it soon.
Once completed i washed it to get all the salt and CV grease off the lower arms.
Before i washed it though i test fit the bypass mounts to see how and if anything would get in the way.
EDIT: Also added my removable fuelpax mounts to test fit for the next trip. Two 3.5 gals on the spare.
Once completed i washed it to get all the salt and CV grease off the lower arms.
Before i washed it though i test fit the bypass mounts to see how and if anything would get in the way.
EDIT: Also added my removable fuelpax mounts to test fit for the next trip. Two 3.5 gals on the spare.
Wonder how many people see that thing running around clean as a whistle and make mall crawler jokes.
nEvEr sEeN mUd
nEvEr sEeN mUd
