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On the fridge I would really recommend a dual door top loading fridge freezer on a slide out drawer.
That would give you max utlity and use of space and also the best cooling option.
Of course...

Well Scott I am with ya on the drool factor....this rig is under $8000 and is seriously making me reconsider my old suburband engine swap idea. I love Toyota build quality and it is an auto trans...

I would pick up one of those in a heatbeat as a trail bike to bring with my suburban

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-gIWRl78-iQg/TydImDSgYZI/AAAAAAAABCw/bsU2UHSNxwE/s750/oldironoldmines-6.jpg

New in 1970 my blue burb cost $3441, had a curb wgt of 4113lbs
Loaded for a trip is...

Wow that is super cool that you posted up....what a great family history.

And as a person who passes through Miami Az on a regular basis I will find that door and get a pic soon.

Again thanks...

I have mod'd my Yeasu 2900 so I can use it with the events in Baja Mexico....the fact that I can also use it in the case of an emerg where no other comm means is aval is a worthy bonus.

And I...

I went back and searched South America video as I needed a bit of desktop travel....again great job and really puts you "there"

That 240watt kit sounds like what I am looking for...I will have to check into that offer

The pic of your daughter working on the truck is great...I like that she has the tool kit and will grow up comfortable around vehicles.
Looks like a perfect family outing and well paced to keep the...

So in my single 24v panel vs 2-4 of the 12v panels folks talk about having more than 1 panel is good in case things break.....but how often do these panels break?

I had 2 panels on top of my 10ft...

So let's say that I already had a solar panel and MPPT controller I liked or had installed....how hard would it be to switch out a heavy Odyssey group 31 for these lith-ion battery packs?

I am...

oh wow that is very cool....and it looks like a fun place to have to setup and check on....and check on frequently :)

thanks for all the comments and happy to hear more.

So many choices...no wonder people get in a quandary with solar :)

I like the idea of 1 24v panel for ease of install but I understand the concern over something happening to my 1 panel vs 2...

Thanks for joining in Idahoan....
So are you saying I SHOULD go with a 24v panel and a MPPT controller that can handle that voltage?

Remember we are talking about placing the panel on the roof of...

great write up thanks...
So I took some measurements and I have 42in x 60in space to work with between my roof rack rails.
So as much as I like that deal on Amazon for 2 145w panels they are 29x61...

there is a great thread around here on rear storage setups and a few people did their own slides using roller blade bearings and 1in sq tubing.
I bought 100 of the bearings dirt cheap and the tubing...

Ok the taki-cool thing has gone way way too far :)
We have been at desert warfare long enough that everything seems to come in a desert tan now

But it does look cool

Big question......how bad is it if a roof rack cross bar cast a shadow over part of the panel????


So I think this is the system I want and would be happy to hear what everyone thinks before I...

So I think this controller will work with either 12v or 24v panels (understanding they actually make 18-36v) for $230 and I think I need some remote display??...

Ok I am happy to admit to not being the sharpest crayon in the box...

First off no 24v anything on my rig...I would simply pick a MPPT controler that can handle the higher input of a 24v...

Very cool John that thing will be a hit over there...and look great in contrast to all the pop top toyotas :)

Someday I really need to get back to that show!

You can spend money on a "race radio" from a number of companies that will work in the 150 mHz range.
But honestly since you are here on Expo and might enjoy remote area travel it is very much worth...

Yeah where are all the people who were trash talking this project?
Where is everyone who said you were wasting your time & money?

I am happy you are keeping this thread going and helping the rest...

So it is time to put together a solar setup on my 70 burb.
I live in phoenix so gotta make use of the sun :)
I already have a big Sears Plat/Odyessey battery and a dual batt system.
My old burb...

much much better and yet still made from scrap...I love it