Overland H3T

[TXH3T]

Well I just joined this forum and I figured I would post a little about myself and my vehicle. Im originally from Dallas Texas but now reside in Prescott AZ. Im very interested in overland expeditions and am looking forward to my first large trip. Im sure I will meet some great people here with awesome advice and knowledge. I own a 2009 Hummer H3T. It has front and rear locking diffs and an ARB safari bar soon to be fit with a winch. It has undercarriage protection a defender roof rack, a leveling kit with larger shocks and bumpstops as well as 35" BFGoodrich TA/KOs. Any suggestions for the truck would be greatly appreciated!

[coder]

Very nice truck, I like those H3T's, a dual battery setup and some more lighting maybe on the roof-rack would be useful.

[dy_lon]

I really like the H3's. I agree with coder. Add some more lighting up top. Check out Golights. I have one on my tahoe and it is pretty cool.

[FourByLand]

I say use it as is and as you learn the vehicle you will learn your needs and will hopefully be able to build accordingly.

Less is more. Great looking truck!

[TXH3T]

Thanks for the input! I have been wanting to add some more lights up top I think yall are right about that. Those go lights are pretty cool and definitely and interesting option. How much work does it usually take to make a dual battery setup?

[nwoods]

FlipPac! that would be so cool on an H3. I would sorta look like an old Gladiator I think.

http://www.adventuretrailers.com/pag...es/at_flippac/

[evldave]

Thanks for the input! I have been wanting to add some more lights up top I think yall are right about that. Those go lights are pretty cool and definitely and interesting option. How much work does it usually take to make a dual battery setup?

Pretty easy...

http://www.hummerxclub.com/forum/vie...p?f=25&t=13061

If you want two batteries in the engine bay, that's the way to go for mounting them. Then, you need to decide a few things:

Extra capacity (parallel setup) - Much easier to wire up, but requires you buy two batteries of the same brand, model, age. Can run more stuff before the battery bank runs out, but if you run too much, you can run your batteries down and not be able to start the truck.

Isolated starting - More complicated, but virtually guarantees you can start the truck. DIY setup requires a solenoid, some cable, and a fuse box for your secondary circuit. Easier is to get the National Luna setup (can't find the link right now), it's all pre-done, and an easy install.

On my H3, I use an isolator and run my backup battery on my trailer. I haven't mounted the 2 batteries in the engine bay yet (on my someday list, just have more projects ahead in line). I used a basic auto parts solenoid but if I was going w/a less ghetto setup, I'd use a nice solenoid like this ([ame="http://www.amazon.com/PAC-PAC-500-500-Amp-Battery-Isolator/dp/B001YIPXR2"]link[/ame]).

btw, I love H3ts, yours looks fantastic and has all the best goodies (lockers, protection, etc)!!

[Raw7s]

Any suggestions for the truck would be greatly appreciated!

I suggest you sell it to me, that truck is beautiful!

I would be very willing to trade my '08 H3 for it

[Humvette]

I really like the H3's. I want to have my wife trade her Lexus IS350 for one. i doubt she would let me expo it out though . Which is understandable i guess. The H1's up on 42's and all expo'd out!


I would get some underarmer. This is a great company that i get the majority of my stuff through. Call them and Talk to Travis.
http://www.rubberduck4x4.com/store/p...roducts-c4.htm

Good luck with the build and keep us posted.
Thx,
M

[TXH3T]

Well about time I update this thread it has been ages. Since last posting here have been the additons
Rims painted black
Warn 9000lb winch
Bilstein reservoir shocks in the front with 5100s in the rear
Custom bed rack
Howling moon roof tent
Whole bunches of camping gear
bout 25,000 miles, several headaches, and uncountable good times
As it sits now