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Sub 200watts it really doesn't really justify MPPT over PWM. The gains are at times negligible with small panels and even when working well the actually amps gained are still small and the money at that point would be better spent on more panel ($230 for a morningstar MPPT verse $45 for a 10amp morningstar PWM).Originally Posted by specjoe
GONE[2003 Dodge 1500 quad cab 4x4 5.7L Hemi auto w/ ride rite air springs and 1999(2000?) Hawk]
2007 Dodge 2500 quad cab 4x4 5.7L Hemi auto soon to have: SLOWLY progressing Home built foam core fiberglass skin pop-up camper
I've got extra 14ga red and black SXL wire, $18 for 100' coil shipped if interested PM me.
Observer
How does truck do with camper? How about with camper and towing the sleds? Do you ever wish for more truck? More engine? My daughter is too big for the Dodge Dakota extra cab, and with our Eagle camper the 4 door Tacoma is an obvious next choice for us.
Observer
Awesome setup.
Could you post some pics of the battery compartment and setup? Are the 6v batteries standard golf cart deep cycle type?
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Observer
Lol....ya I always wish for more motor. I think thats normal. This engine already has upgrades CAI, Borla performance headers and exhaust. How does it do....well equiped the way it is I can cruise down the higway at 110 km/h with out working the motor hard and pulling 18 mpg , sleds and 95 to 100 km/h with out working the motor hard I'm at 15 mpg even with doing the odd 120 km/h passing. If I wanted to with two sleds the camper, gear, fuel, water, food, etc. etc. keep in mind I go where there is no one for two weeks or more so I have EVERY THING (read HEAVY) you could think of a travel speed of 120 km/h is easy to do. However that is really the fastest I have pushed the truck loaded with all the weight etc. The motor its self is not my concern....its the braking distance. I have 4:54 gears and lockers in my FJ Cruiser and so wish I had the same in the Tacoma. Really the motor is fine but I'm a die hard diesel Landcruiser guy so these gas jobs are hotrods to me......lol.
Observer
I'm really not sure....hope Rob reads this and answers it for you.
I know it's already been said but you really have a sweet setup! Thanks for posting all the pics.
ARB Fridge
Oh ya, meant to ask you why you chose the ARB fridge over a standard fridge? I would like to get a simular pop up (except maybe a three season version) and I'm trying to go over some of the planning while I save some money up. Thanks
Observer
Dusty roads are a enemy to the propane (standard) fridge. ARB fridges are highly efficient and do not have to be vented to the out side like the propane units. Also the ARB's removal top is a nice feature for accessing the contents of the fridge with the top down. Coyote RV also sells them with there units at a fantastic price so it was a no brainer.
Observer
jealous
nice truck, nice job, nice family, your pic of the wife and kids brings me back, and creates an instant smile..enjoy, there is not any better times
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