Recent content by GeoRoss

Agreed that the SB50 is way overrated for the amps of a fridge, but there is next to no chance it will become accidentally disconnected. I tried to source the parts to make one with a lower rated anderson pole, but I couldn't find that bungy cord. If you contact the seller, they might sell you...

Also, if you want to upgrade. https://absolute-wits-end.com/search.php?search_query=edgestar&section=product

I use an old IKEA blue bag to minimize mess inside the cabin. It does a good enough job and does double duty for collecting firewood. Granted it wouldn't be ideal in an exposed trailer/truck bed.

To the OP, just go in with your eyes open. You can easily spend $2500 getting up to date on the obvious maintenance. This is changing all fluids, checking all rubber hoses/lines cooling and brakes, etc. What condition is the suspension and all bushings? Does it have obvious oil leaks? Is the...

I just got one of these and have used it for two weeks this summer. Overall I really like it. I have a couple of extra poles that I use to help it out. I've set it up both on the vehicle and also as stand alone configuration. I was "lucky" to be able to use it during monsoon season so it saw...

So far so good. I really like my Edgestar

I see lots of them at swim meets and those folks who have them say they like them. I've decided to go the DIY method.

I know this doesn't help, but I bought mine off Amazon in July and it arrived within 2 days.

I've been using a solar shower for the past 20 years. I've been using the same one for the last 10 years with 30 days per year or more of use. The only problem I usually had was where to mount it. Then I just started putting it up on my vehicle and it has been easy ever since. Water too hot? Add...

Be careful running your panels in series. If you are running with the Outback Flex 60, it has a max 150V load IIRC. In cold weather it is possible for your voltages to trigger a shut down. It has been reported to me by a local installer that the Flex 60 can shut down at voltages between 135-140V.

I had the same issue with my battery. I took some aluminum angle stock for both sides. I did wrap mine up with electrical tape first. I would recommend that for your rebar if you are worried about the slim chance of arcing. R

Yeah, it looked like the Tacoma had an easier time with the mud. Was it the driver or the Tacoma itself do you think? I was surprised.

One of my favorite backcountry hikes was down Parashant Canyon about 15 years ago. It was full on off trail travel and required climbing. Did you guys hike down and see the narrows?

I use Polar Pure. It is essentially a rechargeable saturated iodine solution. It doesn't have an iodine taste. Sadly, it is off the market. Tweakers can use it I guess to cook meth.

Water for showers doesn't really need to be filtered. Can't you just boil the water you will use to wash up? K.I.S.S. If silty, let it sit in a bucket overnight to settle. You ca use alum to flocculate the clays if present.