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How much does it weigh?

I am in the middle of designing a pop up wedge camper for myself with either soft or semi rigid walls and have been thinking through the insulation options as well. One option I have been considering is to use used military issue therm-a-rest sleeping pads, cut and modified for the dimensions...

Looks like there's one on amazon that's not too expensive. Cool idea, definitely going to add it to a multi hose deflation/inflation system when i get around to making one. Edit: not sure the link is showing up on my post but its a Milton S-443 for $30

I'd be super interested in an answer to this as well. Been looking at one of these for a little while https://www.radioddity.com/products/raddy-rf760

I am looking at using a transfer case from a 1st gen Montero as the basis for a crawl box and wanted to ask the Mitsubishi community about their thoughts and experiences with said transfer case. Are they fairly strong or a weak point in the Montero drive line? I like the 1st gen Montero...

This guy mounted a RTT directly to the top of his Isuzu Trooper then cut a hole be be able to go up from inside. https://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/old-beat-up-isuzu-trooper-finds-a-new-purpose-in-life.193290/

Look into a pneumatic vacuum gun. Very simple device, just a valve that releases compressed air through a tube producing a Venturi effect and therefore vacuum. Only issue may be the volume of air required to function properly so you will need a larger compressor.

What size winch rope? And how much did you use per shackle?

What heater core/matrix and blower are you using, and what's the blowers power draw?

Two 6v golf cart batteries wired in series to make 12v. BCI group GC2, 6v, ~200-250AH, dimensions LWH 10.25x7.125x11.875, weight ~65-75 LBS. Cost ~$100-150 (plus ~$35 core). All of that is per battery. They are on the large and heavy side, and they are a flooded lead acid battery so they will...

The outgoing Defenders had comparatively high payloads to other vehicles their size, I wonder if the new one will have a similarly large difference in payload between it and other offerings in the land rover lineup. Or maybe a difference in build quality or design ethos, like the difference...

Are you planning on making a sleeping platform up top or just using the pop up for standing room?

2nd link is the same as the first, I would love to see the E350 top. Awesome build, getting inspiration for my comanche.

I read the article posted a few days ago about vehicle security and really like the idea of installing deadbolt locks, and specifically the type they used. https://expeditionportal.com/tips-on-keeping-your-overland-vehicle-safe-low-budget-style I have been searching for the past couple days...

I would love to see the mechanics of that rear carrier/porch lifting mechanism.