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    12v Cooler power draw and recommendations?

    This was where I ended my experiment. Battery was at 12v (50%, the min I want to drain this SLA) 153Wh for 27 hours. Not too bad. I can run 50-100W of solar so it may be doable. 78ish degree basement. Fridge empty and I opened it every so often to simulate accessing items. Sent from my...
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    New Bronco

    I am. 2.3 manual basesquatch (edit 2 door). Plenty of power to turn the 35s no concerns there. Haven't towed with it yet and not planning on pulling more than ~1500lbs so can't comment on towing. I'm planning on taking it through the Rockies and maybe Moab next summer and it's going to do great...
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    12v Cooler power draw and recommendations?

    Iceco JP30 I'm testing out right now to see if I have enough battery on my homemade "solar generator". Sent from my Pixel 6 Pro using Tapatalk
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    Why buy a land cruiser?

    Mid size Ranger wagon. Payload probably still an issue like you said :). Sent from my Pixel 6 Pro using Tapatalk
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    Freaking COVID vs adventures grrrrr!!

    They've been working on COVID vaccines for almost 20 years. Just because you just heard of COVID doesn't mean people weren't aware and researching already. Sent from my Pixel 6 Pro using Tapatalk
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    New Bronco

    Drove a 4dr Badlands the other day. I really liked it. Ordered a Basesquatch. Not sure I'll get it in time though. Need something in the next year. Sent from my Pixel 6 Pro using Tapatalk
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    Will any of the Garmins have better GPS than phone?

    You have GPS. You might have it disabled in the settings or something. COMMS WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, EDR GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS NFC Yes Radio FM radio USB USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go...
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    Will any of the Garmins have better GPS than phone?

    What phone do you have? Most modern smart phones DO have GPS. They do not "just triangulate from towers". Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk
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    Will any of the Garmins have better GPS than phone?

    Just no. Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk
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    MPG: Ranger vs F150

    A lot has to do with how heavy a foot you have. I get 13mpg commuting in my F150. I had it at the dealership a while ago and they gave me a new focus as a loaner. I figured I'd get much better milage out of that little car. Nope. 15mpg. Lots of hills and I don't drive like a geezer. Sent from...
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    Poor man's Aux battery charger

    I'm using one of these wired to a cig lighter plug to charge an AGM battery when on the move. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004R307S6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_8RBWM6FRYD9GK6EK8YPS?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk
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    Western Pa Day Trip

    Exploring some back roads not too far from home.
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    Some video from my Michigan trip

    Yep. Silver lake. I'd heard about it from a friend who goes often. Was in the neighborhood so why not :).
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