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    Best hoses and connectors for plumbing a water system?

    I had 1/2” braided hose collapse on the suction side, so replaced with garden hose. I found these “next level” quick connects recently and used them on an outdoor shower setup. FYI they will not work on the suction side of the system. They work perfectly on the pressure side...
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    Leveraging battery in trailer as dual battery setup

    Give these guys a call. They might have a solution for you. https://www.hellroaring.com/ I’ve got two of their dual battery isolators. They’ve been rock solid for me.
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    Can I use 2 MaxTrax to drive up 9” (90 degree) vertical curb?

    You might be able to drive over that edge if you can take it at an angle so only one wheel at a time goes up over the ledge, and use two foot driving. That would be one foot held steady on accelerator pedal, one foot on brake pedal, hold Acc pedal steady at 1200 rpm and use your brake foot to...
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    Looking for Fridge Slide Mounting Ideas: Pickup Truck Bed

    I installed tracks in my 2018 Raptor and connect the ARB fridge slide to the tracks with Macs studs. You could install these on top of your bed rug. The write up is here: https://www.fordraptorforum.com/threads/how-to-remove-easy-fuel-filler-cap.62881/#post-1282303
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    Awesome Trail in Wyoming!

    Thanks...nice country. A suggestion - turn off the front pocket lights...would make the viewing more pleasant.
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    Help with Lithium system - charging issues

    OP. First thing state usage in amp hours and try to report voltages using the same measuring device. If it was me i would choose multi meter. The BB 100ah. I’ve been using this same battery for some years now in my truck to run a fridge. Great battery! A full batt will not accept any more...
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    Need help with brake line work

    As long as you are in there make sure to grease the wheel bearings. It can be a beech sometimes getting to them.
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    Stolen trailer in SE MN

    Bummer! Hope that you get it back.
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    Tepui Tents Customer Service

    Thule now owns Tepui. Thule has excellent customer service. Try calling them.
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    Dual Battery Gremlins

    If you are USA based. I’ve had very good luck using the Hellroaring isolators. Their isolators are solid state, do not use diodes, have next to zero voltage drop. The company also returns phone calls. Located in Montana. Been building solid state isolators for over 20 years...
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    hitch bike rack wobble

    Comments for OP. If your bike rack uses a threaded hitch pin, make sure to thread the pin in from the passenger side NOT from driver side. Get the pin nice and tight. If your bike rack is self tightening...get it nice and tight. This should help. Best of luck!
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    Small freezer and Yeti cooler with ice bricks vs Large fridge/freezer

    I use the ARB units...however they are a commitment. I like them so much that I’ve installed a second battery in both of my trucks...the total package works really well. The downside is it’s expensive.
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    Question about Yakima Skyrise RTT

    If you purchased from an authorized Yakima retailer, and have your receipt, the tent should be covered by Yakima’s lifetime warranty.
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    Best way to seal bulkhead grommet after passing wires?

    I’ve had good results with these glands. However lots of silicone should work:) https://www.heyco.com/Solar_Power_Components/product.cfm?product=Solar-Masthead-II&section=Solar_Power_Components
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