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    Electric Chain Saw???

    Silky saws are amazing. I use them a lot with my landscaping company, most branches I just use the silky and save the chainsaw for anything over 5" or so. It's safer, lower maintenance, and still very fast. I don't really do a lot of trees though so the silky is perfect for us. I do have a...
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    Realistic Expectations of Solar/Fridge Setup

    I forgot to add about voltage drop: The dometic app was reading the same voltage as the battery...until the compressor kicked on and provided a load. I was only looking at the voltage with no load so I didn’t see any voltage drop. Lesson learned! Wiring direct with 10awg wires (with a 10amp...
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    Realistic Expectations of Solar/Fridge Setup

    The bottom of the panel is 6 ft 5” from the ground so I’m not too worried about anyone hitting their head on it, though that would certainly hurt! Also, since I’m really only using the solar while I’m out in the country I don’t mind not charging while in town or in a parking lot. I’ll be...
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    Realistic Expectations of Solar/Fridge Setup

    Just got back from a short 3 day trip in the sierras. I have my solar panel installed under the roof rack, and it’s able to slide out while still connected, or slid out entirely and connected with an extension cord I made with landscape wire. With the fridge set at 36 degrees, ambient temps in...
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    Dice...... The 1978 Jeep Wagoneer

    That gauge also functions as an oil level gauge!
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    Realistic Expectations of Solar/Fridge Setup

    Good advice! Nice quick and easy slides as well, I appreciate the input. For the immediate future, I’ll set up the solar panel on the roof and charge the starter battery. I won’t run the fridge 24/7 but sometime this fall when I can swing it I’ll find a spot for a true deep cycle battery and...
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    Realistic Expectations of Solar/Fridge Setup

    Good to know. I think I might take a look on the left side near the 12v outlet, a small shelf and a top to keep the posts clear might work just fine. I’d probably trim the plastic and leave as much as I can just for a clean look though. I looked under the jeep today, I think I may be able to...
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    Realistic Expectations of Solar/Fridge Setup

    If I’m camping in the sierras, the weather is almost always like this. That’s where I think solar will have a hard time with the shade, but at least the temperature differential is much lower. I used the app and compared to the battery directly, and they were exactly the same. It cut off at...
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    Realistic Expectations of Solar/Fridge Setup

    Where are you going to put your 2nd battery? I’ve seen on the CRD putting it in the rear left quarter panel, but on the gas engines the evap canister is back there. I could probably put something on the right side but it’d be right above the exhaust pipe, might be hard to get in and out...
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    Realistic Expectations of Solar/Fridge Setup

    Are there any deep cycle batteries that I can install on their side? Or maybe 2 smaller batteries that I can connect in parallel and squeeze in separate small spaces? I see a lot of people using group 31 deep cycle batteries, I think they are roughly 13”x7”x10” (just a hair under then add some...
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    Realistic Expectations of Solar/Fridge Setup

    That’s good to know. After a lot of reading I was thinking the battery was still going to be holding me back. My voltage at the battery when the vehicle is running is 14-14.1 volts so it should charge just fine. I have a 160 amp alternator. I haven’t found anything on how long the alternator...
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    Realistic Expectations of Solar/Fridge Setup

    Howdy! I’ve read a ton of threads already in setting up my solar and fridge for my vehicle. I think I’m headed down the right track but if you have any input or suggestions on if I’m having realistic expectations that’d be great. So, here’s what I have now: 2005 grand Cherokee, single group 94...
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    eccotemp l5

    Oops! I had this window open too long in replying and just missed your response. Thanks for the info with the case.
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    Jerry can mounting

    Not sure if the roof is an option for you or not. I made a roof mount for 2 jerry cans, the top part clamps down and holds everything tight. There's a flat piece of metal between the cans that has a threaded rod on either end. That way I can take the center piece out when I don't have any cans...
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    ARB 2500 Part

    I had the same thing happen to me. ARB sent me the part # and told me to buy them from Sierra Expeditions in Arizona. Called them and they were super helpful and great to order from. The poles are $11 I think.
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    Post Pic's of your Jeep

    Do you have any pictures of your tire/gas carrier set up?
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