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Hi, I am looking at a 2024 Four Runner to replace JGC, I know the 4runner is awesome off-road but how is the long distance highway driving? I average 30k miles a year mostly on highway with many drives 7 - 10 hours on highway/interstate. Will these long drives get old in 4Runner. Thanks

Hello, If I have three 12v batteries wired in parallel, can I split the accessories positive wires among two different positive battery terminals, or do I need to connect all positive cables to the same positive battery terminal? I ask because I need longer SS bolt to put all positive connects...

On a E-350 Super Duty Cutaway Camper Van, do I need to replace Isolator with a DC to DC Converter to account for Lithium's different charging needs and protect engine battery and Alternator from "load dump"? I am going from two DC220-6 6V batteries to three Lithium heated 100ah. If I need one...

Hello, I plan to go from 2 - 6V AGM batteries in a 12V system to two LifeP04 heated Lithium batteries in a 2001 camper, since lithium has a much greater allowable DOD (depth of discharge), do I need to reset my existing Low Voltage Disconnect alarm to not kick-in once I go lower than 50% DoD, or...

Hi, for my E-350 Chinook I just ordered rear leaf springs to be built from ground up by Atlas Springs, I need 5" to get level at 7,500 rear axle weight, 10,700 total weight. Atlas assured me I do not need to worry about sagging as they will build to my weight needs. However, I added additional...

My Chinook Concourse has been great for intended uses but I realized i didn't really show too many pics so here are a few below (shameful plug is I need a link to pictures to get considered in the Overland Expo East Showcase area so hopefully this suffices:)) This was weekend camping trip...

Hi, I have a Ford E-350 camper cutaway with stock 130 amp alternator and 2 - 6V 220ah AGM batteries plus separator. If my engine battery goes dead I have switch I can hold and use the house batteries to jump start the engine battery. I would like to be able to charge the house batteries much...

With the EC (EarthCruiser) bathrooms layout and location, which requires natures calls to be done in middle of tight living quarters, is there ever problem with odors from usage or while waste stored in toilet? For people with EC's is lack of privacy ever an issue, especially with lady folk...

Have a question and was wondering folks thoughts, our 2004 JGC lost compression in #6 cylinder several states away. We are trying to decide if best to spend $6k to get new jasper engine installed or just get rebuilt engine installed for $3,200 - $3,600? Shop has access to local rebuilt engine...

Was wondering if anyone else has had this issue, my 3-4 year old ARB Fridge I keep hooked to a house battery in my jeep 24/7 has developed a very strong odor I cannot get rid of. I cleaned out thoroughly let sit for week unplugged with lid up, but when I close the odor slowly comes back even...

Just had Ujoints all aluminum (60lbs) front bumper installed on 2001 E350 super duty Chinook RV. Included is a Rough Country 12-S Winch. Of the 3 lights on each side, the outside lights are Rigid Amber and really bright, the two inside lights are not hooked up due to state law restricting number...

Have new bumper with winch plate being installed on 9,500lb Chinook on E-350 van chasis, lifted , dually and good tires. Looking at winches but wondering if I need a real expensive one or would the cheaper units out there suffice. I do not rock crawl, go mudding or look for trouble. I do go...

When installing a vinyl wood plank floor in RV used off-road, is it best to have a free floating floor or one glued down? Aloso what is best sound proof/insulation barrier under floor or is it not needed? Thanks

Hey all, Just recently on my Chinook RV, my propane started not flowing consistently to stove, furnance and probably refrig. It first happened several months ago when I was leaving camp, stove would not start due to no propane getting to it. After driving, I stopped and tried again and it worked...

Hi, I have a 2001 Chinook on Ford E-350 Super Duty chasis. I am looking for a new front bumper but cannot find anything off the shelf that really fits my needs. Does anyone know good customer fabricator on east coast, or maybe anywhere that does good work? I might be able to get a MOVE bumper to...

Mods, feel free to move if this is wrong spot..... Anyone have experience with wireless backup cameras on their rigs? I specifically want to know if they work without connection problems cropping up at wrong time (like when you need them)? Thanks

Any have experience with Move Bumpers: https://www.movebumpers.com/gallery/ford/e350-van/1992-2007. They actually look pretty good and not too heavy. They are sold in panels with you doing the welding. I saw one on van at recent Expo East but the guy recommended not going with them as he had...

Hello, newbe here, bought Chinook late summer. I have two relatively new group 27 batteries in camper that were checked and filled with water, they were really low, new smart solenoid just installed that feeds from engine battery plus a 45watt solar panel. When I use the batteries, the voltage...

I have a 2014 WK2 with Quadra-Trac II and terrain select. Not long ago was wheelin thru muddy creek bed and on other side it had high shefl I got stuck on. Front wheels got up and over but rear could not get up and over. To get out I tried to increase RPM's up to 1500 and jump out and over but...

I left batteries in my Garmin 60cx, one battery corroded the connector and in taking it out connector broke in half, anyone know easy fix or who could repair something like this? Thanks