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wanted a 2nd toilet for myself in case the wife is using the bathroom inside.

how does this flush? by pumping that handle to make air pressure to push water through to flush?

how does it have enough flushing power let's say for an evening of taco bell.

was thinking of an outdoor privacy tent under the awning for a 2nd bathroom.

I’ve never aired down my tyres before and will soon be tackling some rocky gravel roads in my Volvo V90 cc. The normal tyre pressure is 38 what pressure would people recommend reducing to. The tracks should be rocky/gravel rather than muddy. Thanks in advance!

Anyone have any good information specifically for IDBDR section 6? Time and what the camp options are? The family and i are interested in seeing the history on it from L&C etc.

I'm incorporating it on a x-route from Seattle to Bozeman end of June and trying to figure out how much time to reserve for it. We'll be doing it in reverse (Pierce, ID to Lolo MT). Would love any info people have!

I own a 2023 Nissan frontier np300 Le. I am looking to install a bed rack to then later on put a tent and some other accessories. The problem is I use my truck both for over landing and camping and for transporting my dirt bike to the track. I need a big enough bed rack or one that will go in my trunk and still allow my dirt bike to fit when I go to the track. Any suggestions?

Rock crawler here asking a question for the Molle panel experts. I just picked up some panels to help with space since I have a family and doggo I take out with me. What’s your favorite way of attaching/hanging things to/from them?

I already have a Toyota 4Runner built for adventure. Still, with everything I bring when I go out, I can barely fit another person in the truck (usually I go to multiple days and work remotely using Starlink).

My friend has an F250 Tremor with a GFC camper and the setup blew my mind. The bed is so big I can set up a table and work inside the camper, protected from the environment. Now I'm looking to build a second rig, preferably an HD truck, so when my family comes to visit I have 2 vehicles to take everyone to go camping and do outdoor stuff.

Below are my thoughts about the trucks I'm considering in the $80K price range (I'm not considering diesel. Too much maintenance and I don't tow anything so don't need all the torque):

1. Ram PW: most capable and most "affordable" out of the HD trucks. Seriously, there are dealers here in the Portland area selling for $5-$8k under MSRP. I just don't like how abysmal the payload is. ~1500 lbs, you put a GFC camper on top (~350 lbs), a few gallons of water, food, outdoor gear, and 3-4 people and you already max out on the payload. Plus, I don't like the feeling of a solid front axle on the road. It's quite busy and driver assist tech for RAM trucks isn't that good. Also, 33s from the factory is a big letdown vs. other trucks.

2. F-250 Tremor: proven platform, big payload, good modern tech. Good interior. My friend has one and I drove it a few times. Even with a solid front axle, the driver-assist technology makes the truck so pleasant to drive on the highway. What I don't like is how expensive it can get with options added and you can only get certain options in a package. For the configuration I want (comparable to how I'd spec the Ram PW), the price comes to about ~$82K.

3. Silverado 2500 HD ZR2: First year debut for the ZR2. Truck comes from the factory pretty much fully loaded and there are very few options/packages you can add. For the same options I'd spec in the Ford, MSRP comes to ~$76K. Test drove an LTZ diesel the other day to get a feel and IFS makes a big difference in highway driving. I also like the interior layout and the payload.

4. Raptor/TRX/Silverado 1500 ZR2: love them and really want them but they're too damn big to get in most trails. Also, payload is a problem just like the PW.

5. Ranger Raptor/Tacoma TRD Pro/Colorado ZR2 Bison: same with payload problem and the bed is too small to set up an office inside. I'd go with the ZR2 Bison though.

Idk. I'm leaning more and more towards the 2500 HD ZR2 because it has everything I need at a pretty "good" price (relative to the HD truck world). Does anyone have experience with a camper setup on any of these vehicles that they can share? Note: as mentioned, I don't tow anything heavy so towing capacity isn't a big deal to me.

Thank you!

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Thinking between Dometic, Iceco, Engel, but I found this Truma fridge on fb marketplace. Has Anyone heard of the brand? Doesn’t seem to have extensive reviews.

I have a number of Valpro 20L "Jerry" fuel cans for spare fuel for my vehicles and equipment. I also have a 100+ gallon aux tank for my truck. My truck ('97 Dodge 4x4 DRW Cab Chassis with 12' flatbed) has a fuel tank filler that is about 2' under the the edge of the flatbed and almost 4' off the ground.

I want to be able to refuel from my Jerry cans and the aux tank, but lifting 20 liters (5+ gallons) of diesel up 4' and trying to get the short 16-18" nozzle into the filler is awkward and can cause spills.

I need an extension hose 2-3' long that will fit over the end of the nozzle for the can (the nozzle has a ~7/8" OD. I also want some hose to use to fill the main tank from the aux tank.

I am having trouble finding an online supplier for clear hose with that ID that is rated for diesel and gasoline.

I want clear so I know when/if fuel is flowing.

Suggestions?
TIA

Figured it was mildly relevant since it’s about this sub and they received a bunch of feedback and requests. Thanks /u/sithlard.

Anyone driven the highlighted section this year? We are heading out in a couple of weeks. We will have two rigs.

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My weekend getaway turned into 7 hours shoveling out of snow. The key is to be prepared with a great attitude. At the end of the day it's better getting stuck out exploring than sitting at home wishing you were out.

https://www.pnwoverland.org/blog/essentials-for-overlanding-and-preparing-for-the-elements

Last month we took on the 470 mile Redwood Coast Adventure Trail. If you love tall trees, rugged coastlines, and oak studded rolling hills, and don't mind soft roading, this is a fantastic track to explore some of the lesser known backroads through Del Norte, Humboldt, and Mendocino Counties.

Over the course of 4 days we worked our way through a bunch of deadfall on tribal lands, leaving the beach only to get stuck in the snow the same day, and battling two days of rain though Humboldt and Mendocino counties.

Some of the highlights of our trip included visiting the Grove of Titans, visiting Forks of Smith (always a fan favorite!), exploring Smith River NRA, chasing elk herds, staying at Gold Bluffs Beach, Bear River Ridge, sizing up Paul Bunyon and Babe the Blue Ox, Mattole Road and the Lost Coast, Humboldt Redwoods, driving through the heart of the Emerald Triangle, and slogging through two days of rain to finally make it Big River along the Mendocino Coast.

Be sure to check out the adventure on Youtube
https://youtu.be/6oBc-_YUtqo?si=jkqofSvNlxq1m2GF

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I'm planning to explore much colder parts of the planet with my Jeep Camper build, and one of the reasons I went with the diesel engine is so I can tap into the diesel tank to run a diesel heater.

I decided to permanently mount the heater out of the way in a storage cupboard so that I don't have to mess with carrying it around in a Pelican and filling up a tiny diesel tank, etc.

I did a ton of research, and the install spanned a few days start to finish to get everything buttoned up and running perfectly.

• I really hesitated over buying a cheap one, or going with the brand name (Espar). From what I understand the cheap ones work pretty well, but will eventually clog up, especially in higher elevations. Then you have to open them up, clean it all out, etc.

I thought long and hard about the kinds of trips I do and how I rely on my gear. I've only ever bought brand name gear to rely on (ARB compressor, Warn Winch, Dometic Fridge) and I've never had to spend a single minute messing with them - they just work. I hate to think what would have happened if a cheap compressor or winch or tires had failed in the Congo. If I take this up to the Arctic at -40, having the diesel heater fail will actually be dangerous, so I decided to spend the extra money now and know that I shouldn't have to mess with it for a long, long time.

• Getting diesel out of the tank was probably the hardest part of the install. I dropped the diesel tank on my Wrangler, took out the fuel hanger and drilled a hole in it to insert a little pickup tube. In theory it's possible to tap into the return line (or some vehicles like Sprinter vans have an "aux" fuel line ready to go), but Espar warned me that tapping into the return line can cause problems and the fuel pickup tube is the right way to go for a trouble free install.

I cut the pickup tube so that it doesn't touch the bottom of the diesel tank, which means the heater won't be able to run the tank dry, and I should always have enough diesel to drive the Jeep.

• The wiring is intimidating. This heater has OBD and a TON of functions and plugs and wires that I just didn't need. It took me a bit to get my head around, but once you do it all makes sense and actually was straightforward. Running it all around inside the camper was easy enough, and I just had to pin two plugs.

• Because the floor of my camper is 1" thick honeycomb composite I bought an adapter plate specifically designed for that kind of floor. Any normal vehicle with a sheet metal won't need that, and the heater comes with what you need to install it.

• The North American versions of the kit don't come with an exhaust muffler or an intake silencer. Inside it's pretty quiet - the fan is by far the loudest bit. Outside it is actually loud, and I won't want to run it overnight if other people are camping nearby. I may investigate getting the intake and exhaust mufflers and see how much difference they make.

I wanted it to look good inside, so I spent a while cutting a hole in a cabinet door for the actual hot air to come out, I'm happy with how it turned out.

And man o man, does hot air come PUMPING out. It's like a hair dryer on max. Really dry air, doesn't smell at all and it pumps it out. I'm certain this heater will be too much for the living space I have, but it's the smallest one they make (2.2kW)

Happy to answer any questions about installing one. I did this in my driveway with only basic tools. It's a big(ish) job, but doable on your own. I figured it out, so you can too.

I have a full DIY video of the install here: https://youtu.be/ryiuwYt7yMo

Okay, just had this fitted. I’m dead scared how this will all work out. Been day camping for the past few months now taking it a few levels higher… Scared about the weight of it all, hindering aerodynamics, height, load bearing and everything else that I should be worried about. Lets see where this gets me, fingers crossed please!

TJM 1.6m softshell TJM bed rack TJM 2m awning TJM aircompressor alpicool 30l fridge 300Wh battery Whole bunch of camping gear, some basic recovery stuff, FAK.

My car is heavy, but my wallet very light nowadays.

No space to put my bike yet… lets see

Hello!

I have a 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero which I am converting into an off-grid/overland style vehicle. I have some equipment (linked below) that I am working to install so I can charge 2 House batteries off of solar but also charge them either simultaneously or standalone by my alternator via an isolator. I marked 550w of Solar in the diagram but technically its 600w.

Questions I have:

• Is the diagram below (I don't have fuses, but I will put them in close to the positive side on each of the connections) how this should be configured?
  • I am worried about not having the charging go through one regulator and overcharging the batteries on accident. The isolator not having a "charge controller" while the MPPT Solar charger is also charging the batteries has me worried about overcharging, but the batteries I believe are rated to protect this in some capacity?
  • I don't want to return the charge controller and purchase a DC-DC Controller with MPPT (what I am learning now does all of this) unless I have to (those are like triple the price).
• Regarding charging in general, the batteries are rated to "prefer" 20A of charging, however they are rated up to 70A. Whats the sweet spot here? Is there one? What do I gain/lose for going over the "recommended" 20A of charging sweet spot?
  • Is that sweet spot doubled because I am in parallel for my batteries?
• When I plug in the inverter (or other things), do I need to be on opposite poles of the batteries positive and negative terminals like what I have in my diagram for the inverter? I am new to Electrical stuff and want to make sure I wire in these parallel items correctly.
• I am worried that the Charging of the Solar Panels is too high for the MPPT Controller. The controller is 40A, but the solar panels are optimum 10A, max 20A it reads. Is this going to cause issues? Can the controller function and just "pass-through" the 40A and waste the 20A that I might get? 60A of Solar seems like I would have to be driving on the Sun to get that from my very limited knowledge.

If there are any tweaks to this, please let me know.

Thank you!

Picture of Battery Design: https://imgur.com/a/vNMragb

Items in this design:

• 2x Sok 206Ah batteries: https://www.us.sokbattery.com/product-page/12v-206ah-lifepo4-lithium-iron-phosphate-battery-pack
• Renogy 40A MPPT Charge Controller: https://www.renogy.com/rover-li-40-amp-mppt-solar-charge-controller/
• 3x 200w Solar Panels: https://www.renogy.com/200-watt-12-volt-monocrystalline-solar-panel/
• Isolator I was looking at purchasing (recommendations welcome): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CY2C3NMZ/?coliid=I2CGSVXD63WKC4&colid=3OE2K3TYZFZ7F&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it

I currently go out on my own. However even though I have a lot of gear I don’t really have the know how in the event of some type of mechanical failure or personal injury. This has prevented me from going out farther and deeper into BLM and other dispersed areas. I was wondering if there are any other soloist or even small groups that wouldn’t mind me tagging along. Consider myself pretty easygoing and drama free…

The maximum amount of time we are allowed to be out wandering before requiring a hotel room with a real bathroom and warm shower. My partner let me know this one day several years ago down in Mexico. She was aghast that on the 5th day the topic had yet to as much as even crossed my mind. Her argument was wet wipes could only do so much. Life is all about gives and takes. She is so worth it.

The wife and I are planning a road trip to Utah this September. We will be in a 2012 Land Rover LR4. It will be stock unless I spring for a 2" lift and 32" tires before then. I am not wanting to do any hard or technical trails but I do want to get offroad if I can do it safely. We will be traveling solo, no winch, not max trax's, etc. I'll have my InReach with me. I do have some offroad experience, just not wanting to get into trouble running solo. We do want to do some camping and would prefer it not to be in a campground. What trails and sites can we safely get to in a stock LR4 going solo? We are planning to stay mostly in the southeastern part of UT and would like to make it down to the North Rim of Grand Canyon before heading home. We are skipping Bryce and Zion areas.

Would also love to hear about any favorite eatery's we should check out too. We will probably spend at least a day or two in Moab and use it as a home base or just a break from driving.

Any dark sky location recommendations for Milky Way viewing/photo?

We will have 16 days and are driving from Virginia, so I expect to have about 7 days in Utah.

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Hey all, I have an 8x8 rooftop awning I want to mount to my '24 Crosstrek. Thing is, I don't know what crossbars would be the best route to go. I see a lot of them have T-Slots for mounting, but I'm unsure whether the aerodynamic ones are sturdy enough to handle an awning, or if I should look for a specific size/shape of crossbar. Does anyone have a brand/product that they suggest? I'm open to any options, but I'm definitely not spending MORE than $300 on them.

We've got a Roofnest Sparrow XL and have a 2024 Rav4 with Thule Aeroblade crossbars. The Roofnest is quite heavy (155*) and hard for two people to lift onto the vehicle, so I'm wondering if anyone in this sub has a clever method for getting it up, other than just calling up some friends.