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[Blitzinger]

Not the best picture but we got a vevor diesel heater, Dometic 75 fridge, cargo box from Ironman 4x4 and little cooling station attached to mini propane mounted on inside

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[chorky]

It's -12 Degrees F or -25 Degrees C this morning in Missouri. It's a great day to test the Diesel Heater!

Only one problem, it didn't work!. My Pecron Power supply only works down to -20 C. Good thing I'm not camping today!!!

Keep your powder dry and your Lithium Power supply warm!

Brrrr...

That's a big problem with LiPo batteries, I had mine shut down in past running fridge freezer luckily it was so cold it wasn't a problem for me then. But it is a problem with running a diesel heater and lights. My LiPo battery is located in cabin of Jeep that can extend time before shutdown. (Not my preference for location.) Now when the solid state type batteries become available that will be a "game changer". My out of the box technique is the (2) 36 amp hrs set I have in a battery case, that has multiple outlets. With a 20 ft 10ga SAE extension cord that connects with D.F. heater. With it you can stow it inside the area being heated.

Man that is a real bummer....I was hoping to hear how the test went. But thats the issue with lithium. Even the self heated batteries just can't keep up when it gets below freezing.

 

[Mules]

Man that is a real bummer....I was hoping to hear how the test went. But thats the issue with lithium. Even the self heated batteries just can't keep up when it gets below freezing.

It's a lot bigger deal for you @chorky in Montana! I heard it got pretty cold up there last week!

 

[chorky]

It's a lot bigger deal for you @chorky in Montana! I heard it got pretty cold up there last week!

-45 with windchill 2 days ago.

If I was in a warmer or more temperate climate, I would absolutely go lithium hands down. But it's just too cold here 9 months out of the year. Still looking forward to hearing how that heater works for you. I really like how you routed the exhaust!

 

[Turnswrench]

Here are some of the systems as they're setup on the rig currently.

Drinking Water:
Rack mounted Waterport (plus reusable water bottles that we carry with us)

Incidental Water:
Yakima 7 gallon RoadShower

Refrigerator:
Dometic CFX3 35

Spare fuel:
(2) 3.5 gallon FuelPax, one on either side of the rack

Recovery: (some not pictured)
Rhino USA traction boards, shown above
Rhino USA D-rings
Warn Zeon 10s
Bubba Rope
Factor 55 soft shackles and pulley
Fiskars Axe
Gerber Saw
Kobalt steel shovel
41.22 Hitch Skid
Exhaust Jack
Other things like lights, tools, gloves, first aid, etc..

Comms:
Midland GMRS
WeBoost Cell Booster

Lighting:
All of the KC options, I mean everything. From LED headlights to LED rock lights. I'll spare you the pictures on this ?

Heating:
Propex HS2211 Furnace

Power:
(2) 100watt Renogy solar panels on sliders on the roof
100ah heated LiFePO4 Battleborn battery
RedArc BCDC 1225
RedArc Battery Monitor

 

[T-Rock]

Oldest and arguably best Brewery in America baby!

I like Schlafly, not saying it is better just had that from St. Louis & it was a really nice coffee stout ha.

 

[Mules]

Here are some of the systems as they're setup on the rig currently.

Drinking Water:
Rack mounted Waterport (plus reusable water bottles that we carry with us)

Incidental Water:
Yakima 7 gallon RoadShower

Refrigerator:
Dometic CFX3 35

Spare fuel:
(2) 3.5 gallon FuelPax, one on either side of the rack

Recovery: (some not pictured)
Rhino USA traction boards, shown above
Rhino USA D-rings
Warn Zeon 10s
Bubba Rope
Factor 55 soft shackles and pulley
Fiskars Axe
Gerber Saw
Kobalt steel shovel
41.22 Hitch Skid
Other things like lights, tools, gloves, first aid, etc..

Comms:
Midland GMRS
WeBoost Cell Booster

Lighting:
All of the KC options, I mean everything. From LED headlights to LED rock lights. I'll spare you the pictures on this ?

Heating:
Propex HS2211 Furnace

Power:
(2) 100watt Renogy solar panels on sliders on the roof
100ah heated LiFePO4 Battleborn battery
RedArc BCDC 1225
RedArc Battery Monitor

Awesome rig!! Why the slider on the solar collectors? Very cool, as that's the first time I've seen this.

 

[Turnswrench]

Awesome rig!! Why the slider on the solar collectors? Very cool, as that's the first time I've seen this.

Thank you!

Wanted double the wattage without covering the removable roof for those long Alaskan summer days. I slide the second panel out when we camp and then collapse for the road. ?

 

[Mules]

I like Schlafly, not saying it is better just had that from St. Louis & it was a really nice coffee stout ha.

If you like St. Louis beers, try 4 Hands Brewery. It's growing quickly and has some great beers.

 

[Capngeo]

And to think I'm more worried about running the air conditioner, while you guys are running diesel heaters...... Florida: noting to see here... stay away, go on now

 

[Turnswrench]

And to think I'm more worried about running the air conditioner, while you guys are running diesel heaters...... Florida: noting to see here... stay away, go on now

Side topic, that hawk on your Jeep in the profile picture is sweet!

 

[Mules]

Side topic, that hawk on your Jeep in the profile picture is sweet!

You're both lucky...

In Alaska you don't have to worry about Air-conditioning, and in Florida you don't have to worry about Heating.

In Missouri I get the best of both worlds, hot muggy summers and icy cold winters.

We do get about 3 days a year where we open our windows.

 

[Capngeo]

Side topic, that hawk on your Jeep in the profile picture is sweet!

That was on the second day of ownership.. I was wondering how long it would take to get ducked.... Got hawked instead

 

[Redfour5]

I went to High School in Texas. Yuengling is a hell of an upgrade from Lone Star!

Doesn't that make you a blasphemerf?

 

[Mules]

Winch:

Warn VR EVO 10 ton. Being a farm boy I grew up using come-alongs and winches quite a lot. Since we were always driving around in the fields taking care of cattle and crops, we quite often got our trucks and occasionally a tractor stuck. I also use them often to clear roads from fallen trees. It's a lot faster to pull a tree from the road than cut it up with a chainsaw.

I've been using Warn for decades and have them on my side by sides also. A couple years ago I flipped my side-by side over in the woods and used the winch to pull it upright. You can even lift a deer into the bed, if you throw the line over a tree limb.

Lastly I end up pulling more vehicles out of ditches, than I actually pull my own truck out.

The only thing I am on the fence about is the Synthetic Line on my Warn. I like it because I don't cut up my hands on broken wires like on a steel line. The problem is that the synthetic rope gets stuck when spooled up easier. I would buy this again.

I don't use it often, but when you're the only one around with a winch, you make friends quickly!

I forgot one thing! We even pulled a couple calves out using winches. Now that's a sight you never forget.

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