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That’s exactly the issue. I’m thinking of shifting the RTT rails apart to clear the outside RLD rails and potentially add a third one in the space between the two RLD rails without the vent.

Thanks! Suspension is completely stock. Once I got behind the wheel, I definitely noticed the rake of the truck changed a bit, the hood "feels" higher, my seat is tilted slightly more back, and the headlights need to be re-aimed, but I have no complaints about the driving dynamics of the truck...

My canopy installed today has the 4th.

Done!

My canopy is being installed as I type this @ Rhino Adventure Gear in San Marcos. :handsinair:

So... you’re turning 30 in tomorrow? Just want to clarify as your 30s is technically your fourth decade of life ;)

Love it! These “overlanding” EV rigs would the ideal platform for a serial hybrid like the Chevy Volt or the BMW i3. Generator only turns on as-needed and still gets you a somewhat reasonable mpg. EDIT: forgot to address the more important point. The generator (integrated into the vehicle...

yep, I’m not fully caught up on the latest updates, but there are several companies working on solid-state battery technologies, but those would still need to be charged. Unless you’re talking more of a need to move away from batteries altogether? Like a Mr. Fusion reactor? I’m sure Wrangler...

lol, yep. Probably much more than 25 days with those 8 panels. But at the same time, if you’re really driving and charging 100 miles per day, then you’d probably be charging 33% to 66% and depleting back to 33% over and over. I also forgot to add another point. You would only be able to drive...

But hypothetically, what if the new EV Wrangler beast had four hub motors, one for each wheel, all four corners independent suspension with an ungodly amount of travel and flex. No diffs, no axles. Independent traction control of each tire, all “locked,” all “open,” or even 360-degree tank...

Absolutely fair points and Musk’s more realistic 15 miles per day assuming around 300 W system lines up pretty well the 100 miles per day with my hypothetical and outrageously large 2.4 kW “mobile” system (300 W x 8 panels). The Tesla Supercharger network and whatever Electrify America will...

Not likely. Let’s assume a fully electric Jeep has a 100 kWh battery that can go 300 miles (wishful thinking at this point but maybe in 5 years). A single 300 W solar panel can get maybe 2.5 kWh per day in ideal conditions (no clouds, no shade, not too hot. Let’s round up to 4 kWh for the sake...

What color was your JKU?

Just installed my bushwacker before I got any chips on the leading edge. Not sure I like the look. Do you know what colors are most susceptible to discoloration? I have bright white...

I’ll say it again just because I can... it’s that ZF 8-speed tranny magic at work :)

Lol, fair enough...

Wow, it’s amazing how close that is.

I’m not sure I would go that far... :LOL: Im coming from a Tesla Model 3 and BMW 335d (still have them). Those two just want to sit at 90-100mph all day long, uphill in top gear (technically top gear for the Tesla since it’s a single-speed), no complaints from the drivetrain. The JT seemed...

Exactly right. The 8 speed is the key. I’d rather have less power and a killer transmission than more power and a transmission that makes me want to kill myself. I hate Toyota transmissions. Worst shift programming ever all in the name of MPG. From a stop, it will quickly shift up up up until I...

As @Phljeeper mentioned, it’s the 8-speed transmission that really sets this truck’s drivetrain apart. The ZF is one of the best automatics ever designed. It really brings any engine to life no matter to output. Shifts quickly and smoothly, always in the right gear, gets out of the way and...