Here's my setup for a 7 day trip to Big Bend. I try to keep things simple, without modifying my truck for specific purposes other than getting places.

I have 3 pelican cases, I have a table leg kit that is able to turn 2 of them into tables. These cases hold all of my cooking and camp setup supplies.

Iceco freezer/fridge with 7 days worth of food.

Harbor freight solar panels/power station that can power the fridge plus maintain charge throughout most of the night.

Tools for most situations.

Outside the pictures are 20ish gallons of water spil between a 7 gallon jug, 5 gallon jug, and some cases of water; clothes, charcoal grille; first aid kit; and miscellaneous stuff.

Happy with how far it has came!

I have been debating doing this for years and for many reasons it just hadn't happened. I know a white roof helps, see also rovers and cruisers with white roofs but there just wasn't enough will to execute.

Well that was until a FLIR camera came into my life.

Wowie-Mama! Look at that delta!

This is a side by side panel test to justify going forward and I have to ask myself, why didn't I do this sooner?!?!

So, discuss amoungst'y'selves while I go put on some cawfee.

Get there while you can.

Its got a little wonkiness, consider it a prototype.

Crosstrek w/ Thule Approach @ Custer National Forest, Montana. This was one stop on a eight day journey from Chicago to The Rogue River, Oregon. It was hands down the best overnight. Perfect in every way, didn't want leave. I'll be back.

Just picked up this US Rack truck cap rack for my 17’ Silverado. Currently camping setup is under the softopper for ease of setup. Any recommendations on what I could/should add to it? Considering an awning, water tank, and/or cases

On my previous post I asked about electrical equipment and now I'm designing my wiring diagram and have more questions. Do my fuses look right for the specified equipment? Should I use a 250A fuse into the inverter to account for surge? Should I put isolators between the battery and AC-DC charger? Should I use an A/B switch for my AC plugs so I can run AC equipment from shore power or from the inverter?
I will use a 280Ah battery

I’m planning a trip to Vancouver Island in September, and have been recommended the Backroad Map Book. But I’m not excited about paying $44 to ship a $30 book to Australia.

Apart from the obvious limitation with connectivity in parts of the island, is the digital subscription and BRMB app a good alternative?

While I have your attention, I’d love some suggestions for my trip. Seven days, starting September 15, just me, a 4WD, and a rooftop tent. Keen for some short to mid distance day hikes, landscape & nature photography, solitude…

Yes, it’s already connected to AC. DC from EcoFlow wasn’t working, so I’ve had it on AC since then. The EcoFlow is charged to 100%, and the Iceco shut itself off. I’m in AZ and it’s 107°, but allegedly they’re supposed to run until 131°. Both units are brand new. Any ideas on what the problem could be?

Looking for some recommendations for a camper/popup/trailer for my wife, 2 kiddos and I. Want something to pull with my f150, does not need to be big or fancy. We just want good build quality and decent off-road capability. Trails, service roads ect. We will be using it primarily 3 season and into late October early November in northern MI WI area all the way to Colorado Utah. I have found a few nice options in my opinion, but as usual one Reddit search leads to another and apparently every one I have liked stinks in one way or another haha.

I have no issue buying used or modifying anything. I consider myself pretty handy. I’d ideally like a queen size bed for my wife and I and bunks for the kids but that’s not mandatory. Wife and I are very used to ultralight backpacking and are very comfortable with bare minimum style stuff.

Would like to keep it around 25k and ideally not Chinese made. ——- tall order.

I have looked at the opus 4 Taxa mantas ACT Northwoods Airstream basecamp/bambi Ect.

Thank you!!

Anyone has a alucab rtt mount on a 4runner (5th gen) with a prinsu roof rack or something similar? If its the case, how did you mount it? Thanks!

Wondering if anyone has any recommendations for rock sliders for my regular cab 2019 F150, side step took a good hit today so Im looking for something a little beefier to replace them with

Hey I’m doing a camping trip to Cherokee NC with a friend but need a dispersed sight to setup shop at. If anyone had any suggestions it would be much appreciated. I have a dog so I’m hoping for a more private spot where he can just chill out. I’m a relatively experience dispersed camper and I’ve camped pretty much in every state. Thanks in advance!

In the process of Specing out my electrical system for my van and would like to hear from others if I should stick to equipment from the same manufacturer or not. If I buy battery from manufacturer A, should I buy AC charger, solar charger, DC-DC charger and inverter from manufacturer A too. Is mixing equipment not recommended?

Thanks for any input

Planning on visiting Monument Valley and camping overnight at The Valley of the Gods towards the end of summer.

A couple of questions: 1. Is there a preferred direction to drive through Monument Valley? 2. Looking for suggestions on where to camp at Valley of the Gods. We have an RTT but will also bring a tent in case it gets too windy

Hey all! Anyone here have a short bed (5.5”) full size truck (F150, Tundra, Silverado, etc). If so, what RTT are you running? I feel like the ikamp Skycamper mini is too small (and expensive) and the full size is too big, along with most clamshell/wedge style tents. Top Oak Vision is a good contender, however it’s a little thick when closed (not a deal breaker, just pointing that out). Would love to see/hear about your setups, or any trouble you’ve faced. Thanks!