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[BaileyJ]

Thanks Vic,

 

I have ti do something as my old "SPOT" is no longer reliable and the factory now wants $200 per year to access the satellite. I cancelled the contract at the end of 2018. Now I have nothing

 

The In Reach is $375 plus the annual usage fee and I only use it twice per year when I go solo to the springs.

 

 

OOOPS ! Just checked the "We Boost" price $499.99. 

 

Based on the price the InReach would be the better solution for me

 

This is my emergency device

https://www.somewearlabs.com

[BaileyJ]

Woke up and it was -5. I feel like I've pushed the limits of the camper. Not sure i'd camp in temps below 10 degrees.

 

 

 I went through 1 tank in 16 hours. Inside temp set at 55-60 and the exterior temp was 8 degree down to negative 5.

[buckland]

Beautiful photos. I have not done that cold a camp in the camper. I have in a tent but I was geared for it (-36 in BC)...won’t do it again!
Very interested in how everything worked at that temp. Struts, water?, batteries, propane?
If the inside was kept at 45 or so I could do it but below freezing in the camper would make it “work” (like Manard G Krebs would say)
Such a beautiful spot to be in. On your own in the boonies!

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Brrrrr!

 

A couple of those photos are great candidates for the Truck Camper Magazine calendar.  Next to the bottom is my favorite.

 

Steve

[Sara123]

Decided to redo the interior layout on my Raven Shell. I wanted more seating as well as the ability to stealth camp if I need to. Easier access to the Fridge is a plus

Part 2 will add organized storage under the platform

I’m interested in more details on how you secured you fridge and how it handles off road. I have a Swift shell and want to put my fridge in the same spot. I was thinking of adding a could tie downs on either side of the fridge and running webbing to the handles. But your method looks simple. I like simple.

[BaileyJ]

I’m interested in more details on how you secured you fridge and how it handles off road. I have a Swift shell and want to put my fridge in the same spot. I was thinking of adding a could tie downs on either side of the fridge and running webbing to the handles. But your method looks simple. I like simple.

 

I'll get some more pics of how everything is secured in the next few days 

[BaileyJ]

A few updates...

 

Picked up some new tires.  I decided to go with the 285/75/17 Toyo ATII again. My last set had roughly 45k when I replaced them and could have gone another 5-7k but I wanted some fresh tread for the winter. I've been very happy with these tires and this size (285/75/17 aka 34x11.5)

 

 

I also added Baja Designs S1's in the ditch light location.  These bolt to my current XL80s and will be wired on their own switch using the switch pros. 

 

 

I had initially gone with the Amber Wide Cornering but decided to switch to the Work/Scene pattern. Wiring should be here in the next few days 

 

The camper also saw some additions in the form of rubber flooring.  This will insulate slightly while providing more protection from the elements.

 

[buckland]

Looks good...where’d you get the rubber flooring?

[CougarCouple]

Hello BailyJ
Nice looking shoes, have you regeared or are you still stock. Reason I ask, is wondering if you notice any difference in accelerating,
Fuel mileage or excessive shifts. I was thinking of going up a size like you,but have apprehension for the above reasons. Hope you like your new floor, I think you will. We also did a similar floor, but used anti-fatigue mats cut to size. Definitely much nicer to walk on when cold.



Russ

[BaileyJ]

Looks good...where’d you get the rubber flooring?

 

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