Thatbassguy's financially irresponsible build and record of where all of my money went

Insurance is paying for it. I'm hoping to get an itemized receipt for my own records, though. I'll find out tomorrow, hopefully.

 

I’m guessing $4k give or take.

 

I think you're pretty close. My buddy said probably about 4 and 1/2.

 

Got the old girl back home on Friday! New fender and headlight with old bumper. The new bumper is going to live in the garage until I figure out what is next for the 4Runner.

 

It's been pretty quiet around here! Nothing going on lately. But, I have a spring project in the works, thanks to a very generous TW member who bought some stuff and didn't end up using it.



The original idea was to use this on my Cargo trailer project. But, since I have no idea how long it's going to be before that takes off, I am trying to figure out a way to use this on the 4Runner. I am considering attaching it to the roof basket to charge a secondary battery, which might eventually power a fridge. Still a lot to figure out, though.

 

Whenever I see solar panel posts it makes me think of the movie Finch (great movie if you have Apple tv).

I think they were deployable in the movie, like a flower blooming, for more surface area. Unless there was a major breakthrough in the past 20 years, I think surface area is still key. I still like the idea of using magnifying glasses to focus the sun's energy into a smaller space but apparently they don't work that way

 

Nice build. Have been read for the last hour plus.
Do you still have the off grid basket by chance?

 

Thank you! It's been a lot of fun!

No, I sold it when I decided to build my own rack. Then, after a few months, I changes my mind and decided to buy the Megawarrior, lol.

The good thing is that I like the Megawarrior better.

 

I installed a dual battery system w the "Big 3" upgrade when I first bought the 5th gen. I used all Blue Sea components, which you're probably familiar with from the marine industry.
Victron makes a good controller. It has BT capability, so I monitor the system thru my Tablet. The Victron MPPT system is better than the old PWM for sure. I started w a cheap HF panel and have since installed a Renogy, which produces way more power. Getting the cable inside the rear cargo area was a bit of a puzzle. I ended drilling a hole under the back hatch, ran the cable through, then sealed it up with 3M 5200. 3 yrs later it's still holding. I also added some Anderson connectors, one is power in and the other is pwr out. So, if I need power extended outside the truck, I can do that thru a cable I rigged up, and I have a portable 100w renogy panel I can add through the input port. This is to help the charge capacity of the panel on the roof rack. So when in camp I can charge both Batts at the same time if need be. Problem is I don't camp much anymore...

 

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I just read though it… really cool build and I liked the automotive history you started with. Inspires me to do my own, very boring, mostly stock (so far) thread.