Boon Docking While Prospecting

[GotAU?]

18 minutes ago, 1515Art said:

Lots of great suggestions and helpful information and a few things I didn’t think of that could come in real handy.

well, that would pretty much suck Having your vehicle stolen and find yourself stuck in the outback I hope he wasn’t alone. Anytime I’m off on foot following my coil wandering from left to right, having the Jeep stolen is always on the back of my mind and it’s a good feeling walking up over a hill and seeing it parked where I left it. I forgot about using a tracker and geofencing as far as actually getting my stuff back that probably gives the best chance for success.

I never thought about adding anything to the suspension, I peaked under it for a second and everything looked like it was where it was supposed to be thanks for the tip I’ll beef it up if I can and a little more lift will give me more tire clearance.

Yep, I can see where the traction boards would come in real handy, I’m used to plowing through anything with the Jeep probably how I bent an axle and if I’m not careful the Aliner will be in a thousand little pieces. Ive looked at a few camp showers on Amazon if I have any place left in my little trailer to store one I’ll get it after a long day picking trailer parts up off the trail I’m going to need it, lol. 
 

Did you build it with lithium for $100? That’d be a great price for 400wh battery pack, I’ll need to see how much room I have and see how many wh’s I can fit in the available space.

I got some good news from the drivetrain shop late yesterday my rear driveshaft u-joints were shot and I might have a bent axle. Normally not what you want to hear, but since dropping in the new engine a month ago I’ve been chasing demons, computer timing and fuel delivery, transmission pump, torque converter, misfire codes and overheating all the time crossing my fingers I don’t need to pull the new engine and ship it back east with a burnt valve or something, That’d be a major PITA. This SHOULD fix the last of the driving issues I’ve been seriously doubting my decision rebuilding the Jeep vs replacing it, Jeep... J(ust)  E(mpty) E(very) P(ocket).

I used a mobility scooter 12v 35aH (420Wh)  deep cycle, they fit inside a HF plastic ammo box and I used the tray to make a accessory mount for a combination USB power and 12v cigarette plug receptacle panel. The top also has a handy storage bin for accessory plugs too.  The battery is charged by solar on my trailer, and Ive used the battery for my drywasher as well.

[Swegin]

Nice looking Aliner.   Good luck with the jeep had both Toyota's and jeeps for years now I just stick with Toyota's.  I am sure that I will get another jeep just to screw around in.

 

[Lanny]

Sweet looking outfit!

Congratulations, and all the best as you get out there to chase the gold,

Lanny