New member, thanks for having me. here’s what i worked on this weekend

2019 TRD Pro. Got this truck with all intentions of making it an overland rig. I have no professional experience working on trucks or building out a rig but I’m learning as I go.

This weekend I change my battery set up from just using a solar panel on the roof connected to a Blueyeti 500 power station to using solar that is connected to solar charge controller, battery and inverter.

I determined running the solar cables through the roof was the best and cleanest option but also something that took a lot of thought. I drilled holes on the back portion of the cab a few inched inward form the frame. I used maritime cable glands to make the drill points water tight.

These glands were designed to bring wires from the outside of a boat into the cabin. I am confident to say using the maritime cable glands is the best way to avoid water leaking (besides not drilling in the first place). I ran the cables behind the liner and panels. You would never notice that I drilled into the cab by looking from the inside.
I am planning on building a platform for a 100% rear seat delete, hence why my rear seats are out in the picture.

I also replaced the RCI bed rack for the Leitner bed rack. Very pleased with its quality compared to the RCI.

I got a lot done this weekend and hope to share more progress in the future. Thank you for having me.

 

Welcome

 

Welcome and greetings from Minnesota. Way too much work for me… I would have just installed a yellow top battery with a battery isolator and a 2200 Honda generator. But I’m lazy and obviously you’re not. Good job.

 

Welcome from MN. I am in ID/MT for the next 2 weeks. Absolutely love your set-up. Have been trying to convince the SO to let me do the set-up you have right now.

 

Thanks dude, once the plan was set it only took about 1 1/2 hours. Definitely worth it. It will be powering my ICECO fridge which will be mounted in the seat delete once done.

 

Welcome from So Cal

 

Welcome from da Bay Area

 

Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)!