How’s the wind fairing? Noticably quiet? Efficiency gains?
Here’s a writeup I did after initial install. The biggest win is the noise reduction. I like to drive with the back window open and the wind noise is much less with the fairing. It may give a small bump in mpg, but there’s simply too many variables to be able to say for certain.
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I pulled the tent out and started mapping the new side door. It should be done tomorrow!
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got the door and screen added. Just waiting on the zippers now.
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Upgraded my 100ah battery to a 200ah. Luckily I planned ahead for this during my initial build so it only took about 15 minutes.
I did some initial testing. Looks like I should be able to run all my circuits (Starlink, fan, lights, router, media server, and cooler on max) for about 30 hours. In my normal use case scenario it should give me 4 days without starting the Jeep and with no “range anxiety”. Both cases are extreme scenarios.
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Looks like you’ve done your research. I’m looking to make a similar upgrade but want a heat and cold tolerant battery. Are there any vendors who do a better job on thermals?
New Tent Day!!!
@GFC_Thomas installed the V2 Pro Tent today over at @BasilsGarage
Super stoked, the new tent is definitely an upgrade.
- New bug screen is smaller and easier to see through. It should keep out the little biters.
- The new door and window is nice. The ladder wedge thing for the front windows is a cool detail I didn’t know about.
- Really like the ability to zip down the back door from the top
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I was really confused and curious about this, but I think you are referring to the flat shim that allows the small windows to be propped open for air flow while still maintaining privacy…
I agree, it’s a cool functional addition to the tent!
Yes, that’s what I was talking about. Thomas called it a “ladder slot”. Totally see why what I said was confusing. I don’t remember seeing it anywhere in the previews.
Now I just need to rig up something so I can use the Shittco blocks and poles on the side windows with my 270 awning.
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Stoked to see how it turns out!
got the tent installed today! Need to redo one side as those snaps are a royal pain to get back in lol
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I’m glad to hear Basil’s can do the swap. I’m in line to get a V2 Pro tent and cannot wait to get it
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Yep, they will be able to do it. I’m very happy with the new tent and haven’t even camped in it yet. Just hung out in it last night checking it out.
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Last week I was playing with updating my ASG awning mount set up
I didn’t like how it was kinda resting on the hinge, I worried that at just the wrong time it could bind up and cause some damage so I played with flipping the lock out of the way
Learned how to use the mirror functions in fusion360
Now they have a home and stay tucked out of the way.
Also shifting to the interior for a bit
It’s a work in progress, but I try to make a new part/ learn a new skill in CAD every week.
This week I’m filling the void for my Rivian, since I know they are too low volume for anyone to bother measuring/ making
Behold my early attempts at a molle panel
Learning how to repeat stuff like a molle grid with 1/4-20 holes and how to export properly for machining services
Preliminary test shows I can get this cut in aluminum and shipped from sendcutsend for under $250
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I’ve only had this one shut off once due to low temp and it was snowing. It has battery heaters but they will only cut on if the batter has a charge going to it (whether solar or dc to dc, etc).
I live in New Mexico so I don’t really come across extreme lows. If I were more concerned I would look for a battery that will turn on heaters powered by the battery.
Got my v2 Pro tent installed last weekend. Pretty straight forward and somewhat enjoyable. It took about 3.5 hours from start to finish. If you have the waterproofing tape on the top you absolutely need an eraser wheel.
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Recently added a short section of L-track to the upper extrusion so that we can hang out shower bag on the side. The different attachment locations allow for some adjustment with bag height.
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That’s a great idea and I have some spare L-track
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I added a mod so I can use my ShitBrix with my awning. (I saw someone else do it on Youtube)
I call it, the “ShitStax” (@Shittco approved) 
I attached it to the backside of the awning. I’d suggest figuring out where you want to attach it on the awning, then do it before you mount the awning. Or, you can do it like I did with a lot of patience, swearing, and more patience.
It’s basically 2" extrusion. The sides are 1" deep, which was too much. So I used a hacksaw in a file. It could definitely be done a lot cleaner. But for a a $0 prototype + 15 minutes. I’ll take it!
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