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I like the idea of that fire extinguisher though, nice and compact. although price is $120+ so it's not cheap lol. I have a regular auto sized one in my roofbox but this one might be nice to pickup. edit: watched some videos on these, apparently they don't work that well

I'm skeptical of the NOCO battery boosters though. I had one and it didn't work, twice. mind you I was minus 35*C but I didn't even get anything from the charger. brought it inside to warm up since it was in my rig and still nothing. so I returned it and went back to jumper cables. perhaps it would boost in warmer weather
 
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Humble Leader said:
I like the idea of that fire extinguisher though, nice and compact. although price is $120+ so it's not cheap lol. I have a regular auto sized one in my roofbox but this one might be nice to pickup. edit: watched some videos on these, apparently they don't work that well

I'm skeptical of the NOCO battery boosters though. I had one and it didn't work, twice. mind you I was minus 35*C but I didn't even get anything from the charger. brought it inside to warm up since it was in my rig and still nothing. so I returned it and went back to jumper cables. perhaps it would boost in warmer weather
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Interesting - I've had really good luck with the NOCOs on my end, but haven't been down to anything near the temperatures you're discussing. As you implied, I think they just aren't designed to hold a charge and work that low.
 
I particularly liked the rear switches to room down the window and unlock the back. When I camp in my 4Runner I thought many of times I wish I had a way to unopened the back window and hatch.
 
Lexington said:
I particularly liked the rear switches to room down the window and unlock the back. When I camp in my 4Runner I thought many of times I wish I had a way to unopened the back window and hatch.
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With my sleep platform I always use the rear doors to get in and out. I also programmed my key fob that a it rolls down the windows by holding down the unlock button. I guess I have never felt the need for switches for the window or unlocking the hatch.
 
RedRunner_87 said:
With my sleep platform I always use the rear doors to get in and out. I also programmed my key fob that a it rolls down the windows by holding down the unlock button. I guess I have never felt the need for switches for the window or unlocking the hatch.
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How do you program your fob to do that?
 
Bombguy said:
Interesting - I've had really good luck with the NOCOs on my end, but haven't been down to anything near the temperatures you're discussing. As you implied, I think they just aren't designed to hold a charge and work that low.
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consumer reports did an article about these portable jumpers. apparently none started a battery below freezing. this is my most likely use case too. my battery was 5+ years old, and sat for maybe 1 week in a deep freeze we got. it just didn't have enough life left to start the vehicle and the booster was no help. Installing a new battery at minus 35*C outside sucks. these packs IMO are best for the solo overlander who is far away from any help. in good weather conditions the packs performed well

Best Jump Starter Buying Guide - Consumer Reports
 
Mostly seems like a ploy to get more views for everyone involved, and make a buck off the amazon referrals.....That being said,

Intriguing solar setup. Interesting "interior roof rack system" - but storing gas cans in the cabin? Even "Cleaned out", not good. What does that even mean, Cleaned out?" And then filling and mounting them directly to the lift gate? Yikes! I hope he opened up the lift gate and reinforced the inside mount points. He might want put something between the left gate and gas can to cut down on the paint chaffing.

Definitely not prepared for any kind of bad weather or bad road conditions.... Summer, blue sky only type of rig.

A little TMI on the personal toiletry habits.
 
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