10/5/2023 0 Comments 2021 tacoma trd pro lunar rock![]() The silicone and weather proofing foil tape were place under the Bed Side Rail Caps to plug the clip holes and line the edges. I have also experienced poor AGM performance in cold temps in my line of Thanks! So this was just one tiny piece of the weather proofing puzzle. The white paper is put out by a LiFePo4 batter company so you might take it with a grain of salt, but there are other studies that mirror their results. Your mileage my vary based on how you use your setup. I have two 170 Ah LiFePo4 house batteries in my truck bed that I use to power everything since my electrical needs are higher than the average person’s. AGM didn’t supply the power I needed in cold weather and LiFePo4 batteries aren’t rated to withstand the potentially higher temps under the hood. I looked into various AGM batteries and sizes as well as potentially using a LiFePo4 battery as the aux. I did a lot of research into OGE and comparable setups to power dashcams in park mode. AGM batteries have terrible performance in cold weather when it comes to the amount of energy available. Not sure how you plan to use it and how often you find yourself in cold weather with aux batteries needs but it is something to keep in mind. Not trying to rain on your parade, but a word of advice about the OGE aux battery. All components run through this fuse block will be powered by the starter battery (isolated from the aux battery) and will be for the “front of house” accessories (ditch lights, light bars, rock lights, etc.) Breaker is off for now. I also took this opportunity to mount the Overland Equipped Auxiliary Fuse Block. The REDARC is also wired for solar as an alternative charging method in addition to the alternator. This isolated aux battery will allow me to power all the camper’s goodies (Blue Sea Socket Panel, Dometic Fan, Dometic Fridge, Matt Gecko Lights, etc.) without having to worry about draining the starter. Once the GFC is on, I’ll add a circuit breaker to the auxiliary battery under the hood (somehow) and run a wire under the body to the bed (routing TBD). (With that being said, I would still recommend this kit!) I had to alter the factory battery tie down to accommodate the kit’s J Hooks (not readily compatible as advertised) and had to run the kit’s provided auxiliary battery tie down posts through a die as they arrived imperfect. Pretty effortless install however I did experience two hiccups. The kit utilizes REDARC’s BCDC1225D which mounts directly onto OGE’s custom starter battery bracket. Off-Grid Engineering Dual Battery Kit (DC to DC Charging)ĭropped in the OGE DC to DC Dual Battery Kit under the hood. Feel free to ask any questions or message me here. Going to do my best to continue to post updates and link to everything I can on this thread, this forum has been super helpful in planning out my camper and want to return the favor. Dropped in a reusable K&N Cabin Air Filter and a reusable TRD Performance Air Filter - full TRD Air Intake is going in next weekend, just ran out of time.(Highly recommend to my fellow Bay Area GFC owners!) Windows were been tinted by the great crew at CaliTint.OEM Tailgate Inserts & OEM Door Sill Protectors - They look great.OEM Hitch Plug - Keeps the dust out, looks good.OEM Wheel Locks & OEM Spare Tire Lock - Safety first?.OEM Mudguards - Still not sure how I feel about these, doing their job, but may have to come off if/when I ever move away from the stock wheels.OEM Bed Lighting Kit - These lights are crazy bright and have been super helpful to prep dinner and set up camp in the dark.After many years of living that ground floor tent + hatchback vehicle life we’re (finally) ready to make the jump to a build out that is touch easier to setup (enter the GFC) along with making it a touch easier to access the remote locations we frequent (enter the Taco). To date we’ve relied on our trusty NEMO ground tent and have taken it all over the continent. My wife and I spend weeks at a time on the road in the outdoors and we’re out camping every weekend (We work in the outdoor industry). I’m going to document my build on this thread as I prepare for the GFC install and will do my best to keep everything in chronological order as I do it to hopefully help out future builders! (Just as y’all have already helped me out.) (Love how different the color of this truck looks in different light - Pictured below at El Cap Meadow and Tenaya Lake this past weekend) My GFC is “Ready for Production.” I’ll be installing it on my fresh off the factory floor 2021 Tacoma TRD Pro in Lunar Rock.
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