Outfitting the Tercel 4WD for camping....

3A-C Power · Post by **3A-C Power** » Sat Jun 26, 2004 10:20 am

Come to think of it we could tap into the car's existing a/c system and route some of the refrigerant to the evaporator in the bar fridge, eliminating the need for a power source. Those things use R-134a.

Thereminator · Post by **Thereminator** » Sat Jun 26, 2004 2:38 pm

Yeah,Im not a big fan of RV's either,but I like some of the "goodies" that go in them.

That 5amp Solar-panel for cars was $75.

takza · Post by **takza** » Sat Jun 26, 2004 4:05 pm

Been a good while since I've checked out the solar panels:

<a href='http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Prod ... pId-385937' target='_blank'>http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Prod ... -385937</a>

This is about 1/3 A...let it run all day in the sun and party at night!

On a more serious note: if you watch how much current you use...1/3 A will go a long way as far as keeping it charged up.

takza · Post by **takza** » Sat Jun 26, 2004 4:07 pm

3A-C Power wrote: Come to think of it we could tap into the car's existing a/c system and route some of the refrigerant to the evaporator in the bar fridge, eliminating the need for a power source. Those things use R-134a.

Good idea if the fridge was surrounded by about 5" of styrofoam?

Thereminator · Post by **Thereminator** » Sun Jun 27, 2004 7:59 pm

Five Watts!?! Try Five AMP's-350 Watt's!!! <a href='http://www.shop1.outpost.com/product/3321552' target='_blank'>http://www.shop1.outpost.com/product/3321552</a> B):D B)..."Can I Get a WITNESS!?!?"...B):D B)

takza · Post by **takza** » Thu Jul 01, 2004 4:27 am

That link doesn't work! Like to see that solar panel......

takza · Post by **takza** » Thu Jul 01, 2004 10:40 am

Stuff for getting out of trouble:

twist-in earth auger (3' long) - 2.5lbs

2 hand winches (10' of cable) - 14lbs

shovel...reg with short handle - 3lbs

extra scissors jack - 8lbs

2 1' X1' & 1 1' X 1.5' 5/16" waferboard pieces - 8lbs

2 nylon (?) tow straps both 2" X 25' - 6.5lbs

tow chain - 9/16" X 18' - 14lbs

tow cable 1/4" X 60' - 7 lbs

grand total = 63lbs

* also want to buy a snatch block

DID I FOGET ANYTHING?

tercel4wdrules · Post by **tercel4wdrules** » Thu Jul 01, 2004 1:39 pm

You should pack this into a kit and call it the takza survival package.

I would buy one if you did. You never know what might happen out there in the middle of nowhere.

Thereminator · Post by **Thereminator** » Thu Jul 01, 2004 9:47 pm

Takza,just go to outpost.com and search solar panel.

takza · Post by **takza** » Fri Jul 02, 2004 3:58 am

Found it. That looks like the SAME solar panel as at JCWhitney...5W/350ma....

LINKS:

<a href='http://www.mrsolar.com/Merchant2/mercha ... ate=google' target='_blank'>http://www.mrsolar.com/Merchant2/mercha ... =google</a>

<a href='http://www.partsonsale.com/kyocera.html#kyoceratop' target='_blank'>http://www.partsonsale.com/kyocera.html#kyoceratop</a>

<a href='http://www.4lots.com/index.asp?PageActi ... tegory=205' target='_blank'>http://www.4lots.com/index.asp?PageActi ... ory=205</a>

SOLAR POWER AIN'T CHEAP.....BUT IT'S FREE ! ! !

Thereminator · Post by **Thereminator** » Fri Jul 02, 2004 11:25 pm

Yeah I missread the watts.I saw alittle dig~camera at Target today that had 1280x960 res. and 52 picture cap. in econo~mode for $75.I think it was called Concord~eye.Im looking around at off~road deepcycle bats,nice but spendy!

takza · Post by **takza** » Sat Jul 03, 2004 5:56 am

Here's a good place to research digital cameras:

<a href='http://www.epinions.com/Digital_Cameras' target='_blank'>http://www.epinions.com/Digital_Cameras</a>

I usually sort by ratings and then look for those that have maybe 5 or more reviews. This means they've been on the market a while at least......

My camera is similar to this one, but is only 640X480...I can take 1000 pics on the same batts if I don't use the flash...only downside is the lack of a zoom...does have a macro though...I'd buy this camera used even...mine has lasted 4 yrs or so. 2 are new cameras.

<a href='http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/de ... ce&s=photo' target='_blank'>http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/de ... s=photo</a>

You want the one with 16 MB memory...1.3 megapixel...need a USB port to download photos.

takza · Post by **takza** » Fri Aug 06, 2004 4:35 pm

Here's a solution to the camping problem?

Looks good IF you don't want to go offroad a lot.

Would tow real well behind a Tercel.

GTSSportCoupe · Post by **GTSSportCoupe** » Fri Aug 06, 2004 5:06 pm

Thats awesome!! Perfect!! I guess if a person was motivated, they could make something like that.

Thereminator · Post by **Thereminator** » Fri Aug 20, 2004 9:53 pm

Takza,I found the Kin'da tent Ive been look'in for.Its Kin'da cheep($40) and its Kin'da ugly...but the dimentions and practicality are good!

Witch reminds me of a saying we "hillFolk" use,about the time we relize there arnt e'nuff womenfolk to go~round.We say,"You may be Ugly...But your MY Kin'da Ugly!"

!