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Yep, I've got them hooked up individually.

My Noco Genius 7200 came in and wasn't able to charge my batteries on regular AGM mode. I just switched it to recovery mode and we'll see if that helps it. What are people using to replace the Hawkers?

I'm not sure on these trucks, but typically the power at the starter solenoid comes directly from batteries. So if you jumped the posts and the starter didn't engage, then I would suspect low/dead batteries or maybe bad ground. Trace the battery cables and check for breaks or corrosion maybe.

Do you have the Hawkers? Mine look like they're sealed up pretty well; how'd you get water in?

I'll check those wires, thanks for the tip. For a charger, I found an open box Schumacher with a 20A setting for $50 that should do the trick. http://www.batterychargers.com/xc75w/

That makes sense. My charger is only 6A. Time to go shopping I guess. Does the 20A charger need to be AGM-specific? I also need to get my voltage regulator sorted out; it's only putting out 24v and I think that's keeping the batteries from being "topped off."

Great write up, thanks. Do these transmissions have external coolers? I know in cars people sometimes just disconnect a cooler line after draining the pan and let the engine run to pump the remaining fluid from the converter out through the line. That way you don't need to do several flush and...

Truck sat for a couple weeks in the cold and then wouldn't start. Two of the batteries were at 10v so I pulled them all out to charge individually with my 12v charger but it didn't seem to take. I even tried putting one of the "good" batteries in parallel with the low ones while charging. Not...

Looks great! Where did you get the switches and outlets?

As long as you don't have leaks I assume they don't take any air after the initial fill.

So the control knob needs to stay locked in and the level sensor triggers inflation only when needed?

Can I get a quick summary of this system? How does it work and how should I use it? The TM's have repair information but I didn't see anything about what the system does. When I got my truck, the bags were pinned, and I've left them that way so far.

As far as safety improvement, I think prevention is probably the best bang for your buck. Extra mirrors, turn signals, rear camera, properly maintained brakes, etc. are relatively inexpensive and effective. ROPS is a great idea but implementation is tough and expensive. Reinforcing the front of...

You guys are doing great; what a trip! Have a good last stretch. Are you keeping track of fuel usage? Curious to know the total gallons.

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I don't have the OEM convex mirrors on my truck and would like to add some. The only stick-on ones I've found top out at about 4-5". I picked up a pair of these but they're on the small size and fit entirely inside the factory lower mirror so I'm not sure how useful they'll be. Does anyone make...

Want to get your opinion on this. Anything I overlooked or maybe some features that would be nice? I want to mount extra lights and want the "beefy" look of a brush guard as opposed to just a light bar mounted to the cab. This will mount on top of the bumper and hinge with quick disconnect...

Enjoy the drive. I drove mine only 120mi when I picked it up and that was plenty! I'm on the south end of Cleveland with a machine shop if you need anything. As for keys, I took the handle with lock cylinder to a locksmith and he made keys to fit for around $35. They were Land Rover blanks.

Engele, what is the vehicle on the trailer in your picture? Looks very interesting!

Took that 8700lb lathe out today. Truck didn't like it but we managed it. The suspension is really soft when weighed down; I crept around turns and it still swayed pretty good.