Megamind - Overland Build

Big day today!

finally installed the cabinet and works much better than I had imagined. I still have a few things remaining (touch up, new drawer face with pull out handle, etc) but it's camp ready.

1. I installed a piano hinge towards the front for easy access to my recovery gear just in case I can't open the tail-gate.
2. I installed carpet squares. I have several extra and can easily replace if damaged.
3. the platform follows the contours of the wall panel. this maximizes floor area.

also,
a- he refrigerator straps were $10 on amazon. I had to trim to size since they were 12'-long. threads through the igloo corners.
b- had to buy a 90d corner for the power cord. runs parallel to the refrigerator vs poking out.

Since this is an entirely new system for me, I need several night of camping so I can discover how to organize. I'd like to fit out the drawers internally to create an easy access "nesting" system.
but this will be a future project. Next on my list is the water distribution system.

With a quickly deployable awning and tent, I was realizing the unreasonable amount of time it's taking me to setup the lighting. I have festoon lights with clips, I hang them from the awning and they take a while to pack, deploy and store. They are also bulky when packed. So its time to retired the festoon lights.

1. I had installed lighting on the rear gate door (in a previous post #27)
2. I have a front runner telescoping light. I haven't figured out yet a viable solution but I like it has a control and I can turn it on from the inside of the tent. I will eventually refine this gear and process.
3. I installed LED lighting on my 270 awning.

The LED lights are 24" long and can be extended. I already ordered a second set so when complete, each of the four-awning beams will have 48" long LED lights.
I installed an SAE plug so when i close the awning, i don't have to fuss with the cord. every device in my rig has migrated to SAE. I like the consistency.
The SAE plug on my door is connected to a dimmer so I will be able to control the lumens at night and reduce power consumption

Water project:

1. Scepter 20L jerry can
2. tapped the inside of the spout with 1/2" NPT
3. 1/2" x 1/2" NPT brass nipple pipe fitting.
4. Flexilla 3/8" x 35' long air-hose. I cut to length to reach bottom of jerry can
5. drilled hole on pipe cap, Schedule 40 (i didn't want the white cap)
6. epoxy attached 3/8" barb quick disconnect.
(repeat on a second for a total of 40L/10gal)

Because I didn't modify the original spout cap, I can return to original condition.

Water Project- part 2

1. Added a shelf under my storage system.
2. added 12v water pump,
3. positioned both water jugs facing each other. each one has a quick disconnect so i can pull from either source
4. added a quick disconnect in the rear.
5. cut a custom length hose to reach my shower enclosure.

works as expected.

Future considerations:
a- I ordered a Y-valve with shut offs. i may attach both jerry cans.
b- smaller hose for rear for when washing dishes, etc. the one I cut is longer then necessary for most tasks

My awning has (4)-beams and I had originally installed 24" LED on each beam (Reference Post #30)
I wanted to extend to 48" LED strips on each beam so I ordered another 24" set.

1. The kit I used is scalable. using a 4pin connecter, you can attach a second 24" LED Strip
2. The 3M adhesive works great but time will tell.
3. because I installed a dimmer, I can regulate the load.
Maximum load is 47watts (+/- 1.5 watts)
Minimum load is 1.5watts (+/- 0.25 watts)

I attached the product link below. great value for $19 each set.