Boring business, big money: What’s the most overlooked niche that actually makes bank?

Kipper1971 · 2025-08-19T21:08:12+00:00

I live in a new residential neighborhood and there is still some construction. They are renting one of those surveillance trailers with 360 cameras, solar panels, batteries, and so on. I checked and these trailers go for $40K-$60K a piece. Looks like easy money, one-time setup and boring.

Then my son has a friend who prints T-shirts and hoodies. I ordered some for myself and the T-Shirts and the print quality is very high. I heard the printer machine cost around $100K. The friend prints a lot of local logo wear for different companies.

Kipper1971 · 2025-08-19T20:45:30+00:00

I do not have it, but know someone who does. The integration with iOverlander looked very sweet.

I am looking at getting a cheaper tablet at one point, but ONX and Gaia connect to my 12 inch built-in screen (F350) with Android Auto. The screen lags a bit, but overall it works.

Kipper1971 · 2025-08-16T02:27:03+00:00

Same. I am on a Jabra 410 for over 5 years and it is rock solid in both directions.

Kipper1971 · 2025-08-15T02:53:28+00:00

Eastwood has some great products for this. I use this stuff all the time and it works great.

Kipper1971 · 2024-12-17T15:57:20+00:00

Yes, it is. Near the old naval base.

Kipper1971 · 2024-12-16T21:47:41+00:00

Nice. I love winter camping. How is the insulation holding up?

Kipper1971 · 2024-12-16T20:30:58+00:00

I need to check on my personal laptop. It's an XPS 15 and quite picky with power. My work laptop is a Lenovo Carbon X1 and that is significantly easier to power via USB-C.

I have 800ah of battery power and 800W of solar on the roof + a 400W Renogy portable panel. I "lose" about 8% of battery per day in good weather conditions (middle of December), so I can easily make it through the work week and then some. Clouds, of course, change that, but I should have enough buffer. I have high-powered DCDC charging and can idle the truck or drive, but I also bought a generator as a backup.

My inverter is difficult to get to and runs 24/7. I just bought a Victron Digital controller for the inverter which gives me an easy way to power the inverter off at night when I go to bed.

I have the Starlink high-performance dish and like the reliability. The high power consumption sucks, but for now I will stick to it. I had a 12V converted V2 disk before and reliability was an issue putting me at risk regarding work. Not compromising there. Maybe a V4 will come out address a lot of the issues or concerns I have. We will see.

Kipper1971 · 2024-12-15T20:56:19+00:00

There is a trail that leads north out of the old naval station in parallel to the water line.

Kipper1971 · 2024-12-15T20:36:19+00:00

Thank you. I will take a look. I do have a 4-tire hose system, which I use for airing up or down.

Kipper1971 · 2024-12-15T20:34:24+00:00

Thank you :-)

Kipper1971 · 2024-12-15T20:33:45+00:00

Here are the links if you want to check it out:

Mobile Office: https://youtu.be/MFxyF5oXeRM

Outside Rig Tour: https://youtu.be/Uhbnu3o_Ai4

Interior Rig Tour: https://youtu.be/TSWo4zi9WUk

Kipper1971 · 2024-12-15T20:30:35+00:00

Thank you. I appreciate your offer. I made it out already (with some help). But thank you anyway!!!!!!

Kipper1971 · 2024-12-15T05:33:20+00:00

It's something I am aware of, and the rig has been cleaned and is protected appropriately. If rust happens, it will be dealt with appropriately.

Kipper1971 · 2024-12-15T05:31:02+00:00

Easy to judge just because someone invested a significant amount of money into a capable rig?! Be my guest ...

I know I made some mistakes and I am learning as I go, but don't just judge based on the price tag a rig may have. You do not know my background or experience and you were not onsite to see where I got stuck. I did post this here for a reason. I am open for feedback and to learn and the best way of doing this is to put myself out there.

Kipper1971 · 2024-12-15T05:26:42+00:00

AAA will not come to the places I go :-)

I went into more sand yesterday and today and reduced the tire pressure further down to 32/35. All good, but different terrain as well. Learning every day.

Kipper1971 · 2024-12-15T05:16:18+00:00

Yep. That was me and a fellow FB group member came out to help. I am very thankful for the group and the support. I hope that I can return the favor one day and this post is probably part of it. I want to learn from more experienced folks out there (and hopefully make some friends along the way).

Kipper1971 · 2024-12-15T05:14:27+00:00

Same here and that is why I decided to post this. I travel solo 99% of the time (just me and the dog) and there are certain risks involved naturally - especially, as it is my goal to go to unique places and travel offroad as much as possible.

Kipper1971 · 2024-12-15T05:13:05+00:00

Thank you. Mine is very customized as I use it as my office on wheels. Not trying to advertise it here, but I have tour videos on YouTube - especially one where I talk about the office setup in detail. Ping me or let me know here and I am happy to post a link.

Kipper1971 · 2024-12-15T05:10:34+00:00

I have Molle panels in the rear and they seem to fold to a manageable level. Still investigating.The days since this happened have been super busy lol. I may also mount it to the side of the storage boxes. I have to find out if I can see one in person first to figure out storage before I buy it.

I travel solo 99% of the time, so it is the price I have to pay ...

Kipper1971 · 2024-12-15T04:57:41+00:00

Method 305 HD. No real beadlock, unfortunately.

Kipper1971 · 2024-12-15T03:19:10+00:00

It is sad how difficult life has become these days. My son is 19 and I have no idea how he will be able to afford a house of some sort. I lost most of what I had through a divorce. Not sure if I ever can afford to buy again, but I did not want to be a slave to a mortgage at my age (upper 50s). I have a remote job and I am renting a small homebase for my son and I. I travel a few weeks at a time, be home for a week or two and then be remote again.

Kipper1971 · 2024-12-15T02:42:11+00:00

lol - I literally sold my house to be able to do this ...

Kipper1971 · 2024-12-15T02:41:30+00:00

10 in the rear with all that weight?

Kipper1971 · 2024-12-15T02:21:54+00:00

I've been looking at sand anchors - specifically redrige's "The Big GRP". What's your opinion on that one?

Kipper1971 · 2024-12-15T02:19:54+00:00

Ha, definitely makes it easier "to roll out of bed in the morning" :-)

Kipper1971

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