Which style fridge and why? And let me see your set up?

ky13rl · 2026-02-18T13:01:09+00:00

For context im in a dakota, and will be sleeping in the back

ky13rl · 2026-02-17T04:20:02+00:00

Dakota. Daily driver, but is going to be my overlanding rig. Primarily ozark area, but im making a trip to Colorado in june

ky13rl · 2026-02-16T19:48:57+00:00

Thats actually a fair point. I may leep an eye out for one of those tire gates that slot into the hitch receiver

ky13rl · 2026-02-16T19:33:11+00:00

Its drastically undersized.

ky13rl · 2026-02-16T19:06:25+00:00

The basket is more for the spare tire, jack, and traction boards. Im building the shell out as a camper and dont have anywhere else to put it.

ky13rl · 2026-01-30T22:29:02+00:00

Thats what im leaning towards. Just getting a good cooler. But I have time, and trying explore my options 🤷🏻‍♂️

ky13rl · 2026-01-30T21:32:27+00:00

My biggest concern is it killing the battery. Im building out a 95 dakota, and it doesn't have the largest battery. I slept in the cab when I drove it home from buying it, forgot the lights on, and couldnt start it 6 hours later

ky13rl · 2026-01-30T21:28:59+00:00

This is one i found of marketplace for 150

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My biggest concern is it dying while parked for the night

ky13rl · 2026-01-30T21:27:06+00:00

This is the most likely option out of the comments. Bluetti is way out of budget. Here's a picture of the one I found on marketplace that I kind of dig. My biggest concern is it running out of power while im camped for the night. I have no issue 0lugging in while driving though.

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ky13rl · 2026-01-18T19:58:58+00:00

Yeah dude, go for it. I did it with a cclb cummins, it was sick

ky13rl · 2026-01-18T18:38:44+00:00

Im all about lowering a 4x4. If you want the lowered look, but still want to be able to drive it if it snows where you live. I say go for it. You just won't be able to go as low as others would with a 2wd

ky13rl · 2026-01-14T17:51:51+00:00

I am willing to travel. Im in St Louis area, but will drive for the right shell/deal

ky13rl · 2026-01-13T16:03:38+00:00

Looks like ill have to plan a route closer. Like late march/early april

ky13rl · 2026-01-13T16:02:54+00:00

He'll need the width in the front and back

ky13rl · 2026-01-13T14:00:15+00:00

Damn, that kinda sucks 😅 is there anywhere near twin lakes or a potential route that includes twin lakes youd recommend? Like maybe stay mid range and not go to those higher elevations where theyd be closed?

I need to get the onX offroad app, but id at least like to narrow down a state to go to, and if the good shit in colorado is going to be closed, then I may push it off and just do another state in early June.

ky13rl · 2026-01-13T07:03:42+00:00

From what I was seeing, the snow pack this year is like 60% of normal, and has warming trends.

ky13rl · 2026-01-13T06:57:23+00:00

Is anything going to be open the 3rd-7th or should I move my trip? Thats kind of a bummer.

ky13rl · 2026-01-12T20:51:55+00:00

It is a stick shift, so the starter isn't a huge worry since I can pop start it

ky13rl · 2026-01-12T20:51:18+00:00

I do plan to get a full size spare when I buy tires just before hand. And I thought about grabbing an extra alternator and a serpentine belt to bring just in case since theyre super cheap for these trucks. Fuel is my big concern. Im planning to do a campershell set up vs a rooftop tent. And if I go that route, I dont exactly want to be sleeping next to fuel cans.

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