Sounds like you've made some good memories with that trailer! Thank you for sharing your experience!

Hey Dan. I think so. As long as it uses the same connector that the fridge has for solar power input. BougeRV does sell a solar connector to DC adapter here: www.bougerv.com/products/solar-dc-connectors

Filled it with water mixed with Base Jel. I also added some flat cinder blocks for added stability. It's been up for over two years with no issues.

I did not get to test this as I did not purchase the on-board battery (sold separately). But according to the Amazon listing, it's supposed to add about 10 hours of run time to the fridge/cooler. I'm sure that time is going to depend on factors like, environment, items stored, etc. amzn.to/4dz0dnD

Thank you! Are you referring to the on-board battery that can be purchased from BougeRV separately? Or the battery in the power station that I featured in the video?

Yes. You can set both side's temperatures independently of each other and to any temperature within the range of the unit.

Thank you! Glad you found it helpful!

Thank you!

Miles? Condition?

I have them. Just stubborn about wearing them. LOL! Go watch the AEV Lift install video for more good eye protection laughs.

Good question. I had initially thought that ours must have had adaptive cruise as well, for the same reason you stated. But unfortunately, it does not. Justthe gap adjust.

@@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy lame!! Love it otherwise. We got the dramas and are loving it

Diesel! Not dramas. lol

@@TheDrewPeters 😂 I kind of figured lol

@@TheDrewPeters What kind of MPG do you see on average?

Not too sure. I’d also be worried about the height. I hand wash mine with a pressure washer and I’ve never had any issues. But there’s a lot more going on at a drive through car wash that could affect it.

He definitely would not approve! 😂

I think it could make it. How well might depend on the sand conditions (ie: how wet the sand is, amount of debris, etc). I think you have ample clearance but if you air down (which would be advisable for having more traction), you'd probably lose about a half inch to an inch of ground clearance. Just something to keep in mind.

Hard cornering is probably the only thing this thing can't do well. I have had to adjust the way I drive and gotten to know the limits. I've owned some pretty well-handing cars before and the Jeep's lack of cornering ability is just something I'm willing to give up in order to have this. I'd say if you lean more towards handling and high speed but still want some level of off-roading, something like the TRX or Bronco Raptor might be more suitable.

@@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy I’m trying to transition away from a Lambo… so I’ve got some serious FOMO going :-)

Yeah that's a tough one! I've found it really hard to find the one vehicle that can fulfill all my needs and desires in a vehicle. There's usually going to be some sort of trade-off in one area or another.

@@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy I will likely grab a ‘25 Explorer ST with 400 HP and 26 MPG and then build up the funds to finally grab a V12 Lambo and call it a day.

@@allthecommonsense That's a cool vehicle for sure!

Lol! Thank you!😃

It did not come with a primer.

@@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy isn’t that crazy it didn’t come with a primer? Did you use a primer before you use the paint? My thinking is that if you don’t, you’re gonna have a problem with rust.

@@honestnewsnetI think the “correct n clear” bottle that they include, kind of preps the surface for the paint to adhere to it better. Making sort of a “primer” coating, if you will. This kit is designed for small chips and paint damage. The hard top on the Jeep was made of fiberglass, so I didn’t have to worry about any rust.

For it's size and weight, I think so. Our 2016 Ford Expedition 2WD got about the same (16.7) with the twin turbo V6, which is supposed to be more "economical" being dubbed "EcoBoost". The 5.3L V8 in the Yukon has held it's own against engine's that are supposed to be more fuel efficient. That's hand-calculated and averaged. The computer average over the same period of time is 17.22. The Yukon's running tally for is actually up since the publication of this video. It currently sits at 16.68 mpg, as of 8/2/2024. I've had several vehicles with worse mpg. Including the 2020 Ram Power Wagon (11.32), 2021 Jeep Rubicon 392 (12.11), and 2019 Ram Rebel (13.5), just to name a few. Perhaps that is why I consider 16.7 to be a "pro".

Thanks for the tip! Yeah, I did try that for a little while. There was a lot of debris the closer I got to the water, so I err'd on the side of caution.

You can't drive TOO close to the water either though. As it will get soft and your vehicle could possibly sink if your tires are (TOO CLOSE) to the water...

@@7150285 Good point!

@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy I felt it though...when I was at PINS when I was driving (too close) to the water it felt "softer". So I had to steer away from the water. People had sunk their vehicle in the wet sand before by driving (too close) to the water before...

@LTZ_Z71 closer to water = hard pack sand CORRECT. But IF you are in the water. You could possibly sink your vehicle though. Wet sand can be soft too. IF you are too close to the water.

I'm not sure what you mean by "standby mode". Might you be referring to the "Battery Protection Mode"?

Haha! Right! There’s too many there already. lol! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fZpza7Bhq7Srkmw.htmlsi=n1741msJHLcdOs9_

@@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy .... you ain't wrong there.... weally 😎

Unfortunately I do not. But I can tell you a little bit about it. I used a Smart Battery Box Power Center available at NAPA: www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_MTBA890 along with an AGM battery that I keep charged at home with a Noco Battery Charger.

Awesome, thanks and just ordered my BougeRV CRD55, yesterday.​@@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy

I read somewhere that a Ram 3500 dually is around 8 feet wide. That would put it at 96 inches. The M1102's bed is 85 inches. So, not quite dually width but it's getting pretty close!

@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy Still, she looks wider than she is for sure.😅

Awesome! Definitely something worth doing sooner rather than later! And thank you!

Congrats on the new ride! Sounds like it is very fuel efficient for even a half-ton. I usually just leave the engine idling as I only spend less than a minute at each stop. I figure it's not worth starting and stopping the engine each time as that would be sometimes close to 30 or 40 times each shift. Although, Amazon does recommend turning the engine off at each stop, locking the doors, and taking the key with you. My truck comes with a key fob and I usually lock the doors when I leave it running and take the key fob with me. After 3 years and 3000 deliveries, I've never had any issues. Take that for what it's worth. And thank you! And just to clarify more on the fuel cost, I have ran the numbers and basically 30% of the total earnings for each block go to fuel. Some might say, well doesn't some of that also go to taxes? Well, at the end of the year I've been able to claim mileage and it's always been enough to off-set the taxes that would be paid. Please consult a tax advisor as everyone's financial situation is different. But that's been a good even number for me to work with and it allows me to gauge if a block offer amount is worth doing. Just my $0.02.

@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy valuable feedback. Thank you! My LLC was started very late last year so I had no income prior to tax season. This year I expected the same result. I drive enough and my home office deductions are enough that I expected to not have any tax liability on the LLC income. If I can get some delivery stuff squared away by end of year it might even extend I to my W2 earnings. We will see. I wish I had push button ignition now. Maybe I'll buy a couple extra fobs from Amazon and carry 2 with me if I end up doing this. Hmm...

@@Buletspunge555 The extra keys would work too. Many years ago I used to deliver pizzas as a side gig during college, and I had a little Dodge Neon and I had two keys. Worked out great. Good luck to you! Sounds like you’ve got a lot going for you!

You must have some amazing stories along that stretch of coast! I would have driven closer to the water but there was a lot of debris in that area and I didn’t want to deal with changing a tire. I really need to work up to my Extra class, or at least the General. Seeing HF work out at Big Bend is a real motivator! Thanks for chiming in!

That's good to know! Sorry you had to find that out the hard way.

Agree! 💯 🤘🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Thanks for the advice! I only deflated the M1102's trailer tires down to 17psi from the 23 or so, that I was running on the highway. The recommended pressure for that trailer's tires is 17psi, regardless of trail conditions. I just inflated them for the highway to help with fuel economy and the weight. I'm really curious if my mpg might have been better had the trailer's tires been at a higher psi. it might not have been dragging as much in the sand.

@@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy I just don't want 1st timers at the beach 🏖️ to deflate all 4 when rear-wheel drive only. For those with front-wheel drive cars, DEFLATE FRONT TIRES ! Just wanna help people before they're stuck.

Beautiful area! May your grandfather rest in peace!

@@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy Thanks. My next trip down from Waco I’m bringing my new 24 Raptor R and see how it does there.

@@TXWADE Ooh nice!! That should be fun! Let me know how it goes!

Thank you!

Congratulations! They are really nice! That has me thinking. I wonder what my GVW is now with the winch, 37s, etc. Thing still flies!

@@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy I was thinking about a whipple or a Magnuson supercharger but heard the 392 engines dont take boost that well.

Ahh so that's what it was referring to! Awesome! I just looked up the Fresno-Sauceda loop and that sure does look EPIC! What IMBA Epic trails are there now in Texas?

I haven’t had any rust from this trip, or any previous ones. I don’t live near the coast so it does’t see too much salt exposure.

Sorry to hear that. What do you not like about the 4.56 gears?

It totally is!

Hi Selene. Please send me an email at: [email protected]. Thanks!

Lol! Yes. STRETCH! Lol

That’s right! I had pointed them out on a previous trip and forgot to mention them here. Thank you!

Gotta pay for it somehow!

Thank you! Glad you liked the review!