This is how I interpret that as well. Don't have the fridge running while you have a car battery charging from a wall charger. The battery being charged by the alternator in everyday fashion should be perfectly fine.
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This is how I interpret that as well. Don't have the fridge running while you have a car battery charging from a wall charger. The battery being charged by the alternator in everyday fashion should be perfectly fine.
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Here is CLOSE to the finalized version. @CowboyTaco i want to get a different version done for Tacomaworld, so if you have any ideas please let me know. This is the base image that i will edit from. Not sure if i should make a MUD+Tacomaworld teaming up kind of theme, or if i should keep them as separate mud/tacomaworld templates. You just let me know if you have any ideas brother. I will resume this later today after i am done with my errands.
Thanks again everyone!
Thanks again everyone!
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@soup222002 - guess the updated graphic answers that question.
@SharpeCat - Thanks for this. Just ordered a JP30. maybe a slide at a later date
@SharpeCat - Thanks for this. Just ordered a JP30. maybe a slide at a later date
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My pleasure brother, and thank you to you as well. Your support and kind words are much appreciated!
@CowboyTaco do you know the image upload resolution limits for Tacomaworld? I believe mud has a 1280x1280 limit is why I design these by those dimensions, but TacomaWorld may have different image upload limits. Just let me know if you know and if not I’m sure I can easily do a search to find it.
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Anyone have a VL45 / VL60 slide that can measure the actual inside dimensions of the tray?
Was going to buy the JP slide today but of course it went off-discount for some reason -and I'm not holding my breath for a call-back or text answer before the weekend is over.
Was going to buy the JP slide today but of course it went off-discount for some reason -and I'm not holding my breath for a call-back or text answer before the weekend is over.
My VL65 also came in today and was damaged. I really had no concerns that it wouldn’t be made right until reading the other forum members post. I’ll give Lu the benefit of the doubt until proven otherwise, he took care of my order after they lost the first one after giving me a tracking # that didn’t update for a week -sent a text today but it would have been close to their closing time: havent heard back yet. Hopefully everything is on the up and up with shipping insurance - I did pay $2 extra for shipping (no idea why - thought maybe it would get here faster so selected it) and ends well.
Also: this unit will be paired to a Zamp 100w panel and Zeti Goal Zero 1250 for I hope continuous use.
Also: this unit will be paired to a Zamp 100w panel and Zeti Goal Zero 1250 for I hope continuous use.
I recall getting the confirmation of ordering the fridge on the day after ordering. There was an order code and tracking link. But, the tracking status was stagnant until a week later. Once the fridge got moving, It arrived another week later. Ultimately, it took approx 2 wks to receive the fridge after ordering.
I have a dent on the other side that is nearly identical to yours as well: here is how mine arrived - the straps are were on there from the vendor or UPS.
You got free straps out of the deal?!?!? I want some 
In using about 360 watts /24hr to keep at 32 degrees. Dual zone VL 60 with cover. Not opening the lids and nothing inside. I found it was about double that (750watts)to keep it at 0 degrees.
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As far as continuous use, you should be good. My VL45 only uses about 20 watt hour per hour after initial cooling was done. During initial cooling the compressor was on full time so it had a higher average of about 50 then. 20watt hours times 24 Is 480 watt hours per day. If your 100 panel can pull about 60 watts for 8 hours a day, then you won’t need to tap into your battery banks stored power; which you got enough to last almost 3 days without needing to recharge. I’d say you’re pretty well off! @silver02accord has a bag for insulation and gets 25% better efficiency than me even with the bigger size, but I did use mine during second half of testing So that does skew the numbers a little.
As far as the dent and damaged corner protector/missing screw, I would keep checking on Lu every few days. He can be busy and slow sometimes but he will always make things right. In the mean time, I would see if you can find a small screw and secure the metal plate back into the corner. @wlittleman on my VL, each corner piece is held on by 2 screws and are easily removable. Give me a second I’ll get you a clip from when I opened mine.
I do appreciate you boys meeting Lu in the middle, and i hope things get sorted out in a way that is fair to everyone. Please keep us updated on your statuses.
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whats the main difference between the VL series & the JP series, other than looks?
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Biggest one is weight/portability; the TRs (that will be replacing the JPs) will have wheels on them. The VLs are metal construction and the JPs/TRs are plastic as well.
Other than that they are pretty similar, with the biggest component being the same compressor, and i imagine that the electronics/condenser core will be similar as well. Thanks for the interest, and please let us know if you have any other questions!
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Thank you for the update. You are welcome to text them and give them your order number and ask for a shipping update, either via the number on their site or via Lu’s number. If you don’t get a reply from that then let us know and I will do what I can to get an update for you. Keep us posted and thanks again!
Is there anywhere online to learn more about the TR models? I'm thinking of ordering a JP50 but now that there is a new model coming, it might be worth waiting? Trying to figure that out.
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Last I heard was that they are in stock, but I still don’t have any information on them otherwise. No specs and no ship date available yet, but Lu did say he would send me one to unbox and review for you guys; so if I get that before they post specs on site, then I’ll get you guys info.
Only thing we know for sure is that one of our members saw them laying in the lobby when he went to pick up his order, and that when they are ready to ship, that it will have an introductory discount that is a little higher than 25% off.
We got the iCooler and expandable this week though! Very excited about adding those to our list!
I ordered mine on the 1st and downloaded the "Shop" app that is recommended for tracking on their website and it says it will arrive on the 5th.
