What have you done to your 200 Series this week? (15 Viewers)

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Installed the BH3D cup holder. Had to clean up 15 years of someone else’s mess first. This is going to be much better than the stock holder.

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Installed 1" BORA spacers. Had to mildly clearance the stock wheels for the spacers to fit and then got new tires. Ended up with 275/60/R20 Milestar Patagonia X/Ts which spec out at 33". Originally attempted 275/65/20 which are a little over 34" and the rubbing was just too bad. I tried some clearancing and massaging the fender lining but couldn't make them work.

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Added an inverter to complete my electrical setup. The stock inverter was falling short of charging my laptops. Wanted something that could also power the Nespresso machine at camp. Tested and works great. Trying to decide where to mount the inverter remote.

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Took inverter case apart and rotated the display or it would have been upside down or I would have had to run power to the left side.

Mounted between the second row and ADGU drawers. It's connected to a LiPo battery on the driver side of the drawers with 2GA cable. Also replaced the Victron DC 12/12 360w 30a charger with the newer and smaller Victron XS charger 700w 50a which charges the LiPo when driving. It's mounted to the side frame of the drawers, much more compact and runs cooler. Ran a dedicated 4ga cable from starter battery to rear, underneath truck that connects to Victron charger. Power enters cabin on rear left grommet under truck. A little bit of a hassle getting behind the rear side panel with the drawers in place.
 
Can’t let the 300 have all the attention:

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Added an inverter to complete my electrical setup. The stock inverter was falling short of charging my laptops. Wanted something that could also power the Nespresso machine at camp. Tested and works great. Trying to decide where to mount the inverter remote.

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Took inverter case apart and rotated the display or it would have been upside down or I would have had to run power to the left side.

Mounted between the second row and ADGU drawers. It's connected to a LiPo battery on the driver side of the drawers with 2GA cable. Also replaced the Victron DC 12/12 360w 30a charger with the newer and smaller Victron XS charger 700w 50a which charges the LiPo when driving. It's mounted to the side frame of the drawers, much more compact and runs cooler. Ran a dedicated 4ga cable from starter battery to rear, underneath truck that connects to Victron charger. Power enters cabin on rear left grommet under truck. A little bit of a hassle getting behind the rear side panel with the drawers in place.

If you're charging through USBC I recently got one of these and it has been great. They make a couple different options with two ports (but less power on each) or USBA, etc.

 
If you're charging through USBC I recently got one of these and it has been great. They make a couple different options with two ports (but less power on each) or USBA, etc.

That's cool and great price.

Unfortunately my work laptop doesn't charge on USBC and the AC adapter is 150w. Maybe I need to find a new job.
 
Trickle charger with easy access plug. Not pretty but practical.

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Will work the growing rat nest next winter, as well use smaller loom over power cord so that I can replace the ziptie with a factory fastener.

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Averaged 18.5mpg driving back from Steamboat last week. Yes, it's mostly down hill, but I thought the days of 15+mpg were behind me. Happy to see the big number, even if it's cheating :hillbilly: I credit the roof rack delete :o
 
Trickle charger with easy access plug. Not pretty but practical.

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Will work the growing rat nest next winter, as well use smaller loom over power cord so that I can replace the ziptie with a factory fastener.

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There is a great spot inside the grille to attach that Noco unit easily with a zip tie, only need to drill two small holes. When you remove the core support plastic cover, on the drivers side air guide next to the headlamp.

That leaves enough cord to have it stowed in the lower grille slot where it’s less visible, and less bulk on top of the battery.

Great device though.. served me well when mine wasn’t being driven daily.

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There is a great spot inside the grille to attach that Noco unit easily with a zip tie, only need to drill two small holes. When you remove the core support plastic cover, on the drivers side air guide next to the headlamp.

That leaves enough cord to have it stowed in the lower grille slot where it’s less visible, and less bulk on top of the battery.

Great device though.. served me well when mine wasn’t being driven daily.

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I ended up going the SAE harness route. I have this on all my cars and power equipment for quick plug in.

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I ended up going the SAE harness route. I have this on all my cars and power equipment for quick plug in.

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There is a great spot inside the grille to attach that Noco unit easily with a zip tie, only need to drill two small holes. When you remove the core support plastic cover, on the drivers side air guide next to the headlamp.

That leaves enough cord to have it stowed in the lower grille slot where it’s less visible, and less bulk on top of the battery.

Great device though.. served me well when mine wasn’t being driven daily.

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Thanks for the ideas, might move it there in the final revision or use the plug and get it out of there altogether.
 
I have scheduled an alignment in the morning with a new to me shop based on a recommendation from a dude I bought firewood from a couple months back. I’m nervous as hell to turn my keys over to places I know so this is like a blind date and all I’ve been told is she has a great personality…

May the Cruiser gods bless this blind date with the potential for long term repeat and accurate dependable alignments.
 
I have scheduled an alignment in the morning with a new to me shop based on a recommendation from a dude I bought firewood from a couple months back. I’m nervous as hell to turn my keys over to places I know so this is like a blind date and all I’ve been told is she has a great personality…

May the Cruiser gods bless this blind date with the potential for long term repeat and accurate dependable alignments.
I have a lot of stories about "great personalities"....May the luck be ever in your favor, Mr. Potter - Gandalf...probably

May the LC gods smile upon you...
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I have scheduled an alignment in the morning with a new to me shop based on a recommendation from a dude I bought firewood from a couple months back. I’m nervous as hell to turn my keys over to places I know so this is like a blind date and all I’ve been told is she has a great personality…

May the Cruiser gods bless this blind date with the potential for long term repeat and accurate dependable alignments.
My alignment shop is one of the few places I trust with my keys. Known my dude longer than my barber.
 

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