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Electrical

Streamlight LED Flashlight
Bytomas October 18, 2014September 22, 2015

Since 2008 I have been running a Streamlight Strion flashlight in my Toyota FJ Cruiser. The installation is integrated into the dash of the FJ and here is the post on how the installation was originally done. On my last trip I realized how dim the incandescent bulb really is. With this in mind…

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Electrical | Electronics

USB Charge Ports Installed
Bytomas October 11, 2014October 15, 2026

“Not enough USB Charge Ports”. If you’re like me and driving a preUSB truck, setting up USB charging is a pain. With only one auxiliary 12 volt socket in the Toyota FJ Cruiser two USB sockets was the limit and for that I had to give up the aux port. I also had a tendency to go…

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Electrical | Service & Warranty

Baja Designs Lights in need of repairs
Bytomas August 19, 2013August 19, 2013

After 6 years of use my Baja Designs Soltek Fuego lights are in need of help. The reflectors in the lights are starting to show signs of corrosion. With the lifetime warranty that Baja Designs offers the lights have been pulled and are now being returned to Baja Designs for service or replacement. More later…

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Electrical

Auxiliary Battery Upgrade
Bytomas November 17, 2011June 8, 2013

Over the last few adventures that we have taken in our Toyota FJ Cruiser and especially the trip to Alaska I found that I undersized the auxiliary battery. The battery was getting run down most nights and I was even having problems with is getting fully drained at home. I am a believer in the Odyssey…

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Electrical

Roof Access Wiring Ports
Bytomas November 15, 2010October 18, 2026

When waterproof fitting are needed, the best place to look is the marine industry. With a number of antennas and powered items mounted on our roof rack I needed lots of wiring access. To accommodate the high number of wires I chose to install 2 roof wiring ports. The part that I used is from…

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