Lightweight DIY Overland Trailer! Part 4, Electrical, Lithium and Iceco Cooler!

[@AshleyAcademy]

New-school technology meets old-school reliability 😎

[@VWJawbreaker]

It’ll do the trick!

[@robertosantinni9656]

Time watching your builds is never wasted. Thank you.

[@VWJawbreaker]

I appreciate that greatly!

[@markamodeo5934]

The cool factor of your trailer keeps climbing with each completed step. Keep on doing you man. Looks great.

[@VWJawbreaker]

I appreciate it greatly. It’s been a dream for a long time now.

[@69bajaoutdoors]

Watching your videos is never a "waste of time" brother! This build of yours is coming along nicely!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thanks brother, I appreciate ya!

[@aj1696]

Gary Your not wasting our time I enjoy and learn from your videos ... Thanks for taking your time and effort to take us along on the journey ...

[@VWJawbreaker]

I appreciate that, I just didn’t want the video to keep going on even longer than it did. I don’t drag things out to make videos longer like other might do. Thanks for always being here 🤙

[@2GuysandaBug]

Wasting our time, whatever....I enjoy every minute of it and always seem to learn something that I can use. Your attention to detail is inspiring. Keep them coming. :)

[@VWJawbreaker]

Appreciate it sir!

[@MotoDoggo]

Nice work Gary!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thanks, I appreciate that 🤙

[@davidgiesfeldt6650]

Think about a small fan a a passive vent. With fridge and closed metal box it will get hot… making the fridge work harder. Love the build.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Great thinking! The solar controller has a temp sensor so I’ll monitor the inside temps, should only be an issue in the summer when I don’t camp much here. Worse case I can open the side access doors and then add in a ventilation fan 🤙

[@deanrobinson3717]

It’s an amazing job Gary, lovely set up, looks awesome with both the small doors on too. Very talented man !

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thank you sir! Too bad I still can’t head your way for a camping trip…. Stupid oceans in the way.

[@thebinderbuilder]

Holy moly, how did this video slip by me?!?! Very very cool Gary! Loving the build and what you're doing with it. Like I said before, when my bug is done, my wife has one of these in mind for us!😮

[@VWJawbreaker]

It’s life, it happens from time to time. Thanks for being so supportive and there’s still plenty more to come! Hopefully it’ll help spark some ideas for your future build.

[@thebinderbuilder]

@@VWJawbreaker I'm sure you will!

[@V8N8T]

Bad ass Gary! That's a bitchin fridge!

[@VWJawbreaker]

It’s so freaking nice! Such a game changer.

[@hummv8]

GREAT IDEAS!!! Like how you're thinking. Can't wait till the next episode

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thanks so much!! I still have a little ways to go but I’m extremely happy with the results.

[@briancole7935]

Some more great additions! That is going to be quite the "resort" when you get it done!

[@VWJawbreaker]

I didn’t t think of it like that but yes, a portable resort! I like the way you think!!

[@BrewDub73]

Wow! The amount of work you put into this build is impressive. Excited to see it at No Dough!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thanks brother, still so much more to come! Not sure I’ll be camping at no dough but I’ll have it at the getaway in 2 weeks.

[@samatkinson1680]

I am very impressed. I think you have planned out the perfect set up.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thank you and there’s still more to come!

[@backyardkombi5466]

Can’t wait to see the coolness in full effect.

[@VWJawbreaker]

It’s getting closer, may be doing some upgrades also 😎

[@vayabroder729]

What an awesome job; this is such a cool project. Camping with nice amenities!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thanks man, gotta up my camping game. Getting older sucks 😂

[@nastygamenation5696]

Done took someone’s handicap parking sign 😂 lol jk build Is coming along nicely

[@VWJawbreaker]

Nah, I obtained it properly years ago from work when I was replacing a bunch of signs. Appreciate it 🤙

[@kyridgejumper]

Love watching the progress on your projects the cooler is awesome that leaves you plenty of room behind it for a dry food storage box👏👏👏🙌

[@VWJawbreaker]

Hey thanks, I appreciate that! Should have plenty of room for all sorts of camping goodies!

[@robertosantinni9656]

Just as an aside, I mentioned you to Binder Builder who is building a Bug this time instead of an International Scout. He said he felt honored to be mentioned in the same category as you.

[@VWJawbreaker]

He’s such a great guy and I look forward to his updates!

[@VWRICH23]

Its looking so sweet !! awesome job

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thanks buddy!

[@MAGAisacult]

I ran one of those 12v DC compressor freezers for 30 days on a 150 ah deep cell battery once! No solar, no recharge, they sip energy on ECO mode, and use virtually zero when compressor is not running!

[@VWJawbreaker]

That’s really impressive! I’m pretty stoked to use it here soon and test it all out.

[@MAGAisacult]

Hope to see the camper at March 1 Trail of the Vagens!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Yes sir, looking like I’ll be there!

[@user-dt7nv5py6k]

Really unique camper. Nice Crack-A-Lackin!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thanks, I appreciate that 🤙

[@douglasbarnhart3324]

Great video Gary!! Always a interesting video.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thank ya, hope you’re having a great week!

[@gerhartpeter]

Dude I cant wait to see this thing! Keep up the good work!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thanks, still have more to go! 😎

[@PopularityContest]

You should sell these i bet you'll make millions 😮

[@VWJawbreaker]

No way I could pull that off here and it would probably be more of a headache than it’s worth. Not to mention there’s plenty of these kind of setups out there but most weigh 2500-3500lbs.

[@georgeezzell4474]

Really cool.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thank you, more to come!

[@vdub6873]

Awsome cooler nice battery ....my disel heater killed my old lead acid Saturday night at fyao...I been researching lipos all week

[@VWJawbreaker]

Dude, shoot me a message and I’ll share some info with ya.

[@uksniper1]

Looking awesome mate👍😉

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thank you I appreciate that 🤙

[@Doubleodude]

That’s awesome!

[@VWJawbreaker]

It’ll be a sweet setup when done.

[@annies_vw]

looks neat and tidy!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Slowly!! 😎😂

[@richgenovese5502]

Outstanding job as usual love. Everything you do. Your content is awesome but to play armed quarterback Chair I don't know what you're doing with solar. So looking from the rear. The right hand side of the battery behind the cooler is dead space/is solar equipment going there. Because I probably would've put my electrical there. Because on a left hand the battery that could be for storage or anything you want. But that right handside looks like dead spot. I hate to say it because you did wonderful job can't wait for the next video

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thanks, I appreciate it! As for your concerns, I understand what you’re saying. I put the electrical where I did for easy access Incase I needed to work on it, use the small inverter, etc. The solar will tie into that panel as well. As for the dead space in front of the cooler, that area is for tool storage and items I’ll rarely need or will won’t need to access very often. So far it’s working out well. I may remove some items that I probably won’t use and move the battery to the space in front of the cooler.

[@richgenovese5502]

Perfect case close

[@Demop_VW_garage]

How good are those batteries, I've got one powering my kayak it lasts for days :) Great job on the install!

[@VWJawbreaker]

We’ll take it on a test run here soon but I can say I’m blown away on the overall performance.

[@Demop_VW_garage]

@@VWJawbreaker how light are they 😳😳

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@Demop_VW_garage this 100ah battery is 22lbs I think which is crazy light compared to a leaf acid battery 😳

[@kevinjenkins3347]

Are you going to bring this to no dough this year? Nova campground is right around the corner from the venue....

[@VWJawbreaker]

I’m not sure, I normally don’t camp for no dough.

[@Paulman50]

Cool ( see what i did there ) 👍🤣

[@VWJawbreaker]

Nice one sir!!

[@pierreduplessis1507]

Are you going too add a battery pack for extra power for longer off-grid camping? A water tank with a filtration kit?

[@VWJawbreaker]

The 100ah battery will provide plenty of power. Stay tuned as there’s more to come!

[@aaronchilds2568]

Got a link in the small AC inverter?

[@VWJawbreaker]

I think so, lemme look and I’ll send it to you. Or you can click on the Amazon link below and I have a trailer build list and it should be there.