T@b Task Day

jkjenn
jkjenn Member Posts: 6,425
in Modifications & Upgrades
I took today off to get a few things around the house and T@b done. Too bad it feels like a tropical rain forest today.

I finally added a battery cut off switch and mounted my fishing rod-flag pole holder (thanks, @dalehelman !) My flagpole arrived but I realized I also need a new flag. Hoping it dries off and I can get to my caulking work.


2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

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  • judymac
    judymac Member Posts: 403
    Good job!

    Judy and Mike - Central KY 2014 T@B S M@X towed with Chevy Trailblazer   Nights in the T@B:  32

  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    Post a pic of the flagpole set up - What flag ya flyin?
  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,425
    PXLated said:
    Post a pic of the flagpole set up - What flag ya flyin?
    I have to wait for the weather to clear; it started to rain. :) I will be flying the stars and stripes of the good old USA!

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,425
    I could not fully extend it due to overhead wires and tree branches. I used pipe insulation foam to snug the flagpole in the rod holder. The last picture is a close up of my wireless antenna (Ubiquiti Nanostation M2. I have one more piece to the puzzle arriving tomorrow and a new flag on Wednesday. I think I could probably rig a plate for the cell phone booster but not sure I will do that right away. The WiFi antenna is mounted to the pole with a mounting plate.




    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

  • Cyclonic
    Cyclonic Member Posts: 1,232
    The setup looks good.

    States the T@Bpole has camped, so far ;)
    Nathan & Becky... 2013 Ford F150 FX4 TAB HLR... 2012 LG T@B T@Bpole.
    Sterling, VA
  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    So, did it all go together as easily as expected?
  • IACamper
    IACamper Member Posts: 109
    Jenn, did you fasten your cutoff switch with adhesive?
    Kristi Des Moines, IA 2008 T@B L
  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,425
    PXLated said:
    So, did it all go together as easily as expected?
    Yes, I used a 2 5/8" hole saw to cut the hole in the battery box cover moved the wire from the battery to the switch, added a tray cable from the switch to the battery, tested, and that was it.

    IACamper said:
    Jenn, did you fasten your cutoff switch with adhesive?
    Yeah, I used silicone, but might next to use gorilla glue, too. There is not a lot of surface area o. That switch to add the adhesive.

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

  • IACamper
    IACamper Member Posts: 109
    Thanks. I used screws, but I'm nervous about the tips of them coming into contact with something electrical....
    Kristi Des Moines, IA 2008 T@B L
  • ChanW
    ChanW Member Posts: 3,170
    edited July 2015
    Jenn, Gorilla Glue is great, but it's a little 'brittle' for flexible substrates. You might want to use a kind of construction adhesive for plastics. Dunno what tho... B-) I have this polybutylene stuff that sticks like mad, and stays rubbery/flexible, but you gotta buy a whole caulk-size tube.

    Chan - near Buffalo NY
    2014 S Maxx (ie: "320")
    2011 Tacoma 4cyl ... edit: 2022 Tacoma 6cyl - oh yeah!
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    A_Little_T@b'll_Do_Ya

  • Rad
    Rad Member Posts: 516
    Adhesive silicone chalk would work great for that.  Keep in mind that you will have to cut it off if you ever want it off.  
  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,425
    IACamper said:
    Thanks. I used screws, but I'm nervous about the tips of them coming into contact with something electrical....

    I got a little sloppy with my wrench when I was tightening down the nut on the battery. It woke me up, for sure!

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

  • Rad
    Rad Member Posts: 516
    jkjenn said:
    IACamper said:
    Thanks. I used screws, but I'm nervous about the tips of them coming into contact with something electrical....

    I got a little sloppy with my wrench when I was tightening down the nut on the battery. It woke me up, for sure!
    That's funny.  We have all done it.  
  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    Been there, done that...will probably do it again.  Be careful.
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,425
    Yeah, I wish I could say it was the first time.

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

  • kybob
    kybob Member Posts: 232
    Jenn, what do you mean by a "tray cable?" Thanks!
    2018 Outback S, Silver/Black - 2015 Silver Honda Pilot 4WD - Florence, KY

  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,425
    kybob said:
    Jenn, what do you mean by a "tray cable?" Thanks!
    A heavy duty battery cable, like this one. I should add that I ran the switch to the negative side of the battery.

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

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