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Thank you for purchasing Assistance the Cobra CPI 1550 inverter. Properly used, this Cobra product will give you many years of reliable service. Operating Instructions How Your Cobra Power Inverter Works Installation Notes The Cobra power inverter is an electronic product that has been Secondary Icons and built to take low voltage DC (Direct designed Current) power from your automobile or other low voltage power supplies and convert it to standard 115 volt AC (Alternating Current) power like the current you have in your home. This conversion process thereby allows you to use many of your householdCaution appliances Warningelectronic and Notice products in automobiles, RVs, boats, tractors, trucks and virtually anywhere else.

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1500 WATT POWER INVERTER

CPI 1550
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Product Features
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Contents

Features Three AC Receptacles Reverse Polarity Protection Current Meter Remote On/Off Capable Low Battery Alarm Automatic Thermal InstallationLow Battery Shutdown Notes Protection/Shutdown

AC Outlets Current Meter

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Power & Protection Indicators On/Off Power Switch

Caution Warning

Introduction Our Thanks to You. A1 Customer Assistance.Warranty. A1. Intro Operation Customer Assistance Product Installation Features. Notes. A2. Important Safety Information. 1 Secondary Icons Operation Quick Evaluation Before Installation.4 Customer Warranty
Assistance Notes Installation Installation Requirements. 6 Caution Warning Notice Mounting. 7 Notes Connecting Cables. 8 Power Consumption. 12 Ground Wiring. 13 Notice Caution Warning Installation
Remote On/Off Switch Jack
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Operation Turning Your Inverter On or Off. 14 Caution Warning Remote On/Off Warranty. 15 Switch Customer Assistance Power and Protection Indicators. 16 Operating Limits. 17 Troubleshooting Guide. 18 Specifications. 19
Negative Battery Cable Terminal (Black)
Cooling Fans Positive Battery Cable Terminal (Red)

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Ground Terminal

Intro Installation Operation Customer Assistance Notes
Customer Assistance Maintenance. Warning.21. Caution Product Service. 21 Warranty Accessories and Order Form. 22

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Important Safety Information
Assistance Important Safety Information
Before installing and using your Cobra power inverter, please read these general precautions and warnings.

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Caution and Warning Statements Installation Notes To make the most of this inverter, it must be installed Secondary Icons and used properly. Please read the installation and Customer Warranty Assistance operating instructions carefully before installing and Notes using it. Special attention must be paid to the CAUTION and WARNING statements in the manual.
Caution Warning Notice Notes CAUTION Statements specify conditions which could cause damage to the unit or other equipment.
WARNING Statements identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life.

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General Precautions 1. Operation install the inverter in a boats engine compartment Never Customer Warranty Assistance where gas and battery fumes are present. 2. Do not operate the inverter if it has been dropped or damaged in any way. 3. Installation open the inverter; it contains no userDo not Notes serviceable parts. Attempting to service unit could cause electrical shock. NOTE Internal components remain Warranty charged after all power is disconnected. Notice Caution Warning 4. Do not expose the inverter to rain, snow, bilge water or spray. 5. Do not obstruct the ventilation openings. Notes 6. Do not install the inverter in zero-clearance compartment. CAUTION This inverter should be used in negative ground applications only.
WARNING Power inverters contain components that tend to produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fire Warning or explosion, do not install the inverter in areas or compartments containing batteries or Installation flammable materials or in locationsNotes require that ignition-protected equipment.
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WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings. Do not install inverter in zero-clearance compartment.
Caution Notice Caution: Rechargeable Appliances Warning
Some very sensitive electronic equipment may not operate satisfactory on square wave or modified sine wave. The output waveform is referred to as Installation square wave or modified sine wave. It is a stepped Notes waveform designed to have characteristics similar Secondary Icons to the sine wave shape of utility power. A waveform of this nature is suitable for most AC loads (including linear and switching power suppliers used in electronic equipment, transformers and motors).

Assistance AMain Iconsload that can be plugged into the AC receptacle on test the inverter for short term testing at a low power level. The following cables are recommended for testing low power level test loads only. Installation Test Load Minimum Notes Test Load Power Cable Size Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Secondary Icons 100W # 16 AWG copper 250W # 12 AWG copper 500W # 8 AWG copper
Notes To check your inverters performance before installation: Caution Warning Notice Secondary Icons 1. Turn the inverter off (see page 14 On/Off Switch to Off for details). If the power source is a DC power supply, switch it off Main Icons as well. Notice Caution Warning 2. Connect cables to power input Connect Terminals terminals (see page 8 for details). 3. Connect cables to power source (see page 8 for details). Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance 4. Check to make sure all Connect Power Source connections are secure. 5. Turn the inverter on. If the power source is a DC power supply, Installation Notes switch it on first. Secondary Icons On/Off Switch to On 6. Plug in the test load. Installation

Connect Test Load

The inverter should supply power to the load. If the inverter is not working properly, refer to the Caution Warning troubleshooting guide on page 18 or power and protection indicators section on page 16.
Installation Requirements

Mounting

Notes Installation Requirements

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The inverter must be installed in an area that meets all of the following requirements: A. Dry Do not place in an area where water can drip or splash on the inverter. Warning Caution Notice B. Cool Ambient air temperature should be between 30F and 105F (0C and 40C). The cooler the better. C. Ventilate Allow at least one inch (three cm) of clearance around the inverter for proper airflow. Make sure that ventilation openings on the ends of the unit are not obstructed. D. Safe Do not install the inverter in the same compartment as a battery or in any compartment that contains flammable liquids such as gasoline. Warranty E. Close to Battery Install unit as close to battery as possible (without being in the same compartment) to minimize the length of cable required to connect the inverter to Notesthe battery. It is better and cheaper to run longer AC wires than longer DC wires (cables). CAUTION To avoid fire, do not cover or obstruct ventilation openings. Do not install inverter in a zero-clearance compartment. Overheating may result. CAUTION The inverter must only be connected to batteries with a nominal output voltage of 12 volts. It will not work with a 6 volt battery, and will be damaged if it is connected to a 16 volt battery.

WARNING This unit contains components which can produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fire Warning or explosion, do not install in compartments containing a battery or flammable materials, or in a location which requires ignition protected equipment.
WARNING This unit is suitable for installation in negative ground applications only. Do not attempt to install to a positive ground application. Mounting To mount your inverter: 1. Place the inverter on a flat surface with the mounting bracket against the mounting surface.

Mounting Brackets

2. Mount to secure surface using mounting hardware that is corrosion resistant (not included).

Mounting Hardware

The inverter can be mounted horizontally or vertically.

Connecting Cables

Connecting Cables (not Notes included)
Power wire and wiring are very important to the performance of the inverter. Because the inverter has a low voltage, high current input, low resistance wiring is essential between the battery and inverter. This is so it can deliver the maximum amount of energy to the load. Warning Caution Notice Use only copper wire. Aluminum wire has about one-third more resistance than copper wire of the same size, plus it is difficult to make good, low-resistance connections to aluminum wire. We recommend #4 AWG copper cable (90C insulation rating) as the minimum size for connections between the battery and inverter. Keep the cable length as short as possible, no more than four feet (one and a half meters). This will keep the voltage drop to a minimum. If the cable has too much voltage drop, the inverter may shut down when drawing higher currents because voltage Main Icons at the inverter may drop below 10 volts. If you must use longer cables, choose thicker cables, such as #2 AWG, and trim the ends of the cable to fit the terminals. To connect the cables between the Intro Operation inverter and the battery: 1. Turn the On/Off Switch on the inverter to the off position. If the power source is a DC power supply, switch it off as well.
2. On the end of the cable that Notes connects to the inverter, strip back the insulation about one-half inch (one and one-half cm), exposing the bare copper conductor.

Strip the Insulation

3. Connect cable to the Power Input Terminals on right side panel of the inverter. The red terminal is positive (+) and the black terminal is negative (-). Insert the bare ends of the cables into the terminals and tighten the screws to clamp the wires safely.

Insert Bare Cables

4. Connect cables to the power source: a. Connect the cable from the Negative (Black) Terminal of inverter to the Negative Terminal of the power source. Make a secure connection.

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Notes b. Connect the cable from the Positive (Red) Main Icons Terminal of the inverter to the Positive Terminal of the power source (the batterys main fuse or the battery selector Notice switch, if you are using one). Make a secure connection.

Connect Cables

CAUTION We recommend a main fuse in the batterys positive cable to protect against DC wiring short circuits (external to the inverter). The fuse should be as close to the battery as possible. We recommend a Buss Fuse ANL-250 Warranty or equivalent. The specific fuse ampere rating Warning Caution Notice should be sized to allow operation of all your DC powered equipment. CAUTION Remove any jewelry (watch, ring, etc.). Be Notes careful not to short circuit the battery with any metallic object (wrench, etc.). WARNING If you are making a permanent AC connection to the inverter, make sure that the AC wiring steps are performed before any DC wiring is Warning done. (DC hook-up energizes internal components, regardless of the position of the On/Off Switch). Working on AC connections in such a circumstance may result in an electric shock. WARNING 115 volt AC power is potentially lethal. Do not work on AC wiring when it is connected to the inverter (even if it is switched off) unless the DC power source is physically disconnected from the inverter. Also, do not work on AC wiring if it is connected to another AC power source such as a generator or the utility line. WARNING You may observe a spark when making the connection because current can flow to charge the capacitors in the inverter. Do not make this connection in the presence of flammable fumes. Explosion or fire may result. Thoroughly ventilate the battery compartment before making this connection.
You might observe a spark when you make this connection since current can flow to charge capacitors in the inverter. Notes All power connections to your Cobra inverter must be Positive to Positive and Negative to Negative. CAUTION Electrical installations must meet local and national wiring codes, and should be performed by a qualified electrician. CAUTION Do not connect the inverter and another AC source (such as a generator or utility power) to the AC wiring at the same time. The inverter will be damaged if its output is connected to AC voltage from another source. Damage can even occur if the inverter is switched off. CAUTION Do not connect the inverter to an AC branch circuit that has high-power consumption loads. It will not operate electric heaters, air conditioners, stoves, and other electrical appliances that consume more than 1500 watts. CAUTION Loose connectors result in excessive voltage drop and may cause over heated wires and melted insulation. CAUTION Reverse polarity connections (positive to negative) will blow internal fuses in the inverter and may permanently damage the unit. Such damage is not covered by the warranty.

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Power Consumption

Ground Wiring

For each piece of equipment you will be operating from the inverter, you must determine the batterys reserve capacity (how long the battery can deliver a specific amount of current in automotive batteries, usually 25 ampere) or ampere-hour capacity (a measure of how many amperes a Warning Caution Notice battery can deliver for a specified length of time). Example Reserve capacity: a battery with a reserve capacity of 180 minutes can deliver 25 ampere for 180 minutes before it is completely discharged. Example Ampere-hour capacity: a battery with an ampere-hour capacity of 100 ampere-hours can deliver 5 ampere for 20 hours before it is completely discharged. To determine the battery ampere-hour capacity you require: 1. Determine how many watts each piece of equipment consumes. This can normally be found on the product label. If only the current draw is given, multiply the current draw by 115 to get the watt consumption. 2. Estimate the time (in hours) that each piece of equipment will be running between battery charging cycles. 3. Calculate the total watt-hours of energy consumption (power x operating time) using the average power consumption and the total estimated running time (in hours). Power x Operating Time = Watt-Hours.
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There is a screw on the rear panel for Chassis Ground. This is to connect the chassis of the inverter to ground. The Chassis Ground Screw must be connected to a grounding point, which will vary depending on where the unit is Notice installed. Use a #8 AWG copper wire Warning Caution Intro Operation Customer Warranty (preferably with green/yellow insulation) to connect Assistance the chassis ground screw to the grounding point.

Chassis Ground

Installation Notes
In a vehicle: Connect the Chassis Ground to the chassis of the vehicle. In a boat: Connect to the Boat Grounding System. In a fixed location: Connect the Chassis Ground Screw to earth ground by connecting to a ground rod (a metal rod pounded into the earth) or other proper service entrance ground.
100 watts x 2 hours = 200 watt-hours
115 watts x 3 hours = 345 watt-hours
300 watts x 15 minutes = 75 watt-hours
4. Divide the watt-hours by 10 to determine how many power supplys (12 volt) ampere-hours will be consumed.

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Power On and Off

Remote On/Off Switch

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Be sure to have your power inverter properly installed before attempting to turn the unit on (see installation page 6). Intro Operation Customer Assistance To turn the power inverter on: Installation Notes 1. If a DC power supply is being used as the power Secondary Icons source, switch it on. 2. On the left side panel, switch the On/Off Switch to on. Installation

On/Off Switch to On

Turning Your Inverter On or Off
Assistance NOTE The On/Off Switch turns the control circuit in the inverter on and off. It does not disconnect power from the inverter. Caution Warning When the switch is in the off position, the inverter Installation draws no current from the battery. When its in the Notes on position, but no power is being supplied to the load, the inverter draws less than 500 milliamperes from the battery. This is low current draw. It would take more than a week to discharge a 100 amperehour battery at this rate depending on the age of the Notice battery. Caution Warning
Remote On/Off Switch (not included)
The inverter is now ready to deliver AC power to your loads. If several loads are to be operated by the inverter, turn them on separately, after the inverter has been turned on. This will ensure that the inverter does not have to deliver Operation Customer the starting currents required for all the Intro loads at once. Assistance To turn the power inverter off: 1. On the left side panel, switch the On/Off Switch to off.
An optional Remote On/Off Switch (not included) can be connected to the Remote Jack allowing you to turn the Cobra power inverter on or off from a convenient location when the inverter is installed in an out of reach location.

Remote Switch

Remote Jack

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Power and Protection Indicators
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Operating Limits

The Power and Protection Indicators include a green light, a red light, an alarm and a current meter. Green Light Installation Notes Power on The green light should remain on steady.

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Red Light and/or Alarm Current overload The red light will turn on momentarily, then the inverter will shutdown. The inverter will continue to check for appropriate current levels while trying to restart Caution Warning the load. Notice DC input voltage overload The red light will turn on and the inverter will shutdown. The inverter will continue to check for appropriate voltage levels while trying to restart the load. DC input voltage shortage As a warning that the voltage is getting low, the internal alarm will sound. When the voltage is too low, the inverter will shutdown and the red Operation Customer Warranty light will turn on. The inverter will continue to check for Assistance appropriate voltage levels while trying to restart the load. Temperature overload The red light will turn on momentarily, then the inverter will shutdown. The inverter Installation Notes will continue to check for appropriate temperature levels while trying to restart the load. NOTE A momentary sound of the internal alarm and/or flash of the red light is normal at start up.
Power Output The inverter can deliver 1500 watts for about 60 minutes. The inverter must cool for 15 minutes before it can Installation Notes resume operation at 1500 watts. Note: The wattage rating applies to resistive loads. Secondary Icons The inverter will operate most AC loads within its power rating. Some induction motors used in freezers, pumps, and other motor-operated equipment require very high surge currents to start. The inverter may not be able Caution Warning Notice to start some of these motors even though their rated current draw is within the inverters limits. The inverter will normally start single phase induction motors rated at one-half HP or less. Input Voltage The inverter will operate from input voltage ranging from 10 volts to 15 volts. Optimum performance will occur when the voltage is between 12 volts and 14 volts. If the voltage drops below 10.5V+/-0.3V, an audible low battery warning will sound. The inverter will shut down if the input voltage drops below 9.5V+/-0.3V. This protects the battery from being over-discharged. It will restart when the input voltage exceeds 12V+/-0.3V. The inverter will also shut down if the input voltage exceeds 15.75V+/-0.75V. This protects the inverter against excessive input voltage. Although the inverter has protection against over-voltage, it may still be damaged if the input voltage were to exceed 16 volts.

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One Plug at 40%
Current Meter The current meter indicates the current drawn from the battery. It will not indicate the current drawn by other loads also connected to the battery. For long term operation, the current meter should remain in the middle of the bar graph.

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Troubleshooting Guide

Specifications

Problem/Symptom Possible Causes Solution Low output voltage Overload Reduce the load. No output voltage Low input voltage Recharge battery. Installation Notes Check connections Secondary Icons and cable. No output voltage Thermal Allow inverter after prolonged use shutdown to cool off. Reduce load, Caution Warning Notice continuous operation input current required. Improve ventilation; Make sure ventilation openings in the inverter are not obstructed. Reduce ambient temperature. No output voltage, High input Make sure Protect indicator voltage the inverter is lighted connected to 12V battery. Check regulation of charging system. No output voltage Short circuit Check load for proper operation. No output voltage Inverter Turn inverter on. switched off No power Check wiring to inverter to inverter. Reverse Observe DC polarity correct polarity. Low battery alarm Poor DC wiring Check on all the time connections. Make sure battery Poor battery is fully charged. condition

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Continuous output power (1 hour). 1500W Surge rating (0.1 second). 3000W Peak efficiency (12V 12 load). > 88% Installation Notes Efficiency (full load, 12V). > 83% Secondary Icons No load current draw. < 0.5A (12.6V) Output waveform (resistive load). Modified sine wave Output frequency. 58HZ 62HZ Output voltage. 109V 120V Notice Input voltage.Caution. Warning. 10.4VDC 14.4VDC Alarm voltage (unload).10.2V 10.8V Shutdown voltage (unload). 9.2V 9.8V Operating temperature range. 0C 40C (32F 104F) Storage temperature range. -40C 85C (-40F 185F) Protection.Overload, short-circuit, overtemp, reverse polarity, under/over voltage Notes All protection is automatically recovered. To protect the battery, if the unit needs to be restarted after low voltage protection, the voltage of DC input should be above 12V. To extend the life of the fan, it will stop when there is no load. The speed of the fan increases as the load increases. The unit is completely insulated in input and output for added safety.

Warranty and Trademark Acknowledgement
Maintenance and Product Service
Limited Two-Year Warranty
Customer Maintenance Assistance
For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.
Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra power inverter, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two years from the date Notes of first consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the Secondary Icons first consumer purchaser, provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A. Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective power inverters, products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service department, accompanied by proof of the Caution of first consumer purchase, such as a duplicated copy of a Warning date sales receipt. You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service, but the return charges will be at Cobras expense, if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply: 1. To any product damaged by accident. 2. In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs. 3. If the serial number has been altered, defaced, or removed. 4. If the owner of the product resides outside the U.S.A. All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty. Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential or other damages; including, without limitation, to damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
Very little maintenance is required to keep the inverter operating properly. The exterior of the unit should be cleaned periodically with a damp cloth to prevent accumulation of dust and dirt. At the same time, tighten the screws on the DC input terminals. Be sure Installation Notes vents and fans are free of dust or debris.

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If you have any questions about operation or installing your new Cobra product, or if you are missing parts
Please call Cobra first! DO NOT RETURN THIS Warning PRODUCT TO THE STORE! Caution See customer assistance on page A1. If your product should require factory service, please call Cobra first before sending your power inverter. This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair. You may be asked to send your power inverter to the Cobra factory. It will be necessary to furnish the following to have the product serviced and returned. 1. For warranty repair include some form of proof-of-purchase, such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon copy of a sales receipt. If you send the original receipt, it cannot be returned. 2. Send the entire product. 3. Enclose a description of what is happening with the power inverter. Include a typed or clearly printed name and address of where the power inverter is to be returned. 4. Pack power inverter securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible, use the original packing material. 5. Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service (UPS) or Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit to: Cobra Factory Service Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA. 6. If the power inverter is in warranty, upon receipt of your power inverter, it will either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model. Please allow approximately three to four weeks before contacting Cobra for status. If the power inverter is out of warranty, a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the repair charge or replacement charge. If you have any questions, please call 773-889-3087 for assistance.
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Please contact your local dealer for warranty information.
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Cobra, Nothing comes close to a Cobra and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. Cobra Electronics Corporation is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.

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Operation Customer Remote On/Off Assistance Switch (CPI A20)
Accessories and Order Form
Warranty An optional Remote On/Off Switch can be connected to the Remote Jack allowing you to turn the Cobra CPI 1550 inverter on or off from a convenient location when the inverter is installed in an out of reach location. Notes
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Optional Accessories You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra dealer, or in the U.S.A., you can order directly from Cobra. Ordering from U.S.A. Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www.cobra.com. For credit card orders, complete and return this order form to fax number 773-622-2269. Or call 773-889-3087 (Press 1 from the main menu) 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday. Make check or money order payable to: Cobra Electronics, Attn: Accessories Dept. 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 USA To order online, please visit our website: www.cobra.com 22 English

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SUSPENSION/DRIVETRAIN 4.7L V8 engine Rear and center differential locks Front Runner auxiliary 45-gallon fuel tank, 72-gallon total capacity Old Man Emu 2.5-inch suspension lift with Old Man Emu Nitro shocks Old Man Emu 864 coil springs Old Man Emu heavy-duty front control arms Slee Off Road differential lowering kit ELECTRICAL National Luna DIY dual battery system, w/ in-cab remote controller Slee Off Road second battery tray with Optima Yellow Top deepcycle battery Dual Hella auxiliary fuse blocks, switched and unswitched Auxiliary Hella relay block INTERIOR All available factory options Remote start / alarm Alpine IVA-W200 6.5cm double-din LCD DVD/CD/iPod/Nav/Sat receiver Cobra 75WXST Sound Tracker CB mounted in front center dash Icom HM-133 two-meter VHF radio with remote face, located in front center dash Ram Mount cockpit laptop mount, with Toshiba laptop and Bluetooth GPS receiver Magellan Crossover GPS for day-to-day and backup Spot Satellite location and emergency recovery system Custom, removable two-drawer, rear hatch storage system with fitment side panels Cobra CPI 1550, 1500W peak 120V power inverter Three auxiliary full-time 12V power outlets National Luna Weekender 50-liter stainless steel freezer/fridge Front Runner fridge slide 10-pound Power Tank CO2 tank, with gauges and quick-release, Custom driver-side rear-door-entry dog platform, padded, of course. EXTERIOR ARB Sahara front bumper with IPF fog lights IPF 900S XD driving lights Warn M12000 winch Custom 2 x 5 x 3/16-inch steel rock-sliders/steps TJM rear bumper with swing-out tire carrier Front Runner Wind Cheetah 2.2-meter roof rack Four IPF 968 driving lights w/ 100-watt lamp upgrade 12V exterior power outlet Eezi-Awn Series T-Top roof/top tent Eezi-Awn Series 2000 2.5-meter awning Eezi-Awn 2.5-meter RecVee awning enclosure panels Storm Case iM2700 grey, mounted on roof, for recovery/safety equipment, air tools, etc. Shovel and axe, mounted with Quick Fist clamps ARB Safari Snorkel Warn rear receiver D-ring recovery shackle Trailer 2007 Adventure Trailers Chaser BFGoodrich Mud Terrain 315/75R16s on Toyota UZJ100 (powder coated) factory alloys to match the Land Cruiser Full lid option Eezi-Awn Series roof top tent Nose box Tailgate option 19-gallon water tank Two Adventure Trailers can holders with Scepter 20-liter red military fuel cans (MFCs) Electric brakes 12V electrical system, w/ Lifeline Group amp-hour AGM sealed battery ARB 45-liter fridge/freezer with insulation cover Engel Transit Slide-Lok Two Adventure Trailers stainless steel stove shelves/cooking platform Lock & Roll hitch system Two-pound propane bottle on prototype mounting platform Burt The Tiki Trailer God. Keeps us righteous.
With the Land Cruiser now considered by Paul to be a finished productand yes, we have heard that one before, well see how long it laststhe Equipt UZJ100 can be seen at many events around the country. While this rig gets a respectable 19mpg (on a downhill, with a tailwind), dont expect to encounter it at your local gas station any time soon, as it has a range of about 1400 miles and thats not including the 40-liters of gas riding shotgun on the Adventure Trailer. Were glad he wasnt our dad growing up with that kind of a fuel range, or it would have been a very messy back seat on long family trips. At about 7000 pounds before being loaded with its camping gear, the Equipt Land Cruiser is no featherweight, but pound for pound, it views the road less traveled as a road more inviting. Over the course of several years, every last detail was addressed to perfection until Paul was content to call his means to a lifes journey complete. The end result is something we arent ashamed to say we wouldnt mind living our lives in. So if there is room in the back seat, Paul, we have the bodies to fill them. Be sure to find out more about Equipt Expedition Outfitters at www.equipt1.com, or if youre ever in the neighborhood, hook up with the Wasatch Cruisers for a run and get a taste of what wheeling with Paul and the rest of the Utah crew is all about.

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