Launch Sequence Moonlanding
Everything you need for a successful mission to the moon
Get ready for an overloading event that’s out of this world. Before lift off it’s always best to review your pre-launch gear list and make sure you have crossed every T and dotted every I. Here is a list that has been approved by NASA and has been used on many previously successful lunar landing missions
Words by Kevin Arnold
BF Goodrich KO2 Tires
First things first in order for a successful mission you will actually have to touch down and land on the moon. To make this easier your rig is going to need the right shoes. Navigating the surface of the moon requires reliable rubber. The BFG KO2’s have had more successful moon landings than any of their competitors making these tires a top choice for all space travelers.
BF Goodrich KO2 AT Tires
CoreGard Technology: Derived from BFGoodrich's race-proven Baja T/A®KR2
Advanced tire footprint shape more evenly distributes stress, for longer more uniform wear.
Serrated Shoulder Design provides increased mud, snow, and rock traction, especially in aired-down driving situations.
50,000 Mile Manufacturer's Limited Warranty
Dakota Lithium Batteries
Life on the moon becomes much more luxurious with live music, DJ’s, sound systems, Soundboks speakers, lasers, and thousands of LED lights. In order to have these luxuries we rely on our stage that’s powered by a powerhouse of Dakota Lithium’s 12V 200AH Batteries.
Dakota Lithium 200Ah Batteries
Best in class 11 Year Warranty
12V 200Ah 2400Wh. LiFePO4 chemistry has a flat voltage curve, meaning this battery has twice as much usable capacity as a lead acid (SLA, AGM) battery with the same rating
Includes active BMS protection circuit that handles cell balancing, low voltage cutoff, high voltage cutoff, short circuit protection and high temperature protection for increased performance and longer life
ICECO APL55
Survival on the moon depends mostly on ice-cold beverages, as well as enough food for your interstellar vacation. The crew at ICECO is doing big things and the APL55 is a pretty sleek unit ideal for missions on the go or integrated into your rig. The ICECO APL55 Pro features a SECOP Compressor, as well as peace of mind with ICECO’s 5-year Limited Warranty on the compressor. Be sure to look out for the ICECO depot on the moon to get your equipment tuned up.
ICECO APL55
SECOP Compressor
58 Quart - Flexible Dual Zone Capacity w/removable divider
Smart fridge equipped with features such as a warning tone if the lid is left open.
-4 - 68 Degrees Fahrenheit Temperature range. Can be used as a fridge or a freezer or both!
5-Year Warranty on Compressor, 1-Year on all other parts.
CompoCloset
There’s nothing like being on the moon and being able to use your own Cuddy. The CompoCloset Cuddy is a urine-diverting composting toilet with an easy-to-use tucked-away agitator. It also features a carbon filter with options to ventilate, a compact design, and a urine indicator light that turns on to let you know when you have almost exceeded your limit. It’s always a good idea to have a plan for your #1s and #2s before you leave Earth’s orbit en route towards any galaxy.
CompoCloset Cuddy
Compact size - Cuddy can fit just about anywhere and go wherever -and whenever you need to Go.
Smart LED indicator light lets you know when the 1.7-gallon urine container is full
Separate and removable 3.9-gallon solids container.
A handy hand-crank Agitator handle makes composting a breeze
Cuddy is the go-to toilet for off-grid living and on-the-road travels.
Anker Solix
If we are going to explore further galaxies we need to locate them first and to do this we rely on portable power stations to power our telescopes. The Anker Solix C1000 powered our heavy-duty telescopes and allowed us to view the annular solar eclipse up close and personal. We also used the Anker F2000 to power @ambinetatlas and his music equipment for an intimate gathering on the edge of a crater on the moon.
Anker Solix
1056Wh Capacity, 600W Solar input, 6 x AC Outlets w/output of 1800 Watts
Recharges off AC grid power in less than one hour
2 x USB C and 2 x USB A Ports
Emergency Light
Harvest Host Campers Card
After a multi-day mission to the moon, it’s nice to take a pit stop at a nearby planet before returning to Earth. This is where a Harvest Host Campers Card comes in clutch. Think of it as a membership club for RVers offering unique overnight stays at over 7,000 locations all over North America – including more than 4,600 farms, wineries, breweries, distilleries, golf courses, museums, and other scenic small businesses. Not ready to go back to earth yet?
Harvest Host Campers Card
Harvest Hosts is a membership club for RVers offering unique overnight stays at over 7,000 locations all over North America
CampersCard Members will score the best deals, saving big on nightly fees at high-quality campsites throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Members can also look for sites with specific features including hook-ups, pet-friendly, amenities, etc.
NIKLE Golden Gin
Of course, most vessels come prepared with their provisions and spirits. The drink of choice on the moon this time of year is a Salty Dog featuring Nikle Golden Gin. Combine:
4 oz grapefruit,
1.5 oz Nikle Gin,
A Pinch of Salt
Ice
And a rosemary sprig to bring out the pine and juniper taste in the air.
Go Power/Dometic
Solar Extreme Charging System (600 Watts) This all-in-one solar kit is all you need to get your lunar vehicle ready for off-earth life. This is the complete package that also includes a 3000W inverter, 30 Amp PWM, Inverter charger, and even the cables to put it all together.
GoPower - Solar Extreme Power System (600 Watts)
The Solar Extreme is Go Power!'s largest solar and inverter system.
This system will produce enough power to run up to 3000 watts of appliances or electronics at a time
This package provides you charging flexibility between the sun and shore power, as well as the ability to connect power to your 120-volt outlets.
