Looking at the Roughshack V2

[oplholik]

So, I'm looking for a new 3.7v mod, and I've been out and about, so to speak, looking at the various mods for a reasonable price, and I keep coming back to the roughshack V2. It seems to be the one that has everything I'm looking for. Nice looking, but not so nice that I'd hate to get a scratch or a ding on it, I like the price, It looks, and I understand that it is, durable, It's small and tubular.
Now, just a couple questions I have, ok, 3 questions.
1. I have read that not all 18350 batts fit. Does anyone use the trustfires in theirs?
2. I have read that the battery spring is weak, are there better springs available, or have you
not found that to be a problem.
3. Is it regulated at 3.7v, or non regulated? I prefer non regulated.

I guess that's about it. I would like to get some comments before odering. Thank you.

 

[dragit]

im tired... but i'll throw out the rumor about the battery spring. That thing is solid enough that it makes screwin the top on difficult!

Idk about the battery. I have not heard such a thing?

Its not regulated. This thing is about as simple as it gets.


LAstly.. Just buy the damn thing! Only thing you may look at is a better battery charger

 

[Bozzlite]

Ditto on what Dragit said. Well, at least for the original version. I am still using the same batteries that came with it.

I think they are Ultra Fire. (Blue). Anyway, one of those "Fires". I don't believe there will be any problem with other brands fitting. There is plenty of lee way in that thing.

The battery spring is very strong.

The weakest link in the Rough Stack is the switch, but they can be easily replaced. (For $14.00)

 

[oplholik]

Ok, I did, "just buy" it. Your right, none of the problems I was concerned with. Nothing wrong with that spring at all and no problem with the Trustfires I got to go with it. Now I'll probably get a couple of AW IMR's also. Anyways, very pleased with this.

 

[440BB]

Congratulations! I just got my first (maxi) and I wish I would have sooner. They're even smaller than I expected. Now we have to stop or we'll end up with 15 mods in a month or two!

 

[ime5000]

Congratulations! I just got my first (maxi) and I wish I would have sooner. They're even smaller than I expected. Now we have to stop or we'll end up with 15 mods in a month or two!

15 mods in a month or so, lol, if i had the money id be trying everyone out there! congrats on getting the roughstack itll be another i look into at another time!

 

[oplholik]

Now we have to stop or we'll end up with 15 mods in a month or two!

If you are not careful, that can definately happen.

 

[eko824]

im tired... but i'll throw out the rumor about the battery spring. That thing is solid enough that it makes screwin the top on difficult!

Idk about the battery. I have not heard such a thing?

Its not regulated. This thing is about as simple as it gets.


LAstly.. Just buy the damn thing! Only thing you may look at is a better battery charger

What battery charger would you recommend?

 

[oplholik]

Only thing you may look at is a better battery charger

I have a wf-188, and a Pila charger. The 18350's I can charge on the wf-188 for now until I can find spacers for the 18350.

 

[eko824]

Is there something specifically wrong with the charger they have at MadVapes?

AD-103 Multi-volt charger

 

[dragit]

You get what you pay for... regardless of a "good" or cheap charger, you should probably buy a back up anyways

 

[eko824]

Cheap doesn't necessarily mean bad though. It gets good reviews on the site.

 

[dragit]

Cheap doesn't necessarily mean bad though. It gets good reviews on the site.

The few harbor Frieght tools i got work great too. But the Snap on's out last and USUALLY (to some degree) out perform them.

Im not knockin it... i am using it right now to charge a battery. Just saying.... wait till you get it. Its anything but fancy or sturdy. But it works well. Only heard of a few dying. But these batterys can be dangerous. So i dont mind spending $15-20 for a piece of mind on the next charger.


Thats just thinking ahead. Use it and abuse it till it quits on ya. I Personally dont plan on leaving batterys on it over night or anything though

 

[eko824]

Didn't know these chargers could be dangerous. I'll definitely consider alternatives if that's the case.

 

[MickeyRat]

I like the Trustfire TR-001 charger at Madvapes. They also have an attachment for a car cigarette lighter. It was great for a 10 hour drive I took a little over a week ago.

 

[Skyway]

The Roughstack is a nice little mod and very sturdy. Only problem I can see with it is putting on a MAP if you ever wanted too. Switch will get in the way unless you use an extender or adapter.

 

[eko824]

The Roughstack is a nice little mod and very sturdy. Only problem I can see with it is putting on a MAP if you ever wanted too. Switch will get in the way unless you use an extender or adapter.

Haven't ordered the Roughstack yet but when I do, I'll probably try both of these adapters to give the button a little clearance under my Liquinator tank. I hope the Shorty works.

V2 510 Shorty Extension

510 Battery Extension

 

[Skyway]

I have both of those adapters and they both will work. I tested the second one out after my first post to see how well, and it does work fine. You lose some air control though. Makes it a little airy.

 

[eko824]

How about the Shorty extension? Less airy? And how's the clearance on the button with the Shorty?

 

[eko824]

I like the Trustfire TR-001 charger at Madvapes. They also have an attachment for a car cigarette lighter. It was great for a 10 hour drive I took a little over a week ago.

That looks like a reasonable option. A lot of people seem to recommend the Pila charger but I really don't want to spend $45 on a charger unless it's absolutely necessary and safety is an issue. If it's just a longevity issue, I'll take that chance.