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    Sold thanks: 1995 Mercedes G320 LWB with rear jump seats, 3 diff locks, 119k miles, well maintained

    Congrats on the sale. Do you have an ad or more details for the 1998 LWB?
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    Family Basecamp Utility Trailer (sprint build thread)

    @nfloyd77, thanks for asking. I had completed most of the work outlined in the earlier posts and spent all summer using it with my family! We pulled off 14-16 nights with the trailer and it reaffirmed what a great solution it is for my family. Added a Dometic 12V USB faucet that pulls from the...
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    2018 Land Rover Discovery - V6 Lux - Turbo Diesel - 63k Miles

    As I've commented before, it's an awesome truck. But I'm curious, what's the relation to this ad? https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/land-rover/discovery/2687930.html Cheers, AB
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    2018 Land Rover Discovery TDI

    I'd love to hear some first hand experience from a Discovery TD6 owner... Seem like an ideal family road trip machine with strong off-road capability. This color combo looks especially good!
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    Family Basecamp Utility Trailer (sprint build thread)

    My design is finalized, now it's just time to get to the shop and do some welding! Two major changes I'm hoping to accomplish in the coming weeks: 1) Redesigned lid/rack assembly. I will wanted a unistrut rail along each side, but it is attached to a welded frame. Also, added lifting struts...
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    back again...expo trailer 2.0

    Looking good! Maybe I missed it, but what are you sheeting it in?
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    Family Basecamp Utility Trailer (sprint build thread)

    Making some decent design progress in SolidWorks, but no screenshots of that right now. I did get most of my first galley box built and am pretty happy with it. The 3/4" plywood is way overkill, but I had it left over from my work bench build. I'll probably end up adding cut outs in the side...
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    Family Basecamp Utility Trailer (sprint build thread)

    It's been a long winter, but it has also been a great chance to think about a few major changes to the trailer. A few things I hope to address or improve: Eliminate the front swing out bumper. This was just more trouble than it was worth Improve the rear swing out bumper latch system. Destaco...
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    Adventure Vehicle advice for a growing family?

    Interesting thread that I'll continue to watch, but figured I'd throw out my experience of going from 1 kid to 3 kids in less than two years (as you are about to do!): It's pretty easy to add one kid into your pre-kid, outdoor-centric lifestyle and seamlessly incorporate them into your...
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    Family Basecamp Utility Trailer (sprint build thread)

    Summer has been busy, but we've managed to pull off a few camping trips. Starting to dial things in a bit more, although it takes time. A couple of highlights: - Installed matching hard plastic cases on either side of the trailer. One is dedicated for gear storage and the other is for trash and...
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    Family Basecamp Utility Trailer (sprint build thread)

    From the start, I wanted a trailer that could do multiple things and wasn't purely dedicated to camping. Last weekend proved this with a family canoeing adventure and a trip to our local yard waste dump. Just as important, I successfully got the trailer registered and plated, so I no longer...
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    2012 Alucab Toyota Troopcarrier SOLD

    Solid cruising boat choice! Those have always been on my short list. Have fun!
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    2012 Alucab Toyota Troopcarrier SOLD

    Care to share what type of boat? I've done some cruising pre-kids and have always loved that mode of travel.
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