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    2020 Overland Explorer Vehicles (OEV) CAMP-X pop-up slide-in pickup camper (renamed "Back Country" as of 2023)

    Hi Steve, I've got a 2019 F250 XL and had the same issue. I had all the stock shocks swapped for Rancho 9000XL adjustable shocks (9 settings) and that reduced the highway wallow. I also have a Rancho RS4514 single steering stabilizer and that got rid of most of the steering skittishness. The...
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    Watches - ExPo Style

    I just picked up an A-13A with a neat (and very useful) quartz central minute counter chronograph movement. The design is based on an aircraft clock used by the USAF and other AFs. It has 100m WR and probably the best anti-reflective/glare treatment of any watch I own. I chose the A-13A because...
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    2020 Overland Explorer Vehicles (OEV) CAMP-X pop-up slide-in pickup camper (renamed "Back Country" as of 2023)

    In my case it's a combination of new owner ignorance (and/or learning cure ) coupled with extreme laziness...
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    2020 Overland Explorer Vehicles (OEV) CAMP-X pop-up slide-in pickup camper (renamed "Back Country" as of 2023)

    Hi all, I had condensation building up when I was using the camper from late August until the middle of October on Vancouver Island. There were a couple rain storms including the first Alaskan low of the season. The humidity was really high and the exposed metal/extrusions inside were building...
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    Camper and Truck Photos

    Hi everyone, I've finally got something to post! I picked up a Overland Explorer (OvEx) Camp-X in August and headed out to Vancouver Island to do a shakedown trip. Things got in the way and I wound up mostly parked at my friend's pump house which turned out for the better in a situation of new...
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    Wheel Offset...is there an acceptable range for the 2017-2020 F250?!!!

    Hi Grassland, They are E rated but, since I can't keep my mind from dreaming up new ideas, I will use my OEMs until the point that they don't work for where I want to drive. Thanks for the input everyone.
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    Wheel Offset...is there an acceptable range for the 2017-2020 F250?!!!

    While waylaid by decision paralysis I had a thought...skinny & tall tires (255/80R17) on OEM 17x7.5 rims. After reading posts/info on the topic here and the internet I think it will work as the rim/tire diameter is the same as the stock 18x8 and 275/70s. However, the question I have is how would...
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    Wheel Offset...is there an acceptable range for the 2017-2020 F250?!!!

    Hey everyone, Thanks for the great info and recco's. I totally see the benefits of using backspacing as a standard measurement to meet regardless of offset. I'm off to a wheel/tire shop today to get some prices. MTF. DPS
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    Wheel Offset...is there an acceptable range for the 2017-2020 F250?!!!

    Ahhh, OK...there are many posts on backspacing...so more research.
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    Wheel Offset...is there an acceptable range for the 2017-2020 F250?!!!

    Hi everyone, I have a bone stock 2019 Ford F250 XL 4X4 with 245/75R17s that I want to put bigger wheels/tires on to improve both on & off road performance. Having spent the previous two decades in front of a computer screen I have zero auto-mechanic beyond tire and oil changes. The specific...
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    Canadians... What's it really like?

    I should have pre-fixed the media organizations with Canadian media organizations. The recent government ban laid bare the level of general ignorance regarding Canadian firearm laws. The 24/7 coverage of firearms crimes in the US has an outsized influence on Canadian public opinion and that...
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    Canadians... What's it really like?

    //RANT ON// Totally agree with you Ducstrom but responsible Canadian gun owners, of which I am also one, need to communicate with the rest of the country who do not share our interest in firearms. As you say "we" are nothing like the sensationalized caricatures presented in news reporting but...
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    SOLD! Leitner Designs 6.6 bed f250 $1k for everything.

    Thanks very much for the tip.
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    SOLD! Leitner Designs 6.6 bed f250 $1k for everything.

    Rakkasan, off topic question but what is the make of your bumper? I'm trying to find something similar for a 19 F250. I've looked at the aluminess bumper but it's very expensive. Thanks.
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