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    [Question] Poor man's top case

    I ended up finding an "Emgo" branded one on Amazon after searching "cheap top case KLR". I'm pretty happy with it for only $65. I really dislike the look of the Givi style boxes. Install was clean and easy.
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    [Question] Poor man's top case

    I recently picked a KLR to build for some light exploring and road trips. My wife is used to a sissy bar or padded top case on my ATV. I'm curious if anyone has cobbled together something of a top case with a pad for around $100. The only thing Gargle, Fleabay and the usual scumbags want to...
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    Considering an xterra, have questions

    With that AT I would still recommend doing the radiator trans cooler bypass and adding an aftermarket trans cooler. The guide is easy to find with a quick search for 'Xterra Radiator Bypass'. The peace of mind I got from it was well worth the $85 I spent on parts and fluid. Otherwise, be sure to...
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    2005-onward Frontier front suspension

    +1 to all this. I have a 2005 xterra and have done the same for the same reasons. However I went with Old Man Emu heavy duty rear leafs and a Timbren brand air helper.
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    Troseph's "Sky Loft" - RTT Toy Hauler build.

    Finally gave it a hard shakedown on some local roads. Everything is going great, but big changes to come.
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    First Expedition Trailer Build

    Looks like a good start, excited to see what you do with it.
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    Troseph's "Sky Loft" - RTT Toy Hauler build.

    Don't think it will be as much of a problem for me, the Tepui Kukenam's annex isn't covered entry, like this CTV:
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    Troseph's "Sky Loft" - RTT Toy Hauler build.

    Harbor Freight Tools, it's really nice for a bolt-on model. Been using one on another trailer for a while. Recommend putting thread locker on the bolts that hold it to the tongue.
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    Expedition Trailer and a Conventional Campground

    Yellowstone Grant Village Campground forced me into an RV spot for the RTT on a small trailer. It wasn't fun listening to generators and water pumps every morning and night. I actually got kicked out of a tent spot for the RTT on my truck last summer. I really think it comes down to the camp host.
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    Troseph's "Sky Loft" - RTT Toy Hauler build.

    It's a 20mm round can, holds the ammo for the M61 Vulcan: http://www.gunpartscorp.com/Products/1086660.htm The new tongue went very well. I replaced the damaged 0.0938" tongue with a much heavier .25" tube and welded it to the frame. The trailer has about 15 fewer rattles going down the road...
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    Troseph's "Sky Loft" - RTT Toy Hauler build.

    Dry storage ammo can mounted.
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    Troseph's "Sky Loft" - RTT Toy Hauler build.

    Ran into some trouble with the RTT ladder while I was testing my stands out. I put some gorilla glue on it until I can figure out a more permanent fix. Mounted a table for my stove under the RTT. Cooking in the annex will be nice.
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    Troseph's "Sky Loft" - RTT Toy Hauler build.

    New neck day: Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2
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    Troseph's "Sky Loft" - RTT Toy Hauler build.

    Thanks Bob. Jacks and such are on the way, for now I'm using my hi-lift and 4 stands.
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    Troseph's "Sky Loft" - RTT Toy Hauler build.

    Shakedown trip to the office parking lot.
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