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  1. schmugboy

    Campers for small bed (5') trucks

    So another issue I've recently encountered is my full size setup gets mighty tight on some of the 4x4 trails I've come across. So I've started looking at smaller trucks. I was hoping to find a 6'+ bed but it seems these are only on extended cab trucks and with two growing sons that are as big...
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    Trailer or Demount truck camper

    So maybe this has been covered before, and maybe this is heresy in this forum. But I've encountered some issues on my last excursions. I am finding some really nice secluded spots for my truck camper, but invariably I end up to far away from a nice fishing, hunting, or hiking spot. I've read...
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    Is this production pop-up or a home-built modification?

    Saw this posted on denver craiglist while killing some time and looking for something I don't need. It says its a 1993 Viking and certainly looks one of a kind, but I can't believe this was ever a production model. https://denver.craigslist.org/for/d/aurora-truck-camper/7187384210.html
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    97 Dodge CTD w/ 98 Sun-Lite -- Slow Build - Picture Heavy

    So after searching/procrastinating for 3 years. Doing tents, and camper shell. I finally found and bought a Pop-up Truck camper. It was listed as a 2000, but according to the sticker built in 1998. There are things I like about it, and things that need fixing or improvements. I'm not a...
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    Considering a 2015 Grand

    Sorry if this has been asked before. I'm considering trading in my capable, but rarely used off-road anymore JKUR for a grand Cherokee. Looking at the eco diesel or V8. Trying to decide which package to consider. Overland with off-road II package or a limited with just the protection group and...
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    Time for a new Jeep?

    So this is a bit of story, a question, and some whining. Read if you want, comments would be awesome, flames also accepted. Back in 09' I traded in my awesome 01'XJ for what I thought would be my last Jeep (barring accident or it falling apart). I was ready to go do some real off-roading and...
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    Buy new or reuse

    So my father in law gave me a bunch of old CB's. Most look well used and he has a problem with buying garage sale junk and trying to fix them. So I have about four, with two antennas one magnetic base and one that looks like a cheap firestick. So I did a preliminary test in the drive way and...
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    Two sets of lights one relay

    So I just bought a new pair of HID lights (Rugged Ridge) and was wondering if I could run them with a separate switch off a 30 amp relay that I am using for some other driving lights I have on the front of the jeep. Or should I just go out and buy a new relay and be done with skimping. Thanks, DD
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    Roof rack or hitch cargo rack

    So I am trying to decide if I want to mount a roof rack in my hard top or manage with a hitch mounted cargo rack. Worried about off roading with heavy stuff mounted on my hitch. Or maybe I just need to pack more effiecntly. Any ideas on packing a family of four with dog for a week.
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    09' JKU Trailer Towing experience

    So maybe it is just me, but my most recent experience towing a "light weight" trailer was very frustrating. It was a Livin' Lite - Camp Lite model, I believe the base model 11' and ~1500lbs. So I have been experimenting, trying to find a trailer that my jeep can tow. Last year I tried a...
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    JK Storage Questions

    I have an 09' JK, that I want to start taking the family on off-road camping trips next year. I bought a Tuffy security deck that I like. But can't figure out if I can fit a fridge in there (I've seen the picture, but it doesn't look like you can open the top). Has anyone accomplished this...
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