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    12 volt water heating options for cooking?

    Looking for suggestions for quality 12 volt water heating devices for use while on the go. Just looking to heat up water for coffee/tea, or heating a meal pack. Thanks in advance for your replies.
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    Engine RPM consisent buzzing on 2M radio

    Hi all, I have a Yaesu brand 2M mobile station that I used in a Toyota tacoma for 8 years without any issues. Recently I moved the unit and antenna to a Land Cruiser FZJ80 and have a buzzing sound that follows the engine RPM (i.e. if the engine RPM goers up so does the buzzing noise.) The...
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    Soft Shackles - what is your experience?

    All of my winch/recovery gear is old school steel stuff. I keeps hearing about these "soft shackles" but don't really know anything about them. I would like to hear your experience with soft shackles for recovery of a ~6,000 lb. vehicle. Brand/model info is helpful, as is the approximate...
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    Inexpensive 5 volt LED lights with USB plugs.

    I recently purchased off Amazon.com a couple inexpensive 5 volt LED lights designed to be plugged into USB ports to try out while camping. Both were about $10 each and should work fine but both are also quite different in features. The Onite brand LED lamb is a very simple light with a bulb...
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    100 Series Land Cruiser rear platform question

    Hi all, Recently purchased a 1999 Land Cruiser UZJ-100 that I am setting up as an exploring rig for the desert and mountains of the U.S. Southwest. I am thinking of building a platform that will have the same height as the top of the second row seats when folded down. The idea is storage...
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    WTB: Winch roller fairlead

    Hi all, Looking for a roller fairlead to suit a 8 - 9, 000 lb. electric winch. Used in decent condition is fine. Warn is the prefered brand but open to offers. Thank you. Alan
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    35AH Battery for powering 12V Engel Frig?

    Hi all, A question for you 12 volt/solar gurus: Would a battery like this one be a viable option for powering a Engel 12V frig overnight (12 hours) then be re-charged via solar panels and/or a vehicle 12V system? https://www.batteryspace.com/sealedleadacidbattery12v35ahla-12v35ah.aspx...
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    Galaxy Tab E died on the trail - looking for a replacement

    Hi all, The less than two year old Samsung Galaxy Tab E I bought strictly for land navigation died while exploring an area rental Washington state. The warranty has expired (one year) and Samsung wants a blank check to do the repair (on a tablet that cost $200.oo new.) I took it to a local PC...
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    Classic Land Rover Books

    Hi all, Cleaning out the garage, found these Land Rover books I bought in the early 1990s. U.S. $40.00 for all four shipped in the U.S.A. (non-U.S. PM me to discuss shipping.) Thanks, Alan
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    Portable Generator Power Source for 12V Frig?

    Hi all, Considering options for powering my Engel frig when the vehicle is not running. I ran across these "portable generator power sources" on Amazon and was wondering if one of these would be sufficient to power the frig for several hours. Was thinking of one of these as an alternative to...
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    X shaped camp stove?

    Hi all, I saw photo somewhere of a propane (I think) camp stove that was "X" shaped, that offered good wind protection. Can anyone provide a link, or other info on this "X" stove? Thank you. Alan
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    Percolator coffee pot

    Hi all, Recently purchased a Stanley brand stainless steel percolator coffee pot, for using while camping. Tried it out this weekend with mixed experience. Looking for suggestions to make it this work better (i.e. better tasting coffee.) Thanks much, Alan
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    SOLD: Norcold 12V Frig

    Thanks for the responses guys, a local friend bought the frig when he heard it was for sale. Alan ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Selling a 20 (?) year old Norcold brand 12V travel frig. Frig works, keeps food and drinks cold. Dimensions: Interior...
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    WTB: Factory Toyota Jack For 2005 - 2015 Tacoma

    Hi all, My 2007 Tacoma was missing the factory jack when I bought it four years ago. I have been carrying a bottle jack, but it doesn't fit well into the stock location. Anyone have the factory Tacoma jack and associated parts that they would like to sell? Thanks, Alan
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    2nd Generation Tacoma 4wd - Suspension Clearance?

    Hi all, My 2007 Tacoma TRD 4wd came to me fitted with 265/70R16 tires (= 30.4 inch tall.) I have access to a set of 285/70R17 tires (= 32.5 inch tall) on FJ Cruiser wheels. These larger tires fit on the Tacoma as is, but I am concerned that there will not be enough clearance for the tire...
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    '98 Toyota Tacoma with "Wildernest" brand canopy/RTT.

    Hi all, Found this on Craigslist in Washington State: http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5328201872.html A 1998 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L 4x4 with the unique "Wildernest" bed canopy, which has a built in roof top tent. Regards, Alan
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