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  1. slomatt

    where are the Porsche cayenne expo builds?

    A friend of a friend brought a 2016 Cayenne diesel on our trip to the White Rim Trail last Fall. We also took it on Fins N' Things and I was really impressed with how well it did, it definitely received a lot of double takes from people we ran into.
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    Surprised no one is discussing the Cybertruck today.

    Please help me understand then. If you look at the text from vagabond he specifically said "head splattered" in reference to a taller hood, and you then mentioned "severed both legs" by some kind of zero height hood and asked if he would be better off that way. Or... are you trying to make a...
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    Surprised no one is discussing the Cybertruck today.

    Are you asking if people would prefer to have their "legs severed" or to have their "head splattered"? I think many people would choose the one that leaves them alive. This is an argument I never understand. Of course human error is the problem, I don't think anybody is arguing differently...
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    FRS Radio Mounted Outside Vehicle?

    Are you specifically only looking for FRS, or also open to GMRS? Midland makes multiple models with separate antennas, at it appears that at least some of them are FCC certified. Other companies such as Rugged Radios make similar units, I don't know if they are FCC certified or not.
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    Probably asked 100 times, what’s the best economical off-road jack, no hi-lift style

    I've heard that screw jacks are safer than bottle jacks because they will not "sag" over time or suddenly drop in height. That said, I strongly advise against putting any part of your body under a truck that is only supported by a jack and not a jack stand. If you remove a tire you can put it...
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    Probably asked 100 times, what’s the best economical off-road jack, no hi-lift style

    I've had good experiences with the factory Toyota screw jacks on my 4Runner and Tacoma. Both trucks are lifted with larger tires and the factory jacks go high enough to change any one of the tires or to support the frame. In both cases I use a jack adapter when lifting the axle, for the Tacoma...
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    Refillable 1 Lb Propane Bottles

    Sports Basement (an outdoor chain in CA) sells these bottles for ~$12 with lifetime free refills if you are a member. Technically I guess its not a refill since you get a different filled bottle each time, similar to a 20g propane bottle exchange. I have three that I've used for about 4 years...
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    Vagabond Outdoors Drifter

    +1 This would introduce considerable legal risk for both the person picking up the camper and also the building owner, unless the building owner has permission from Phil to release the campers.
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    Will an ARB dual compressor work with a check valve?

    As long as the compressor has a pressure switch to turn it off a set pressure then you should be fine.
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    Edgestar/Whynter fridge tie down brackets

    A friend and I both have Edgestars that are ~15 years old and still running just fine, these seem to be amazingly reliable. The only issue I had is that the plastic hinges broke, I replaced them with stainless parts.
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    Better brands and places to get recovery equipment (shackles, etc.)?

    I've had very good experiences with ASR (https://www.asroffroad.com/). Very high quality products.
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    Quality gloves

    +1 to ITTOG's question about what type of gloves, but to kick things off... I really like CLC Contractor XC gloves as a general multi-use option. These provide good dexterity and hold up well over time. I've had multiple pairs and eventually the fingers tend to split open but only after...
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    2019 Winnebago Revel

    Preventing water ingestion is only one use of a snorkel. In many cases people install them to reduce the amount of dust ingested into the engine. That may have been their goal, or perhaps they just like the look.
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    Toyo Open Country AT3 - 34/10.50/17 - anyone running them?

    The specs of the 34X10.50R17LT are interesting when compared to the LT255/80R17s I have on my Tacoma. 34s are only .4" taller, probably less when loaded 34s are .6" wider 34s have a little less tread depth (15.16/16 vs 16.3/16) 34s are D rated (vs E for the 255s) 34s weigh 5lbs more (+10%)...
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    Suggestions for camping/cooking gear please

    I've been using a Plano box with a DIY seal for a few years and am happy with it. Inside I have a wood tray to organize some of my smaller cooking implements. More info at https://expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/kitchen-kit-chuck-box.21268/page-64#post-2809775
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    Do we really need a spare?

    I carry a spare, because I'll get a flat the very first time I decide to leave the spare at home. Seriously though, in 20+ years of wheeling I've seen 3 flats. Two were easily plugged, one was a large branch through a sidewall and the tire was toast. Tires are the most important part of the...
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    Sewing Thread....A discussion on making your own adventure textile gear.

    Really nicely done! And I'm glad to see I'm not the only one whose Magma handles have melted a bit on the undersides. :)
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    Camp Stove Carry Bag

    Is the Everest 2x the same width as the older Everest? I carry my Everest in a case from Bass pro shops, it's padded and has held up well so far. https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/bass-pro-shops-padded-propane-stove-carry-case
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    DIY soft shackle

    I just made a set of 10" and 15" loop soft shackles out of 7/16" Amsteel Blue. The rope was purchased from Dutchware, I'll try to remember to post some pictures. I basically followed the design of a Factor 55 shackle I already own, with some adjustments to the length of the burry in the middle...
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    Longterm review of the 3rd Gen 4Runner

    Who knew that 3rd gens would become an appreciating asset. I bought mine for $8200 w/ 84k miles and it is likely worth 2x+ that now, crazy.
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