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    Barbour styled jacket for less $$$ ????

    And my Beaufort is 15-17 years old with two trips to New England Reproofers for really good waxing beyond my patience level and fantastic repair work. I love mine. Couldn't help but notice on the pic that the fine brass snaps have been replaced with buttons...
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    primitive camping in Virginia

    +1 for going to the National forests. a real treasure
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    Ford Superduty Brakes and Shocks: DIY?

    Don't want to rain on the parade...but if you've never done brakes, be prepared for serious elbow grease. Seem to remember that on my 2002 f350 it takes over 100 ft lb of torque for the calipers. 98dango has the rig time allotted just make sure you have the right tools. 102000 on my truck and...
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    Canaan valley camp grounds : WV

    just saw - know you wanted an answer nearly a year ago...yes, we pulled an RV there to winter camp. All water at the SP is turned off but still so close to one of the most beuatiful spots in the East.
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    Rae Lakes Loop, Kings Canyon National Park

    That thread of wonderful pictures was an absolutely wonderful mental break from being in Afghanistan...if they'd stop fighting here, there would be some similar photos coming from here, too. Looks like a great time.
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    question about 2000 f250

    go to the Diesel Forum site for 60K instructions Search the site for 60K front bearing service - I'm glad I did it if nothing than for the piece of mind. Hard to say if they needed it but I'd never have slept well...couple of hours in the self-help garage on post. Make sure you get the new...
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    Toppers for camping

    AFSOC - great link recommendations The last one - the drawer build is just amazing!
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    LATEST PROJECT - Truck Drawers/Sleeping Platform

    Spectacular! I'm sure many of us would agree - this is the finest drawer build I've seen yet. Thank you very much for sharing.
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    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3, Rugged outdoor P&S

    Wow! Very nice. I was looking for a wxproof camera after accidently dunking my Nikon on a fishing trip.
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    Excursion pop top from CCV

    do you think this company could do same thing to crew cab top? Your post got me thinking again of what I thought might be a crazy idea - can this company do the same thing to the top of my F350 crew cab? I have a Leer cap that slopes up from the cab that I really love. thought of a RTT over...
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    help me hook up my truck bed for camping

    save the combat pay and stay at a lodge! You're on mid-tour! Enjoy the time in comfort and tell your wife she deserves it after watching the kids while you're gone. I know my wife has it harder than me this year!:wings:
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    Stewart & Stevenson ex-military

    Absolutely! Having convinced one of my Soldiers that I really needed to drive this thing, I can tell you there is quite a bit of pep. Go anywhere, indeed. A fine base for a real exepedition rig.
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    My F350 - help me design it while I'm deployed

    Steadfast and Loyal! I spent five years in the Division from 2001 to 2005. Hated to leave it. We'll see what progress and ideas we can generate...
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    My F350 - help me design it while I'm deployed

    Great point on the original bearings I serviced these at 60K as per the instruction manual. Thanks to the other great forum the DieselForum for us psd owners. Still, have heard others say these are a problem waiting to happen. The dilemmas...adding fun things or things that are likely good...
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    My F350 - help me design it while I'm deployed

    One of your posts is what got me excited to post myself I think the Alaskan looks like a great rig. What REALLY caught my eye is the great external compartments on the bed of the truck. Solve many issues with storage.
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    My F350 - help me design it while I'm deployed

    Good evening all, I'm writing from Kabul, Afghanistan. Been here for the last three months and nine to go. I figure I'll use my time before sleep to think what I'll improve on my 2002 F350 crew cab, long bed, with the 7.3 psd. I've told my wife it's my lifetime truck - she doesn't forget but...
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    La Vida Nica

    Central America is beautiful I spent a year in Honduras; I'm in the Army and was stationed at Soto Cano Airbase. I had the great opportunity to fly all over that region and it's really one of the most beautiful regions I've been to. Now...I'm writing from Kabul Afghanistan and the region is...
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    New here, looking for some F350 ideas

    could the tall cabinet become the bathroom? is the tall compartment big enough for porta-potty and/or enclosed shower? A little water tank rigging and you'll have addressed one of the critical elements of comfortabled travel!
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