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Hey I picked up a decent 06 Sub 3/4 ton with a 6.0L (129K miles) 4x4 in which I will use for camping and some off-road capability. I presently have 235/85-16's on stock wheels; does anyone know if you can mount 255/85-16's on the same wheels without tire rub/clearance issues? Otherwise I'm...

Hey all I have a 95 Ford E350 4x4 minimod ambulance. I took the vehicle in because it was slow to start when cold outside; but the dealer screwed up my motor and bought me a new Ford reman 7.3L turbo diesel. But it still won't start even with temps near 40 with out plugging it in. I also...

Hey, Has anyone used the Timbren Industries bump-stop system? I have a 02 F250 diesel 4x4 with a 7' Cabover Pastime 850 camper and thinking of upgrading the rear suspension to help with the side to side sway and increase the offroad capability some. I am also concerned over control in...

Hey What is the typical height of the main sink/stove countertop in a sportsmobile van? Also, What is the approx. height of the goucho seat cushion off the floor. I'm picking up an older 77 Ford Econoline 250 with a Pathfinder conversion, 460ci, runs good. Any details on the Pathfinder...

Hey I often find myself in some out of the way places but usually nothing too drastic that 4 wheel drive doesn't take care of. I am torn between between three things. When I do get out into the woods; do I want to camp from a tent using only my truck or do I modify my 6x12 cargo trailer for...

Hey I'm looking at a 1976 US Mail Jeep with of course right hand drive. Is this for the most part a modified CJ7 mechanically? Would accessories like windshield light brackets, new rims, lift kits etc be the same also? I would assume maybe a 258 six. Dana 30 axles perhaps. Any details...

Hey If your like me and getting tired of the usual Coleman and Igloo coolers and how they don't keep ice; then, I suggest you look into YETI Coolers. They are very pricey (I bought an 85qt unit for $380.00) BUT it proved to hold ice. I left on April 23rd for a week long Bigfoot/Camping...

Hey Like many people here; I am tired of buying the usual 5-7 day coolers which seem to hold ice for part of a day or maybe 1-2 days at most. I am thinking of buying a Yeti cooler which I have seen at Bass Pro Shops and am impressed by their build. For my usage, a cooler makes more sense than...

Hey I had been looking for a tarp that is lightweight, looks durable and I went to Northern Tool and Equipment (1-800-533-5545)(NorthernTool.Com) and purchased a "Made in USA" Extreme Duty Tarp made of 1,000 Denier Polyester (like a very heavy tent fabric), it's gray in color and is 6'x8'...

Hey Does anyone have any practical camping experience with Bedrug? I was priced one at $425 for a 6 1/2' Ford F150 installed. I love the idea, but that's a chunk of coinage. Are they good for camping? How well do they hold up? Any problems? Other alternatives? Thanks. Pete Wilson

Hey Can PVC (and it's glue) be used safely for drinking water? I have seen before and don't remember where, someone used like two 6" or 8" pvc pipes with caps about 5' long and added a spigot and used it for water. My thought is to attached one to my rack on my topper (painted black) and use...

Hey I am toying with the idea of putting a bed rug in the back of my F150. Has anyone used this product? what is your thoughts? How about any alternative suggestions. I am planning on building a 48" x 78" box/sleeping platform for the back with a twin mattress on top of it. The box will...

Hey Does anyone know of an adhesive backed insulation that would be about an inch thick for insulating my Unicover Pro aluminum topper? I guess i could use some 3M spray adhesive if needed (stereo deadning material would be very expensive). Also what about some idea's for finishing off the...

Hey I remember seeing a thread/pics about a year+ ago in which a guy made/ or modified a trailer that had plywood sides above the box of the trailer, that when closed where slanted and hinged at the top, so when it was opened it was a gull wing like look (if that makes sense), this was on both...

Hey I prefer to sell this Locally but will ship at your expense. Garvin Industries, “Wilderness Sport Roof Rack” 4” high, was mounted to a Jeep Grand Cherokee (WJ),(Can be used on other vehicles with different mounting brackets), *See website for fitting needs to other...

Hey I need peeps thoughts on Cargo vans for limited expedition usage. Ever since I sold my old 94 4X4 suburban when gas prices were high, I have been using my Grand Cherokee for my research but it just isnt big enough and my camping gear goes into my utility trailer. So I have been...

Hey I'm looking for suggestions on keeping bulk water jugs from freezing during winter camping (usually 2-4 days). I'm using the Reliance 7 gal blue jugs; most of my gear is stored in my utility trailer but I'm planning on using 2 of the jugs in January for a camp outing in OK. Even though...

Hey I have been told that you can add a quart of transmission fluid to your engine oil and drive it for about 100-200 miles max and change the engine oil, that it will clean out the block of any sludge build-up and open oil passages that are clogged or reduced flow, Is this true and is it...

Hey Here's another interesting website for all the wilderness chef's we have: http://www.camp-cook.com/forum/ Pete Wilson

Hey I found this website interesting and thought some their idea's might be usefull to everyone over here, most are NOT off-road but they have a section for off road trailers. http://www.mikenchell.com/ The forums are good and people friendly and helpful, kinda like here. Enjoy. Pete Wilson