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    Tire Repair kits & Backwoods repairs

    It was able to begin to inflate but had a steady leak with 2 plugs so 4 would have had a decent shot of at least getting me back to asphalt. I would have liked to test 4 plugs but we had to get going so I mounted the spare Interior patch as in a hot patch with glue and a torch?
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    Tire Repair kits & Backwoods repairs

    Last night I ran over what looks like a piece of animal bone while out in Creede Colorado. I had a spare tire but before I mounted I took advantage of the situation and got some practice in by trying to plug the hole with 2 plugs. That didn’t work but I feel like it might have worked...
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    Must See Gems Out West?

    We’re 2 weeks Into a 3 month trip from Philly to the West Coast. Right now we’re cutting across the top of Texas heading to New Mexico. we’re primarily going o focus on the Old West /Death Valley and then the Pacific Northwest area heading up the coast. Any recommendations on must see places...
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    Victron Color Control Frozen On Boot Screen?

    The screen is stuck on Boot. This happens every time the batteries run down and cut off power. Usually I do a hard restart by pressing the 2 button simultaneously and that usually works or I remove the power wire but this time it’s stuck for longer than normal. I checked the website and...
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    “Unique” DIY Expedition Truck Possible ?

    We would have to use it outside of the truck. I’m thinking maybe parallel with the frame rails like a long tool box?
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    “Unique” DIY Expedition Truck Possible ?

    We would like to upgrade from our Sprinter Van so I’m trying to figure out what kind of money we’re looking at and if this is even doable without spending stupid money so lets get the unique part out of the way. We want to DIY your standard 4-6 wheel expedition truck (commercial...
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    Small First Aid Kit For Day Trips?

    Good call on the Benadryl. We have that in the van but not our day packs. Looks like I’ll be skipping the hemostatic agents but what about some type of antiseptic? I always just use duct tape an the wife makes me add some cream etc
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    Small First Aid Kit For Day Trips?

    Thank you sir! For the better part of my life I’ve been the “duct tape and paper towel” guy for every thing but as I got older I felt irresponsible for not having something more “professional” but as your post and the others that followed pointed out that was my emotions speaking for me. I’m...
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    Small First Aid Kit For Day Trips?

    Looking for recommendations for a small first aid kit suitable for day trips. We often go out exploring abandoned buildings or hikes with our dogs so not looking for a large kit just something in the event somebody gets cut really bad, something in your eye, metal or a bad burn etc etc also...
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    Quick Clot For First Aid Kit?

    I’m re outfitting the first aid kit that I carry for day trips and want to know if there’s been any advancements in quick clotting tech recently? Is there one brand/type that’s better then the rest? also looking for recommendations on any must have first aide kit items. Thanks,
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    Artistic Shots- Well thought out, framed (positioned), artistic shots only please.

    My 6 month old Boerboel up on Skyline Drive in Shanondoah National Park
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    STEDI Off-road Led Lights?

    That looks really good! I ended up going with a pair of their Type X Pros up front. CrAzy bright with a ridiculous 1,200yd range. What kind of room do you have left on your front bumper?
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    How to swap out the thermistor in your Dometic CFX

    I was getting an Err2 code so I replaced the thermostat and everything works fine now. I also cleaned the aluminum fins in there while I was at it. When I first called Dometic they said they couldn’t trouble shoot anything and that I would have to take it to service center where their tech...
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    Spod Control Panel Short?

    The 2 amp mini fuse that’s for the control panel keeps shorting out. I don’t see anything physically wrong with the cable that connects the control panel to the main unit. Thoughts?
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    12v portable jump starter issues?

    i have that same model and it left me stranded after I left the lights on which ran the battery way down. Another time a Verizon guy killed his battery after running his inverter for too long and the jump box wouldn’t work for him either. I’ve since bought a Clore JNC-770R jump box.
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    12v Micro Switch’s?

    Thanks for the link! I never though of a thumb wheel switch. That could work if I could find the right one to fit.
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    12v Micro Switch’s?

    I’m trying to fabricate a switch panel that fits in the ashtray Insert of my Gwagon but it’s a really tight spot so I need a pair of 2 pole micro 12v switches. I made a mock up of what I want to do using single pole rocjer switches so I would need something smaller. The light bar is from...
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    Ego 18” Saw Dead

    I through that out long ago. Online manual says all the basic stuff Like battery, chain brake, trigger lockout etc. It’s weird that the led light went out as well. That should always work.
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    Ego 18” Saw Dead

    I have a video of when it stopped working and as soon as you hear the mechanical click sound the led light goes off.
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