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    Topper/Camper Shell/Utility Shell for F 150 Wanted.

    If you have one to get rid of just contact me, it needs to fit a 2022 5 1/2 foot bed. :)
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    DAKAR 2024

    Watching the DAKAR Rally on Peacock, if you think we have magnificent rock formations in the Western U.S. check out those in Saudi Arabia, looks like another planet. Biggest issue this year seems to be flat tires, that rocky desert is chewing them up.
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    SEE AFRICA AT 90 MPH, WRC SAFARI

    You can follow other stages from there.
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    2019 E-350 CG FIND OH, THE POSSIBILITIES

    Check this out! https://springfield.craigslist.org/ctd/d/peachland-2019-ford-350-e350-drw-kuv/7616690295.html
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    MOORE EXPO SPRINGFIELD, MO. QUEEN CITY OF THE OZARKS

    Who's at the Expo today or tomorrow? Last year was pretty good, IMO, but then it's the only one I've been to! Wear comfortable shoes! Have FUN!
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    ANOTHER CARGO TRAILER 4 OPINIONS

    I have a 6x14 V-nose cargo trailer to haul my trike. Planning to hit the roads and dirt this summer and fall. Does anyone camp out of a cargo trailer without doing all the conversion stuff? Just put a cot, small table, couple camp chairs inside, hook up a fridge from the truck and call it good...
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    Off Grid? Luxury!

    Living vehicle, luxury, travel, trailer. - rvs - by dealer - vehicle... (craigslist.org) Nice, look but don't touch.
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    IN HOT WATER!

    I've been considering getting into hot water, but not sure which way is best for my cargo conversion trailer. There are all kinds of hot water tanks and tankless heaters which is the way I'd rather go, hot water on demand. This is one contender, Camplux, there are less expensive ones, mostly...
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    Tornado Here

    I'm going to name her "Tornado" after Zorro's horse. She's a 2020, F-150, XL with the 101 packages (most everything I'd need) 4x4, 5.0 V8, 10 speed tranny, 6.5' bed. I'm having the dealer do 50% tint on the windows. Remote start will be added by after market provider. It has 82,000+ miles...
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    Motorcycle Towing Trailers, Please Advise

    Need to build a trailer for camping and need your input, Usually what pops to mind is a trailer hauling a bike, but to be clear, the bike tows the trailer. The bike is a Virago 750 or a 1600 Kawasaki Classic, neither a real ADV bike for serious dirt work but they can go off road. Need to...
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    Mazda MPV 4WD Sport, Anyone know these wagons?

    Found one 4 sale and it looks pretty good for its age. V6, towing package, 151 K miles and good tires. It's the sports model. Would it be worth a build at 1800 bucks? A lift, bull bars, lights, bigger rack, larger wheels and tires.......that's the thought anyway??? Feedback, comments from the...
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    Van Exterior Rear Loads

    http://forum.expeditionportal.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=224435&d=1399227130&thumb=1 you'll see a nice van decked out but I didn't want to clutter up the van picture thread with this question! Not long ago I got pulled over because the cop couldn't read my plates due to a lose tarp tied...
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    Emergency question, opinion needed quickly please

    Found a 2013 Chevy 3500 van, extended cargo, 201500 miles, price is right, but its 90 miles away and need to leave in an hour to get it. It's a fleet van, well maintained and in very good condition, looks new. Only rear drive, 3.42 rear end, flex fuel. My concern is in 2 areas, 200K on miles...
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    Exhausting Question For A Trailer Build

    I'm in the final stage of designing my trailer and I'll be putting a generator box on the front. The genny will be about a 2,000-3,000 watt, about a 100 cc engine. The trailer will have a tent cover, much like the cover on an Army duce and a half, the front wall will be lashed on or velcro with...
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    6 Meter Traffic?

    Is there any 6 meter traffic going on in your area? The old Icom 706 still wants to talk 6 meters! :)
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    Let's Talk Power Planning

    After 16 pages of information in this topic, let's address planning an electrical system. Requirements: 1. A 12 V fridge @ 25 Ah a day, 2. A 115/120 V, 15 amp window A/C, 3. A 115/120V 800 watt microwave 4. A 120 V, 2.5 amp portable air compressor 5. A 115/120 V, 800 watt coffee pot 6. 12...
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    Air Lift My AWD Van???

    No, I don't mean "Air Mobile" just Air Lift rear shocks for my AWD Astro, does anyone have experience with this system or suggestions ??? My Adv Trailer isn't that big, will be carrying about 1800 pounds (2 bikes and stuff). Not sure if this system holds up for off road, going sloooow! No...
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    BOAT & TRAILER, TEAR DROP BOAT? Ideas needed!

    Has anyone used a small boat (12/14') and modified the boat for camping while it's on the trailer or in the water? All my boat trailer would need would be bigger springs wheels and tires for better clearance, the bunks on the trailer can be raised for a better departure angle, it's a 14'...
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    Need Advice On Size, Can't Be Too Big, but Not Too Small She says!

    Original 4x6 with a 30" ramp, tilt trailer for my lawn tractor is getting a make over. It also hauls my canoe and bikes, it's heavily built all steel, 16" wheels. I must come up with my final design in a week, buy additional steel and get it to a buddy to weld up, the time constraint is due...
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    Square-back Freighter Canoe ????

    Trying to figure out how to haul a freighter canoe on the camping trailer.......but first, size of what a freighter might be ; 18 to 24 feet long, the beam (width at the top edges) 48" to 60", about 28 inches deep from top of the outer edge (gunnels) to the bottom of the boat floor. The...
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