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  1. David_h

    Do you actually use or need a pass thru window from camper to pickup?

    I wonder if I'd have been tempted to (oops.) accelerate in reverse.
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    Truck shell - Driving with the back window open

    Leaving it open on dirt roads will allow a lot of dirt to enter the shell.
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    Maxing out your truck’s payload

    Estimated Payload capacities are often way off. Weigh the entire rig and compare that number to your GVWR which is on the goor jamb sticker.
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    JCliftonB's Full-Size Overland/Adventure Build

    I used Firestone Ride-Rite air bags on my 2008 Superduty and was very happy with them. Even with the air bag, the 2008 stock leaf pack sagged too much and I had to add couple of leafs to gain an inch height. 2008 was the first year with longer springs so hopefully your year has improved...
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    Jack pads...plastic, rubber or wood?

    If you already have the Camco plastic leveling blocks (Lego style) then try them. Honestly though I think that the metal feet built into the jacks are fine as is.
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    Anti-theft for overland trailers?

    +what they said; plus put a note on trailer to a fictional buddy saying that you just went target shooting and will be back shortly.
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    Storage boxes for rear seat area of crew cabs

    check out various types of “knock down” bed frame brackets. You may get by without too much carpentry skills if the brackets can help your configuration
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    Why are most aftermarket wheels so BroDozer?

    +2 on OEM takeoffs from those who are going aftermarket look.
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    Ovrlnd/FWC Worth it?

    I have noticed that often when someone has identified a desired upgrade they regret it later if not fulfilled. Partly personal experience too. You have identified added value in some aspects of a full size and you will never put that genie back in the bottle. Then again if you can make a...
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    Calling all suspension geeks.

    Air bags for me were not complex nor failure prone. I did also then subsequently have shop add couple leafs to each pack. Fast forward few years and I just ditched all that and had brand new custom leaf set made for my load/lift. Should have done it at the outset. $1000 for leaf set plus...
  11. David_h

    Practical barbecue grill solutions?

    Coleman Fold and Go Propane. Has two grates one is for grilling and one for cooking.
  12. David_h

    Don't Everyone Jump On This At Once

    Hang in there. If you don't get any genuine interest you can always lower the asking price. Or add "or best offer" to you listing. I like your rig as evidence by the similar set up that I have, although I've got only $45k into my rig. Good luck, and keep camping!
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    Don't Everyone Jump On This At Once

    Worth more than the sum of its parts? Maybe for someone who doesn't want to spend the time or hassle to assemble their own rig.
  14. David_h

    Anderson Connectors - seem to be having issues?

    I had loose Anderson connector for my truck camper. For a long time I got by with a cobbled strap that held them together. When I had a chance for closer inspection it turns out one of the plastic housing had cracked. Replaced with new and all is good.
  15. David_h

    Inverter, generator or both... or niether?

    From your list it doesn’t appear that you would need a generator although I must disclose that I detest hearing generators when I camp. You did not list heating or other cooking appliances, however if those are propane, then you may only need more solar panels.
  16. David_h

    New hiking boots or sneakers to hike the Bruce Trail

    Zamberlan 320 Trail Lite Evo Gtx. The best hiking boot I’ve had in 40 years and I’ve tried many. Great right out of the box.
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    How to deal with side to side sway?

    The factory rear sway bar on my 2008 F250 is smaller diameter than Hellwig aftermarket sway bar that I put on previous F150. Smaller maybe helps with articulation when off road. I have an ARB rear locker so will always have traction even if one wheel lifts up too high.
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    Range Rover Supercharged

    That is good to hear. I always wondered how my 2011 RRS would do on those trails with 275/45/20 Cooper Zeon LTZ. I was just down there in March however we take the Superduty with camper; and the tires are Toyo Open Country MT 285/75/17; very sturdy tires.
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    How deep can 4x4 vans get you? Beginner questions...

    The third pic of the van climbing: the old "rotate the camera" to make the angle look steeper. We used to do that with our skiing pictures too; except we were aiming to make the descent look steeper.
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