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    Second battery in a 06 tundra?? Anyone?

    I am stumped on this one. Where are guys locating second batteries under the hood on a tundra. I have an octopus of a mess of brake lines on the passenger side and can't see moving enough stuff on the drivers side to fit two batteries side by side. Any suggestions. I would REALLY like to...
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    The "yet to be named" tundra build

    On my quest for knowledge for the 1st gen tundra I have come to the conclusion that there is very little offered for these trucks. It really surprises me as the following and loyalty of this model is strong. Here is our new to us 2006 double cab, getting it's first hook up to the trailer...
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    adj height rack for RTT on a trailer

    Has anybody come up with a solution for raising a RTT on a trailer when deployed but having it sit tight to the lid when it transit? I would prefer something I could raise and lower with one person. I want to be able to use the annex of our Simpson tent when it is on the trailer. I have...
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    ARB Simpson III mattress issues

    I finally got my new tent and so far so good except for the mattress. It won't stay in place. The velcro is not holding the tent and every time you fold the tent up it falls off, which leads to it getting pinched between the base when you go to deploy. Has anybody else ran into this issue...
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    Trailer lights

    anybody have an opinion on what to use for trailer lights. I am assuming oval LED but I got thinking, what if these fail, I need a whole taillight assemble but with the older bulb style housings I just need to carry a few bulbs (just like my truck) They could also be LED. The down side is...
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    offroad boat trailer

    Well not really but I just wanted to post some pictures of it! Cruiser hubs with 16" rubber off a CDN M101. I tried to get it as low as possible for easy water entry and still have a big enough tire to pull it through the mud. The boat is a Devlin Broadbill that I built and modified myslf...
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    Modify M101 or build new "Horizon" copy cat

    I am contemplating building a new trailer and copying the Horizon design from Adventure Trailers or customizing my M101, and would like some others opinions. I am not sure which style of trailer I like better, or that would suit my needs better. I want to have my Engel in the trailer, have a...
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    Lock and Roll bolted on to truck

    Has anybody modified the truck portion of the Lock and Roll coupler to bolt on to the truck instead of using a receiver? I am currently using a pintle on the truck and would like to avoid having a receiver drop down any lower then the bumper I currently have. If you have a picture or any...
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    Who has the highest mounted RTT??

    The wife and I are really considering a RTT in the future but our campstyle doesn't always allow us to carry the RTT on the top of the trailer. There are going to be times when the 14" Lund gets priority and the RTT will have to go on top of the Cruiser...which is a LONG ways up. So we where...
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    My expedition build up of the 'Duke

    I have a complete build over on mud if anybody is interested under ROTW. I thought I would just highlight what I am doing on the "expedition" side of things. The truck is a 1988 HJ61 with lockers, PTO winch, built auto and 12H-T diesel. The boost is cranked and an intercooler has been...
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    Weight reduction and downsizing...

    I have been pondering a downsize for my rig lately. Getting ready for our trip to Alaska has really got me thinking on what type of travel and vehicle we need. under full load I am weighing in at 6800lbs. HEAVY. My Cruiser is also tall, accentuated by the high roof line of the 61. But it is...
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    Clothe storage (not a pack pack)

    What is everybody using? both the wife and I hate digging through a back pack or tall skinny dry bag to find our clothes. There has to be a better option out there? Has anybody tried the duffel bag dry bags?? They might offer better access to clothes...
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    MEC Nunatak 4 season tent with footprint $225 OBO

    MEC Nunatak 4 season tent with footprint $225 OBO ***SOLD*** Integral vestibules at front and back for storage or shedding wet garments.The front vestibule has a hooped pole to maximize headroom when shedding snowy or rainy garments prior to entering the main tent. Fits two to three people...
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    Awning without roof rack

    Has anybody tackled this problem? I really don't want to run with a set of racks just for an awning, but it might be my only option?? Has anybody come up with a system for doing this? the stand alone awnings "might" work, but they need to cover a portion of my vehicle, that stands at 7'8"...
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