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    SOLD - CVT Awning - 79", new, in the box - $200

    SOLD SOLD SOLD This is a new, unused, in the box CVT awning. It's the 79" wide version and "sand yellow" in color. I've only pulled it part way out of the box for the pictures. It is located in Piedmont, OK (northwest OKC). $200 firm Local pickup only unless you arrange and prepay for...
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    Expedition Trailer "must have" and "wish list" items

    I went with an 18 gallon tank positioned low inside the trailer just forward of the axle for tongue weight considerations. I also have 10 gallons of water can storage on the outside of the trailer to refill the 18 gallon tank should I need it. Correct, LEDs are small. As for an air tank, you...
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    Expedition Trailer "must have" and "wish list" items

    Not sure if it goes without saying - given some of the other fancier or complicated suggestions, but my list of 'musts' would include: On-board pressurized, on-demand freshwater system. I just built one using an RV on demand pump and it works great. Convenience lighting - and while there's...
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    Camp lights- with switch on light

    You might consider something like this. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-Large-Magnetic-LED-Work-Light-HWLLG/206031017 Magnetic base, pivoting head, bright LED, battery powered. Best of all, no fishing of wires, setup time, and you're not tethered by wires. Under hood light for repair...
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    Temperature readout

    I'm all about this option. Cheap, very easy, and you have the ability to move the probe and the readout to wherever (tents, fridges, dog box, etc). I put some double sided Velcro on mine and a piece on the dash.
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    3-axis coupler

    How about gently removing some material - emery cloth, polished, sandpaper, etc? Just to free it up slightly.
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    Exterior LED Galley Lights - light strips

    Something like this, but rated for exterior use. ?
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    Exterior LED Galley Lights - light strips

    Thanks for the suggestions. These lights will be hardwired to the outside of the trailer and powered by a 12v battery and switch. In my mind, they weren't going to be a flexible 'rope' style light but something more rigid / robust to withstand the abuse of camp kitchen use plus 70mph on the...
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    Exterior LED Galley Lights - light strips

    I'm looking to use some LED 'tubes' or light strips for convenience lighting on the OUTSIDE of my trailer to light the kitchen / water / under awning area. They will need to be mounted pretty rigidly somehow to the trailer body. Does anyone have a recommendation for a good, robust, and...
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    September in Southern Colorado - Stony Pass, Cinnamon Pass, and Trout

    The last few pics The mining 'ruins' above Creede. I've seen these 100 times, but it always amazes me to think how they built these things up here 100+ years ago. Also, those of you that frequent expeditionportal.com may recognize this as the backdrop to one of the photos for the Jeep Grand...
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    September in Southern Colorado - Stony Pass, Cinnamon Pass, and Trout

    And a few more... 'Proof' shots :tongue: Coming in to American Basin On the Lake City side of Cinnamon Pass... About the only gold you'll find up there these days... Just above Creede... Double rainbow!!!! haha...look it up... Prettiest trout I ever did catch...
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    September in Southern Colorado - Stony Pass, Cinnamon Pass, and Trout

    Sharing a few pics from a recent trip to southern Colorado. We caught the aspens turning at just the right time. We base-camped in Creede - an awesome little ex-silver mining town. Spoiler alert - there's no wild or exciting off-road photos here. Truth be told, in the hairier sections of the...
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    Bear Precautions and Rooftop Tents

    I have to ask. I'd be shocked if this wasn't discussed here before, BUT, I've searched. I've 'advanced searched'. Heck, I just plain ol' google searched and couldn't find a thread about it. I then looked thread by thread in this section of the forum back a year and half. Couldn't find...
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    Looking for real world 255/80/17 Cooper STT MAX Reviews For 1st gen Tundra DC

    I have those exact tires exact size on my 2015 4runner. They are a load range E tire in that size so load capacity should be no issue for you. I've had them through both snow and mud and thought they performed great. I am also getting great durability out of them and they should live up to...
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    2016 4Runner model options questions, hopefully not redundant

    Owner of a 2015 Trail w/ KDSS here. Definitely go over to t4r.org, sign up, and use the search function. LOTS of good info there. I would recommend the Trail and then retrofitting the third row if it's a necessity. (confirm you can add the third row - pretty sure you can, just double check...
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    2015 4Runner w/ KDSS - Skid Plate Decision: ARB vs. the Others

    Thanks @Dalko43. Not too long after I generated this thread, I went with RCI aluminum skids. I've been happy with them but will freely admit they're overkill for what I do. I do take comfort in knowing I have MORE protection than I need and that gives me confidence to try things my...
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    ARB Awning Room Input?

    Ditto. I'm glad someone else reiterated the question. Primarily I'd like to know if this could be used confidently as a substitute for a conventional tent in wet weather. My Kodiak performed flawlessly in some Colorado rain last fall and I don't want to sacrifice that performance.
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    ARB Awning Room Input?

    Can anyone comment on how water-"proof" these are? It seems I've seen mixed reviews on this room's use in adverse weather conditions – snow and rain. We have used a Kodiak ground tent with great results in the rain (long, unending rain / sprinkling), but I am looking for something a little...
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    255 vs 285

    I'd for sure check out the Cooper ST Maxx in 255/80/17. Tall and skinny. Half way between an AT and an MT. I have a set on my 4Runner and love them.
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    Long term durability

    Buy quality parts, don't mess with the engine or drivetrain (except maybe gears), keep it simple. Only do what you need. That's where a lot of us get into trouble I think. We think we need the biggest and best modifications available and end up with a complicated Rube Goldberg device.
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