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    Best ground tent under $500 for 2 kids and 2 adults

    Any suggestions? Just sold my oz tent RV2 because it was really only for 2 people. I'd like similar durability don't necessarily need that ease of setup. Camping will change with the whole fam going for a while so it will be the same spot for 3-4 nights at a time. I don't have to spend the...
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    WTS OZTent RV 2.

    Well to my surprise my wife wants to come with me and the boys this summer. The RV2 is too small for a 4 of us. I only slept in it 6 nights. 3 of those were in our back yard. The other 3 were a 3 night trip so it's only been set up 4 times. Basically brand new. Asking $450 + shipping or pickup...
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    Garage sale - misc camping/overland stuff North Face Duffels

    North face storm break 2 tent with fly - only used once in my back yard. Had plans for a backpacking trip that fell through and haven’t used it. Basically brand new. Asking $90 shipped. It is missing the bag that the tent packs into otherwise perfect. Battery tender lithium ion powersports...
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    any cheaper versions of the yakima long arm for bed rail height loads?

    i installed yakima tracks on my bed rails and can install crossbars above my tonneau cover. For the most part I will use this for my mountain bike/fishing rods etc. At times I would like to be able to set my kayak up there so i can leave my gear locked in the truck bed. To do this I would need a...
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    WTB peaked side panels and front panel for a OZTENT rv2

    I am in IL but I believe those could be pretty easily shipped Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Let’s see What’s IN your chuck box

    A little different than the other thread where you show off your chuck box I’d like to see some lists/photos of what you stock it with. Brand names sizes etc. I’m working on putting one together now so this will help with the shopping list.
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    What to do with pelican type cases that have a ton of holes in them?

    I have two cases from failed solar generator experiments (one ended up too large/heavy and the other the battery was too small. ) I have a seahorse 920 and a pelican 1550 that are riddled with holes from 1/8” to 2” from the various inputs/outputs. I could attempt to patch the holes and then...
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    Best GMRS unit for under $150

    Looking for something either vehicle mounted or something that is handheld that can use a external antenna. Main purpose is job site communication (road construction) with alternative purpose of communications between vehicles when traveling. Gmrs is what I would like as they use FRS and GMRS at...
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    What vehicle is right for me

    I currently have a FWD 2014 Ford explorer that is a company vehicle. It works for most things but isn't really what i would want. I was a truck guy and always had a pickup (had 3 rangers, a dakota, 3 silverados, and a F150) after not having a pickup for the past 2 years ive realized that with my...
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    duffel bag gear organization - how do you do it.

    alright so i know one thing - i don't think i can run with a drawer unit, and using large hard sided bins won't work either. I need to be able to switch vehicles. I travel all over the Midwest for work so sometimes i take a little adventure in my work car (right now a 2014 ford explorer) and...
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    Might be the wrong place.... how do you store your batteries (AAA, AA etc)

    I have a stockpile of these things but I need to store some in the vehicle when I go camping just in case. I'm changing most of my stuff over to rechargeable but having a standard battery flashlight just seems smart, and backup for radios ect. My concern is how to store them so they are good to...
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    Trailer wiring - what are your tricks to keep it working

    So I have been fiddling around with this small trailer I got for free When I got it it had dry rotted 8" tires a bent tongue and no lights or fenders. I plan to make some sides for it at some point Once I put on some cheap fenders, a new longer tongue, 13" wheels/tires and some lights I...
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    Does anyone have a Della Freezer

    I have one. Ended up getting it for free because of a non responsive seller on amazon. Deal was basically the display shows the outside temp not the inside temp. I am sure its just a series of button pushes to switch it or maybe the sensor fell out of where it should be. I emailed and called...
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    Double Duty Trailer ideas needed - Trailer with RTT that also is a utility trailer

    So i have a 4x7 trailer, right now it just hauls my kayak and makes occasional runs to the hardware store, landscaping stuff ect. I need some ideas how i can use this as a double duty trailer as I still need the utility use and that will be most of the year. Then when camping i basically toss in...
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    Min height for using Anex

    Collecting stuff to build up my trailer. Need to be able to use an annex so if I can't make the height work I'll plan on vehicle mounting the tent.
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    Portable Solar Generator Build in Progress. Few questions though.

    Alright so because of the frequent power outages at home, and my desire to go camp more as my boys get older and possibly do some expeditions, as well as just curiosity and my love to tinker I decided to build a small goal zero type of solar generator. Here are some specs on it (ill take some...
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    Did A little winter wheeling to test out the new tires

    Put the 2 lights I used to have on the dakota on the roof rack. Also headed out to do a little winter offroading. Heading down the entrance to the park near where I was going, Figured Id check this out too since it wasnt plowed. Stoped for a photo opp Into the actual offroading...
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    who sleeps in the back of their rig post pics of setup here

    I have a chevy trailblazer. Im working on making a sleeping platform in the back. I have the cargo area done I just have to add an extension. Please post what you use when sleeping, how you make it most comfortable. and any pics that might help with ideas.
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    cargo system mostly built pics inside

    built this kinda off the google sketchup model I posted not to long ago. Made some changes for simplicity and cost savings Upper platform is 44.5x35" and made out of 3/4" OSB. The "stringers" are made out of 2x8's cut at 35". the side "flap" is made out of 3/4" OSB and sits on top of 2 4"...
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    google sketch up model of the drawer unit I am going to build this weekend

    Its for a 2002 chevy trailblazer I will be building this unit this weekend, So I decided Id model it and learn to use this program. My plan is to also carpet the unit. The "Drawers" will be a 41 quart underbed storage units with wheels on the bottom. Top and doors will be made out of 3/4"...
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