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    Diesel Heater Ducting? What to use?

    I'm mounting a diesel heater to a roof rack and then running hoses into my hard-sided camper shell. What is everyone using for ducting? Some cheesy cardboard type stuff came with the heater. It's not enough and doesn't look like it will stand up to the weather. Let me know what you have used. I...
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    How come we don't see turntable drawbar trailers?

    Just curious why we don't see any off road trailers that have a front steering axle? https://www.wheelbase.net/products/trailer-chassis/turntable-drawbar-trailers-product.html
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    Flat AGM's

    I have a couple 12 volt, group 31 batteries that were neglected and discharged. I have been trying to restore them using my Ctek MXs 5.0 charger. I did the trick were you hook the bad battery in parallel with a good one to charge. I got one up to 9 volts, and the other to 6, but they won't...
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    Free Navigation Training From Jimmy Lewis

    NORRA is offering a pretty sweet deal on training from Jimmy Lewis. They are going to road book only navigation for motorcycles at the Mexican 1000. If you've been sitting on the fence about doing the Mexican 1000 rally, now is the time to do it...
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    Temporary Diesel Heater Install?

    I'm renting a van (Ram Promaster), for a week and want to install a diesel heater without drilling holes. Any ideas???? I need a way to get the exhaust out.
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    Inexpensive battery banks, any out there?

    Looking to put together a couple solar systems; one mobile, and one stationary. The biggest expense is batteries. I looked at Lithium, but the recommendations were to not use them in high temps. I'm regularly in temps over 100 degrees, does that mean I should concentrate on agm, or lead acid...
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    charging laptop with solar

    My laptop charges at 19.5 volts. Is there any way to charge it from a 12 volt system without an inverter? I ordered a car charger on amazon once and it almost started a fire on the seat in my truck. ?
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    Wall construction and insulation

    I need some advice on proper wall construction, and insulation. The walls on my box truck are constructed from an aluminum outer skin, and vertical aluminum extrusions that are "Z" shaped in profile. The distance between the outer skin, and where the extrusions return is 1-3/4". I was going to...
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    TW 200 for sale

    I have a 2003 Yamaha TW 200 with only 1100 miles on it. It has some upgrades like bigger fuel tank, agm battery with solar panel for charging. Luggage rack on rear, Hand guards, and a skid plate. The headlight fairing has some scratches on it, and normal wear and tear. $2800. Located in SoCal.
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    Something for you builders.

    I picked up a couple of these, they're free. I figured someone building a larger truck might also want one. https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/zip/5933157737.html
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    Tailgater Brand Secure Shell for sale

    This Tailgater Brand secure shell is a top of the line model with interior tool shelves, lighting, and wired for an antenna. There is a pass through sliding window at the front and locking hydraulic assist doors on both sides and the rear. It features super heavy duty aluminum construction...
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    Satellite television?

    Anyone have mobile satellite TV? Tried calling direct tv for some simple questions. After 5 calls to different numbers and speaking to idiots I got nowhere. :mixed-smiley-030:
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    Plumbing/routing Water Lines

    I am having a hard time wrapping my head around this so I was hoping to get some guidance from the brain trust here. I am designing my water system. I will have a 31 gallon tank, on demand hot water, sink and cassette toilet. My consternation is with filling the system. I am thinking that...
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    Genius

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjV0iO-6vK8
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    Flojet Pumps on sale

    I have no affiliation but wanted to pass along this deal on flojet pumps. http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/
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    Cassette Toilet Question?

    I have a Thetford C250CWE cassette toilet. Does anyone know if I can run a water line over to the tank drain to fill the tank? I would rather hit the pump to fill the flushing tank than have to fill it manually.
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    Custom Build, Giant VT MTB

    Custom build from bare frame. Size XL, nice candy blue color. Giant VT with stable platform suspension. Only the best parts. Manitou swinger stable platform rear shock, Manitou Nixon front fork with position adjustment for climbing; SPV Evolve damping is claimed to have improved small-bump...
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    FWC Keystone Pop-up For Sale

    **SOLD** to fellow Portal member. I am selling my 1988 FWC Keystone. She's got some age to her but still has good bones. You can check this forum for several build threads on these older campers. They are like classic cars, you can re-build them into something special. No leaks, appliances in...
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    Nice Bow Wave

    https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=742538079116038
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    Project "Autonomous" F-350

    Since I am beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel, I decided to start a build thread. I am a design engineer, writer and motorsports photographer. Fed up with cubicle life, I decided to become more of a freelancer and build a vehicle capable of extended off-road travel and...
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