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[Redline]

You are such a tire nerd. I love it. Excellent article.

How would you rate these tires compared to the Falkien Wildpeak AT's?

You are correct, though in my defense I've published a few articles recently that were not about tires. Just sayin'.


I've looked at, but never run the Wildpeak. From memory and just looking, the Falken Wildpeak is more of a 5-rib all-terrain with less void, so pretty different. But the Wilkpeak has some noteworthy design features, and is offered in the cool, 285/75R17 size.

 

[Redline]

WAGAN Tech 1500 watt inverter

http://roadtraveler.net/wagan-tech-slimline-1500-watt-inverter/

Excerpt

A few weeks ago I test fit, then performed a quick and dirty installation of this WAGAN Tech 1500 SlimLine inverter on my 2014 Ram/Cummins 2500. The idea is to use the almost free power from the engine to run an electric heater inside my Hallmark Milner camper while driving to keep things thawed. Why? Because in about two months I’m heading to the Canadian Arctic Ocean. It is probably the last year to drive the ice road to Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories, before the all-weather road is completed.

 

[teotwaki]

http://roadtraveler.net/wagan-tech-slimline-1500-watt-inverter/

Excerpt

You definitely do not want to mount that inverter under the hood. The electronics are not built to handle any condensation, splashed water or other forms of moisture and having 117 VAC outlets in a wet environment seems a touch suicidal. :elkgrin:

 

[Redline]

Point taken, I don't want to be careless.

 

[Redline]

The Loneliest Road in America?

http://roadtraveler.net/the-loneliest-road-in-america/

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The section of U.S. Route 50 through the center of Nevada was called the “The Loneliest Road in America” by Life magazine in 1986. It was not meant as a compliment, but it became a popular slogan for the highway. The road does cross the sparsely populated center of the state, but is likely not our loneliest paved byway. One challenger is Nevada Highway 722.

 

[Redline]

Hickson Petroglyphs Recreation Area, Nevada

http://roadtraveler.net/hickison-petroglyph-recreation-area-nevada/

Now for a little something on the actual “Loneliest Road in America”.

Heading home from the Overland Expo West event several years ago, after an unseasonably warm April in Amado, Arizona, I camped at Hickson Petroglyphs Recreation Area/Campground, in one of Nevada’s numerous mountain ranges. At 6,500 feet, there is always the possibility of snow, including during spring.

 

[teotwaki]

http://roadtraveler.net/hickison-petroglyph-recreation-area-nevada/

great area!!!

 

[Redline]

http://roadtraveler.net/power-tank-worthington-6-pound-propane-bracket/

Excerpt:

NEW from Power Tank, I don’t think it’s even on their website yet! Power Tank part number BKT-2287, a stainless steel bracket for a Worthington aluminum 6-pound propane tank (#299494), and part of my endless Arctic trip prep.

 

[teotwaki]

http://roadtraveler.net/power-tank-worthington-6-pound-propane-bracket/

Excerpt:

I want one and I don't even have a propane tank! Nice hunk of metal!

 

[Redline]

I want one and I don't even have a propane tank! Nice hunk of metal!

Yes sir, it's cool!

 

[Redline]

WAGAN Tech LED BRITE-NITE Lantern

http://roadtraveler.net/wagan-tech-brite-nite-dome-usb-lantern/

Excerpt

This is WAGAN Tech's BRITE-NITE LED Dome Lantern, the rechargeable USB version, which has high, low, and flashing modes. Just during the initial fondling and photos I was impressed with this bright, little light. It exudes quality, and can be employed in several ways using the powerful magnets (portable, wireless rock light?), or the built-in swiveling hooks. My intended initial primary use is as an interior cab light, to augment the one, only fair, centered OE dome light in my 2014 Ram Tradesman.

After more use, a detailed review is planned. My upcoming monthlong adventure to the Canadian Arctic should help it get a proper break-in.

 

[teotwaki]

220 Lumens is a nice amount of light

 

[Redline]

Diesel fuel additive



http://roadtraveler.net/amalgamated-tdr-wda-diesel-fuel-additive/

Got Diesel? Got cold temps? I’ve been using Amalgamated’s TDR-WDA additive for several months, and just bought another 2.5 gallon jug before heading to the Canadian Arctic in a few weeks. Prevention vs. repair and downtime is the goal.

 

[Redline]

Power Tank stainless steel aluminum propane bottle mount

This morning I published an article about mounting an auxiliary aluminum propane bottle to the rear of my camper.

http://roadtraveler.net/power-tank-worthington-6-pound-propane-bracket-review/

Excerpt: Power Tank Stainless Steel Propane Bottle Mount Having extra propane for our Hallmark Milner camper on long remote trips, or winter camping adventures that consume more fuel, has been a long-term goal. The question was how to mount another LPG bottle safely and securely. I've owned the tall, narrow Worthington aluminum 6-pound propane tank (#299494) for 10 years, which has been part of various camping setups, and was an obvious choice for extra Milner LPG. Six pounds is a small reserve, but some beats none.

 

[Redline]

A few tires from SEMA

A little post about a few of the many tires at the 2016 SEMA Show.

http://roadtraveler.net/traction-tires-from-the-2016-sema-show/