Recent content by Boyink

We're still adventuring! Sold our MO house, been living in an apartment downtown Tulsa for a couple years, built a DIY camper out of a Toyota Sienna but have started a Chevy Suburban build so we can go a bit more rustic. Also in the middle of another job transition and looking for a new gig...

Small steps...getting snow just delayed everything I was planning. Got the final LED's for the doors, and a different bug shield than the one RealTruck could sell but not fulfill. The real purpose for the bugshield is to mask the 3" dent on the hose of the hood. Figured this was easier than...

With cold weather and snow in Tulsa I haven't gotten much done on the 'burb. But I do feel like I should comment on a new vendor I tried for this project: Realtruck.com. Realtruck has been acquiring a lot of brands you might recognize including ARE, Bushwacker, Lund, Superlift, and especially...

Dang...I think I have about that exact bag stashed away somewhere. Coulda saved $20...

Smashed TP > No TP. ;)

I don't think the paracord was intended to be a TP hanger. Not sure what it was meant for actually.

Most of our camping is in places that have restroom facilities - at least just a pit toilet. How those facilities are stocked is always a variable, so we've been carrying a small packing cube with TP, wipes, hand sanitizer, etc -- but it was all just a big jumble in one large pocket. I just...

I have read that some of the higher-amp alternators use a differently-sized pulley, so a different serpentine belt is required as well.

Howdy stranger...;)

Cool, thanks. Yea - lots of alternator upgrade options for the Chevy V8s. Sweet spot seems to be ~ 240A for around $300. Can get more (A) for more ($) but not sure I'd really need it.

I have an Ecoflow Delta 2 that we've been using for a while now. I recently scored a deal on an Ecoflow Alternator Charger (Ecoflow's DC-DC charger). I searched here and didn't find much about these - is anyone using one? It'll be a little bit until I'll be installing it - but overall just...

Interior under LED lights. If you need to do surgery, flip the vanity lights on as well....

I got out of the oil change business years ago - between the mess, the cleanup, and the disposal I'm happy to pay to get it done. Basic oil change is $30 at Walmart - I'll pay that not to be out in the cold crawling around on damp cement..;) I'm also walking a fine line here doing this project...

Spent two days on the paint - using a polishing compound then a good carnuba wax. Really came back nice, and I'm ready for the karate tournament now. Got a look at the spare and it was 9 years old, so got that replaced at Discount Tire and lubed up the tire winch while it was out. Decided to...

Progress: Painted the tow hooks, roof rack, and receiver hitch Installed a phone mount. Replaced the factory sub Fixed a rear speaker Got new floormats Installed window deflectors Added a hitch-step to make getting in and out of the back easier. I removed the 2nd and 3rd row seats and threw...