Recent content by FinSport

Thanks Diamond. I hadn't thought of that (but coming from a Garmin 62 anything should be a step up in terms of screen). I looked at the new top end Kenwood units and they are still 800x480. The 7' Joying I was looking at was 1024x600 like you suggested. -Did you try 24 or 100k maps? -Was it so...

The OEM headunit in my 3rd gen 4R died and I want to replace it with a double din nav headunit that connects to my phone (work requires an iPhone). Kenwood Option I was looking at the Pioneer units but then found out that Kenwood uses Garmin maps (and Pioneer uses proprietary maps). Is it...

What spare tire carrier are you running? It is strong enough to stand on when closed/latched? F

I've wanted a 4x4 van for years, but I told myself I'd give myself and my family a year to see if we like being "van people". Last year, I took the plunge on Father's day and picked up a E150 Chateau (and pulled an all-nighter to get it back from Montana to Seattle just to head to Yellowstone 4...

I wandered into a pawn shop while killing some time and saw that they were selling Garmin Nuvi's cheap. I checked Craigslist later and they are also cheap, so...I was curious if there is a cheap used Garmin unit that can do regular Tom-Tom type road navigation plus topos and tracks/routes? I...

What is an early gen, clean car fax, one owner with records, under 100k and a new timing belt worth in the southwest? F

Guys, my wife wants to move from her 2000 4Runner to a 100/470. This would be her daily, family ski rig, White Rim type rig, etc. I've got a mild build Taco for harder stuff and an E150 for Yellowstone or fishing type trips. I've been monitoring here, craigslist and few other sites and prices...

Doug, great find! If you have the first row of seats behind the driver/passenger installed, how much room (length) do you have for a bed? I'm trying to decide between an RB and EB. Thanks, Findley

Is this on expo because of the mini ARB fridge between the rear seats? Just kidding, love the car and any pre-Bangle BMW. My vote is 3.0CSL as favorite to look at and E30 M3 or 2002tii as favorite to drive...more fun than my M5 or any other M3. F

Sold? F

Thanks. My taco, M5 and wife's 4runner can't break 20 MPG either...only my wife's convertible can. I'm not in it solely for the MPG, but was curious what the payback and range would be. F

What kind of MPG do you see with a 5.3 or 6.0 and a manual trans with part-time case on the freeway? I'm currently in a 95 Taco with a 3.4, 255/85s and a RTT. Yeah, the MPGs and seats suck, but I'd keep it forever if the kids still fit in the back. F

This is my second post so skip to the question if you want... I didn't know overlanding was a word until a year ago, but apparently I've been into it for years when it was known as car camping. In this year, I've looked through a lot of your builds for ideas on how to improve my setup and have...

I came across the Alps Dining Table on clearance at a number of spots online but haven't actually seen one. Here is a link http://www.rei.com/product/799335/alps-mountaineering-dining-table-x-large-special-buy. Do any of you have it? Is it sturdy? Any feedback for an all-around table for meal...