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    Trailer Security and the TrailerWatch 2?

    While I might make some attempt by cable locking up to a tree or vehicle and remove the trailer's tongue hitch. An even better retardent might be to chock/lock the wheels from rotating so even dragging it becomes a hassle. But otherwise there really is nothing one could do short of having an...
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    Pintle vs Lock&Roll vs Max Coupler

    'cuz i haven't posted here since 2011 :D Max Coupler is built for the serious off roader ;) The MC's up or down angle articulation can be increased slightly, dependant of Max C's mounting position, and if yer not skeered. My 1st prod. 6000lb MC has proven it's strength/reliability to me...
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    Subzero Teardrop Camper

    Growing up in Minnesota My Grandfather would put his fish house out on Mille Lacs lake every winter. Positioned atop the ice/snow... -20* at night, propane tank placed outside. Slept in it many a night on the big frozen lake. Erie to listen to the ice contract/expand throughout the night...
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    The Need for a Lock and Roll Hitch When Overlanding

    options make for great... !? (and tho' not recent pictures, the status has not changed) * * This is the earlier 6000lb Max C. I believe now they produce an 10,000lb Max C. But I'll assure anyone that the 6000lb Max C. is rugged enough for 1/4 -1/2 ton trailers/operators/terrain. The...
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    Trailer tongue extension question

    Generally the wheel base measured from your hauler's rear axle to the trailer's axle should be about the same measurement as the hauler's wheel base. Mine was extended to add a different coupler (Maxx C.) My original lunette was left in place as back up (Pintle hitch stowed on board) I also...
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    M100 (post WWII) DOD '53 SN# 2185X

    thanks to all for the compliments... sadly I haven't used the trailer much as of late. ----------- the wiring harness is the original M100 harness tho' it was slightly altered by its previous owner to utilize a more current/common four wire plug connection
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    Air tank to replace spare tire?

    read thru this guys build thread... http://www.ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=148011 I believe he installed a air tank where the oem spare tire was mounted.
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    Spare tire options for trailer

    I like having options... option A. option B. option C.
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    1st gen tacoma 2nd battery location ?

    ^ both are the Optima Yellow Top group 34/78 batteries. I moved the cruise control bracket forward a coupla' inches. And built a beefy Aux. battery hold-down, secured to the fender well. Also modified my original bracket for the house battery. my experience with it * The later 01-04...
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    FS: Generator 7000 watt portable (local sale only)

    This is a local sale only/for pick-up. There is no shipping, nor delivery, offered for this item. I have a lightly used American Tool Exchange 7000 watt generator FS Electric start / pull, rolling cart./unleaded fuel. Maybe 10 hours use by PO Was traded to my mother, as partial payment for a...
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    Willman's 2001 Tacoma

    I prefer the earlier design as it's less likely to get snagged while off road. Yes... I've seen that occur I read a thread somewhere, where someone made extensions to the upper portion of the lever(s) at the hubs. and this raised the cable higher, allowing clearance for a 10 lf cust. spring...
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    Which way to hinge the lid? Poll Added

    to the side... but opens at either ;) convenient if the lid is easily removed for domestic chores... anti migration for a RTT's content... means easier access and less hassle ;) ^ (if a RTT might be considered/deployed)
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    Throttle, hand control 5vz '00 Tacoma (+ 3rz)

    I have no issue or real concern... I changed the wire end crimp to the appropriate size. (actual end crimp) It's smaller and lighter... the wires don't really abrade each other... even tho' they share the same seat. From what I've observed, only one wire has tension on it and the other...
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    Light weight rock crawler trailer

    selling out already ? nice build btw. I really like the sharing of your off road video (H.O.T.) I've pulled muh m100 thru some similar stuff. Planned on dragging it thru rubicon one of these days. Was supposed be last year... but a health crisis put that down. A couple things I observed...
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    Gun range target

    thanks for the info and links... can't imagine shipping on plate steel is going to be cheap. I really need find a local resource. ID and IL are not local friendly. is that called a "hostage taker" ? was wanting one of those... as well a dueling tree. But first... I should go test muh...
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