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And as a contrast, the Canning Stock Route in Australia.... Cheers, Peter OKA196 motorhome

Yep. I can also do that with a pair of tyre levers. Cheers, Peter OKA196 motorhome

Numerous times..... These are 80kg. You must NEVER lift them by hand and it is not necessary if your tools and technique are correct. Cheers, Peter OKA196 motorhome

Auto manufacturers stopped using wood (except for decoration) in about 1950. There is no wood in my expedition vehicle builds. There are better materials. Cheers, Peter OKA196 motorhome

Australia is ahead of you guys....... :) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-03/telstra-launches-australia-first-satellite-text-message-service/105299478 Cheers, Peter OKA196 motorhome

Current overhead storage built 20 years ago and still working well. Prototype for the lightweight new build. 2 aluminium channels glued to the ceiling. Cheers, Peter OKA196 motorhome

Yep. Opened, closed and locked at one spot entirely from the inside. 3 big zip open/closed windows for maximum ventilation. Cheers, Peter OKA196 motorhome

Held open by 2 gas struts. Cheers, Peter OKA196 motorhome

Not remotely like your vehicle, but my winch is mounted directly to the chassis which is where all the loads go. The original bumper has a small mod to accommodate the cable and fairlead. The winch mount is not visible. Cheers, Peter OKA196 motorhome

https://www.cdc.gov/carbon-monoxide/about/index.html "Each year, more than 400 Americans die from unintentional CO poisoning not linked to fires, more than 100,000 visit the emergency room, and more than 14,000 are hospitalized." Cheers, Peter

I do not carry traction boards. I let the air out of the tyres and carry a good compressor. If I did carry boards it would be these. Cheers, Peter OKA196 motorhome

I charge my 320Ah 12.8V LiFePO4 using 2 sources..... From 1100W of solar using a 20 year old PWM controller. My new build vehicle will use multiple MPPT solar controllers simultaneously from 2,100W of solar to charge 700Ah 12.8V LiFePO4. From the 85A alternator directly, simultaneously with the...

For 20 years I have run these Michelin tyres that have a single ply all steel sidewall. The thinner and lighter the sidewall, the less heating when running at low pressures and high flex. Michelin also publish speed/load/pressure tables for this tyre. I use them religiously and have never...

Choose a different devise. Not fit for purpose. Cheers, Peter

Seems that Australia is ahead of the pack? :) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-03/telstra-launches-australia-first-satellite-text-message-service/105299478 Cheers, Peter OKA197 motorhome

The best frame is none at all. Fibreglass/closed cell polyurethane/fibreglass sandwich needs no frame. Cheers, Peter OKA196 motorhome

Having owned a Yank aircraft carrier front and a forward control, I will never go back. Cheers, Peter OKA196 motorhome

It is easy to reject a choice, but there needs to be a better alternative. Problem is you Yanks don't have any medium weight forward control 4WDs suitable for expedition vehicle use. Cheers, Peter OKA196 motorhome

Some more detail on what we do that I wrote a while back. I forgot I saved it. It is worth noting that chlorine treatment is the chosen treatment for 99% of town water supplies. Prices are AUD$. 9/11/2021 Water sources We will fill with water from creeks, dams, rivers, cattle troughs bores...

Of the filters? Many brands available at your hardware store, including the twin housings for them. Choose a "reputable" one. 10" size. The carbon block 0.5um one is the important one. Change it annually at least. I use a liquid chlorine (sodium hypochlorite). Unadulterated household bleach is...