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It's been up in our barn now for a few years after switching to a RTT. The original carry case has been replaced with a large army duffle bag, fits easily in it. The tent was used for only about 100 nights total. Everything good about this tent can be found on line. There is one clip broken...

I’ve wanted to get rid of full time all wheel drive on my 450/80series for nearly a decade. A very good friend and I finished up the job yesterday, removing the viscous coupler ( a very nice boat anchor) and replacing it with a spool, and installing new birfields along with manual lock out...

6 or 7 years ago I cobbled together a shower system using a sureflow pump and one of those inexpensive/dare I say cheap, camplux in-line water heaters. For set up I’d pull it out, hang it off the spare tire rack, quick connect it to the pump, hook up the propane line and stick a hose into a 15...

Ok then, our 80 is currently in near perfect mechanical condition. The head was off at 300,000 miles for valve stem seals and an inside look at things. It leaks just under a quart of oil every 6,000 miles, not enough to worry about between changes. It needs a new rear driveshaft as the...

Ok folks; I’ve been using BFG tires since the beginning of time. However 50,000 miles ago I decided to give the General ATX Grabber (285/75/16s) a try. I’m very pleased with them. However, I’ve been wanting to go with tall & skinny for years. 255/85/16s are available from BFG and Falken...

I’ve asked this question before, about 100,000 miles ago and I always get the same answer. My well maintained 80 series now has 355,000 miles. The head was off at 292,000 for leaky valve stem seals. I’m often told, don’t worry, this engine will last forever. I’ve read about well documented...

I have this GMRS radio in my cart. I’ve been using my good old reliable Cobra 25 for 20 plus years. It is peaked, tuned, swr’ed and is usually crystal clear. Years ago i could talk to others 10-15 miles away. Am I going to be disappointed with the Midland MXT115 as I was with their hand held...

I’ve searched hi and low for an answer about the hardness of our mattress. It is rock hard, even in hot weather. Our kids have a memory foam mattress that is way too squishy so replacing ours is not the answer. Anyone have real world success softening things up ? Thanks for your informed...

Hello all, it’s been a while. We finally made the switch from ground tenting to Rooftop tent. After our last two trips it is obvious we should have made the switch years ago. Our new RTT scales out at 162lbs and it was previously mounted with the long bolts and stainless bars. I’ve ordered an...

Hello all, Im seriously considering an LS1 swap into my 80 series. Currently at 340,000 miles and running like a top, provided we are at low elevations. Out west at higher elevations it is nothing less than a dog that might get, on a good day, 10mpg, loaded down and pulling our 1300 lb...

The trailer is a very modified 4'x6' Tractor Supply Carry-On That is 24” off the ground. The sides are 25” high. The rack is being built/mounted upon a beefed up subframe ( 2x ) 17”s above the topsides for access. This gives us a rack height of 66”s from the ground. We carry about 300...

I'm looking at the tepui autana 3 with the awning atop our trailer. How high must the bottom of the tent platform be in order to successfully attach and use the awning. My current plans are for a deck height of 5'6". Do I need to be higher than that? If so I'll have to rethink my...

Forgive me, I hope I’m not asking a question with an obvious answer. I searched and could only find answers about everything but this: I’m using a Renogy PWM 30 amp controller; two panels, one mounted on the racks and one portable totaling 220 watts. I have a #6 Hotwire from the house battery...

I’ve researched quite a bit over the years and cannot find how many LX450s are still registered in the USA. It’s pretty common knowledge that only 14,000 were imported. Does anyone have a clue? Thanks !

My 80series/LX450 has 318,000 miles on the odometer. I’m running 285s so add another 6% to half that number. Maintenance? I’m definitely anal retentive about that. The valve stem seals replaced at 289,000. The valve train was all good and well within spec. Compression is great. When I change...

Hello all, My brother-in-law is delving into our hobby head first and went out and bought a Chevy Colorado 4x4 diesel. On my recommendation he has added sliders and raised the nose of the truck 1.5”. This fall he will be heading west with us. 2 years ago my son-in-law traversed Elephant Hill...

Hello all, It's been quite some time. 42 years ago I bought my first Landcruiser. Five years ago I bought my 2nd Landcruiser and will not make the same mistake I made with the 40 series. That would be, selling it. In five years I have driven it nearly 90,000 miles and along the way have...

Next Monday we are headed west to visit relatives and on the way home explore the southwest deserts, both low and high. I want to bring my brother-in-law a case of local brew. The ambient temps are going to be below freezing for most of the 3,000 mile trip to California. I'm thinking that...

Not long ago I stumbled upon a storage system that would be perfect for our 80. It is a flat bag with many pockets and is bolted into the existing third row grab handles. I don't recall if they were marketing a pair of them or not. I've searched high and low to no avail. Has anyone else seen...

We are extremely pleased with our Oz Tent, Jet tent 25x and plan on purchasing a Foxwing 270 degree awning. We have a Frontrunner Slim line II rack, which we also are extremely pleased with. All the diagrams I've looked at on line show that the Rhino Pioneer (slotted) racks are very much like...