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    Building an enclosed utility into a camper vs teardrop

    Hello all. I’m looking at a 14 day trip next year, and hopefully several weekend trips. I’ll be towing with a minivan (3500 lb max- I would prefer to stay around 2000 lb) I need space to sleep 2 adults, one young child, and 3 chihuahuas. My primary concern is climate-controlled sleeping, and...
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    Generator for powering heat/AC?

    Hello everyone. While reviewing my options for climate control in my van, I see many options, but have not come across anyone using a generator for the sole purpose of powering either a small window unit AC or space heater. Of course I’d hook up to a power source whenever possible, and this...
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    Want to Buy Tahoe/Yukon $5000 (Chicago)

    I’ve been shopping for a GMC Tahoe or Yukon in the $5000 price range or less Need 4x4, preferably not white, bonus for Denalis and 6.0 Also only interested in reliable DDs that don’t need major work Let me know what you have, I’m 1 hours west of Chicago but willing to open up the search area...
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    1983 FJ60 1 hour west of Chicago

    Has some issues but overall a very cool truck. Wonderful mud tires. Transfer case leak and exhaust need repaired. Minor issues like lights being out and radio out. Has some body rust, rockers, quarters, tailgate, doors, roof is solid, frame is solid. Odometer stopped at 123999. Drives, stops...
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    Sleeping in your vehicle

    Hello all I have some questions for those of you who sleep in your vehicle, van or SUV First off, what do you do for ventilation? How do you allow airflow but still keep bugs out? What temp range are you comfortable at? Do you use a seperate stand alone structure to supplement the sleeping...
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    My FJ60

    Hello all! I've been recently shopping every single day for a Jeep XJ, old 4Runner, Xterra, or suzuki...even looking at Mitsubishi and Isuzu trying to find a good deal on a 4x4 that I liked. I had been taken on a ride in an old imported RHD diesel LC and fell in love....but it was for nothing...
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    Xterra for me?

    Hello all I've been shopping for a new 4x4 I'll be new to wheelings and I'm looking for a DD/Adventure/weekend off-roader I've consider the Suzukis (have a stock 99 Vitara but never wheeled it) but they are simply too small and down on power for what I need. Just kind of sucks on the highway...
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    Wanted: Jeep XJ

    Looking for an XJ. Only interested in FI 4.0 with 5 speed manual transmission. Must have factory AC and cruise control. I can be flexible on the following based on price -early model, 90-95 -low(er) mileage -no major rust issues -preference toward unmodified I don't mind dents, dings...
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    Maybe a Toyota convert....from jeep

    Hey guys I've been searching for an XJ. I'm looking for a DD/off-road/camping/highway trip truck with 4 doors I found a 4Runner that I really like...3.4L motor It's got 250k on the odometer and appears in good shape. Assuming the vehicle checks out okay, is this high mileage something to shy...
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    How different lifts affect tire clearance

    Hi everyone, new to the forum I'm familiarizing myself with different lifts....I recently bought my wife a 1999 Suzuki Vitara and she wants to do some light off-road driving with it. I did some research and found what tires would fit, and installed 5 235/70r16 Goodyear AT adventure tires. I...
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