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    My DIY "rooftop tent platform" idea

    This kind of builds on a similar thread I saw, but executed in a very different way. The requirement is to have a RTT which adds no more than 6" in height but can sleep 3 people (so 62-63" width atleast). That does not exist. The Falcon XL is 57" wide and so are all other "4 person" tents. They...
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    WeBoost Antenna mounting options for 3rd gen Tundra (2022+)

    I want to locate the weboost antenna to the front fender, however most brackets I find are for Tacomas or Lexus. Does any clamp/bracket exist for the 2022+ Tundra with an antenna mount?
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    Does anyone make really wide wedge tents (wider than falcon XL)

    most full size trucks are atleast 75 inches wide, pushing to 80 inches for others. However, the widest sleeping platform I could find was falcon XL at 57". Is there a company which makes a slim wedge tent which is atleast 65" sleeping area (overall width would be 68" still about 7" narrower than...
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    Offroad GPS navigation concepts and software

    A few years ago, I wrote this article about offroad GPS navigation. I know its old, but most of the information is still relevant, and the software I walk about still exist and do quite well. Here is the link http://www.team-bhp.com/advice/offroad-gps-navigation-concepts-and-software
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    Postcards from Iceland - with the where

    A Duster 4x4 doing something on a gravel road does not make an overland overland trip, however, I think I got some decent pics. Will be posting them here for your viewing and I will also post GPS coordinates, so you guys can figure out where what is if you see them So here goes the first...
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    100 series 5 speed FTE turbo diesel 4.2L - 200,000kms - What to expect

    I am currently in the market for a used LC, and a seemingly very good specimen at 200,000kms on the odometer is one I am interested in. I would like your advice about the stuff I need to be careful about. The pros 1. Regularly serviced at a good workshop 2. Scheduled maintenance done : eg...
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    I took a stock Dacia Duster 4x4 towards Porsmork

    We did not go all the way to end. Thor was angry. Hail Rain snow, torrents, etc,. meant water water everywhere. Near the end a very nice guy in a very huge truck with 40" tires told me. Go back. Its a miracle you ended up till here
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    Aurora 200W LED vs Osram Nightbreaker +90% : A scientific comparison

    Most light bar reviews show light bars as some kind of nuclear warfare weapon. I decided to review the Aurora 200W bar keeping camera exposure locked. Let the pictures tell the story Can you see the dog :) I even made a longish video review, which I do not think will tell ya anything...
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    Its called the world's most treacherous road

    I think even ICE road truckers had a segment or two here. anyways, enjoy this video snippet
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    Mobius surprises - Pleasantly...

    Is it a RC cam? Well yes, its light enough for a quad or a medium heli + most planes Is it a Dashcam? Well yes, it can do loop recording and stuff Is it an action cam? Well cheap waterproof mounts exist As for us, we stuck it inside the vehicle, and went up a big mountain in deep snow. The...
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    Manali Leh highway - Before the opening

    Every winter, the Manali leh highway closes sometime in Nov. The First pass of the trip (Rohtang Pass) when doing the trip from plains side receives about 40 feet+ of snow during the winter season. Around end feb, border roads organization starts snow clearance operations. We were lucky to be...
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    Oledone 60W bar on Rally Prep Gypsy(Jimny Variant India)

    Last night I did some metering tests on the OLEDONE LED 60W light bar vs stock headlights. As we all know, LED light bars often appear much brighter due to large amount of light thrown near the vehicle. After lot of search and experiment, we found that this 60W light bar has very low beam...
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    Land Cruiser Prado 90 series SWB 2.8L - Should I go for it?

    Hello I reside in India, and have been on the lookout for a "reliable" offroader. My current vehicle, the Tata Safari 4x4 is not aging very gracefully. Well Tata's never age gracefully, and after 100,000kms on the odo, it becomes a pain to maintain. If it was just additional financial burden, it...
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    We went to Norway... And made an Auroral Time Lapse!

    In 2013 September October we went to Norway. Got some real bad weather. Drove to finland and even sweden through the fjells to get clear skies. And it was all worth it!
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    Oledone LED Ovals 60W my review

    So the rally team comes to me. We want long range LED lights. Hmm long range. For those looking for show, or slow speed driving, I guess LED light bar is the holy grail. Showy light bar, casting a deep bright white light right in front of the vehicle. However, a rally is functional...
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    Iceland advice for baby steps

    Hello We are planning to make a 10 day trip to Iceland End October. We were looking for some advice on F roads. We do not afford to do extreme 4x4 rental, but a basic Ford 4x4 is in our budget. Any tips for a photography trip. Maybe do some medium trails, nothing extreme. Thanks for your help...
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    LED light bars : My review

    I recently started engaging with some better manufacturers in China for LED light bars. I started off with a relatively low spec bar. 60W and only 4000 lumens(as opposed to 5400 from the bigger guys). The aim was to find a pair which can do rally duty during Desert Storm rally. Here is my short...
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