Recent content by 1stDeuce

Wife and I do it all the time on cross country trips. Topper has tented windows so it's our stealth/low profile camping rig... Not on Decked system, rather carpeted plywood over 2x6's sitting on the factory ledges meant for them... My platform appears to be higher than the Decked drawers...

You are technically correct, and I stated that true legality would be a concern. I submit that we do all manner of other things that are against local or federal regulations without much thought, such as exceeding the speed limit by any amount, or replacing the EPA approved gas tank in our...

If I follow your original post correctly, you already have a 2m/70cm dual band? If so, why not just add the GMRS channels to it? Even if "locked out", most ham radios can be opened up to use those frequencies. Having a 2nd radio dedicated to GMRS when your current one should be able to...

That is a pretty bed, but it's not a flatbed... ;) Looks like you have more than plenty of clearance for much larger tires, that's for sure! If you remove the front fenders, you could easily get some 40's on there with no more lift! I built a flatbed for my GMC K2500 that had the deck height...

Yeah, this type of tire has become even more niche than it was... I just re-shod the truck with some 17" STMaxx's that I found on ebay for a decent price. I run different tires in the winter, so hopefully these will last a while. Mastercraft CXT's on the Jeep are getting down to where I would...

Suspension options pretty limited. Lift options limited too because of axle through oil pan design. Pretty low chassis means low ground clearance even with mild lift. I boosted the front of our Envoy 3/4" with spacers. the 4.2L six was a great motor. Wind noise inside is a bit problem...

Looking good Andrew!! Better fix for the bumper look: Swap to a GMC front end. :) I am not a fan of the high hood Cat-eye front end. The GMC nose had much better visibility than the Chevy thanks to using the same hood from '99 to 2007. I love the .22 cal casings (and not yet a casing...)...

I'll just toss a couple thoughts in here... Your vehicle will definitely ride better offroad without sway bars, no matter what it is. Articulation should improve as well. In normal driving, you will likely not miss the sway bar(s) on the road, and with stiffer shocks, it will even handle...

Oh, now it's not a guppy... Worst lookin hat I ever saw Hehahahah We are coming through with the truck and a new (to us but far from it) camper. A hard side unit that we bought because the old Haulmark is falling apart and the project Phoenix is more work than I could finish before the...

I still like your reports, even though you called my truck a guppy. :) Wife and I headed for BC later in June. Probably be west of you by a good bit but you never know. Inspired to go visit BC by your posts, and many Destination Adventure videos after dinner.

Several outfits offer 20" "super single" wheels. They are all pretty expensive, but some do a good job of evening out the track width front/rear, while others work with a rear spacer or new rear hubs so they tuck in a little better IIRC. Either way, you're then looking for a tire that fits a...

I'm a fan of 255/85R16's as well as the 17" version. I have a set of 16" Mastercraft CXT's on my Jeep, and when they're used up I'm not sure what I'll do. I previously had 285 Cooper STT's on it, but that was two sets of 255/85's ago, and I much prefer the narrower tires. There are a few...

I know nobody likes the valve cap style ones but they do work. I have had zero problems due to the valve cap sensors. I have a couple Jansite kits, and aside from a very occasional false alarm, the display works well, is easy to read both day and night, and charges from the sun just fine when...

My wife and I do two-week vacations every June to escape the Cedar Gnats that come out during that month. (Avoid SW CO and southern Utah in June...) We went to Iceland in 2022 and 2024. Rented a Jimny with a RTT both times and had the time of our lives! This summer we'll visit British...

Huh? There's like 20 users now... :) This place has become so quiet... I think life is just too busy for many of us now simply trying to stay ahead of 20 passwords, an app for everything, a job that isn't paying what we would like... Seems like I have never been as swamped as I am now...