Recent content by dstefan

Thanks, but we like our current camper setup. I’m just thinking down the road if we want more creature comforts. GLWS

Nice setup! Curious how you feel about the black canvas exterior as far as heat gain here in the Southwest?

I dont due to the build out and the fact its a dedicated rig. You could, and some have IIRC. They attach with clamps if you dont through bolt. Mine was installed by 5 guys lifting it on, to give you an idea. I suppose you could add brackets for camper jacks, but should maybe have Jay reinforce...

Most honest and transparent listing I’ve seen for a long time! GLWS

Thanks for sourcing and posting this up — I’ve been looking at doing the same thing. There’s a guy on Tundras.com — Ironrynofabrication — in CA who makes frame braces he’s been selling for $250 + shipping and you source your own bar. I’ll be interested to see what you think of the R4T ones...

Hmm…”Base Camp”I like that … maybe I need to change my address here in the Valley from “Home Arrest”🤨 No Hawks lately, but nightly Javalina visits trampling the front yard and tons of quail, doves, hummers. Couple years ago we got this guy in the back yard. He was unbothered by me being 15 ft...

Woohoo — you got lucky!

IME a reverse auction is for a buyer, not a seller. I’ve used that approach in my working days for service contracts. Here’s a good description: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/reverse-auction.asp Did you have some other mechanism in mind? Didn’t really get how your approach would work...

Well, I love my ’21 SR5 DC Tundra — best vehicle I’ve had and like it better than my previous 4 Toyota’s, though they were great too. The ‘16s were the 3rd year, IIRC, of the 2.5 gen refresh, and I think the first year to get a 38 gal gas tank as an option (snatch that truck up if it has...

Very interesting and informative — thanks for posting this.

For those withe the ARB Classics (and maybe other models?) the latch itself can be rotated up to keep the lid open about 2-3 inches. This OPs device is a nice solution otherwise, though.

Never built a camper, but I’m a long time woodworker, so strictly opinion here based on woodworking background: Since you’ve built several rigs with wood, you likely know it’s the structure that provides a lot of the strength. That said, soft woods are never the best for strength/longevity and...

Thanks for the feedback. My Truma was installed by AT Overland, so after I couldn’t find anything online or from the biggest Truma RV dealer in Phoenix (the parts guy said he wasn’t even able to order Truma parts, or at least the ducts), I contacted them online and a day layer Mario called me...

Any of the good aftermarket armor manufacturers will provide the necessary bracing on their skid plates to fit correctly for your model. CBI is certainly one of these. You’ll find that the aftermarket kid plates are far better functionally than the OEM version.

We like the area up there, and have been thinking about heading up again in the summer (only been in the early fall in the past). Haven’t been there since the CA fires started to be an issue. You mentioned some high haze, but there have also been some times last year and this when I look at...