Recent content by Inyo_man

It's a good idea to confirm... I had a Superwinch that I was interested in using synthetic line on, because the wire rope had seen many years of severe service. The manufacturer informed me that the drum temps. were too high for its use. Cheers

OP, you are likely already finished with the project, but in case you are not... You may want to inquire with the manufacturer to confirm that synthetic line can be used with your model winch. Many winches that come with wire rope are not designed for synthetic line...for the exact reason you...

If you wait for a good sale, it's not too bad for the quality IMHO. Cheers

The Battle Born has an internal heater that works a treat in the winter! Cheers

Thanks for sharing! Well done! Cheers

Nice work on the schematic. I had planned on building my own battery box as well, in the beginning. However after deciding I wanted a portable unit to move between rigs or home use (when power is out), I settled on a National Luna product. Extremely satisfied with the product...

Did you diagnose that the solenoid was in fact faulty before you throw parts at it? Cheers

We have the anodized alum. (no paint) and I feel it reflexes a lot of the sun instead of absorbing heat like black does. The positive pressure vent is fantastic. We've sealed the tailgate and the camper stays very clear of dust. I use a fabric heater duct vent filter stuffed into the vent. This...

You can get any o-ring you desire from the mob linked below. https://www.theoringstore.com/store/?srsltid=AfmBOooBuJiey6JnXEgxIjYuQP5LVjQUFx26X-3q_CqV1K-yPlI63jBE Cheers

I've been running the Midland MXT 575 with the Midland 6db gain antenna... Our group is very happy with the clarity and distance of transmission and reception in both open desert and mountainous terrain. Coming from the CB world, this is a huge upgrade. Cheers

Another suggestion on how to keep the weight down is to explore some of the "light" pop-tops. As you mentioned GFC which is a good alternative, the OVRLND camper weighs only 275lbs and is a full pop-up, not a wedge. Which is very light, IMO. We are loving the set up, and the owner/operator is...

I always recommend weighing the rig fully laden for travel before purchasing the suspension. This way you know the laden weight you're expecting the suspension to carry. For the type of off-highway driving you described, gusseting the frame is likely not needed. My most recent example is a...

As mentioned above, 255/85/16 Cooper S/T Maxx are tough tires. I've been running them for years in 265/75/16 on a Montero...just fitted 255/85/16's on my Tacoma and couldn't be happier. Cheers

I've got the same set up on my camper. The catch on one door is longer than the other. I had Jay install a longer one due to the position of the awning. Without a longer catch the top of the door was dragging on the bottom on the awning cover. I was worried it would wear through the cover if I...

Spring in the desert! Winter in the mountains! Next on the list...exterior/awning lighting. Cheers