Recent content by sargeek

Old enough to spend a lot of time driving an NA engine at altitude in the Colorado Rockies. Builds a lot of character trying to drive and start the manual transmission uphill when the engine won't idle. Three pedals with two feet - and I was lucky as the truck had a granny first. Once you get...

The KT tires seem like the perfect match for a lot of the heavy overland trucks. Look like some of the old Mitchiline tires .

In the 235/85R15 - I ended up purchasing: Mastercraft Courser MXT I tried to get the Milestar Patagonia M/T-02 but the the 235 was backorder with an unknown delivery date for them. I did put the M/T-02 these tires on a different truck: Milestar Patagonia M/T-02 The Milestar tires were about...

This used to be a super popular tire a decade ago; but I am trying to find a MT in this size for a work truck - and not many choices available.

This could get fun: Link to Story

So after one of the wettest springs it seems in Colorado, I have come to the conclusion that if I was building a vehicle to travel the world - I would try to find the simplest solid steel wheels for the truck. I have spent over $100 it seems this month at the self service car wash getting the...

Used on a Tacoma - only settled on them w/ heavy load - they were seem less when running light; and effective when loaded.

Cobra to roll out FM CB It will be interesting to see how this impacts FRS/GMRS.

Read the owners manual for the vehicle; you may only be able to use them on the rear axle; and the vehicle may require “low clearance” chains - so they don’t tear up the fender. I like ladder chains with “V-bars.” Some of the fancy “z” chains with patterns are not for heavy duty use (towing or...

Cool - I want to set the booster up to move between the truck and travel trailer. I would guess that the 4” magnetic antenna is effective as other options. in most cases size does make a difference with antennas.

So I have a Wilson Cell Booster that I am getting ready to install. I am going to make it moveable from a travel trailer to a truck. I am looking for antenna recommendations. It came from the factory with a small magnetic antenna. On the travel trailer should I go with the standard booster...

I have run the GC2 batteries on a number of travel trailers - and they are reliable and effective. At this point as people jump on the the lithium craze. You can find Trojan Batteries on Craigs List all the time. I used them on my travel trailer that I use a dozen times per year they. The seems...

I just ran across this video on YouTube and it shows the value of chains. It shows what appears to be a stock Rubicon vs some highly modified rigs going up a relatively safe hill. Now imagine the hill being a highly exposed shelf road at 9,000' . I would also suggest that the Rubicon has...

Back to a common rant - studded snow tire. If you live in a location that has continually snow-packed and icy roads, they are solid performance-enhancing products. However, it is a proven fact that studded tire lose traction and braking performance on wet and dry roads. I find if interesting...

1) People are crappy drivers; and our law enforcement refuses to enforce these minor infractions : drivers who think their DRL are headlights. Driver who driver around with their brights on for no reason. 2) Vehicle are getting complex - dash lights came on with the headlights; if you can’t see...