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  1. SWITAWI

    Post your tents

    Bring on the LED bling, Corey! bobDog, I'm having a craving for some Dr. Seuss-inspired campfire cuisine about now... :ylsmoke:
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    Looking to buy FJ...need advise

    Considering the family, the two pups (did you say what breed?), and the fact that you want to keep this vehicle for 10yrs I'd agree that you have to go with a true four-door vehicle and cross the FJC off your short list. Your daughter and those pups aren't gonna get any smaller, and if you...
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    Post your tents

    I find it an affront to nature that there is any piece of camping gear you haven't personally sampled, let alone that you already own and haven't yet used... Heresy, I say! :D
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    Storage cases

    I really, really like the idea, and I see this being used to store and transport for those of us that don't have the luxury of a safe. That being said, I hope it has close to Pelican/Storm-like build quality. Wish it had latches on each end as well, also less than impressed by the look of the...
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    Trailer Videos

    That Gall Boys video is a staple in my Aussie 4WD lustful viewing list. Makes me burn for a diesel, a Safari Snorkel, and front/rear ARB locking diffs... None of which I truly need, lol! And if we're gonna post up some Aussie trailer love... Not much towing in the first one, but I love this...
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    Teotwaki's comms ramblings...

    What in the world are you using for a tripod and antenna mast? I work for a Trimble GPS dealer and a lot of our customers use 6-15ft extensions on top of a survey tripod for their 450-470MHz base station radios, but I doubt anyone I know has a setup that nice. In fact most of our customers...
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    Post favorite pics of your rig and trailer

    I'm sure Brad will chime in eventually, but I'm also pretty sure he's got the only one in the U.S. at this time. Imported it directly with the help of Kimberley. Here's his full thread from the build in Australia to his recent travels -...
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    Trailer Videos

    Even better, I found this thread from back in Feb - http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/74611-Trailer-towing-off-road-videos And this YouTube channel - http://www.youtube.com/user/Atoyot1031/videos?query=camper And this... But still not much in the way of 20-30mph travel down a...
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    Trailer Videos

    Not exactly forest roads, but I've got few links... I'll see what else I can find...
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    Off Road Tear Drop - Aspen X Trails 11/2012 Build...

    New Off Road Tear Drop trailer from Bob, the intrepid builder... Here is the frame layout for the new 35gal water tank. The tank will be surrounded by 2X6 .120 wall steel. It will also have a skidplate over it. Unfortunately the axle and skidplate will have to be removed to work on or replace...
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    Roof Racks Other Than Baja and Gobi

    Looks like there are several options from ARB - http://www.arbusa.com/Vehicle/2012-toyota-4runner.aspx Not sure if Eezi-Awn have 4Runner mounting sorted out yet, but they have a 'Create-Your-Own' option for their new K9 Racks -...
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    Cooler test

    Not all of the Coleman Xtreme series are created equal, with the biggest issue being that only some of them have insulated lids. When you open the lid of a cooler and rap on it with your knuckles you can immediately tell when it is hollow (don't knock with the lid closed as it is not as...
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    Post your tents

    Now that's industrial-grade expo right there! Looks good Toolbox Guy. Nice pics, AndrewDM. Pretty sure an Equinox 6 is in my future.
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    Jeep to a Toyota!?!?

    From its beginnings, the 4Runner has shared its drivetrains with whatever generation of Toyota Pickup (pre-Tacoma/T100/Tundra) and Toyota Tacoma were/are in production at the same time. AFAIK the only exception to this drivetrain sharing aspect was that the 4th-Gen 4Runner was available with the...
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    Ultimate Knife/Multi-Tool Thread

    Griptillians are nice. So many knives to own, so little $$, lol.
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    TRD FJ Cruiser for SEMA

    The color looks like the standard 'Quicksand', which isn't a bad thing on its own. They're calling it the FJ-S because it's supercharged. This must be the debut of the TRD Supercharger for 2010-On FJs. Except for that the truck Looks like a rolling showcase of TRD Accessories without the fancy...
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    Thoughts on Quick Fists and Shovel Mounting

    Not to get too far off-topic, but yeah I could not find one locally in San Antonio. Sears/Home Depot/Lowes/Ace/Tractor Supply all had some Fiskars axes, hatchets, saws, tree trimmers, or pruning shears, but not the more mundane rakes and shovels. I had to order it from Amazon for $30 with free...
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    Thoughts on Quick Fists and Shovel Mounting

    Same here. No worries whether I've been bouncing down the PINS all day or if I forgot to take it off after I come home and it goes to work with me on I-35 every day. I only have to take the shovel off my hitch carrier 'cause I don't want it pilfered, not because I'm worried about it falling off...
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    Ultimate Knife/Multi-Tool Thread

    :lurk: Here's my favorite little box-cutter I use every day at work...
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    Coleman Instant Tent?

    Time for an update... Finally got to really make use of the fly. It shrugged off morning moisture just fine and there was a distinct lack of condensate inside the top of the tent. However it was not so reflective that it lessened the heat inside during the day and the tent was very warm, more...
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