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Thanks Andrew, I went with a Genesis 3dB, 49 1/2", Base Load 5/8 wave antenna and a roof mag mount. I also picked up an external antenna to connect to my Uniden scanner out of curiosity to see if I get better reception.

Mike, Thanks for the input. I hadn't considered the EMF radiation from the antenna. I think I found my set up: A NMO mag roof mount and a Genesis VHF Wideband Unity model antenna (132-174 MHz), 18 3/4", "End Fed 1/4 Wave" from Antenex. I just need to find out if I can add a spring to the...

What kind of waterproof storage containers do you use with your roof racks. Slee Offroad had a nice looking box:

Thanks again. I'll need to check out the specs on that antenna to see if it Tx/Rx on 136-174 MHz.

Does the location of the roof make a difference? For optimal performance, does the antenna have to be in the center of the roof or can it be mounted towards one of the sides, up front or back? Thanks.

When not in use, my 4Runner is kept in our garage with my wife's car in the driveway. So I thought for convenience, I'd put the antenna with a NMO mount on the front bumper. When it can time to garage the truck, I could unscrew the antenna, screw on the NMO rain cap and drive into the garage...

Have any of you guys mounted your antennas on your front bumper? I'm thinking of mounting my VHF antenna on my TJM bumper with a clamp-on TJM Aerial Bracket and a NMO mount. I'm trying to find anyone that has done something similar or uses some sort of a front bumper mount. Thanks.

The rescued family that survived for 17 days in their RV, are missing again . . . this time fugitives with warrants issued for the couple's arrest. CNN reports, "Eleven months ago, they'd been caught with a small amount of methamphetamine and a shotgun, deputies said, but they agreed to...

This is an interesting and fun topic to discuss. I'm a self-admitted "gadget guru" and I'm always curious about the other neat things folks have discovered. Survival packs are going to vary from person-to-person as well as location, weather conditions, expected length of use, and etc. I keep...

I just received my Icon V8000 and I took it out to my 4Runner to see where it could be mounted. There aren't many available spots to mount the V8000. I'm open to all viable mounting locations. Is mounting the ham radio on top of my dash a possible spot? My only concern is that the rear of...

Several notable alternatives to jacks and jack stands: Some personal favorites. What's more dangerous, the 4x4s "jacks" or welding on or near the gas tank? Hope this isn't one of our Toyota owners :Wow1:

Thanks for all the suggestions, these are all very helpful. Scott, Is there any hardware installed between the solar panels and your battery to aid in recharging or trickle-charging it? That might be a nice option since I don't think I'm going to install a dual battery system up front. I...

There has been plenty of helpful discussion lately regarding different portable fridges. However, as far as I can tell, not much discussion on how to supply power to the fridges. With warmer weather quickly approaching, my SAR team will be spending weekends in the Shenandoah National Park...

I may be wrong, but I think your front diff breather is already extended by the factory up into the engine bay like my 4Runner. I did have to extend my rear breather.

A Blue Top D34M is going in the 4Runner next.

check here: 4x4 Equipment List Duct Tape compass whistle signalling device/mirror Cell phone CB Ham radio (VHF, UHF etc) GPS or paper topo maps Food Water water filtration/purification fire making items TP in a plastic baggie. extra meds, if needed. Winch Snatch block, tree saver Battery jump...

I've got a generic 36" or so Home Depot shovel mounted to my roof rack using Quik-Fist mounts. Pics to follow.

These are Aussie sites, but they may give you some ideas: Opposite Lock Long Range Plastic Water Tanks

My home computer died and I've missed out on all this wonderful discussion. Many good, informative posts and I'd like to add my .2 cents. My daily carry handgun for the last 12 years has been a Glock 23 (.40 S&W) and I also carry a Sig P229 as well. David, sorry for the stupid question, but...

I did something similar with my TJM bumper using roll bar brackets and 1/2" bolts welded to the brackets: I've had my 48 inch Hi Lift mounted on my bumper for about 5,000 miles with no rattling. The roll bar brackets are quite stout and with two 1/2" bolts, I don't think the Hi Lift is going...