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  1. mep1811

    Garmin In-Reach Failure

    Great. I hope this fixes your issue . I always use a wired connection to update my InReach with my desktop.
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    GMRS + ham with 2 possible antenna locations (lesser of 2 evils.)

    Higher is always better. You can run a low profile GMRS antenna on the roof and a longer high gain antenna off the hood.
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    Garmin In-Reach Failure

    I have one of these I wore in Iraq and AFG. What is the logo on the watch face?
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    Garmin In-Reach Failure

    Is your unit updated? https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=QIpm6OKYTv41VE8vHn92o6#:~:text=Press%20and%20hold%20Back%2C%20Down,Applying%20Update%2C%20then%20let%20go.
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    Mission Overland Summit 23500

    What battery management system does it have?
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    Super Compact UHF/VHF Dual Band?

    Simple enough to ask that question to Icom. There are other radios with detachable faces.
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    Super Compact UHF/VHF Dual Band?

    Get one with a remote head unit.
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    Water tank between trips?

    I use Camco water freshener, any will do. This is for drinking water. I would not carry any water I could not drink. That does not make any sense.
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    200 Series Wheels

    That is the site I used. Try Ebay.
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    Water tank between trips?

    I usually keep my tank full with water freshener. I also add a couple of drops of bleach.
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    Scanning NOAA Weather Radio?

    Any radio that scans is going to lock onto the strongest signal. That is purpose of scanning to find the freq with a signal.
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    Fore sale: Mission Overland camper trailer 21k

    OK humor me. What set up? I've never seen that door system in a MO trailer .
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    Fore sale: Mission Overland camper trailer 21k

    Does this trailer have the Redarc system?
  14. mep1811

    MIssion Overland Trailer Owners page

    PRO TIP SAFETY RELATED It appears that some trailers have been manufactured with the brakes incorrectly installed. This can result in diminished braking and increased brake wear. Dragging can occur causing the hub to get hotter than normal. There are two easy ways to determine if your brakes...
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    MIssion Overland Trailer Owners page

    Another Pro Tip time from @Badlandsexpeditions In further investigation of the broken brake line , I noticed the wheel did not spin very freely and had a rubbing noise. After some effort, I was able to get the hub/drum off and this is what I found. Apparently, the brakes have been dragging for...
  16. mep1811

    2020 Land Rover Defender is a Nightmare

    I read an online review and it took Land Rover three cars to get one that ran to the reviewers. Land Rover's reputation is well documented. My brother traded his Range Rover Sport for a Defender because the Range Rover was not reliable . I'm sure he has not put more than 1K on the defender so...
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    MIssion Overland Trailer Owners page

    Pro Tip reminder Some trailers do not charge the breakaway battery If has been a while since you checked the battery , like me, it is easy to check the charge. The battery is easy to remove and charge up.
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    Jerry cans and heat

    I filled my Scepter MFC's, and when I had NATO cans, with only 4.5 gallons to deal with heat expansion. Also, I would only refuel in the cool mornings.
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    2017 turtleback expedition $15,000 nego El Paso, Texas

    Are you on the El Paso Overlanding FB page?
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