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  1. mep1811

    Are there any awnings that don't need poles?

    Fiamm, Alu-Cab come to mind.
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    Rimrocker/White Rim and Top of the World

    Great pictures. On my list of trips.
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    What would you go for? A 60 or a 100 series?

    That would be something to research . I believe 2004 on have added side airbags.
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    What would you go for? A 60 or a 100 series?

    Because you have kids, the 100 series would be better due to the safety features the FJ60 does not have.
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    DIY Cooler slide

    If they feel gritty while on the trail flush with a water bottle while moving the slide back and forth . You don't want grit building up and getting solid. Those coolers are perfect for using with dry ice to extend the ice. Happy Trails
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    Am I nuts for considering sticking with P-metric tire?

    Based on your driving and the fact the P metric tires work for you I's stick with what works.
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    DIY Cooler slide

    Great work. I did a similar slide. If you drive in very dusty areas flush out the slides when you are home and spray with silicone or WD40.
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    MIssion Overland Trailer Owners page

    What kind of floor were you expecting ?
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    MIssion Overland Trailer Owners page

    Sorry I missed that. What dealer did you go to ? Did you let Mark at Mission Overland know about the trailer?
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    MIssion Overland Trailer Owners page

    The ability to be able to sit up and cook , read, watch a movie in bad weather is so much better than just having your bed to lie down in. Also in the Mission your boots and rain gear can be stowed away from the bed. Wet clothing hung up to dry vs folded at at the foot your bed. I looked at...
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    MIssion Overland Trailer Owners page

    So you don't want to share what trailer you bought? I have not heard of anyone with peeling flooring .
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    MIssion Overland Trailer Owners page

    I think my trailer was a one off and does not represent all Mission Overland trailers. I suggest you go look at one in person. The Mission Overland trailer is so much nicer than the mattress in box trailers like the Off-Grid and Boreas. Another positive aspect of the Mission Overland is...
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    National Luna dual battery system install in 200 Series

    Moved the solenoid to on top of the battery thinking there would be more airflow. The solenoid failed a couple of times on hot days with long drives. I'm going to split the circuit board from the solenoid and mount it behind the grill and see what happens. Thanks for your help.
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    MIssion Overland Trailer Owners page

    In addition to checking the lug nuts check the bolts holding the suspension cross beam , the fridge has the 110V cable. If the propane bottles only have one strap be sure they are tight . Even so they can bounce out
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    MIssion Overland Trailer Owners page

    of course. Perhaps you might find out what kind of hitch the trailer has so you have the correct hitch on your truck.
  16. mep1811

    MIssion Overland Trailer Owners page

    You are good to go. The trailer cable plugs into the truck port. Be sure to check what lug nuts are on the trailer and you get the lug key.
  17. mep1811

    MIssion Overland Trailer Owners page

    You might want to check how your trailer brake wires were run. The P/S the wire was run in between the belly pan and the frame. The D/S was run under the suspension arm and got crushed by the articulation of the suspension.
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    MIssion Overland Trailer Owners page

    I don't know what Trimax you have. I also lock the pintle ring. https://www.amazon.com/Buyers-Products-BDL253-Drawbar-Housing/dp/B007CVGQPS/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=pintle+hitch+lock&qid=1600714821&sr=8-6
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    MIssion Overland Trailer Owners page

    Upped my panel wattage to 250. I should be able to get some charging done even on a cloudy day.
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