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Is it needed? Place where people can discuss the merits of different kinds of shells, (shell, topper, canopy, - they seem to have different names in different parts of the country ;) ) like: which one to buy, what options to get, where to find them, how to modify them (interior...

For those interested, I've posted the pics and narrative of our trip to Red Cone on 08/09 at CO4x4.org. http://www.colorado4x4.org/vbb/showthread.php?t=129488 NOTE: My pics start at post #11 For those who've never 'wheeled in Colorado, Red Cone is one of the more famous (infamous?) trails...

Anyone ride them? I'm talking early to mid-70's bikes like the Yamaha DT, Suzuki TC or TS series, or the Kawasaki Bighorn or similar bikes. Seems like there are a lot of them still out there and they've got me curious...

A friend and I were out riding our motorcycles down to Palmer Lake yesterday and we stopped in at Cold War Remarketing, just to look around. I noticed they had at least 3 RHD Land Rovers, appeared to be Series II (I assume they were since the headlights were not on the fenders.) I think they...

Can anyone recommend an alternative to the suction-cup-on-the-windshield as a mounting system for my old (well, 2005) Magellan Meridian? Currently using a RAM system with the suction cup but getting a little tired of the thing falling off the windshield when it's bumpy or dry or just when it...

Well, after a few fits and starts the new shell is on. As a (completely unintended) bonus, it['s actually the same color as the truck: Looks like it's going to be a lot more roomy on the inside! Fiancee thinks it makes the truck look a lot bigger. I think she's right but I think it's...

Here's the story: A few weeks after I took the topper off my Taco, I was washing the truck when I noticed something in between the cab and the shell. After much effort I finally extracted this: A vinyl/imitation leather pouch with a magnet that held it to the bed, with two pouches...

....well, okay, a better way to say it is I'm topper-less. :D Built a little "cradle" out of some scrap wood we had in the yard and then one of the GF's sons helped me lift the shell off the truck and put it in the yard. It feels weird. First time in over a year that the truck bed has been...

Okay, I meant to post this right after my March trip to Utah, but I got too busy and it slipped my mind. Here's the issue: My March 08 trip was the first long distance driving trip I took with the truck (purchased in Jan of 07.) Although it behaved very well off road, I noticed a problem...

Just wondering what the opinions are of small d/s bikes. I've been thinking about getting a d/s for quite a while but most of the people I ride with assume that I'd need at least something like a KLR 650 to get around. My thought is that for a commuter/light trail bike a 200/250 class bike...

Just wondering if anyone else has tried to seal their pickup bed to minimize the dust? I know dust can't be kept out completely but the fine layer of dust that covered everything in the back of my truck was downright annoying. I know the bed has drain holes to let water out, and I presume...

Canyonlands, Cap Reef, Bryce, etc: "Utah Sampler" trip report (warning, photos!) Alright, so here's the account of my recent 6-day solo trip through Southeastern Utah. I called it my "Utah Sampler" trip because I was determined to sample as much of the different varieties of environment as I...

Okay, I'm back from my "Utah Sampler" trip. The idea was to see the 3 Utah National Parks I hadn't yet visted (Canyonlands, Capitol Reef and Bryce Canyon) as well as to try out some of my new camping gear and see how the Taco does as my "expedition" vehicle. The trip was fantastic, I got to...

Since I got the idea from someone on this forum, I thought I'd share some photos. My Truck Tent arrived and I hooked it up this weekend: Exterior photo showing the tight fit over my Leer cab-high shell: Close-up shot of the tent with the zippers unzipped. You can see the carpet kit inside...

Still planning my late March getaway to the Red Rock country of Utah but I have a question: I like to have eggs for breakfast, but I don't like the idea of having to worry about the eggs breaking when I'm driving off road. I know there are ways to protect eggs, but they're still problematic...

Well, the GF took the plunge and there is now a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara in our driveway. I have to say it seems like a great vehicle and we got it for a great price (15k.) It has 34,000 miles on it and seems to have been pretty well taken care of. Last night we drove to dinner and parked...

Mitsubishi "Space Gear" 2400: We had one of these in Kuwait in 2004. I presume the 2400 refers to the engine size. 5 speed with a 2 speed transfer case - the running gear seems very similar to the Mitsubishi pickups of the late 90's (not the Dodge copies they sell in the US now.) It...

Hey, all, GF is shopping for a new vehicle and she is really liking the Suzuki Grand Vitara. Keep in mind that this will not be our expo vehicle - that will continue to be my Taco. But she needs a DD that can get her around dependably in our (apparently) worsening winter weather, plus be good...

I left work early yesterday, had some errands to run. For the last couple of months my tires have been a bit of a concern to me - I still had the original BFG Rugged Trail TAs that the truck came with new, in 265/70R16 size. But with the truck pushing 55k miles, and the tires showing maybe...

Last week I went up to Northwestern Colorado (Northwest of Meeker) for some 3rd season elk hunting. Unfortunately (for us - fortunately for the elk!) the only elk we saw were the ones we almost hit crossing the road when returning to camp on the 3rd night. Had a great time, though. It was...