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  1. Buliwyf

    Strapping down a kayak to a roof-rack

    Ratchet straps are harmless to roto molded hulls. If it's a simple plastic hull, that's what I go for first. Fiberglass and carbon hulls need extra care, but they often have proper attachment points as well. (Epic at least) Might want to slide apiece of rubber under the metal latches in...
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    Is the Tacoma enough truck?

    Not bashing little trucks or anything. But on the east coast and midwest, 99% of the travel and Expo camping I did with my Jeep YJ or our small trucks in our group, I was completely jealous of the fullsize guys the entire time. It's really a choice you have to make based on where you're...
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    Is the Tacoma enough truck?

    Do any of these tight roads lead anywhere??? If the point of the trail, is only to drive off road, then it's 4wheelin', not Expo travel. On our Jeep roads, a Drz400 can complete the entire trail 10 times quicker than a Jeep, snap pics and enjoy lunch, be back down the trail and loaded back...
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    Is the Tacoma enough truck?

    I use a wireless clamp on back up camera on my right rear bed side, pointed forward as a spotter. Only when the right mirror is folded in. If it gets too tight, I can go around or deploy the bikes.
  5. Buliwyf

    Installing Full Pass-Through Complexity?

    Just doesn't seem worth the weight, hassle, and potential leaks then. I barely fit through.
  6. Buliwyf

    Installing Full Pass-Through Complexity?

    Pass through makes sense in an Earthroamer because you can ride in the back right? I'm not understanding the point of one in a slide in camper. I'm also not getting the weird window in the bottom front of truck campers, I was going to insist on having it built without a window there at...
  7. Buliwyf

    F150 Build Plan

    Except your transmission guy. He won't be the least startled to see you.
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    Next Question: Diesel vs. Gas F350

    Because Ford fans that's why. Every momo with ego issues will be freaking out that there's a thicker frame out there that they didn't order. The other guys will be wondering whats wrong with the thinner frame, and worry about their frames splitting in half like a Toyota. ''Why not use the...
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    Next Question: Diesel vs. Gas F350

    It's all in your head. It takes no effort to shift gears with an automatic transmission. The new gas Fords have a giant muffler and 87 cats. There is no screaming anymore. Our GM's and Dodges areabout the same, give or take whether or not they have the diesel sound insulation still on...
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    Is the Tacoma enough truck?

    Yeah,I'm east coast. I think we always have a fire, unless boondocking.
  11. Buliwyf

    Is the Tacoma enough truck?

    I like the idea that everything you need fits in a backpack. I carry that idea over to my camper, and it's served me well. I just want AC, a shower, and walls now. Paper plates and cups, toss them in the campfire afterwards.
  12. Buliwyf

    Is the Tacoma enough truck?

    You can always swap soft springs under an F250/350. Solid axle or not, it's easy to make them ride decent. But you can't rewrite a sticker rating that's too light.
  13. Buliwyf

    aux lights and daytime running lights

    I use my aux switches to arm the coil of a relay that feeds power from the battery to the contacts of another realy. That relays coil is powered by the highbeams. So now I can use my highbeams without my aux lights. My ditch lights on the hood hinge, are simply on the aux switches. If you...
  14. Buliwyf

    Is the Tacoma enough truck?

    Trails around me are overgrown single track. Even if they used to be roads. Big trucks carry more bikes. Seriously, small trucks don't help me, they''re still too big for most trails. I think I have to go south to Kentucky for real jeep off roading. But nobody here with a scratch...
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    F150 Build Plan

    Check out filthymotorsports.com, and their golden shock vids on youtube. http://www.filthymotorsports.com/King_OEM_F_150_Shocks_p/king-25001-367.htm
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    Next Question: Diesel vs. Gas F350

    Ranger xl, Fx4 elocker, skid plates, stx is 35,200. 500 more for the tow package. 32,000 stripped xl 4x4 cc.
  17. Buliwyf

    Next Question: Diesel vs. Gas F350

    Oh yeah. It's way easier strapping Scuba tanks in the CC than on the floor of a camper.
  18. Buliwyf

    Next Question: Diesel vs. Gas F350

    I'd love to test drive a loaded Fuso. But now we're in F550 flat bed price range. And I need wheelbase stability more than off road., and a back seat. My idea of heaven is a little 6.5 camper, no overhang, and some tents if it's more than the two of us. Tow a TT with it if I really need...
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    Next Question: Diesel vs. Gas F350

    My ride was 38,000 OTD. I think 42,000 without the end of year rebates. My old truck was hardly more than the down payment. Which sucked. Loaded XL's are my favorite trucks. The upgraded models look blingy to me. The base models, have a Tacoma-ish look to them, that we're...
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    Next Question: Diesel vs. Gas F350

    Why is the F150 CC option so much? It's the same cab. Is this a package deal or misprint? Like does it automatically bump you to Lariat trim or something on the 150's?
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