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3/4" OSB plywood sure is used for a lot of floors in homes, I think its sturdier than you give it credit for. Your trailer looks too small to have people inside and appears to have plenty of framing underneath the flooring. I think from a weight holding stand point plywood will do you just fine...

Like many have touched on the spotlight/fad/attention overlanding has gained is both good and bad. It has led to innovation, added people to a community they may not have been exposed to otherwise, and shared an appreciation for nature, the outdoors, and cultures. Conversely it also can draw...

I currently have a 2012 F150 5.0 (1st gen for this motor) I'm happy overall with its performance, bought the truck with 82k about to hit 120k, do a fair share of towing with it and I've had it loaded down pretty good. Recently took a hit on mpg but its tough to tell why as no two tanks of gas...

This never gets old

Thank you very much for the write up! I think I had the right idea with what I was buying when I bought this strap now. I definetly learned a good bit from this and its evident its only the tip of the iceberg. I look forward to seeing how this strap does in your upcoming training classes!

Help, noob in need here. I went out and bought one of these, also bought two shackles to use for attachement points as I needed some for hauling tie down attachments anyway. I bought this understanding it wasn't a kinetic style recovory tool. I am a novice by all means and would not consider...

I had one side go bad which led to partial engagement on the opposite side due to the vaccum leak. This made a grinding noise and I replaced the hub that was grinding. By this time the vaccum leak on the hub i didn't replace was bad enough that it was effectivly doing what you mentioned removing...

I had a 2016 2.7 and it returned great gas mileage, only towed with it once, an old heavy closed cuddy boat for a friend and it did very well for me being a complete novice to towing at that time. I now have a 2012 5.0 and tow frequently. If I could get a new truck I'd get a new 5.0 but my needs...

A guy that used to work with me had a '14-'15 body style leveled with 35x12.50r18 tires on the OEM wheels. don't know if he did any trimming but the truck looked good, also can't comment on how it rode or how it performed off road if it ever ventured off road

Spent the weekend in Caledonia State park near Michaud State forest. Drive a small section of the MABDR before heading home this morning. Used the trip to get the hang of cooking while camping, prep before heading out was key. French toast Saturday morning Apple crisp over the fire...

I'm currently contemplating upgrading my 2012xlt with a $50k 2021 F150 XL trim ??????

Ever take a look at your 4x4 hub actuators? common issue on these trucks. Not sure if you plan to use 4x4 but would hate to need it and not have it, could ruin a perfectly good vacation in a hurry.

Been out a few time and never updated this post. Earlier in the summer traded my truck with a my friend so he could tow his family's pontoon and I towed Harold with his Pontiac Vibe. The little hatchback did alright. That weekend we stayed in a campground and primarily hung out at the cabin they...

I went straight to the RTT trailer method, I prefer to not break camp for local exploration when spending more than one night in a location. But that's not overlanding so what do I know?

Have you considered axle location? I'm dreaming up a similar camper, not quite as large but I'd say bigger than a tear drop but no standing room inside. I similarly would like to carry a motorcycle (or tandem motorcycles) on the rear as you stated and I am uncertain on how far back to place the...

By no means has a vehicle I've ever sold since inflated to the values of some posted above but I still have regrets selling them. Whether it was my first car that I sold because I was in a tough place right after college and could afford to register, insure, maintain a truck and a car at that...

No joke I almost commented this same thing yesterday, easily one of my favorite threads

Camper looks awesome GLWS!

Saw these advertised today and thought of this thread immediately https://www.gatorwaders.com/collections/offroad-mens-footwear/products/camp-boots-mens-brown Kinda look like the xtra tough boots but maybe they offer some more comfort? Hard to tell from just their advertising what the...

I always thought of this when manufacturers switch from 6 lug wheels to 5 lug wheels, what's that save them per stud? x4 per truck, multiply by thousands of trucks, all trims levels, that's a big savings, curious why RAM went back to 6 lug with the latest refresh to the 1500. Also I believe the...