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  1. gwittman

    replacement Wildernest spring

    Sam, I am interested in a spare spring but I am a little confused as to which one you intend to get made. The one you are showing is like my front spring and the one that is in Dave's photo on the left is like my rear one. I don't think it is possible to install them in the wrong place. Maybe...
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    My wheel base is so long...

    Thank you for this thread. I now feel like I have a short wheelbase.
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    Neat looking Bronco popup conversion with passthru CO $12k

    I like what I see, but I wonder how legal those tail/brake lights are with the camper sticking out the back that far. I think additional lights would need to be on the back of the camper.
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    Need Fiberglass Foam Core Panel Recommendation

    Take a look at Coosa Composites. I have and am considering it. http://www.coosacomposites.com/
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    Wildernest Restoration

    I guess you are referring to the fiberglass poles as the "support pole/hoop". There are no brackets used to hold them. Each end fits in a hole in the center of each metal frame. Then the tent has a Velcro loop strap sewn into it to keep the pole from slipping sideways. Here is a picture of a...
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    Electronic rear lockers vs. a "limited slip differential"?

    The Detroit Truetrac is similar to the Torsen differential which I have on my Ford Ranger. I liked it so much that I also had it installed on the front differential. That combination works very well. I don't know if the Truetrac acts exactly like the Torsen, but I have found if you are...
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    Fridge vs. cooler for basecamp-style travel

    During the late 70s and early 80s I used a Coleman cooler and learned very quickly to use frozen water in containers. My wife and I were happy with that but did have to replenish with ice after 4 days or so. Around 1990, I found out about the ARB refrigerator. It was more than I wanted to...
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    Wildernest Restoration

    Let me know if you need photos of any other areas. I took quite a few pictures while I had it open. I have not gotten into my spare stuff yet to see what may be available. I will let you know.
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    Wildernest Restoration

    I got some dimensions for you and took some pictures. Let me know the areas you specifically want a photo of. I have included a photo of the aluminum straps and the pole ends. . The straps are .130" thick and 1" wide. The side dimensions are difficult to determine with the radius so I will...
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    Wildernest Restoration

    I just did a second refurbish on mine. Fortunately, I had a new original tent to put on it. I just recoated the hinges and latches with a good black, bake-on coating. I wanted to replace with stainless but could not find exact replacements. I can get a picture of the aluminum straps with...
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    Mr heater buddy heaters in tents overnight

    Why would it be anything other than CO2?
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    2017 Huntington Beach Air Show

    Here is a link to the website that exhibits the F-47s and information. http://airshowstuff.com/v4/2015/us-navy-blue-angels-will-transition-to-unmanned-aircraft-for-2018-season/ . It is dated April 1, 2015. I said I came across information, I didn't say it was real. I guess it is in poor taste...
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    2017 Huntington Beach Air Show

    I was not referring to all of them. There was a single Blue Angel (FA-18) that made a very fast pass. That pass was for sure faster than any other passes. If it was not going the speed of sound, it was very close to it. Okay, I did a little research about their routine. They have one pass...
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    2017 Huntington Beach Air Show

    Another question, did one of the Blue Angels make a pass at the speed of sound? It came through very fast and I thought I detected a muffled boom as it passed.
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    2017 Huntington Beach Air Show

    Thanks for the clarification. Yes, both the F-35 and F-16 were using their afterburners (loud).
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    2017 Huntington Beach Air Show

    I was there on Sunday up near the pier. Great show but got a bit of a sunburn. Was that a F-22 Raptor that came in right before the F-16. It also flew as a trio with the Mustang and F-16. I loved that photo. You got a great shot of it also right below the Blue Angles with the vapor forming...
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    How many amps can I put through a 12v power socket? "Poor Man's Goal Zero"

    I have read through all this information and I don't have any advice to help you Martin, but I can share some experience regarding cig lighter/power port usage. I ran my ARB refrigerator off of my power port. It worked fine for many years but I eventually started having a problem with it...
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    WilderNest Camper - Southern CA - $700 OBO

    That is a good price and it looks to be in good condition. I frequently get asked about availability of the Wildernest. I will send them your way if asked again.
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    Will I regret Michelin at2's in BC?

    I run Michelin LTX MS tires on my truck when on the road. They are a great road tire and I get great life out of them. They are not a good off-road tire. I don't think they are even a mediocre off-road tire. When I go off road, I switch to Mud Tires. If you don't have the space or money to...
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    ford ranger supercab question

    I owned an 89 extended cab Ranger with no back doors and used it a lot off-road. The problem was getting a large cooler in and out of it. I built a shelf to sit it on and stored stuff under the shelf. Getting to the stuff under the shelf was accessible but sometimes difficult. When I bought...
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