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Have you looked into Wet Okole seat covers? Very high quality neoprene. Waterproof and pretty durable. You can get them in light colors. They make them custom to fit your vehicle; so, they don't move around and come loose. I even think that Wil and Wendy carry them or can order them for...

Wow What a sweet image.

Mark, James, and Andrew, Thanks a lot for the encouragement.

They're very lightweight compared to the amount of shade they give you. I'm guessing somewhere between 12-15lbs. I installed one on my AT Horizon. You can also get their recvee panels (the panels that cover the 3 open sides to create a shelter).

Craig, Again, thanks for all the great info. So far, the only radio that I've been able to find (given what marketing info is available on the manufacturers' websites) that has the ability to operate as 2 radios in one and offers transmitting capabilities in 4 bands (10m/6/2m/70cm) is the...

Craig, Thanks for the great input. So, I'm actually looking more into the quad band radios. When you say that the Yaesu isn’t capable of supporting digital packet operations without disturbing the main bad, do you also mean the FT-8900R or did you mean their dual band radios? I’m asking...

Bump for this topic as this one interests me as well. The only radio that I've seen so far (only researching for the last couple days) that specifically mentions this capability is the Yaesu FT-8900R; however, what about the FT-857D or the I-COM IC-706MIIG?

Thank you all for the kind words. Now on to more learning. I think I just scratched the surface. Yeah, from what I understand this group submits the testing results to the FCC electronically. That's the reason for the quick turn-around.

Passed my technician class license exam today. VE said I should have my call sign in the ULS database tomorrow! I'm stoked, and thus the post. Now on to researching radios.

Welcome to Expedition Portal Wow. Nice truck! That setup is outstanding. I dig the bivvy/cot/awning setup. Easy and versitile. I really like the articulation you get with the rear axle. I'd love to see that rig in person...especially with the great setup you have in the back of the...

I have never been the proponent of the theory that equipment alone can replace knowledge and experience. I think experience and equipment work together. I would agree that cheap or flimsy gear isn't worth it's own weight or price (regardless of how much or little it costs). I would also...

I think at 18W maximum, the panel will extend the useable power of the battery, but not indefinitely. You can only get power during the day (sorry to overstate the obvious), but the fridge will run full time. Also, the solar panel won't always be at the optimum angle to maximize power...

May I recommend a Dual Battery Setup? I think a dual batt setup is warranted and a better outlet for the fridge. I ran a dedicated 12v outlet with heavier guage wire than stock. I think I ran 10AWG directly (fused) from the main battery. I upgraded the main battery to the highest capacity...

You're right. It's definitely obsolete. You should send it to a good home to retire. I might just know of a good place that will take good care of it. :rolleyes:

I'm not an EE, so take this with a huge grain of salt. Trying to charge 2 deep cycle batteries with the factory 12 outlet probably isn't going to cut it. They probably used 14 or 16 gauge wire at most; it could even be smaller than that. If you try it, definitely run a small inline...

That's what the corrections on the package read. Must be removed by medical personnel.

Welcome to ExPo. Thanks for sharing the photos and trip info. Bacon...Goooood.

Okay, first of all, I want to say that it is probably the best idea for you to build your own kit. That way you know your kit inside and out. You pick the tools and contents that best suits your requirements. But, before we start bashing a product for being too expensive, has anyone done a...

Mark, Can you simply re-install the one you have vertically instead of horizontally? May sound silly, but I was thinking about the 2 plugs I'm using. I have one for the fridge in the trailer (takes a lot of abuse and vibration behind the axle on washboards) and one in the rear of the...

I'm not sure where to find that one domestically, but have you checked with AT? They have this one: A/T Accessory Socket Box & Locking Plug