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    mini portable backpacker grill on kickstarter

    Here it is, I thought it was pretty interesting: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/671831525/bison-rolling-grill/description Vs existing grilliput (cheaper @ $30): https://www.ucogear.com/portable-grills/grilliput-portable-grill-duo-gr--1?returnurl=%2fportable-grills%2f From reviews...
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    custom bumper reliability

    Howdy everyone! I'm curious how small custom fabrication shops ensure that their bumpers and recovery points are up to spec and won't shear under load? Part of the reason I'm interested in this, is because a vehicle I'm researchign (nissan xterra) doesn't have any obvious recovery points. My...
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    “Malfunctioning” Satellite messengers

    Hello everyone, Linking to a blog post by a local SAR guy that I think might be of interested to this community: I thought it was pretty interesting and highlights some of the edge cases when using these devices.
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    What is it like to own a unimog?

    Hello friends, Apologies for a slightly clueless title, but that's basically what I am. I've been eyeing unimogs for a few years now but I'm curious about people who own them (or any ex-military vintage vehicle I guess). I'm an IT guy so I have very little experience wrenching on my own...
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    OEM or aftermarket trailer brake controller for an F150?

    Hi everyone, My 2010 F150 came prewired for a trailer brake controller - as far I understand it's a simple plugin. Now, should I bother with the OEM controller which is roughly 3-4 times the cost ($400 vs $100)? I know OEM controller will integrate nicely visually and it will display some info...
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    12th gen F150s

    What can you guys tell me about the latest F150s (2009 onwards)? I'm considering looking for a lightly used one for a new family trip vehicle. We barely fit into our Nissan XTerra. A 6 seater (bench in front) plus plush ride (compared to say RAM 1500) is a plus. We mostly do FSRs so I'm not...
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    school me about tent trailers please (2010 Coleman Yuma)

    Hey guys, Mine I think is a pretty common story. We've been tent camping with the wife for years, but now with a little munchkin we need a little more creature comforts. To that end I went to an RV lot yesterday to look at tent trailers. The salesman was really keen on showing us a 2010 Coleman...
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