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  1. Northern Explorer

    Happily spreading the rumor

    Posted by Stan@FourWheel on the Wonder the West web site. "The only tid bit of inside information I have heard behind the scenes is that we might be working on a new "expedition version" of the FWC Campers later this year. But it will be awhile before we are ready to roll it out." Any guesses...
  2. Northern Explorer

    Help identify a shower

    I recently purchased a Reliance® On Tap™ Battery Powered Portable Shower & Water Pump from Safety Central. It showed up somewhat defective (I think I can still make it work). They are now going to send me (free of charge) a “Stanspot Battery Powered Shower”. Can anybody find me a reference...
  3. Northern Explorer

    Safari Trailers

    Safari Trailers Does anyone know if this company is still in business? I would like to order one of their "accessories" but it doesn't look like their website has been updated since 2005 and so far no responce to email.
  4. Northern Explorer

    inverter question

    I'm looking at possibly getting a 2000 watt inverter for my camper. I was noticing in these pictures that there are two negative and two positive power cables. Question: Why two power cables for both neg. and pos. thanks
  5. Northern Explorer

    Homemade Earth Roamer

    This guy has skills. Homemade ER
  6. Northern Explorer

    FWC Promotional Video

    I don't think this has been posted here yet. Go-Anywhere in Eagle WI is where I picked up my Finch. Video
  7. Northern Explorer

    Upper Peninsula Overland Adventure Weekend August 23rd-24th

    Put a quick slide show together. U.P. ExPo 2008 Slide Show Eco Roamer on trail leaving Camp UP ExPo (movie) Gay Beach tow "chain" (movie)
  8. Northern Explorer

    Mammoth Cave / Great Smokey Mountains National Parks July 18-26

    Our road trip this year was going to take us south. My wife had given me a gift certificate for a day’s worth of off road driving instructions from Bill Burke’s 4-Wheeling America. At the time of our scheduled trip he was working out of the Uwharrie National Forest in North Carolina. On our...
  9. Northern Explorer

    Camp Shower ???

    Does anybody know anything about the Primus Hot Camp Shower System or how it compares to the zodi?
  10. Northern Explorer

    Land Rover Discovery 3 - Camper conversion

    Not sure if this had been posted before. If the seat flipped down to make a bed it would be really cool. http://www.landyonline.co.za/specs/discovery3_camper.htm Edit: ok, "really cool" might not quite describe it. But I do like the pop up.:D
  11. Northern Explorer

    New Four Wheel Camper owner

    Northern Explorer's FWC Finch After staring at my computer screen for the last hour and a half I finally decided to put my order in for a Finch model Four Wheel Camper. I sold my Fleetwood Neon a few weeks ago. I’m sure the person who bought it will be very satisfied based on what he told me...
  12. Northern Explorer

    Weekend fun in the U.P.

    Saturday, February 23rd My wife and I headed out Saturday to the ice caves near Eben, Michigan. It was a nice sunny day with the temperature in the lower 30's. The caves are formed by a trickling cascade of water running over a cliffs edge. The cliff has a large undercut and you are able to...
  13. Northern Explorer

    Shock Question

    I was reading BajaTaco's write up about calculating proper shock length for your truck. http://www.bajataco.com/travel-measurement.html I’m having trouble finding where these measurements (Extension, Compression, Shock Travel) are published on the Rancho web site. Am I blind? Or is the number...
  14. Northern Explorer

    Tire Pressure Monitoring System

    What is everybodys thoughts on a product like this? http://www.fotoconnection.com/p41658-valet-4-sensor-tire-pressure-monitoring-system-display.html or the same thing on Ebay for $99.00...
  15. Northern Explorer

    Regearing with Automatic Transmission

    I’ve decided that my next upgrade is to have my truck regeared to 4:10.1 The truck came stock with 3.43.1 with tires measuring 28.9 inches (235/75 15). I now have 31.7 inch tires (265/75 16 BFG AT). This puts my gearing about 9% off (to high) from stock. I have noticed that with this setup...
  16. Northern Explorer

    Getting Unstuck

    I just watched the DVD Getting Unstuck with Bill Burke. Lots of great information. I highly recommend it. Now I need to seriously upgrade my recovery gear.
  17. Northern Explorer

    Another “Not an expedition per say”. August 10th – 19th St. John Virgin Islands

    I would highly recommend the book St. John Off The Beaten Track by Gerald Singer for anyone thinking about vacationing here. We landed in St. Thomas on Aug. 11th. After a quick stop at Budget car rental to pick up the Jeep we reserved, we drove to the car ferry dock. Driving on the left took...
  18. Northern Explorer

    James Bay Road 6/23/07 - 6/28/07

    Originally this trip was going to involve a drive down the Trans Taiga road as well. To do it right I would prepare a little different and allow more time to fully enjoy the trip. Here are some pictures taken on the way to the James Bay road. Packed and ready to go Three hours into the...
  19. Northern Explorer

    Fleetwood Neon Modifications

    I have yet to do anything to make it better for off road travel (shocks/larger tires). But these are the few things that I have done so far. Added an outside light Added a fold down countertop with sink Hi tech plumbing Folded down makes an ok table I will paint it when I have time.
  20. Northern Explorer

    James Bay Road/Trans-Taiga Road 6/23/07 - 7/1/07

    Date: June 23, 2007 through July 1, 2007 Location: James Bay Road and as much of the Trans-Taiga Road that time will allow Things to do: Take a guided tour of the hydroelectric generating plant, Kayak in James Bay (if we get our Kayaks in time), drive, drive, drive, and then finally drive. I’m...
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