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Time for some updates. Was fighting a water leak around the windows that I could not stop. Did some reading and decided to pull and reseal the windows. Not really a hard job. And on all 4 windows, the sealer at the top had deteriorated - the green stuff is rotten sealer - that was the source of...

Flatbed with integrated tow extension. Am in the process of building side boxes as well. It's made to handle a Bigfoot, hence the bolted on side retainer plates.

Spent the day trouble shooting the fuel pump issue as now the RH side is intermittent and the LH inop. None of the repair manuals had wiring diagrams for the dual tank set up. Some time on the web landed me this: After some quality time with the Fluke meter, it was looking like the transfer...

Massive head trauma (human caused) Heart attach and fell off dirt bike (with additional trauma). Bee stings Things in out kit also include epi pen, latex gloves, electrical and duct tape, razor blades, lighter, hardware to stop hostile actions. Also the knowledge of hand signals to be able...

Got some 1/4 rubber sheet and blue water hose from a Pacific Rubber. Found some pickup bed mats, but they had nubbies on the bottom - not sure how that would work with the diamond plate, so spent a few extra $ for the rubber mat: don't want this moving around. It is similar to horse stall...

Got some more progress done. Weather and the day job have slowed me down. I do like having the barn... Rear hitch extension done, welded, triangulated and wired. Flat bed is done, mounted, fuel filler and tie down mounts done, side locating brackets on, camper plug wired in. As for the flat...

We have a blast exploring with them - woods, mountains, beach, hunting. Not in the photo is the 06 Rhino - a go any where machine. Teryx has been sold, the Maverick is a great race and play machine.

Gotta like V3500 builds And and great deal as well - tough as heck and very affordable to buy, build and maintain.

Not a big fan of the single point hitch extensions. Rear hitch extensions fabbed and tacked. Still need to and reinforcements and triangulation. The committee approves... These will be flush with the back of the camper and allow for a rear deck when parked. As for the Bigfoot, after a week...

After the 7"+ of snow and the -10 temps, was finally able to spend some time in the shop today. The 2.5" lift kit is installed - front springs and 2.5" rear blocks. The front springs are now flat vs negative arch. Should be enough to swap cross over steering. Flatbed is now installed and...

We have the vehicle - Can Am Maverick XRS, caged, race built - and most of the equipment. Just waiting on event fees and rules to pull the trigger. From what I have read navigation and vehicle reliability will be key to finishing.

With Versus and SPEED gone, did not find anything on DirecTV for 2014. Dakar now has an app, so it may be all online vs TV at least here in the US.

Thanks for the support guys... Went to Coyote Steel and got a good deal on surplus material. Busy holiday weekend. Besides lots of good eats and beer, spent lots of time in the shop. And got friends to help - even one that wanted to grind the old welds off the frame! Bed cut down, rails lowered...

If you are planning for a slow roll or tree impact - you do not want flexible or to rely on the camper. The Toyota frame is rather rigid and the overall truck light, so would not worry about 3 point set ups. Consider a frame mounted exo style cage with an aluminum inner camper. Let the cage do...

Thanks Capt Eddy, Dodger - your builds are part of the inspiration for this. Thanks to everyone for the support. As an adventure vehicle / offroad transport and support vehicle it will get scratched, scraped, dinged up, and enjoyed. Update - camper was in the barn, got it dried out, cleaned...

Actually yes. Have been emailing Darren on fees and class rules and trying to put a program together to race the UTV class. He plans to have entry info up soon. The BUBB build has this race in mind...

Am not familiar with the Salem location, but the Eugene TriSand location has a great reputation for doing things - not just parts changers.

Having owned various RV's, toyhaulers,etc - none of them were the ideal combo for off road camping, exploring, hauling and off road race support. Sure, an Earth Roamer would be ideal, but not in the current budget. Wanted 4 doors - wife , dogs, stuff hauling. Has to be 4x4, able to tow 5-7k...

Eugene area Brought home a moss covered Bigfoot last weekend for the build. While loaded all wrong, yet drove smooth and straight. Camper got scrubbed and bleached. Should be water tight again this weekend. Bed gets shortened, 2.5" lift goes under, as well. Seller delivered the 465/205 combo...

Just picked up this 1990 Chevy V30 crew cab, TBI 454/T400/205/d60/14blt dually loaded Silverado with a flat bed. The 3" lift, sm465, DT crossover and a Bigfoot 11.5 get added next.