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Thanks guys, good thoughts, I'll pass them on and see if we can come up with some ideas for the future. The last rescue was really tough on the guys. Couldn't launch the jet skis because it was at night with poor visibility, and you can't see obstructions. Close enough to shore but couldn't...

Our volunteer search and rescue group currently has a couple jetskis for water rescues. We are looking for something lighter, simpler and able to be deployed at night from the shore. We are in coastal Oregon, water temps currently 47 degrees, swift running shallow tidal waters. Safety is our...

So, I'm kinda slow and don't get it. Why would you want to do that? Also if you want us to give you more advice, we need more to go on, both the tents you mention are good, are you looking for something better?

As long as you are just dealing with water and not too much wind, a tarp will really help. I have a parawing that I deploy off and sometimes over my tent and it helps a lot. You can cook, hang out and sit around the table and then climb the ladder to go to bed. A tarp is really important in...

I hope I'm not opening up a can of worms here but you might do well with a winter hood or a rain fly since you really are looking at needing a 4 season tent. I'm in the same position without a garage so the tent stays out full time and I'm right next to the ocean so it is always wet. I think...

There is a space between the roof of the truck and the base of the tent. My wife and I have always just squished our shoes in that space. I had a special shoe bag made that would fit between the ladder and the vehicle but it was a hassle, another thing that got wet. I live in an area that...

I have an ACS mat in my Columbus. I've used one for several years now and can recommend it. I liked it so much that I talked with the company in Germany that makes it to try to figure out a way to bring it in cheaper to the states. There are a lot of applications, the RTT market is very...

Maybe I can help a little I'm not familiar with either of the two tents you list or where they source their fabrics. Here is what I've learned about these two heavy tent fabrics over the years. Polyester (Acrylic) great material for tents. Fabrics like Sunbrella or Bayer's Dralon are made...

Andy, Had another thought. If you are thinking of replacing the foam, you might want to stop by IKEA if you are close to one. They have both polyurethane (what you have now) and latex foam mattress in different thickness and density. They also have added pads for over the foam for a dual...

Hi Andy, I'm not familiar with the OverZone's mattress but I have had a bunch of the other AutoHome tents. The mattress in my OverCamp is much thinner, the thought being that instead of using sheets and blankets like the others, you will be using a sleeping bag that gives more loft. So, I...

This stuff isn't rocket science. Well maybe it is. Personally I like the atomizer that comes with the bug sprayer. A lot of good engineering work went into them. If you cut the wand down so it is short, it works great. Pump up the sprayer a lot and it literally blows the soap off. I can...

Tim, I think you may like this better http://www.duckworksbbs.com/gear/shower/index.htm We use something like this on ocean voyages where water is scarce. Has a lot of advantages, lighter, simpler and will not bang around. Instead of having a dedicated stove just for your shower, use your...

Yes, I love boats and hate towing them. Actually that is the main reason I came back to Volvos, they tow so well. Just finished a cross country trip towing a 22' Sharpie with all our gear inside including a 18 foot kayak. The idea of the new XC is to replace our old fleet with one car. It...

Oh, I don't know. I worked with a chassis tuner to revalve the Bilsteins on my expedition truck that replaced the Volvo. I think it is cheaper to keep the Nivomats and replace them when they go bad. Personally I think the best suspension bar none is the old Citroen system. You could even...

I'm not sure of the physics either, but here is the progression with Zifer's tents (AutoHome) from their AirCamping tent until it was released as the OverLand. Separate compression struts, ladder just had to act as a ladder The struts were heavy so they beefed up the ladder and you would...

I was going over your impressive list of modifications and I have one suggestion if you are going long Look for a nice hardshell rooftent. Lighter and more aerodynamic. I noticed that when I put on a folding rooftent, even the little one that I used, mileage would suffer and the car didn't...

If I'm not mistaken the Nivomat concept is to have very soft springs with the strong Nivomat shock. The shock could adjust so you get a soft ride when lightly loaded and stiffen up to handle heavy loads. Years back I remember some Volvo owners would just change to a standard shock and then...

Sounds like the Nivomats may be getting tired. Check to see if one side is sagging more than the other, may indicate if you have a bad one. I replaced mine at about 190K and the change was big. Volvo and IPD wanted a fortune for them but I got a set from a place called SHOX in San Diego for a...

I agree, Volvos are great, but mostly I've thought of them as an excellent camping rig, but you are right, they can handle a lot. On my way to meet up with a friend in Moab. I remember it got 22 - 24 MPG with the rooftent on top. It was a luxury 760 RWD with factory positraction and an...

I have to concur with what Martyn says ..... but I think that both tents will overpower your Jeep. You forgot to work the weight of the rack into your calculation. Quite a few years ago I had a discussion with an engineer with Land Rover about rack weights and vehicle dynamics. We were...