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    Best cooler for a 3 week trip?

    I went to the Dometic web site to learn more about the TC series and under the Q&A section there is this remark, and seems a bit concerning: Dometic Customer Support · 3 months ago "Dometic thanks you for your question. It uses roughly 4 amps per hour. Multiply by 24 to get amp-hour usage...
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    Best cooler for a 3 week trip?

    Interesting and yours is the first post I've seen here about the Dometic TC series. Certainly an option to consider.
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    Best cooler for a 3 week trip?

    I have a powered cooler and as advertised they only cool to approximately 40 degrees below the ambient temperature so that rules out its use in areas such as Utah during the 100 degree days that are typical. Even summer temps here in the Appalachians can be in the upper 80's low 90's during...
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    Best cooler for a 3 week trip?

    I've been using a Pelican Progear Elite, 45 quart, and with block ice can go 5 days without needing to refresh the ice and that was during a trip to Utah with daily temps over 100 degrees F. Otherwise for east coast trips during the summer the ice can easily last longer than that, problem is...
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    Seriously??

    Has to be the BEST statement/photo of Label priority social identification nonsense which pervades every hobby field.
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    Oztents - difference between RV and RX tents?

    I understand your dilemma. After researching Oztents for the last year I finally am settled on the Eyre 1, there is also an Eyre 2. I initially was drawn to the RV 3. That said, it might be worth a phone call to the main US distributor of Oztents, that being http://familytentcamping.com...
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    Interesting concept for a portable Fridge

    Looks like a viable project and endeavor, and if efficient will probably be a worthwhile investment for those who don't need multiple charging unit capabilities.
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    Colorado Backcountry Discovery Route By Jeep & Ram Rebel

    Very well done. I’ll be doing mostly the CDT vehicle route but starting in New Mexico and heading north through Colorado. I also have a 2017 RAM Rebel and it performed superbly last year in Utah.
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    Instant tent or Normal Tent?

    I have a storage room full of camping and backpacking gear. I have numerous tents from small sub 2 lb to large teepee style to a canvas wall tent. My next tent will be an Oztent. It is very well constructed and sturdy and is close to being an "insta tent" in setup time involved.
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    9MM Pistol for bear protection?

    9 mm against a bear? you best have your bear spray ready when that just pisses him off.
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    Help! Easy way to navigate BLM or national forest?

    I have Gaia also and it’s excellent, but like you, I’m not always prepared with downloaded maps and cell coverage for real time navigating can be overly optimistic much of the time. There is an analogy between overland exploring and aviation. That’s why, to date, there is no substitute for an...
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    privacy tents\shower tents feedback

    I second the recommendation for the Light Speed. I have a much older Cabelas but it is much heavier and more time to set up. The Light Speed goes right up and is relatively light, well built.
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    RAM 1500 with the 8 speed tranny?

    I have a 2017 Ram Rebel that has 3.92 rear and gets 18.5 mixed (city/highway) driving, currently 10,000 miles on it. I spent 2 weeks in Utah this past summer and I had no difficulty going anywhere offroad, and exploring the canyons and mountains. I'm not a rock crawler though. Previously had...
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    For a beginner, what should I build?

    Ram Rebel.
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    Rainy night in an Oztent

    From my experiences with all sorts of tents, from nylon to canvas, the most common cause of "leaks" are condensation (which amazingly can be a lot of moisture) and seams that haven't been properly sealed. Even with assurances from manufacturers about their level of quality control, I always...
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    KB Voodoo Rack or Other Bed Rack Input - RAM 1500?

    I have a RAM 1500 (Rebel) and have an Adarac rack system. It allows for my Truxedo tonneau cover with easy access. The uprights that come with the Adarac mount the crossbars above the level of the cab. I made an additional set of racks by using and modifying a set of Compact Camping Concepts...
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    Need new Backpack

    A second recommendation for Mystery Ranch.
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    Dometic goes to Overland Expo East!

    I was there at the Expo East last year and had a nice discussion with your sales team.
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