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    ISO/WTB 2018 or newer Ford F-150

    The aluminum tailgate is 75lbs +/-, my running boards are also aluminum and with brackets are no where near 125lbs. When you are that close to capacity, every 50-75lbs matters. If you ever decide to tow something, hitch weight also eats payload. People start with the wrong platform then beef up...
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    ISO/WTB 2018 or newer Ford F-150

    Payload - camper weight - passengers weight - gear weight - water weight - propane weight - ? weight = f250
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    BLM Accepting Comments on E Bike Use on Public Trails but only thru June 9th

    The ADA redrew the line. https://www.ada.gov/regs2010/titleIII_2010/titleIII_2010_regulations.htm#a202 https://www.ada.gov/opdmd.htm Other power-driven mobility device means any mobility device powered by batteries, fuel, or other engines – whether or not designed primarily for use by...
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    Budget 12V refrigerator (Costway, Alpicool, Vevor, BougeRV) - recommendations needed

    53qt bougerrv did 15 states, 7200 miles over the winter, didn't skip a beat. I've been using it indoors as a freezer since I've been back.
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    A couple qs for the expo-experts: bed length, truck choice, etc

    Find the camper that will suit your needs then get a truck that will handle it, all your accessories and gear, your passengers weights etc. Don't be one of them overland guys that overloads a half ton truck.
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    Utility/Cargo Trailer that won't fall apart off road

    7200 miles, blm, fsr, two track thru15 states last winter
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    Softopper at high speeds

    Softopper is a convertible cap.
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    Papa's Off-road Trailer Project

    To get the answer from the horses mouth, you need to ask the horse https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/vhb-tapes-us/resources/applying-3m-vhb-tapes/
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    Fiskers X7 hatchet: NO!

    I filled the handle with rolled up sheet lead for weight, sharpened it and it does the job for me.
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    No start / shaking gauges 2006 Xterra

    Check the connections on the back of the ignition switch.
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    Weight control, for the people, and the camper. Half ton F150 overlander build.

    Bedrug provides no perceptible insulation. Bougerv 53 gets (y)(y) from my experience. I had a 40" tall alum cap built for 8' bed, approx 250 lbs. Weight adds up real quick.
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    rust prevention coatings

    Surface shield is supposed to last 2 years. I will be finding out if that's true.
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    How much water and diesel do I really need?

    I can carry 20 gal of water but rarely carry more than 14. I have no intention of staying back country for more than 10 days at a time. Now diet Dr pepper I need a bigger tank for... 30 each water/diesel is a lot of weight.
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    Weatherproofing Tongue and Groove Siding

    1st coat= mix 25% polyurethane to 75% paint thinner 2nd coat= mix 50% polyurethane to 50% paint thinner 3rd coat= mix 75% polyurethane to 25% paint thinner 4th coat= straight polyurethane Scuff with 220 grit paper and finish with a quality exterior paint Ideally you would apply several coats of...
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    2008 GMC 3500 4x4 diesel security lock out........ UPDATED

    https://repairpal.com/gm-passlock-security-light-issues
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    Paint or other coating options

    Uh oh better get Maaco- damn my age is showing https://www.maaco.com/ For smooth bedliner- https://www.durabakcompany.com/collections/all/products/durabak-truck-bedliner-smooth?variant=14491676409891
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    1997 F250 4x4 w/ Callen Camper (not mine)

    1997-1998 – Tale of Two F-250 While the F-150 kicked off the tenth generation of the F-Series with style in spades, the F-250 and heavier trucks carried the torch for “proper” truck styling; the 1997 F-250 and F-350 are exactly the same as the 1996 versions. However, the F-250 designation would...
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