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Thanks for your report on country we’ve only begun to visit…must return soon!

I don't have a QP awning so can't comment one way or the other on that. But I do have a RR Batwing and have also been critical of the hinges. First time out on the Mojave Rd a surprise dust devil "origamied" the awning seconds after I had deployed it...legs down but not yet secured. The repair...

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I had a set of Covercraft, they frayed quickly and we’re super slick. I’d like to try a set of canvas covers, seems that popping them in the washer would be a bonus.

Where are you located in SoCal?

Lurker here: As a longbed domestic pickup driver, I’d definitely entertain a rigid hoop framework with substantial “hood” like this one. ?

THIS: I own a 15-year old Warn M15k. Had to repair it (due to my own negligence) and found all the parts and info needed for a complete noob like me to take care of the project. Works like new again.

If you’re considering a commercial/traction tire in the 255 flavor then Mastercraft, a subsidiary of Cooper, makes them in their CXT line. That’s the tire I’ve considered buying.

softroadingthewest just bought a 5’ contractor shell for his Frontier. You might want to check him out on YouTube.

I have considered the 255s also. My only reservation: if the SHTF and I needed to buy a tire while on a trip they would be tough to find. 285s…everybody stocks some version of that size. Of course, Amazon might be able to deliver one the next day. ?‍♂️

In the West, fire bans are very common. They are called earlier in the year and for longer periods of time, especially now that we’re in a drought cycle…again.

? Everything you need and nothing you don’t; for those of us who need to use our truck as a truck. Very similar to mine but I have a hi-rise fiberglass canopy so that I can sit up on a cot. I don’t bend, crouch, or crawl as well I used to. ? What do you use on the floor of the bed? I have a...

I do not have a switch…essentially a power cutoff…for the winch, but I should. This would have to be something that could handle high amps. For me, ideally, that cutoff would be located close to the battery under the hood to prevent mischief. Alternatively, I could re-mount the control box from...

My truck is similar to yours. I have Rhino Rack bars on a Chevy XC and like your Supercab, it has no B-pillar in front of the suicide doors. Without that pillar, the cab can have significant torsional “twist”. That’s a problem with the “compression” type attachment points for the rack...

I’ve used, and watched others use, various different types/brands over the years. The only ones that have worked consistently well for me are…Maxtrax. Yes, stupidly expensive. But when you’re trying to recover your overloaded 3/4-ton, small tire, longbed pickup…priceless. And no matter the brand...

I’ll let the more experienced chime in on the different systems but will add my 2 cents on the winch. IMO you should power your winch off the starting battery. They‘re designed for a higher amperage output and somewhat quicker recharge rate as part of their “starting the car” profile. Of course...

Exact same way. ? The included LED lights (my ARB does not have them) are a nice bonus.

For the type of traveling I do, it’s a high rise canopy all day long. I bought a Leer 122 for the Chevy. Quite a step down in quality compared to the cab-hi Snugtop I had on the Dodge, but being able to sit up on a cot without banging my head…priceless. If Callen was still in business I’d be...

I’ll touch base with you if I head down to see family in SD. Thanks for looking.

“The tread was good enough that even the Discount Tire guy was confused on why I was shopping tires until I told him about the age.” Yup, similar experience at America’s Tire here in town. Had to “teach” the young tech how to find and read the date code on tires. Not quite sure why they use...