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After looking closely at the various Bemmers, I spoke with the head BMW tech who told me these bikes are pretty pricey to maintain, as in thousands of dollars once higher milage is reached. Special tools parts, even BMW lubricants must be utilized. I am curious? 1) It this why so many BMW...

Here is my rig, a 1996 Lance 990 Legend atop my 06 GMC. Its been a great hauler, even found myself in some rather embarrassing predicaments with this rig. The wife had some real laughs related to this traveling headquarters...

In my state, one has to be on guard at all times. Assessing any situation involving public must be looked at closely before jumping in. I bed most of you have no idea exactly how much fraud is committed in your states each and every year. I have been sued multiple times and have lost count of...

Be careful while on federal land, here in Cally, digging, getting caught augering those gnarly big tires for 40 feet while scrapping undercarriage. Equates to resource damage, which is a misdemeanor. I am not aware of the exact evidence assessment. I merely advise due to so many areas being...

Takes me back many years where ah guys rig was meant to be taken to its limits, though we did not enjoy such modern electronics as todays rigs, mostly 24 volt surplus jeeps we bought for $350, then drove the crap outta them. Did I ever tell you about the late night forray into a cannel we failed...

Having a cabin once brought on many situations such as these. In order to get in, we'd be flagged down numerous times as stranded folks would see winch and automatically start frantically waving for us to stop and winch them out. Over the many winter months doing this, spending as much as six...

As an update, I have since spent a bit of actual off-road time running my stock halogen headlights. I also leaned if on an Overlanding group excursion, the running of high beams, off-road lighting of any kind will not be a welcome sight while in convoy. As I am primarily working towards...

You bet! I'd be glad to, if Al J returns my call? I called them two Fridays ago and no return. Possibly they are very busy. Money to burn, why its burning so bad its turning into hot glow sticks! I looked seriously at the Delta Skybar. But, it being the only video I could locate, demonstrated...

That is absolutely cool! LOL One of the biggest reasons I hate going back to a tent versus RV.

FYI- I, the new cadet to expeditioning am being cautious as to the amount of $$$ I will sink into this newest endeavor of mine. As most will infer, Yup! You got it! Theres ah story to it. I might even question my purchasing the ARB LED lights even! Until I experience the experience, what do I...

2012 JK 2dr. Many thanks all... I will research sPOD as I have not a clue. No worries JIMBO, I will find it and get real read-in. ModernBeat, must be ah fellow MUSIC lover as I, will delve into that alternative as well. 4Xdog, I was thinkin' same same, I spent my time skirting the law, even when...

Any thoughts on the does and don't of wired in ARB LED bumper lights coupled with activation of high beams? As I am having an AEV duel sport suspension done soon, I am wondering if I should have this done as well? Or do you believe I should install off-road lights, but with an independent...

I found your story an interesting one, so much so, I believe I am living rather lavishly if not somewhat spoiled existence city life offers here in the "people's Republic of California". I researched your small Mecca of populace via the Internet, a tribute to I believe true American Entrepreneur...

KD6OYX 2m 70cm. Have not mounted my rig in my new jeep as of yet. Looking at mounting options as well as expedition setup/antenna location.

Thanks, I hit some pretty teeth smashing ruts that seemed to ingulf the 32" tire at highway pressure. One cattle guard caught me bad in my hip/back and almost rattled my fillings out of my teeth. I've been applying heat and thinking I might need a progressive suspension upgrade after all... Thx all.

Anybody else having back and legs issues... as in pain from front seats? 5-7 hours on/off-road? Thanks...

All very true. Just be mindful of the weight factor. I have sustained injuries to my back (Past life) and after purchasing my PowerTank, which I love BTW, can be a bit heavy when loading/unloading. I also bought a special carry bag with pouches to store all my hoses, acesseries and deflators...

6Bennetts, I suppose I can post my thoughts here without stirring up too much trouble, I happened to see this section tonight, also noted the date you posted here. Being in California everything and everyone is subject to some sort of culpability tort. Saying your sorry isn't what it used to be...

Well first off, I had a teacher once tell me to free write, this gift of the Internet that has allowed us to do this, well to me anyway is just that a gift. For over thirty years I wrote nothing but Factual detailed reports that haunted me for over 6 to 7 years post incident. The many attacks...

Thank you for letting me know, now I know what not to type anymore, plus, I deleted the rest of my posts in here. I merely visited here for many years before registering, shame on me. <><>