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As stated, this is a confusion between Google Earth Pro (desktop) and Google Earth Web. My understanding from a few years back was that GE Pro will eventually be deprecated. I assume that the Web version will have most of the planning features at that point, but not sure. Google My Maps is...

If you're interested in learning a little about GIS then QGIS is a great application for loading topographic maps to a desktop (Mac and PC) to create waypoint or track files to load into a GPS or export as KML for smart phone apps. GPSBabel is sort of a GIS/GPS interchange application. It reads...

Old thread, but curious why you got rid if this jacket Jonathan? I'm considering getting one as a winter shell to layer over wool or synthetics. Don't want to drop the cash if theres an issue with these. David

I'll second Avenza Maps. It's very simple to use and has a large map store of readily available maps for most locations (lots of topographic stuff from USGS, USFS, BLM etc, most free).

As a publisher on Avenza Maps, I'm always open to being contacted for print copies from users. But, I'm not sure most folks will want a one-off copy given the cost to print and the quality of the materials (through services like Zazzle etc.).

Thanks for the offer Stopwatch. My '03 is white with chrome bumpers, but I think I'll pass and just give bending another try, if that fails I think a minor trim will clear the tire. I'm hopefully going to be trading up to a slightly newer 4runner in the next year so not that consumed with...

yeah, that's what I'm seeing. not worth it at those prices. may pull bumper and see if I can get a better angle on it once it's off the truck. otherwise, cutting the plastic!

Is there such a thing as a decent sub $400 aftermarket front bumper for the 1st gen Tacoma's? I had a little "run-in" with another cars rear bumper the other day. Very minor (almost unnoticeable) damage, but the right outboard portion of the bumper was bent in and maybe twisted up just enough...

Well, I'm back. I made a simple fused connector from blue sea fuse box to portable batt for charging while driving. I had one day with about 2-3 hours worth of driving with batt hooked up and charging. No direct testing of batt voltage but I was able to get some extra time out of the charge...

I have a Blue Sea fuse box behind rear bench wired with either 6 or 10 gauge direct to starter on 30 amp fuse, need to check. Have miscellaneous heavy marine plugs at same gauge at home, just need wire to connect it all and a couple of rings ends. I think that will work. We'll probably take a...

Good advice. Thanks. Wondering about units like this for keeping batt topped off and extending service? Is 22watts too low to make a difference? The HF stuff is closer to $200 locally, more than I can pay rifght now...

That's what I was guessing. Portable solar panel to extend battery is best, but not sure I can find what I need locally before we go as I have no idea about required specs (and no money for high end systems). I wouldn't need anything that kept up with fridge, just enough to extend the batt...

Planning last minute trip for next weekend with wife and kids to east side of Lassen National Forest. Taking my Dometic CFX 35 fridge. I usually run the fridge off a basic West Marine 75 amp hour deep cycle batt that seems to give me at least three solid days of power in normal conditions. I'm...

I'd suggest using Google My Maps to make a custom but interactive web map of your route that you can embed in your trip website. You can add routes by setting destinations and getting regular driving directions, or by editing the map directly to draw a route (where directions don't work). You...

Thanks for the pic and the info. Sounds like the leverage will be an issue with a flat mount. Rather than double up on the slides (and their cost) I'll just modify my design to use side mount only. It takes up a bit more space but should have little flex. I might be able to get away with flat...

Another question I have about the slides is, am I right in assuming I can get away with a locking slide on one side of the setup with a matching HD non-locking slide on the other?

Found their tech specs for the 8908 slide (HD, lock in/out full extensions). They give it a "flat mount" rating of 100 lbs. Since this will hold the drawer and it's contents, plus the stove and whatever I may be cooking on it, that may be cutting it close given the leverage the drawer will...

I'm designing a DIY combo drawer and stove slide for the bed of my Tacoma and need some help with hardware specifications. The plan is for a full extension drawer box with mount for stove on top. The drawer with stove on top would pull out from a surrounding full box and lock in pace for using...

That's more or less what I'm unclear on, the chaining versus independent power for each. A second fused line to the rear won't be difficult so maybe that's the best option for now. Down the road, when I trade up to a newer rig I'll likely do a proper dual batt set up.

This is about the most specific I can find: http://www.exploroz.com/Forum/Topic/72953/Can_i_run_the_fridge_off_battery_whilst_charging_it.aspx Everybody else is talking about charging from generator or solar panels while running the fridge. I'm looking specifically at charging via the...