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    Military surplus trailer auction sticker shock!

    I looked at that style trailer 4 to 5 years ago and they were way less. Like 2K, (although this particular trailer looks like it is in great condition). You would need to replace the wheels with something much smaller if you want it to tow level, pretty sure the bolt pattern isn't common so you...
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    Practical barbecue grill solutions?

    I have the nomad but I have only used it a few times using lump charcoal. I can say the build quality is great, the portability in shape and ability to basically close up the mess inside a suitcase is great. The problem I had is the airflow with the lid closed is not great. Basically you should...
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    Unwanted rear sag - Towing Teardrop with 4th Gen 4Runner

    140 lbs on the tongue is pretty minimal. I think your overland kit on the truck is heavy to start with so the trailer just pushes you over the top. I agree with the posts above that firmer rear springs are probably required, (or maybe they are just worn out?). I would also check your weight on a...
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    Towing a 16ft Airstream with a 4runner? Other alternatives?

    The 4runner would work well for your purpose. There is no efficient way to tow other than diesel or trying to limit the frontal area of you trailer and airstream does pretty well in that regard. I posted my 4runner towing experience here...
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    Idacamper Custom Flatbed

    Very impressive build! I'm sure you enjoy using it even more knowing you built it and it is made to last.
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    Best Pee Jars?

    We called them thunder jugs in the military. Usually empty water bottles.
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    Trailer build ideas? Here’s my base trailer….

    Nice trailer! Looks like the kids in shop class put a lot of effort into it. I agree the platform looks perfect to add a roof top tent. Other than that, it seems pretty convenient to strap stuff onto. Maybe fabricate some kind of outdoor kitchen?
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    Pause overland trailer

    Bolts or even rivets are also much easier to repair than welds if you do have a structural failure.
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    The bigger the truck, the greater the (misplaced?) concern about payload?

    This is why the Hilux is sold everywhere but North and South America and we get the Tacoma. But supposedly the Tacoma is also lighter and gets better fuel economy.
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    The bigger the truck, the greater the (misplaced?) concern about payload?

    I have read the same thing on Tremor and Ford Truck forums. Members have checked part numbers on the Tremor F250 rear leaf springs and supposedly they are the same as the standard SRW F350 and F350 Tremor. The Ford website where you can configure options definitely doesn't go into that much detail.
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    The bigger the truck, the greater the (misplaced?) concern about payload?

    Top right corner, Ford Sterling M275. The M275 isn't a Sterling, it's a Dana. Also, the ring gear is more than 10.5 on the M275. It must be a typo.
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    The bigger the truck, the greater the (misplaced?) concern about payload?

    The document lists two different axles lumped together listing specs down the column but the Dana M275 and Sterling 10.5 have different dimensions so it doesn't make sense. Unless I am missing something, I think it is a Typo and should read "Dana M275". Or, maybe Ford bought the rights to...
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    The bigger the truck, the greater the (misplaced?) concern about payload?

    The document posted above, ("35) seems off without context. It reads "Ford Sterling M275" in the same column but that is 2 different axles. Ford makes the Sterling and Dana makes the M275. Also, I believe the M275 comes with every Diesel SRW including F250s. The Dana also come with the 4.30...
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    What do you use for a truck gun?

    ? Door gunners in helicopters are sometimes referred to as trunk monkeys. Now that I have seen this commercial, I suspect it was the origin of the nickname. Also, it's not very original but mine is a SIG P365
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    The bigger the truck, the greater the (misplaced?) concern about payload?

    I have a single rear wheel F350 that I load with about 3k. That would be slightly over capacity for an F250 but about 1k under my max gvwr. In my opinion, the F350 needs better brakes. In an emergency stop situation, I do not feel comfortable. I don't know if there are standards for stopping...
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    Pause overland trailer

    Yeah, after rewatching that part he said Huck riveted and you can see rivet heads, not bolts.
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    Pause overland trailer

    Of course, especially coming from a YouTube "influencer". I don't know about the air suspension but bolted aluminum frames are used by Schutt industries who make military trailers. There are definitely a few things I would change on the Pause based on the video and for all I know it could be...
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