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  1. Mike S

    Yakima Tracks on SnugTop Questions - '12 Tacoma DCSB

    I mounted an AutoHome Air Top on the ARE shell on my F350. The ARE has the same honeycomb re-inforced roof that you describe. We used a set of Yakima tracks. They were supplied with a special set of track bolts and nuts. We drilled through the Honeycomb section near the outer edge, and set the...
  2. Mike S

    Columbus Carbon mounting

    What is the size of the tent - small? medium? What is the outside to outside measurement of the rack?
  3. Mike S

    Side Vs. Back opening RTT

    I find that I use use the rear entry and side entry on my AutoHome Air Top about equally, and I have a swing away ladder on the back of the Landcruiser. Many of our customers with pick-up trucks like a Columbus tent that opens at the rear, as they can mount it on ladder rack - forward over the...
  4. Mike S

    Camping Fridges - Pros and Cons

    I bought an Engel MT45 years ago. It has travelled with me in my Landcruiser and F350 from Canada to Mexico. The only times I use a cooler now is in my boat or on the patio to chill beer and pop. This is one of the two BEST pieces of camping equipment I have ever had/bought/seen/heard of...
  5. Mike S

    Columbus Carbon mounting

    Robert The Columbus (and all AutoHome tents are best when installed on crossbars. The rack pictured should work well if you fit a pair of crossbars between the side rails - or on top of the rails. The mounting channels on the Columbus run parallel fore and aft and are 24.5" center to center...
  6. Mike S

    best awning fabric ?

    Sunbrella?
  7. Mike S

    Roof top tent - DIY - Scratch build

    I suggested plastic sheathing because it is easy to clean and durable. It's an alternative to paint. Here is a threaded wood insert... They can be screwed in or pressed and epoxied in. They take a machine screw.
  8. Mike S

    Transit Bag for Engel MT45

    Nobody needs this transit bag? I'll pay UPS.
  9. Mike S

    Rear seats for 80 series Landcruiser

    Nobody needs these? Hum.
  10. Mike S

    NATO 20L gas cans SOLD

    Ray Again, please accept my apology at least. I would like to meet you on the trail, and I am always happy to help a fellow drink his beer :wings: BEST, Mike
  11. Mike S

    Mercedes 1017 4x4 Expedition Truck for SALE in North America

    Nice truck. I like this comment... I am pleased to see that our backroads have improved so much!
  12. Mike S

    NATO 20L gas cans SOLD

    Sorry about that. I have a crap load of stuff for sale right now - cleaning out my garage - sometimes it's hard to keep track of everyone's needs/requests. Since this miscue was my fault, let me know how much you spent on gas, and I will re-imburse you. Best I can do to rectify the...
  13. Mike S

    Roof Tent Mounting Options

    We have many customers who fit RTTs on standard fiberglass camper shells. I fitted a medium Columbus to the standard ARE shell on my F350 using a Yakima rail system and two cross bars - no re-inforcement required. Most camper shell manufacturers offer a heavy duty shell designed for carrying...
  14. Mike S

    New Tripolina Chair update

    Not yet. As soon as possible.
  15. Mike S

    ExPo 80 Series Registry

    Thanks. It works for me.
  16. Mike S

    Engel vs ARB fridge pros and cons

    The swing compressor in the Engel is more efficient than the Danfoss unit used in the ARB. Both work fine, however.
  17. Mike S

    Jon Boat Manufacturer?

    I have used my Lowe jon boat for years with no problems. War Eagle also has a good reputation in jon boats. But if I was buying today, I would get a welded boat. My experience is that riveted boats used in gravelly areas start to leak at the transom. But it sounds like you are looking for a...
  18. Mike S

    Wool safari shirt?

    I have several shirts that are silk/wool and they are lightweight and wear like iron.
  19. Mike S

    Dometic RC 2000 propane issue

    I think that you are either not getting gas, you are not letting the thermocouple warm up enough, or your thermocouple is defective. I think that you will also find that this unit does very poorly when asked to chill when running on 12V. 120V is not a problem.
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