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I was able to see what looks like a fuse panel under the dash on the drivers side behind the parking brake. I was thinking I had to pull the panel by my knees to get to the fuse panel. The panel is extremely tight and everything is very awkward to get to. I will likely only be able to get to...

My 2009 E 350 did not come with an owner's manual of any kind. So I have no idea where my fuses even are, well kind of. Normally my vehicles had them in the glove box on pax side but here the box is tiny and the area above looks like an airbag. I have a number of things I am looking to do...

Good luck in your search, I just bought an RV from 1700 miles away, It is hard to get a shop to fit you in at the last moment. On my recent buy, which was not a 4x4 I just relied on the Ford dealership to inspect the vehicle for mechanical issues, I got them to do inspections above and beyond...

If you buy any phone it will have a GPS, if you buy any android tablet it will have a GPS, if you buy a cellular Ipad you will have a built in GPS. You can buy a Bluetooth GPS module if you want a back up GPS source. Besides the cost and major hassle of adding an external antenna you are...

I can see the need for a type of cell phone booster and router, just not for navigation purposes. You should have the maps you needed for your trip downloaded before you leave home or before you leave the pavement. I am going to guess that even with a lot of specialized antennas and boosters...

Yep that sounds like a plan. I am uber paranoid because I have had failures of all kinds but in situations where both a GPS and a map (chart were critical). This is not the case when driving off road. As long as one of the sources has at least one of the maps working then I should have a way...

I am not sure where to put this since the only navigation subforums are in regards to navigating with computers either software or hardware. Even though I like to carry redundant pieces of hardware with redundant software, I have had numerous failures of electronic equipment in the past, so...

What is the best, most capable traction device on a tubby overlander? I just took my RV to the dump to take out the trash, and weigh my new ride. At 11,400 lbs, before being loaded, it is going to be a heavy ride, likely 12k marginally loaded. As of yet no lifts or any alterations. My...

I think it is more of a grip thing. I seldom use 4WD. The one place I do is on washboard. I find it smooths out the washboard's attack on my fillings. It can't be that cheap. My cheapie did not even get one of my trucks tire's filled before blowing up this summer and it was not even...

"The definition of insanity is trying the same thing over and over expecting different results". After spending 48 hours in the vehicle trying to get the stereo to work with my phone I gave up and started listening to the radio. My wife could not figure out how to get it to work with her...

My truck 'only' weighs 9000 lbs. I have all terrain tires, nothing too aggressive. I don't carry traction devices although I have a set on the way. I live in heavy snow country but not much time in the dessert. I have never had the need to air down. I also have a new heavy duty 12V...

Thanks for your post, that is exactly what I was trying to do. I just sprayed a little lube and stepped out the van to try to reinstall it by sliding in on the opposite of how I slid it off. It was no go. It was made harder by a broken blind hanging down over the track, compounded by trying...

I had a 77 Van in 87, loved it. One with AWD would be very cool.

My 2017 Pioneer supports Apple and Android features via cable. It is really nice. The newest Pioneer claims to be able to do all these functions wirelessly, which is pretty cool IMO, might even be worth the $700 price tag. Both Android and Google can be used to provide their inhouse...

Have you compared the HEMA Atlas with any of the GAIA maps? If so how do they compare?

The people on this thread says navigation other than the built in OS app is not compatible with a double din. Double Din with GPS? | Expedition Portal I specifically asked the question to see if that is an option but was told it was not. I have Android and my wife has an Iphone. The new rig...

Are you saying you are able to display GAIA on your car radio screen from an IPhone 11? I was told that it could not be done. If so that would be awesome even as a backup to a primary navigation system. Which car stereo do you have?

I just went back and tried to utilize the GAIA based satellite maps. One showed a zoom from 7-12 and the other showed a zoom from 0-19. The one that had the 7-12 image was useless except for someone who has not clue on how to read a topo map. The map that showed the 0-19 zoom was much better...

I like his technique of using Google maps to evaluate the quality of the road and seeing berms to indicate the road is maintained and graded. I have a 4wd truck but our new rig is a Class C so need to re-evaluate the roads I choose. I have no interest in getting stuck. I just played with the...

I read most of that manual and now know my way around the software pretty well. I still have two questions. What is the best map or way to find dispersed camping? I was planning on using my laptop as backup to my Android pad but realize I am using the web version on my laptop, which will...