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    DIY Telescoping Lift for RTT on Trailer

    So I had some further thoughts on this My big issue is that when i want to use the annex, I need the tent to be about 18 inches about the trailer. The rest of the time it can be level(ish) with the top of the trailer I've built a rig in the garage with an electric winch on a slide, so I can...
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    Ford Ranger 2019+ Bed Rack 5-foot bed (6 weeks old)

    Decided to pull the trigger on an RSI SmartCap topper (arrives on 6th Jan), so selling my ZROADZ overland access rack for 2019+ Ford Ranger with 5 foot bed. It's an awesome rack. Paid $1695. selling for $1,000 (firm) without the LED lights (about $150 value). Available immediately...
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    DIY Telescoping Lift for RTT on Trailer

    Awesome, that's exactly what I want to do. Where do I get those contraptions? What are they even called?
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    Source for lifting roof actuators?

    I'm very intrigued. Could you share some more details?
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    DIY Telescoping Lift for RTT on Trailer

    Couldn't have said it myself. The project is going to take time, so building a minimal v1 is what I'm after. this will be m proof of concept. I want to have some kind of "universal" joint at the top of each riser so that I can use different heights on each corner to assist in leveling the RTT...
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    DIY Telescoping Lift for RTT on Trailer

    Thanks. It's not the price I'm (too) concerned about, it's finding the right products, the time to install and the control stuff. My background is electronics, so I know I can do it, just want to take my time, but use the tent in the meantime. Biggest problem going to actuator/gas struts right...
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    DIY Telescoping Lift for RTT on Trailer

    long-term hopefully actuators. I figured I could do it manually at first (maybe add some gas struts). I know I'd have to make my way around all for corners (several times). I want to have some kind of "universal" joint at the top of each riser so that I can use different heights to help...
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    DIY Telescoping Lift for RTT on Trailer

    Hi All got an Bantan T3-C and want to mount my iKamper skycamp min (125lbs). I have an awning, so I need the tent to be about 20 inches above the top of the trailer tub. I'd like to make something telescoping, so I can lower it for driving and raise it when at camp. I've seen people do it with...
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    T3-C rear mount spare

    thanks. Have thought of something similar but going to be adding a tongue jack with wheel as I will need to move around at camp
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    T3-C rear mount spare

    all good points. Guess I could leave it where it is and hook up 50lb kettle bell to rear when I want to move it. My first trailer and RTT and not sure what or how I'm going to load yet (biggest challenge is a weather proof (and hopefully secure) cover. Gonna buy some Go jacks knock offs to...
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    PROPEX HS2211 with IKamper Skycamp Mini RTT (with annex)

    Hi All Considering a PROPEX HS2211 to get safe, long running, thermostatically controlled heating in my roof top tent for winter camping. I have a 2020 Ford Ranger with ZROADZ overland access bedrack. I can attach the heat exchanger to the bed rack, leave the propane in the truck bed (nearby)...
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    T3-C rear mount spare

    Hi all picked up a t3-c and the spare is mounted on tongue which puts a lot of weight on the tongue and makes it hard for one person To move. Was working in garage at weekend and through a ball hitch in the rear receiver and just hung thespare on there. Balance was fantastic and super easy to...
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    Planning to return my inreach mini - or am I missing something

    So bought this strictly for tracking and emergency. no interest whatsoever in paying to send map updates the emergency stuff is fine, but what it doesn't seem to do is allow me to track with a cell phone disconnected, turn on cell phone, open earth mate and sync that track I have to set to...
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    Black Friday deals on fridge/freezer?

    Hi All looking for small 12 fridge. anyone know of any black friday deals?
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    InReach Mini - How to Sync Tracking later on

    yep. I'm good with that and carry external battery pack
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    InReach Mini - How to Sync Tracking later on

    Thanks but I'm not willing to pay to send updates every x minutes
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    InReach Mini - How to Sync Tracking later on

    don;t see how. I'm logging tracks, not sending to Garmin
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