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    Ford Fullsize Thread !!!!

    Are you not concerned that your off-road lights are a little precariously mounted out in front of your bumper?
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    storage bags...

    Ok.. I also use bags for the various kit I carry in my truck... so how do you label the contents.... a way that does not cost an arm and leg to get and is easy to attach.... and will stand up to the rigors of use, tired of pawing thru bags looking for what I need at the time. Photos would help...
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    Poll- Do you actually sleep inside?

    Yes, I sleep in my truck.. many nights in my 2009 Ford Ranger w/topper. A bit cramped but very do-able. Now I have a 2015 F 150, lots of space! for me and my kit, spent almost 2 wks. sleeping in it, very comfortable on the DE V trip posted here on EXPO. mjmcdowell
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    New 2015 F150

    Oh yeah... mine is the 2.7 Eco boost engine... more than enough power and pick up for any Interstate. mjmcdowell
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    New 2015 F150

    New 150.... Congrats from me! I have 2015 also w/fx4 package, "Purple Cranium" rear dif. cage, "RCI off road" skids,"Ridged" spot lights, "Leer100 topper" and a few other small mods. My truck took me some amazing places out west this summer (DE V) and brought me home to NYS. Word to the wise...
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    LA, Denver, Alaska, Inuvik and back - 5 months with a Land Cruiser FZJ80 (Pictures!)

    Your trip.... Was at the N. Rim early fall this year with DE V some of the places you were also it was awesome! Enjoyed your trip report so far and look forward to more as your journey continues! There is an trip report/photos here on EXPO of our trip as well, check it out. mjmcdowell
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    First solo adventure

    Solo Parkitchens............ you just go with the wrong people... mjmcdowell
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    10 Days on the Road. From NC to CO, UT, and Back!

    Trip report.... All part of the trip... as long as the drama is not too bad.... well not "really" bad, trail fixes and repairs in the sketchy part of a city all make for great stories, I have had a few myself. Great trip report! Now you have been really been bitten by the "overland" bug! mjmcdowell
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    The CUCV Build-1986 M1031 Mobile Field Maintenance Assault Vehicle

    Your backpacking stove........ "SEVE" (not sure of spelling tho you get it) mjmcdowell
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    DE V - Parashant Trip Report

    Yes, it truly was a grand adventure, with great people! mjmcdowell
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    Trasharoo, first impressions....

    Trasharoo.... I still have my gen. 1 Trasharoo, a little beat up, spends most of the time on the tailgate of my truck, has made many trail and across country trips, faded... yes but no failures. I only carry trash in it tho and do not over load it and it still keeps doing it's job. I love it...
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    Ford Ranger and Bronco Coming back! Crosses fingers

    Ranger.... Bronco I loved my 09 Ranger.... it took me many places with great reliability ( as some here on Portal can attest to) but I really love my 15 F 150, I am in Co. as I type this all the way from NYS, the trip out west was awesome! Now we shall see how she preforms during the upcoming...
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    Crocs?

    Crocs My dignity is intact... I assure you, caught dead.... well for many years now I have managed to not be caught dead altho there was 1 year in my life...I dare say before most of the people on this forum were even on this earth. Some people worry too much about the small stuff, meh, I...
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    Crocs?

    Crocs I wear them.. a lot... have a pair on now, they work.... period. I am not a clothes horse and at my age if a product works... all is good. I don't give a rat's butt what other people say about them, (or a lot of other things as well) mjmcdowell
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    Scott B.'s Little Guy Offroad Teardrop Build

    DE V Scott, Can't wait to se the new truck and all the new mods since last year on the teardrop! So....... how much fuel will you have on board? Michael
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    F150 Full Size Storage

    Storage... Glad you did not use bed spray liner.........I have heard that it off gasses..... probably not good to breathe while sleeping. Good job on your platform/storage. :clapping:
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    Scott B.'s 2015 AC Build - Expo Style

    Scott, just read all of your posts on the new truck, questions answered........ and still not done! Gee... I hope my mostly stock 150 can follow you and the rest this fall. Michael
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    AA1PR’s Yukon Long Term Build & Adventure Videos 56K

    Your truck rehab...... If I may make a suggestion.... peel off the duct t ape from the spare tire carrier and cut a piece of heavy duty floormat or similar rubber, punch the holes for the lug screws ( it will stay attached to the mount better) this will work as the gasket you need. Nicer than...
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    What about BOB?

    How about just calling it a "Go" bag and start a whole new bunch of comments :sombrero:
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