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  1. malibubts

    AEV Recruit - AEV does the RAM 1500

    Excited for the parts individually as well, hopefully they come out with a good selection that isn't too bad on the wallet.
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    Vibration free mounts?

    +1 on the ProClip mounts. I have a system in my truck and it mounts very securely to the dash. I do however have some vibrations because I am using the vertical extender plate and have too much weight up high. It's something I've been meaning to fix by moving things around, but haven't gotten to...
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    Average Joe's Truck, Camper, and Adventures (Chevy - TC650 )

    Grew up going out with my family. We had an IO, then moved to an 05 Wakesetter, then finally to an 11 Response. I was also the President of the Waterski Team at OSU when I was there and I moved us to an Echelon. Unfortunately living in a different city than my family now, so I've got the boat...
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    Average Joe's Truck, Camper, and Adventures (Chevy - TC650 )

    Great pictures man, keep them coming. Nice looking Response you got there as well!
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    Galaxy Tab S2

    Most device screens are polarized, which can be an issue if your sunglasses are polarized. Different manufactures of glasses and devices polarize at different angles, so depending on the alignment of the polarization between the glasses and the screen you'll block out the view. It may be at a 45...
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    Nexus 7 16gb for $40...should I?

    2012 or 2013 model? I have an original 2012 and it is not really up to modern day tasks. I have actually downgraded it to Kit Kat (4.4) since that's what it runs best, but it's still pretty laggy. I've heard the 2013 is better though. Storage isn't the worst, but 16GB is somewhat limiting...
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    Trucky McTruckface - Overland Adventure Truck

    This is awesome! I saw an episode of Dirt Every Day the other day and they 'borrowed' one of these for the day. They are definitely monsters but seem like they would make a good platform. Keep the updates coming!
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    Halley - '17 WK2 Trailhawk Overland Build

    Yeah definitely be careful with those receiver locks. I had one on my last truck that seized up and I couldn't get the receiver out. Didn't notice until I was trading the truck in, it was only a cheapie hitch so I just left it for the dealership to deal with. Sent from my SM-N900P using Tapatalk
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    WTB: Decked DR4

    Looking to pick up a Decked DR4 and figured I'd see if anyone is trying to sell one somewhat locally. The DR4 fits in the 09+ Ram trucks. I am located in North East Ohio. Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell.
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    2012 Ford F-150 FX4

    I am extremely jealous you were able to find a topper for sale locally. I hit Craigslist every few days in my area for about 6 months trying to find something even close for my truck with no luck. Personally I'm a fan of the hard topper. I think several folks have still rigged up full racks...
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    malibubts's 2015 Ram 1500 CCSB Build

    I met some friends last weekend in NY with the intention of doing some skiing at Holiday Valley. Unfortunately the whole week before was in the 60s and rainy. The same weather was going to hold for the weekend, but since everyone already had the PTO we kept the trip on. We were able to check out...
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    Goal Zero Yeti 400 Experiences?

    That price point though. Wish the AGM based units would have seen a price drop with the release, for me the 400 is doable as an AGM.
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    Ford Super Duty Bed Drawers

    Yup, I honestly don't think anything will come of this to bring a buy back. In the first place the allegations center mostly around the AEDs and not full emissions defeat like VW. Then I doubt the new administration will take things that far. Not to a point either where I 'need' the decked...
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    Ford Super Duty Bed Drawers

    I haven't seen anyone complain about that in my research, unfortunately I haven't found anywhere local that has one I can see in person to test. Mine will be under a camper shell is well, but the concerns are valid as it'll still take some abuse in the back of the truck. Flexing also would not...
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    Ford Super Duty Bed Drawers

    I think it boils down to the Decked is much cheaper to produce. I debated on building my own, getting Decked, or getting Truck Vault. I have pretty much decided on Decked, that is once the drama with the EPA and my truck is sorted out. First, you have the actual materials. When I looked into...
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    2017 Chevy Colorado ZR2

    That remains to be seen. There are a few folks at that 150k + mark that have not reported any issues, but with a 3 year old platform there aren't a ton of high mileage rigs out there. Obviously you could take a look at the 2500/250 series and look at their DPF/DEF systems as they'll be pretty...
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    2017 Chevy Colorado ZR2

    I have the Ram EcoDiesel. A full regeneration takes about 9 miles to complete. My commute right now is 15 miles but only about 7 of it is highway. For this truck that is pretty much minimum IMO. On occasion a regeneration will not complete fully, but it doesn't harm the truck. All that happens...
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    Laptops for Overlanding Travels

    If it's from the ThinkPad line I'd agree. Their other laptops are junk IMO. If you are technical (can reload an OS, install RAM, upgrade hard drives) there can be some deals out there on eBay. Leased business laptops will get sold pretty cheap. I bought a t430 about a year ago for $185...
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    Truck Cap Features

    Just put a Leer 100XL on my 15 Ram about a month ago. In interest of saving some money, I did not opt for many options. I went with the front tilt out window for cleaning both that window and the truck window, it would be impossible to clean these with the cap on otherwise. Also since my Ram has...
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    Diesel question....

    So this is a pretty complicated set of questions, I'll do my best to try and get everything answered. Forewarning, there is a good deal of oversimplification and generalization in order to not have to type out a novel here. First off is owners of the VW diesels are being offered either a...
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