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Well, I’ve read all 52 pages of this thread, so I feel like I have a pretty good idea about how these things work, but here’s a question I didn’t see (maybe missed it): would anyone discourage using a Habitat with a bedslide? When I had a cap on my Tacoma I always wanted a slide so that I...

Alu-cab 270 Second that question... I have a RTT and Hannibal awning on a roof rack, but am interested in swapping to a J30 and Alu-Cab to clean up the roof, lower the overall jeep height, & allow me to put a rack on top for surfboards. Anybody have one of these mounted?

Thanks... Even after finishing the job there's a lot I still don't understand.

Maybe I’m the only one here nervous about disconnecting the batteries in a dual battery system installed by a previous owner, but just in case I’m not I thought I’d post my process. My Jeep has a National Luna dual battery isolator ("intelligent solenoid") with a monitor/controller installed...

Thanks That's great info- thank you both. I think adding a ladder to the outside will be massively helpful. Also, I wasn't sure where to put the Maxtrax since they mount on my current roof rack- putting them up top is a great idea. It sounds silly on an "expedition vehicle" but the ability to...

J30 vs RTT - thoughts? Does anybody have experience with both the J30 and a RTT? I've read this entire thread and there's a ton of good info here, but I'd love to get anyone's thoughts specifically on making the switch from a RTT to the J30. I currently have a James Baroud RTT on a roof rack...

Thanks for the update. Good to hear that it is still functioning well for you. I am headed to Big Bend myself next month (State & Ntl parks) so it sounds like you have tested it for exactly my plan. Thanks for following up.

Hate to dredge up an old thread, but... Now that you have presumably been using this rack for a while, would you still recommend it? I bought a friend's custom hitch mounted Thule rack for my Rubicon- it swings and pivots out of the way so I can open the tail gate with bikes on it... But it...

SOLD Well, for better or worse, I decided to buy a Jeep. It is pretty much the coolest Jeep-based expo rig that I've seen here on the portal, but I've always been a Toyota guy so I'm a little nervous about it. Wish me luck. As a result of this purchase, I'm selling my 2008 TRD Offroad Tacoma...

Thanks for all of the input, guys. I don't know the answer to the Sportsmobile 4x4 question. I had previously written off SMB only because after corresponding via email (I'm currently deployed) it sounded like their "basic" package involved a fair number of features that I don't want to pay...

Thank you Thanks for your thoughts. I appreciate you taking the time to share them. I realize that in moving to either of these vans, I'm giving up some of the capability I now have in my Tacoma TRD Offroad in favor of more self-contained living space and a simpler method of moving mountain...

I don't know much about FJs... ...but this one looks pretty sweet. I'm surprised there aren't more replies. GLWS.

Hello, van campers... I believe it's finally time to make the leap from my Tacoma to a van, which has been a long-term goal for me. I've narrowed it down to Sprinters and Transits (I want the vertical space inside without a pop-top) and have been reading everything I can find on them. They...

Really nice looking truck. I read through the build thread and I have a few questions for you. I'd pm you, but others might also have the same questions... Is the custom bed cover made of aluminum? How weather-resistant is it? Also, how is the RTT attached? How difficult is it to remove? This...

Wow! Looks like a beauty. I don't suppose it has a working a/c? Maybe not important in your part of the world, but down here in the southeastern U.S. it makes life more pleasant... Good luck with the sale.

Very tempting, but I think I need slightly better mpg since it woukd also be my DD. Great looking truck. Good luck with the sale.

That is a nice looking rig. What does your fuel burn look like? Do you notice if the RTT makes a big impact on mpg?

Highway driving? Looks like an awesome truck - and apparently very capable off road. I read about the build and I'm impressed. I'm looking to consolidate my car and my '72 Scout into a single vehicle (garage seems to get smaller every year). Would you recommend this as a reasonable (or...