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I've started off roading with a number of the newer trucks. Heck even a L322. So far the air suspension has been very solid. However pretty much everyone had the IDTool (or gap tool or whatever its called) to assist if needed. That said, its like carrying an OBD2 reader now, its a tool that...

I'm a pretty new ham myself. Here is what I've learned: The Baofeng is a good starting point and good for a few miles. However I got a nice handheld and the range is very good. Much, much better than my baofeng (both in terms of stock antenna, 1/4 antenna, and mag mount vehicle antenna). A used...

They were probably romping on it, hence the DEF fluid consumption. Or they towed with it. If you wanna see DEF fluid disappear, do some towing. That said, it isn't bad. Big rigs and whatnot typically gotta refill the DEF tank every couple of days. Some construction equipment need it refilled...

They both have about the same performance. I say go for the VR since it'll be new. But if you get the VR, throw the extra $$$ and get synthetic rope. It is SO much easier to work with. And when you are stuck, you want easy. About once a month, use the winch. Even if its just in a parking lot...

I guess I'll chime in. Up until last year, I ran C02. Didn't really like it, but it packed well and was easy. But like others have said, everyone wants to borrow it and they say, "Oh its like, $15 to go fill it up, no big deal". Well they forget about how you gotta take time out, find a place...

Indeed. I programmed both my Baofengs and my Icom handhelds. So I can flip through them easily without a laptop or anything. Also the Icom ID-51 handheld has been pretty darn good, especially with an external antenna mounted on my vehicle. Here is my thread...

Looks like they sell a kit: http://www.findmespot.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6&products_id=39&zenid=jnmbr8945tm1drjq6oe82gu5m1 Also they have a cigarette lighter plug in. You could take that apart and use it. Done that with a couple of other chargers. I hard wired my...

Yeah pretty overpriced. However guys who are buying these are using them to drive to Starbucks on Saturday mornings. These and the JKs are the new "midlife crisis" cars. No longer Porsche 911s. Also the economy has been wacked. Up until this year, many financial planners were saying, "keep...

One thing I was just thinking about, on the tablet, get whatever your phone is. If you have an iPhone, get a iPad. My iPad is linked to my work iPhone. Its pretty cool. My iPad is wifi only, but I can wifi hotspot it to my phone, and it'll automatically do it which is nice.

Usually a quick hike to the nearest summit will solve that. Dunno, just going off my experience and offering a cheap solution. The rugged radios...they operate off the same VHF frequencies and are a private channel. So you are paying to use private channels. Yeah, looks like the actual radios...

In all honesty, except for the deepest hole, I have pretty decent cell reception under most circumstances. Verizon, BTW. But my work phone is AT&T and it has good reception as well, usually. X2 on Gaia GPS and a tablet. Works well and uses equipment you probably already own. That said, I've...

I understand why they are going with bigger wheels. Means you can run bigger brakes. Try doing a panic stop on a Series 3 109 with 600 lbs in the back. That, sir, is not fun. Fortunately its a series 3, and there was a shoulder, so I went grazing. No one ever complained about having good...

Yeah if you plan on doing anything with your series beyond piddling around the farm and town, the overdrive is pretty much a requirement. One thing I had with mine. The lever was set too far back when disengaged. It would hit the center console. So I did was shorten the rod connecting the OD to...

I was in the same boat. I bought a used Icom ID-51 hand held. Used because it slashes the price tag in half. Overall, it has fulfilled my needs and for ham radio, you always need a hand held. I would say, start there.

I really like that. How does it drive since I assume the gearing is too tall for these tires? What is the off road crawl ratio like? This is pretty much a great package for out west wheeling. All of the comforts and the capability.

X2 on a one wire AC Delco 12si alternator. 95 amps seems to be "the standard", which will be more than plenty for your requirements. I would say find one that will generally fit in the same location, install a V-belt pulley, and go. Just in case you were interested, a lot of industrial...

X2 for ARB. Yes they are stupid expensive, but they are extremely awesome. Kinda "buy once" kind of deal.

Its all about having the right tools when you go out. With a newer vehicle, you need to carry the correct computer/reader/whatever with you. Also newer vehicles are A LOT more reliable than a RRC, I know that much. I'd gladly carry a laptop in the back and wheel this thing. Easier than lugging...

Lulz wat... I'm not famous. I'm just the local oaf who considers a vehicle stuck up to the top of its wheel arches a minor inconvenience and demands to stop wheeling at noon on the dot for lunch and if I don't I get cranky. We went wheeling a few months back and had some friends in the back...

Awesome! I'd love to get one of these and put it through its paces. I love wheeling stock vehicles. However I don't think LRNA would care to lend me one nor am I famous enough.