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  1. Martyn

    'Fields of Fuel' Film

    Nice interview on Science Friday with Josh Tickell on the film 'Fields of Fuel' about bio-diesel. http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/510221/18235052/npr_18235052.mp3 The film will be premiering at the Sundance Film Festival this week
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    Testing modem, DSL, & phone

    Have had a few minor disruptions on our DSL line recently and I'm trying to work out how to trouble shoot the system. We have a DSL line going to a DSL modem, to a router, to various computers. Sometimes we lose connectivity to the internet. Usually it's just a matter of restarting the modem...
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    Family Tent on a Horizon

    We just finished putting together a Horizon with one of the 2200 Eezi Awn Family tents on it. It took a little more work than mounting a regular RTT due to the 86" width of the 2200. We had to build an aluminum structure under the tent to support the base and the overhang. His and Hers ladders...
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    Winter Wonderland

    The first storm of 08 has just passed through the Sierras so I thought I'd go outside and take a few pictures around my house. Feel free to post your own pictures as the storm passes through your neck of the woods or any other winter shots you want to share. Don't even think of parking in...
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    Baja Racks

    Adventure Trailers is carrying the Baja Rack line of products. We saw them at SEMA this year and were very impressed with the quality and finish. We have following the in stock; Mega Mule (64"LX48"WX7.75"H) $380.00 Mule (48"LX39"WX7.75"H) $295.00 Along with all of their accessories...
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    Ultimate Land Rover gifts

    With the festive season fast approaching it's always a difficult thing to buy a gift for the Land Rover person in your life. Just ask Andrew, Graham, Lynn, or Mercedesrover what gifts they have had in the past and they'll tell you. Land Rover socks, Land Rover Ties, Land Rover Underwear, but...
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    Shell Wildlife Photographers 2007 announced

    Amazing pictures. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/main.jhtml?xml=/earth/2007/10/25/eashell125.xml
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    Web statistics problems

    Adventure Trailers did a trade last year for some banner ads on a web site. The web site in question is very busy with 40,000 visitors a day. We both became part of a new endeavor and the web site in question offered to keep running our banner ad. I wrote to the owner of the company and told...
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    pdf link problems

    I have a link from http://www.atreport.com/pyramidstory.html to a PDF document http://www.atreport.com/pdf%20docs/pyramidlake.pdf. The document /pyramidlake.pdf is stored on the web site at the server. Checking the link everything works fine using Netscape, Explorer, Safari, Mozilla, and Opera...
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    Bearing Maintenance

    Just posted some Bearing Maintenance information at http://www.atreport.com/bearing&hub.html Gives a 3 different ways to correctly adjust the bearings; Feel and Drag Method Torque Wrench Method Dial Indicator Test To get a lifetime of service out of your trailer re pack and inspect!
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    Spare Parts & Preventative Maintenance Recommendations for Expedition Trailers

    We have just posted a "Spare Parts & Preventative Maintenance" section on www.atreport.com Although it is specifically for AT trailers there is a lot of crossover for all Expedition Trailers, and trailers in general. I think we all tend to hitch up to our trailers and drive away, and then...
  12. Martyn

    Off Road Trailer for Sale $2000.00

    This trailer has been in storage since 2002. The main box was damaged in shipping and we have never had the time to repair it. For more information go to http://www.atreport.com/demo&used.html
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    How Biofuels Could Starve the Poor, Foreign Affairs, May/June 2007

    It's a long article but interesting and to the point. http://www.foreignaffairs.org/20070501faessay86305/c-ford-runge-benjamin-senauer/how-biofuels-could-starve-the-poor.html For those of you who have read "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan it's an other twist to the story of corn in...
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    Toyota Fest Long Beach

    Just got back from attending the one day event at the Queen Mary, Long Beach, CA. Really nice spot for a show, sunny (after the haze burnt off) lots of different vehicles from street rods, stock 1970's Toyotas, and a bunch of Landcruisers. We were hooked up behind one of TLC's ICON's which is a...
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    Adventure Trailers Military trailer suspension conversion

    Scott Lacey, AT's Shop Manager removed the original leaf springs and solid beam axle from an M416 and replaced them with the Adventure Trailers TASS system. The complete job could easily be done in a weekend by one person, although an extra pair of hands would help. You can read the whole story...
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    Can I be an environmentalist and also enjoy vehicle dependant travel?

    As an individual and an owner of a company involved in vehicle dependant travel (Adventure Trailers) I feel very torn by the fact I’m environmentally conscious while at the same time I’m contributing to the pollution caused by my vehicle. I am part of the problem and I need to become part of...
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    ADVENTURE TRAILERS “PYRAMID LAKE ADVENTURE”, NV. JUNE 21st-22nd-23rd

    ADVENTURE TRAILERS “PYRAMID LAKE ADVENTURE”, NV. JUNE 22nd –23rd-24th Our first annual “Pyramid Lake Adventure” will be held at Pyramid Lake 40 miles North East of Reno, Nevada this June 22nd-23rd –24th We wish to extend a warm invitation to come and join us. Pyramid Lake is the final...
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    Adventure Trailers updates their website

    The long awaited update of our web site is finally online, www.adventuretrailers.com The site now comprehensively covers both trailers, Horizon and Chaser, RTT, Fridges and slides, Fuel Can Holders, Solar and 12 volt and accessories. There is a completely new section on Travel. We have...
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    Unimog at CA4WD show

    I met up with Steve and Alex from expedition-imports.com at the CA4WD convention, they seem like really nice knowledgeable people who use their product in the field. They are bringing in at least two containers from Europe each month with Unimogs and Pinzgauers, plus all the parts and...
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    South Africa and Mozambique 12/08/06

    A quick introduction; Martyn Davies from Adventure Trailers, I’m the "other" trailer guy. I live in Truckee, California. Prior to becoming part of the trailer empire I was a Professional Ski Instructor for 20 years. I’m a self confessed travel addict who suffers from depression if I don’t do an...
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