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Aluminum is considered a "special metal" when it comes to spraying it with a polyurethane bedliner. Talk to the bedliner manufacturer first before spraying, they normally recommend first spraying on a prep coating to help with adhesion.

Use 100% silicon caulk.

AT has lockable Scepter can holders that can be mounted as a multiple bank.

Mark, this Horizon was manufactured in 2004, at that time the torsion axle was becoming popular, with it's high clearance and independent arms we tried it on a few trailers as it seemed like a good option. You can read about the evolution of our suspension system here.

The hinge brackets that go into the lid are plated so there should be no rust coming from those. There is a steel bar that runs along the upper edge of the lid on the inside that may rust if it get wet. As already stated the caulking around the hinge brackets on both the lid and body should be...

Seems suspicious that you are having the same problem with the new battery. I'd have the new battery load tested to see if it's good or not. After eliminating the battery as the culprit it would be time to check the vehicle electrical system.

Tres bien mon ami.

Propex furnace should work well up to 10,000 ft. Truma unit looks interesting. Works as a radiant heater without electrical supply. A blower fan is optional and draws 0.7 amps. Gas consumption is rated at between 0.13 and 1.06 lbs per hour for the 5004 S unit. The unit is 14.72" x 22.32"...

Don't know the manufacturer, most probably a home made coupler by the looks of things. If the coupler is not SAE J684 certified it can't legally be used on the road in the USA or Canada. Using it on road would leave all the liability with you. Also looks like the coupler has a single safety...

Ray, rather than wet towels to wrap around your heads, why don't I donate some African Kikoys to you guys for the trip. Amazing piece of kit, an African sarong made from 100% cotton. Lost World Expeditions will vouch for them. Have them in numerous colors and would be happy to send them your way.

Be aware that memory foam gets harder as the temperature drops. It will be as hard as a plank at freezing.Given your location this could be an issue.

My experience is with 2" and 50mm ball couplers. I am not saying that anything greater than 15' will result in the ball coming out of the coupler, I'm saying that the ball starts to be more likely to release after 15'. It will depend on the design of the ball coupler. Some just have a tab...

After a ball reaches 15' off vertical it is likely to come unhitched. Not hard to do when the trailer and vehicle are leaning in different directions.

Sounds like your experience with the company improved. When the economy went into recession Mike ran the company single handed, which may explain your initial issues. As the economy improved the staff expanded and the service improved. For small businesses the recession was a killer. Some...

Here is my feedback. I met Lemstreraak around 2002. He was in the Overlanding business before there was an Overlanding business in North America. Solid guy. Mike, is also a solid guy, can't remember when we first met, maybe 2005 or 2006. Our company, AT, has bought tents from these guys for...

Well you wanted input so here is my 2 cents. I like the idea of interchangeable batteries for the renewal process. I don't like your choice of brands. I'd suggest moving away from Optima to a more reliable brand like DEKA. Go for a Deep cycle / starter, AGM battery like the Intimidator.

In agreement here. The Hutchinson beadlock can be disassembled and reassembled with hand tools. Getting the tire back on the bead takes a quick blast of air. We carry the Extreme Air Products including Tyreplyers, repair kits, and compressors that would assist you in any type of tire work.

A few thoughts. Does the camper need this much support? Could you make the frame even more spartan? How are you joining the aluminum tubing together? Aluminum welds can be brittle and crack. Have you thought about bolting it together with gussets? Along the sides above the wheels should be...

We do sell the Propex heaters and the portable version of the heater. We chose this model because it separates the combustion gases from the heated air via a combustion chamber and heat exchanger. The result is a very safe unit. The catalytic style heaters do not do this, the heated air is the...

Have you tried cleaning the thermocoupler? Sometimes they get a deposit on them where the flame contacts the probe. A small wire brush will usually take care of it.