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It’s still only a dirt floor but it will definitely extend the period we can work on it. Hopefully all the crawling around underneath will be completed by then.

I must live in a different AZ to you. No one I know has been subjected to “over-zealous cops” included literally hundreds of travelers we have hosted from all over the world in foreign registered vehicles (including Mexican). I never had a problem when I lived in Texas either. So I would say...

Anytime mate. We will be starting the axle install in a couple of weeks so there should be plenty to checkout.

Shade for the trucks. Should make things a bit more bearable in summer.

I would suggest getting an IDP (International Drivers Permit) as a backup just in case you need to prove to someone who doesn’t read Spanish that you have a suitable license. But they really are not that useful. When I have been picked up for speeding in the USA and Canada they both basically...

I have (and recommend) a TW200. Living in the southwest we have a little bit of sand to contend with. And even I can ride a TW200 in the sand. But they are so low to the ground and easy to ride anyone can do it.

Other options to get around the insurance and licensing are the Motoped especially the “Survival” or the 2x2 Ubco. Both have been proven for our type of travel. Travis from Van22 took the motoped through central and South America and Lance Gilles has the Ubco on his Earth Cruiser.

This is a very salient point. We did modify our rack to fold up and can fit the bike inside. But the reality is that I am too lazy to do that for ferry rides. It is more for security if we have to leave the vehicle parked up for an extended length of time.

We find the motorcycle or sidecar a great addition. The bike is great for hitting the markets or grabbing some ice and beer. Also I have had to use both of them to either grab parts or get to where I had cell service when broken down. As for fuel, we keep the tanks full but I do carry a 1...

I would definitely trust your eyes over my memory. [emoji1]

Yep Old Yella had a turn down to start with. It may of received a bit of redneck engineering with a sawzall when I did the 43” tires. I’m getting old and the memory is a bit fuzzy [emoji1].

I have used the maker and box type for insurance quote (RV). In my case it was American La France and Medic Master and that got them past the fields they need to fill in to get quotes. But I still took it to my agent, had him take photos and send them to the underwriters to make sure they agreed...

I would not worry about changing the rest of the pipework just for efficiency. You risk both the sooting on the side of the vehicle as well as potentially fumes in the box. All for minimal gains unless you are really pushing it (towing etc). Now if it relates to greater clearance, stop sooting...

If you have onboard air (and with 7000 lbs at the rear axle you probably do) I would suggest an air over hydraulic jack. This allows you to position the jack and be out from under the vehicle when jacking it up. Sadly mine does not allow you to lower the Jack remotely. I currently use one of...

Just got this one last week. I keep telling the wife its hers. She isn’t getting the humor. [emoji33]

I have 5’ and 8’ PSP for my baby truck (only 9.5 ton). I have never needed them with the super singles but the 5’ ones worked well in fesh fesh with the skinny tires. They are also great as a door mat for those times when it is really muddy. I was looking for the fancy aluminum ones you see...

DEA was the previous owners initials. But they will be removed especially before we take it into Mexico. But DOA would fit at the moment. Clutch and brake go straight to the floor. Cannot get it to change gears. But it did roll so the drums haven’t rusted to the brake pads.

1964 with a 225 slant 6. 4 speed with granny low and divorced twin stick transfer case.