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  1. mep1811

    Water Storage in the Desert

    You can always put a water freshener in each water can. https://www.camco.net/tastepure-drinking-water-freshener-16-oz-bilingual-40206
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    EV’s have less cold weather range? Here’s an interesting article on that

    I can always carry more gas for my truck. Or carry a generator with lot of gas.
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    A Lifted Overlanding Prius | Crossing Darién Gap | What's Needed?

    I think in a James Bond movie, the water borne vehicle was covered.
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    Any first-hand experience with Triple Aught Design (TAD)?

    They are mall/Starbucks wear. Very expensive and seem impractical. I don't think Condor or others knock them off rather than the opposite. I have spent a lot of time in the Middle East and South Asia and never had seen anyone, who were working, wear this stuff nor the other "tactical "...
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    supplement 12v freezer for cooler

    Have you tried using dry ice?
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    CB comparison

    Many truck stops have a CB shop. If there is not one by you get a SWR meter watch a couple of videos on how to tune your antenna
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    Quality 12V Kettle

    Just get a JetBoil
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    Has anyone tried out the new Frontrunner Wolfpack Pro boxes?

    I've had wolfpacks for about 15 years and never broke a latch.
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    where are the Porsche cayenne expo builds?

    You want the trailer battery to get a full charge from the battery. Your best bet would be a DC to DC charger. I've had luck with this charger on past trailers of mine. 10 ga wire is fine. https://rvibrake.com/products/towed-battery-charger-plus
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    where are the Porsche cayenne expo builds?

    First thing the 12 volt wire in the 7 pin will not charge a battery. You would have to wire a separate circuit to charge an aux battery. Are the trailer lights on the M416 LED lights? The Plug needs to see resistance to register voltage. You can get a tester plug.
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    MIssion Overland Trailer Owners page

    I have an earlier model. But good to check if the trailer has been sitting a while.
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    CB comparison

    if you get a full sized CB unit, most CB shops can tweak it for maximum performance.
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    MIssion Overland Trailer Owners page

    Pro Tip The break-a-way battery does not charge with shore power nor when attached to the tow vehicle. It is a good practice to check it for a charge. The battery is easy to remove and charge.
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    MIssion Overland Trailer Owners page

    According to the brochure GAWR: 5200 lbs Dry weight: 3680 lbs Cargo weight: 1400 lbs
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    Adventure Tool Company's "RhinoRide60" Land Cruiser: Part 2 (2023)

    It would be interesting to see the date on the side of the tire. Once I changed to M/T vs a A/T I never considered going back to a A/T . The tread pattern makes a big difference . I run the KM3 M /T on my 200 Series.
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    Adventure Tool Company's "RhinoRide60" Land Cruiser: Part 2 (2023)

    I did not know they made that size any more. I was told when I got them for my FJ60 that size was being discontinued.
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    MIssion Overland Trailer Owners page

    Mission Overland has a new trailer called the Approach. KEY FEATURES Large windows, bug screens, and privacy blinds TRUMA Combi Eco heating & hot water unit Fully insulated walls, ceiling, & floor Queen bed with 4" medium density foam Wooden swivel table with seating for 4 Slide out dual...
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    Drive to Arctic Circle in “high miles” 4th Gen 4Runner

    Here is a link to a three part article I wrote for TCT Magazine of my 1918 Arctic Circle trip in a 1985 FJ60. I hope for find this informative. One thing to keep in mind, can you afford to be broke down for a week? Get a tow , wait in a hotel while waiting for parts ...
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    Drive to Arctic Circle in “high miles” 4th Gen 4Runner

    You save a lot of time and miles by starting at Haines.
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