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    FJ-60 gun rack

    I am researching different gun racks for my FJ-60 . I would like something up on the roof . I've looked at the Big Sky racks and this one. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KZ0JMSQ?colid=EBF93S2S94MK&coliid=IXC4ECO2JEB77&ref_=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl What have any of you done? Thanks
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    Kelty Air Shade for sale

    http://www.ems.com/kelty-airshade-sun-shelter/19705100012.html?emssrcid=PPC%3AgooPLAs%3A149598170205custom3normal%26custom0camphike%26custom1tents&adpos=1o2&creative=79856043285&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=Cj0KEQiA0Na1BRDlkqOcyczng5cBEiQAnEDa2HoLyodeHianPqdVRaPQeEPXmWH1DNqqAqMUFryV-O8aAv6...
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    Shiftpod tent

    http://shiftpods.com/ Anyone seen these ?
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    Waterport vehicle water supply

    I saw this. Nice idea but a very small capacity. http://www.thewaterport.com/
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    The ultimate road trip: Four-year-old covers 17,000 miles and visits 41 European coun

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-3401091/The-ultimate-road-trip-Four-year-old-covers-14-000-miles-visits-41-European-countries-SIDECAR.html
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    Steve McQueens 1952 Chevrolet Pick Up Truck

    Steve McQueens 1952 Chevrolet Pick Up Truck Starting bid $84,438.88 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Steve-McQueens-1952-Chevrolet-Pick-Up-Truck-/201409706285?hash=item2ee4f4392d
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    Dehydrated beer

    Interesting concept https://www.patsbcb.com/
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    Camino Del Diablo trip Feb 2015

    Toyota Trails picked up my trip report on our Camino del Diablo trip this past Feb. The article starts on page 34. http://tlca.org/toyotatrails/2015/0708/html5.html#page/1
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    Glamping cooler

    The perfect cooler for those who insist on having $600.00 camp furniture. http://www.jaysonhome.com/natural-leather-coolers.html
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    RTT and lightning

    While sitting around the fire and watching a beautiful lightning storm , the subject came up as to the safety of being in a RTT during such a lightning storm. I'm thinking if the storm is danger close it would be best to get into the car. Any other ideas /experiences?
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    Do you know this Trailer vendor at EXPO

    Does anyone have the name of the trailer vendor at EXPO that featured a trailer made in Iowa and had a rolltop like found on a pickup truck bed? Thanks
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    Rotating pintle hook for receiver hitch

    I found a rotating pintle hitch that fits a 2" receiver. Due to issues with my lunette bar not rotating I found this as my fix for now. P/N TXO17916 I got mine at Redneck Trailers. [video]
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    passenger area platform

    I finally got fed up with all the stuff I would put behind the front seats piling up due to the uneven floor. So I am building a platform that will solve that problem and increase the amount of stuff I can bring with me and better organize. This is where I got to today. Tomorrow Get the...
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    M 416 tongue nightmare

    I had my M416 tongue strengthened and extended. During this the cone on the end of the extended lunette ring bar was damaged. Mine is at the bottom of the picture. Now the tongue , when mounted in the trailer , cannot rotate when tightened down and if allowed to rotate has a significant...
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    Camp shower idea

    http://www.rinsekit.com/ I saw this in a kayak shop and think it has potential especially when it can be pressurized with a bike pump.
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    M 416 spring over parking brake repair

    When I did the spring over on my M 416 the J hook for the parking brake was too short. I never thought of using a coupling nut to extend the rod. I tried making a new J hook with a piece of 1/4 threaded rod and bending it. Not strong enough. To solve this, I bought a 5/8 turnbuckle with a J...
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    Kitchen box idea

    I am working on making one of my Alum boxes my kitchen box. In looking for how to keep things organized I found these china packing kits. The padded cases will keep things from rattling. Next up is making dividers in the box.
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    Fender table

    I extended my fender to be a table . I used some RV channel and PVC pipe for a leg. I covered the board withe Flexseal.
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    new trailer mods

    I did a little work on my M416. First up was a dual pneumatic tire tongue wheel. I'm hoping for better rolling on a rough surface. I took the tongue to my local welder and he widened the bracket. Second up I built up a cooler slider. My 45qt Yeti is heavy when loaded and a PIA to drag out to...
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    Alamo MTN trip march 1, 2015

    We made another day trip to Alamo MTN and were rewarded with 27 new panels. https://badlandsexpeditions.wordpress.com/2015/03/04/alamo-mtn-mar-1-2015/
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