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    Who tows with a diesel Colorado ?

    Looking for real world experience of people who tow with their diesel Colorado. Good bad or otherwise. What do you tow, how heavy, & what type of hitch set up do you have ? Weight distributing ?, with sway bar control ?, what is the tongue weight ? Do you get the "wag the dog" or side to side...
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    FS: 2005 Suzuki DR650SE---w/pics

    Blue & White. Like new. Bought new, original owner. Driven 21 miles home,changed oil & filter to Mobil 1 10w40. Mobil 1 10w40 ever since, changed every year. 16,700 miles. Never crashed, never off roaded. Riden 2 & from work only. Now retired. Aluminum skid plate & rear rack installed at time of...
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    Diesel question....

    What happens to people who own the VW diesels & now the accused RAM diesels that fail the clean air smog tests ? Are they stuck with a vehicle that they can not register or get inspected & therefore can not drive ? After all, it is NOT the consumers fault that the manufacturer did that. They...
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    4" drop axle question

    Does one of these axles HAVE TO be used in the drop position ? Or can it also be used in the "UP" position for more ground clearance ? I know nothing about them. Thanks for the replies. :)
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    Gear oil temp ?

    I will ask the age old question, How hot is too hot ? Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Power Wagon. 10.5" AAM 14 bolt rear & AAM 14 bolt 9.25 front. Both with electric lockers inside. The reason I ask the age old question of how hot is too hot: I have recorded temps all over the board with my trucks. I use...
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    Any input on these batteries ?

    http://www.cabelas.com/product/boating/auto-boat-batteries-chargers/marine-deep-cycle-batteries|/pc/104794380/c/104698080/sc/104446080/cabela-s-x-900-pure-lead-agm-battery/1435369.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fmarine-deep-cycle-batteries%2F_%2FN-1100564%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104446080...
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    Please educate me on smokers

    Just retired. $300 Cabela's gift card. Looking at this one...
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    $$$ - But VERY cool grill

    http://www.madeinamericastore.com/the-all-american-grill-8832.html This could also be used where ground fires are prohibited I believe ??? I have seen one in person & they are SUPER HD, 304 stainless Steel.
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    Wicked good dipping sauce

    So, we recently took a day trip & ate at 2 places that were on Diners Drive-ins & Dives. One in the morning & one at night. I liked the one so much, I tried to duplicate it. Turned out excellent IMHO & my kids thought so too. I made a big batch. What you need: 1-1qt bottle of Olive oil---you...
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    Ram Eco-Diesel---Towing & real world mpg ?

    Looking to get some real world mpg from owners of the Eco-Diesel. What are you towing & what does it weigh ? Highway mpg ? Around town mpg ? Our camper is an 18" Starcraft AR One Extreme. It sits higher than a reg AR One, so a little more wind resistance, & weighs 3500 lbs. My truck gets...
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    Anybody use a Cabela's Pro Angler.........

    20 amp x 2 charger ??? How would one of these work for 2 deep cycle batteries---one powering an ARB 50 qt & one pwering an ARB 82 qt cooler ? Yes, i know it uses shore power but it would be plugged into an inverter during on the road travel, & shore power or a Honda eu2000i generator while...
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    Different, but cool camping gear

    http://www.cabelas.com/product/stanley-reg-two-quart-classic-growler/2121213.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch%2F%3FN%3D%26No%3D20%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dstanley%26Ntx%3Dmode%252Bmatchallpartial%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%252BProducts%26WTz_st%3D%26WTz_stype%3DSP%26form...
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    Frame rust questions

    So, what is the deal on the Toyota frames that are being replaced under warranty for rust ? Is it the Tacoma's or the Tundra's ? Asking because i took a cruise through the Toyota dealer yesterday & saw 7 brand spanking new frames & 8 rusted out frames behind the shop. When i asked, no one wanted...
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    ARB CKMTP12 High Performance Twin air kit

    Looking for input from those that have one or have used one, remember, this is the kit with the air tank inside a waterproof case. Does it work relevant to it's price ? Does it need a bigger tank to use air impact to remove tires for a roadside repair ? Is it worth the money ? Thanks for your...
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    Truck cap questions....

    Thinking of getting an ARE Cap. The MX series. I plan on getting no windows in side or back. Just aluminum. I also plan on making my own bed slide. Questions: How much useful inside space do you really lose with the side toolbox option ? How HD is the toolbox/how much weight would they safely...
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    ARB Fridge/freezer questions

    I am getting ready to drop the hammer (i think) & want to buy 2-ARB 82 qt fridge/freezers. They will be going in the back of our 08 Dodge Power Wagon, under a cap, on a home made bed slide. When traveling far away, they will be put inside a small trailer & pulled behind a Subaru Outback w/V-6...
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    For sale: 2005 ToyHauler/Camper/Sport Utility Trailer

    2005 Keystone TailGator 278RR Not just a ToyHauler/Camper. Uses are endless. Mountain bikers. Canoe-ers. Kayak-ers. Hunters. Fishermen/women. Craft-ers. Handymen/women. 100 GAL FRESH WATER TANK. IT HAS BEEN EXTREMELY REINFORCED W/3/16" 2"X2" ANGLE IRON, BOLTED TO THE FRAME W/GRADE 8...
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    Has anyone ever lifted....

    or had the manufacturer lift a reg, small hardsided travel trailer ? If so, & they did the spring under axle lift, how much lift did it actually give you ? I know they are not designed for hard-core off roading & i don't plan to do that. What i want is one that sits about 10-12" taller, so we...
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    Anyone have an XVenture by Schutt Ind ?

    Looking for some feedback from anyone who owns one. Thanks in advance. I know they are expensive but i really like the fact that they have elec brakes & you can get them with a 4200 lb load rating. I know the mil surplus are much cheaper but are 24v & have surge brakes. My fab skills are very...
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    Lots of M1101 trailer questions......

    Ok, Looking for input on the M1101 military trailer as an expedition/camping trailer but have some questions that i feel are legit. Please bear with me. Not worried one bit about weight or width. Tow vehicle will be our 2008 Dodge Power Wagon w/Hemi & G56 6-speed manual. We are in our 50's. I am...
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