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    Isotherm/Calorifier question

    Can anyone who has one give me an idea of about how quickly they can heat water with the electric element? As in been sitting several day and no engine assist. Not looking for guesses but an answer from an actual user. Couldn't find any info. Thanks
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    Top of wheel at jounce?? Frame flex comparison..

    Ill probably end up with another Dodge as well. Figured there are more 550 then 5500 for info on the ER forum though.
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    KCT Windows

    Try their website http://www.kctechnik.de/index.html If not call GXV or one of the German installers. Either will assist you.
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    Top of wheel at jounce?? Frame flex comparison..

    Thanks for the pic. It appears to be a 4 pt, 7.2" is to the top of the subframe. If thats 4" sub thats only 3.2". Im sure the BAE has a pretty rigid frame. I would have guessed more was required. Im going to contact ER and GXV and ask if they will give some specifics on their respective 3pt...
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    Top of wheel at jounce?? Frame flex comparison..

    Thanks LoRoad. Makes sense. The whole mounting is making my head spin. I won't be doing anything except questioning all you guys but it would be nice to wrap my head around it. There are a lot of opinions but very few who have built and used their covers for 10s of thousands of miles...
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    Top of wheel at jounce?? Frame flex comparison..

    Just a couple of questions for the group. Im looking at F550 and Ram5500 body builder. They show a measurement of "top of wheel @ jounce." The height of the tire above frame rail on Dodge (8.6") and the difference of tire height on the Ford (5.5"). Am I correct in assuming this a relatively...
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    Any Place For Air Suspension In Overlanding

    Earthroamers use the Kelderman system. Seem to well liked. $6000 for parts alone so not really cheap.
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    Stupid Mistake - I drove a G500 today

    I have gotten 17+mpg with freeway trips. I average about 13mpg on most of my driving. 2002 96000miles. I live in foothills of Sierra Nevada so a lot of elevation changing on most driving. Best mileage is when Im headed out to the coast or SF. Nice and flat. This is with fill up/mile...
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    Inside Shower in a TC without an inside shower???

    Alaskan camper uses a basin that is identical to the big oil dean catches. Hold 3+ gallons. A couple of snaps screwed or 3M taped to ceiling for shower curtain and spray hose from sink. You can get a hot shower in 15 deg snowing winter weather. We used it a few times. Also had the shower...
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    Separating top and bottom on Alaskan Cabover

    Call Bryan at Alaskan. He often answers the phone and will give you the answer in about 15 seconds. Whether you bought if from him or not. They are a great group!
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    2002 Mercedes Benz G500

    Getting rid of the G! Realized I need a pick up more often then I thought. So here it is... 2002 G500 Silver with Gray interior -89800 miles currently, although it is still being driven -Have all previous service records since new -Has aluminum idler pulley from Gwagen Accessories Things I...
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    Hey Ryan, I havent made any progress on it. The dilemma is it is designed for the Hannibal...

    Hey Ryan, I havent made any progress on it. The dilemma is it is designed for the Hannibal rack. The built in mount arms are angled inwards. Wont work for my FrontRunner. So I will have to remove the Hannibal mounts and bolt to the FR. Not a big deal, just hasnt been high on my to do list...
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    Video: how to mount tires on Hutchinson Beadlock rim

    There are a couple of videos floating around of people installing them in their home garage without any special tools. Not easy but doing in the field I would imagine. Nothing looks better on a G. Just can't bring myself to part with the cash!
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    Interest in a Hannibal awning group buy

    Hey everyone. Here is the contact info for who I dealt with at Hannibal. Jacques Willig Hannibal Safari Equipment Tel: +27 21 534 9050 Fax: +27 21 534 9053 "Hannibal Safari" <info@hannibal.co.za>, He was a pleasure to deal with. Like all have heard about dealing in ZA, they are not in a...
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    Interest in a Hannibal awning group buy

    I'm glad everyone got it so quickly! Looks awesome! My pleasure to help with this. Scott
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    Interest in a Hannibal awning group buy

    Packages are out!! Had a little crisis with UPS not taking the receiving parties account. Took a couple different stores before one said yes. I will get tracking out tomorrow. Estimates were about 5 business days, for all locales. Forty being out since he spec'd 2 day air. Scott
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    Interest in a Hannibal awning group buy

    OK guys all packaged up. Definitely not easy to pack a long round but not symmetrical package. Will go out in the AM. Just waiting on Burt and Toymaster. Whoever gets theirs on first get a picture up. I get my steel tomorrow for mine so I MIGHT have it this weekend. Its been a pleasure...
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    Incident in Peru

    Just got this from a friend who is headed to Cusco in a week. http://adventureamericas.wordpress.com/2013/01/03/nightmare-in-peru/ Havent seen it here yet.
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    Interest in a Hannibal awning group buy

    Ok shipping guys. Here's the deal. FedEx doesn't take packages without a box and they(2 I went to) don't have appropriate boxes. Ups will take it without a box but it will cost extra $45. Or they have boxes for $38. So forty4fun I will get boxes packaged and send. Ttn and ddub I will send...
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    Interest in a Hannibal awning group buy

    Sounds good guys. Ill let you know if I hear from him. Scott
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