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    Rhino-Rack BatWing Review/Write Up

    We had a bit of rain and sure enough water got in the awning. I'll try wrapping the open end with a plastic bag and see what happens. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
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    Rhino-Rack BatWing Review/Write Up

    i found this out too, as it started dripping water on the living room. The rear closure could be designed a bit better.
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    Rhino-Rack BatWing Review/Write Up

    I just replaced the two plastic ends and noticed that the pole has a slight bend. It is not bent enough to cause any problems at all, but i may try straightening it at some point due to OCD. So the design did cause the plastic ends to break, and not the pole. I wish the pole is a bit tougher...
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    Rhino-Rack BatWing Review/Write Up

    I got one from etrailer. It clears the jeep's glass tailgate. On my 2nd deploy, we were on a big slab of rock. I've made the mistake of not securing it rightaway and sure enough a wind gust broke two plastic ends. Interestingly it comes with 2 spares (there's 4 total) so time to use it. Bought...
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    Thunderstorm

    I have hauled my kids down from the RTT in the truck while thunderstorm is rolling in, 3x if i recall. The last one we got 2 waves rolled thru us, the 2nd time it went thru i rolled the dice and decided we will all sleeo thru it, fried or not. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
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    What do you really NEED for overlanding

    A basic recovery gear including a traction mat, shovel, straps, rings are a must but first on my list is a good set of AT tires with a full size spare. Then go camping to places as far as your rig will take you. Dont second guess if you need to turn around, especially when going solo. You will...
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    Stupid question: RTT sitting outside in the cold, risk of mold?

    thanks, we do have a 50deg weather this wednesday but these past few days had been freezing and slightly over 30s. I will open it up and take out the beddings. We getting snow/rain again -- when will this stop!!!
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    Stupid question: RTT sitting outside in the cold, risk of mold?

    I just did a week spring break at Utah and i'm sure there's a bit of condensation in there after I packed it up. I got back in freezing temps and so far Spring hasn't shown up in Minnesota. I don't really feel like opening it up, we just had some snow this morning, the truck is just sitting on...
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    Custom Limb Riser Attachment point for Jeep Gobi Rack

    sweet job. I could have used one when i hit the lone tree in the whole of Moab. Good thing it was tall enough it cleared my windshield, but can't help but laugh lol.
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    RTT to ground tent any regrets or vice versa

    We use three Gatorade bottles between me and my two boys. The wife has to deal with her issues though...
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    Will Automakers Get the Market and Make Simple Vehicles Again?

    Manufactures will spend more money offering different variations of a specific model. And if there is no market there isnt an ROI. Exceptions would be fleet trucks, a base Jeep Wrangler sport (ac optional). They build it since there's a market. Of course all the safety mandates will be there...
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    Will Automakers Get the Market and Make Simple Vehicles Again?

    Because the market just isnt there for manufacturers to spend more money to built that basic car. In the high end sports car market, they stopped selling manual transmissions. Toyota and majority of truck makers favoring IFS and luxury over a farn truck. They go where the money is and...
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    How many here completely trust their LC 80's?

    As long as there are gas stations within 200 miles haha. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
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    Should I buy a jeep

    2016 JKUR, for overlanding my gripes would be, rear cargo room and aero/engine power. I have installed a gobi rack to solve the cargo space and stiffer suspension to handle the load. I wish it has a v8, it just a hard time after the rack, lift and 35s doing 70mph on the freeway. Compared to...
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    Will Automakers Get the Market and Make Simple Vehicles Again?

    I followed the Jeep JL release and the wrangler folks get it, you cant deny that. Even then i was surprised to learn that majority of the changes from the JK was to meet plenty of gov regulations. I can only guess how tough of a job it is to deliver sonethibg the consumer wants yet still...
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    Family vehicle Toyota vs Jeep

    JKU works well with my two kids, 7 and 9 yr olds. I've taken my Jeep in many trips in a span of a year (25K in 1yr) and the kids this age have no complaints, and yes they love the Jeep with all the configurations I can do to it. It is overall the best family fun vehicle, a total opposite of a...
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    1996 Land Cruiser, locked, overland built... (Seattle)

    sent you an email, from MN. hope that was sent your way.
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    Barn Door for JK factory hardtops

    I believe that is from Free Spirit Recreation, looks like they do the Jeep branded RTT and Awning. Here's a link similar to that tent https://www.gofsr.com/product/adventure-series-automatic-49-hard-shell-roof-top-tent/
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    The Snorkel's relevance to North American overlanding

    Enjoying the conversation here, I do like snorkels but i don't have use for it despite the occasional dust trail ride. I have more problem keeping the dust out of my Jeep interior when running a soft top. fwiw, unless there are dynoed results of these snorkels helping performance, it is hard...
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    Barn Door for JK factory hardtops

    When are the new products hitting the market? I need to add the kitchen/fridge slide to my christmas wish list. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
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