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  1. elcoyote

    Trailer towing off road videos

    The goal in sand is to "float" on top of the sand and eliminate wheel spin. When you drive over sand and leave a perfect imprint of your tire tread, you have reached that goal. Be mindful that different types of sand require different pressures i.e. coarse hard packed moisture laden sand on a...
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    LR 110 Storage System

    We built this cool storage system for a nice 110 with a 3.0 TDI for Katika Africa Private Safaris. The cabinets and platform are line-x coated composite. The tray is aluminum and uses 500 lb rated lock-in/lock-out slides. The insides of the cabinets are lined with a rubber cushioning material...
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    Trailer towing off road videos

    Great thread idea! Here's a few of our videos showing trailers in a variety of terrain conditions and speeds: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rt9Jsb2Hu7g http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LZXnpeS2zs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4zJFlpql5g...
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    Max Couplers are back in stock!

    The MaxCoupler has unrestricted movement in a 180 degree vertical axis. The break over angle will be dependent upon the ground clearance of your vehicle and trailer, the distance between your vehicle tire contact to the ground to the pivot point on your coupler, the distance from the coupler to...
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    Who uses a National Luna Power pack ?

    You want to protect your NLPP from the elements. We recommend putting them in a nose box or some other weather tight container. The electronics are not designed to get wet. You'll need an extra Andersen plug and cable set to move it between vehicle easily. We have them in stock when you're ready.
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    Max Couplers are back in stock!

    No noise or excessive looseness at all in the Max Coupler in our experience.
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    Max Couplers are back in stock!

    We now have Max Couplers back in stock. Call the shop at 928-227-0545 or drop a line to info@adventuretrailers.com to place your order. The manufacturer fixed the retaining roll pin issue by welding them in place.
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    Thread-serts/rivet nuts..Help

    You should be able to find what you need here http://www.mcmaster.com/#rivet-nuts/=gfgpmh
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    Jeep Wrangler Habitat Official Release

    On subject of the Line-X texture as well as other poly bed liners, while they offer UV stable versions, our experience is that when exposed to continual sun for which Arizona is notorious , it loses its luster and start to looks a bit chalky. The prototype Oasis trailer we built a few years back...
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    new from Austria: ActionCamper for Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

    Some nice love for the ActionCamper showed up online today on these blogs: http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2012/02/09/at-action-camper-for-jeep/ http://www.adventure-journal.com/2012/02/fresh-goods-at-action-camper-for-jeep/#comment-23900
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    4x4 Mechanic in Guatemala?

    Awesome! Glad we could help.
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    new from Austria: ActionCamper for Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

    The 2007 JKU with the 3.8 that we had the ActionCamper on was set up with 4.88 gears and 35" BFG AT tires. This combination yielded 14 MPG on the highway and in town. We are moving the ActionCamper to a 2012 with the 3.6 motor, similarly configured with 35s and 4.88s. The expectation is that we...
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    World Apprentice: Volunteer Overlander

    Happy to see that you're fully underway Amigo! I love the the Apprentice theme. My mentor from many moons ago, Ron Ribal, told me that the obligation of the receiver of new knowledge and skills is to pass it on. You have much to bring to those whom you meet along the way and a wealth to learn...
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    4x4 Mechanic in Guatemala?

    Our friend in Guatemala just let me know that he has dropped you an e-mail.
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    Another coupler thread!

    You are correct that they are in the testing phase. We heard today that they expect to complete testing this week and that we should be receiving our back-orders next week
  16. elcoyote

    Jeep Wheels on Dexter axle?

    Thom, The issue with the OEM wheels is that the center hole is too small for the axle hub and cap to fit through. The way we solve that is with a spacer that is 2.5" thick. The alternative is a different wheel with a larger hole. Drop us a line at the shop and we'll be happy to help you with...
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    4x4 Mechanic in Guatemala?

    I just sent an e-mail to a friend in Guatemala with your contact e-mail. Hopefully he gets it soon and can help out.
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    Jeep Wrangler Habitat Official Release

    DK, yes we have had some opportunity to use the Habitat with NEMO tent and our spec fabric under some less than ideal conditions. Jeremy of Expedition Ops and I spent two nights in continual downpour in Ouray Colorado last year. I was a little worried as we had not tested the fabric beyond the...
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    2008 Adventure Trailers Chaser Trailer for sale

    This is a very nice trailer and a very good value. Mark worked with us over the course of 4 months to get this dialed in to work with his beautiful FJ-45. Mark has proven to be a reliable and honest person in his dealings with AT. Any questions that anyone may have about this trailer, please PM...
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