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Microwave - LOL! That's real overlanding.

You don't even need to empty them into a pot. Most vacuum bags can go straight into boiling water, no mess, no fuss.

BTW - here is a link to a comprehensive load index table. Using this you can determine the correct pressure based on your tires and your vehicle's weight. https://static1.1.sqspcdn.com/static/f/589830/23447320/1378330097907/Discount+Tire+inflation.pdf

^^^ This is the way to do it. I would add that you should use the load index (not load range) found on the sidewall of the tire, as well as the tire size. Use that information with the vehicle's weight to look up the correct pressure on a load table. This information is NOT brand-specific...

The Speedmaster logo was pretty prominent in the video, I bet they sponsored it. I look forward to some independent reviews from you guys.

If you want to go the touch-up route, the very best I've used is from Dr Colorchip. https://www.drcolorchip.com/ Matched to your vehicle's paint code and fairly easy to use.

I'm not sure that forward facing Amber lights are legal. Check with the guys on Candlepowerforum, they'll set you straight.

Don't post stuff like that! I spit my cocktail all over my keyboard.

I was in the Tahoe Truckee area this weekend dong some easy trail driving and came upon a tree recently fallen across the trail. It wasn't a large tree, one of those birch or aspen things and I could have easily dragged it off the trail with the truck if I'd had the right equipment, but I...

I took a mid-range approach. My truck, 2012 GMC 2500HD came with 20" blingy-chrome wheels. Knew I had to get rid of those so went with 18" wheels and 305/60/18 tires. Overall tire diameter is same as stock so no need to re-gear. However, the 305s are flotation tires so I can run lower...

Sounds good in theory - but in practice? Might be worth just building up a set at home to get a feel for how rugged they are. Drill holes in the ends of the leveling blocks and attach with cord. Then try to pull them apart. My concern would be that the ends of the blocks aren't strong...

I didn't mean to derail this thread into a debate about Astro/Safari frame construction. I admit, I don't really know and defer to those who are more knowledgeable. Let's continue to give the AZ Newbie good advice about his wonderful Astro van.

Yup, that first pic is one I swiped from the Interwebs as I didn't have a pic of the work I did with my B-i-L, but that was what I recalled it looked like. Could I possibly have been mistaken? My wife would certainly agree that I was!

Maybe it's a terminology thing, but when I helped my brother-in-law rebuild his Astro we stripped it down to what looked like a frame: It is my understanding that the Astro is an S10 chassis with a van body. Is that not correct?

Glad to be of help. The Astro/Safari vans were great vehicles, the last truck-based body on frame mini-van made; really rugged. I don't understand why GM discontinued them. I used to camp with three other guys who each had an Astro or Safari. We used to get some strange looks with a camp...

Congrats on the van! I had a 2003 AWD Safari (GMC version) that I camped out of for years. They're pretty capable vehicles. You got a good year, the last version 2003-2005 had a few improvements, most notably four wheel disc brakes. The 4.3L V6 is a pretty reliable engine and the last of...

The issue, as it was explained to me, was if you were in the vehicle and were stopped for a moving violation or got a parking ticket. The DMV then has a record that the vehicle was in-state when it wasn't supposed to be. They will then give you grief when you try to register it in state...

Yeah, cats are much cooler with being left alone, dogs are pack animals and not so good with being alone. In your initial post you wrote "... skiing for the day". Assumed you'd be gone a full day. Just be sure the system is reliable so you don't roast or freeze the little guy while you're gone.

Not trying to start a flame war, but it seems to me that if you're going to leave your dog in the rig all day, why even bring him/her? Would you leave a kid in the rig all day? Doesn't your dog deserve the same consideration? A dog (or any companion animal) isn't an accessory or a mod that...

Yeah - what he said. +1 lux.