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  1. ucs308

    Fuso options.

    I don't want to be limited to North America. Do you know which year had the largest cab? Is there a website with that information on it? Do they have the concept of an extended cab? A silly idea, demonstrating my complete lack of knowledge I am sure, could you put a crew cab onto 4WD chassis...
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    Fuso options.

    I am looking at (over time) building out or buying a camper based on the Fuso. It seems like the little-big-truck that can do it all. My first batch of questions are. 1. The truck will be based in California and I am wondering if there are any model years, engine combinations, that would be...
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    EarthCruiser Overland Vehicles

    thanks. and am i correct in thinking a crewcab is not available?
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    EarthCruiser Overland Vehicles

    Silly Q's I have read a lot about the Earth Crusiers. But i missed what the fuel capacity is, and what if any options there are to increase it. What is the range in miles? Can i seat three people in the front? Also It looks like there is room to sleep 3 but it is not completely clear...
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    ARB Compressor Wiring.

    I am not using a relay, that size, for anything else. The wiring harness will need to be elongated to make it work in either of my 2 spots so it seemed easier to just run a couple of 10ga wires and bypass the two wiring looms I got from ARB. That was my thought process.. which I admit is...
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    ARB Compressor Wiring.

    Yep.. I would bypass the BlueSea.. Reason for the combo was to save space. I already have the blueSea, WiredWagon Relay box (soon), 100 amp circuit breaker for the BlueSea (though now I think about it I think that is too big ) and the Luna isolator. Can you recommend a good easily mounted...
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    ARB Compressor Wiring.

    I am working on an ARB Twin compressor install. I have decided to put it under the passenger seat and I want to wire it through a switch that I have bought from Air-On-Board - they have switches that match my 2014 4Runner OEM's - into a relay / circuit breaker combo. The amperage is going to be...
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    ARB Slide Latch.

    Yep. I am talking about the slide not the drawer. I am going to use a paddle latch on the drawer, but securing the fridge slide is creating problems for me. I am sure this is a common thing, but I can't get the keywords right when I search.
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    ARB Slide Latch.

    @Rich I have not seen them in real life, but my question related to locked in the closed position. It looks like some kind of latch and I am trying to find the hardware.
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    ARB Slide Latch.

    Does anybody know what type of latch ARB are using on their slide out. I see the drawer is using a paddle latch, but I am looking for ideas on how to latch the slide for my fridge and can't work out what type of latch ARB are using. I am making my own slide for a national luna. Thanks in...
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    Front Runner 60L Water Tank

    @rayra Thanks for response! Filler cap is a large coarse thread. For the filler cap I simply want to recess it, cleanly, without having to provide the huge hole that would be required for the current twist off. I need the Quick Disconnect for the outlet at the bottom. I want to be able to...
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    Front Runner 60L Water Tank

    I want to use the Front Runner 60L tank for a 4Runner project. To make optimal use of the space I intend to place the tank in a "drawer". To do this I need to attach a recessed filler cap. But it looks like the filler cap on the tank is a non-standard size, larger with coarser thread than I have...
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    Roof Rack Question - K9 vs FrontRunner

    I have a K9 on 5th Gen 4Runner. It was/is tough to install. I am not sure how it compares to the FrontRunner in that regard. The tracks that go from front to back of the K9 are bolted into the 4Runner in only 2 places. The front of rack is not fastened to the 4Runner as does not follow the line...
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    HAM / Alaska / 2M & HF?

    The reason the metal plate was mentioned is because the platform rack that has my RTTent and the antenna is powder coated and aluminum. Thank-you to everybody that responded to this thread. Thoughtful and very useful.
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    HAM / Alaska / 2M & HF?

    Bob, I can put a cb on an NMO mount? Can you recommend an antenna?. HRO said i couldn't do an NMO mount CB. I might have misunderstood something but i was recommended a Firestik. Thanks, Garry.
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    HAM / Alaska / 2M & HF?

    @Tennmogger Thanks for the advice and I think I am almost at the same conclusion.. But.. I went to the local HRO yesterday. Showed the guy my truck and we talked a little. He had the following suggestions. 1. CB Antenna on the rear bumper or mounted on the lip of the rear door, or on the rack...
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    HAM / Alaska / 2M & HF?

    @BettysNephew Thanks. We are excited for the trip. I mentioned earlier that I hate taking my truck apart, and the reason i thought about the 5100 was because the head unit has a GPS antenna built into it allowing for repeater look-up. That would be useful while I am at home in California and...
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    HAM / Alaska / 2M & HF?

    Thanks for the great responses.. @AndrewP : The Larson sure does get great reviews. @AlbanyTom : Thanks for portable HF idea. That will make it even more of an event.. and little more fun..
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    HAM / Alaska / 2M & HF?

    Ultimately i am looking to answer the following questions. 1. Install a 2M rig only and antenna ( icom 5100? ) 2. Install a 2M only rig but wire for other antenna's at the same time. 3. Install a more capable rig like the ICom 7100. ( i realise i would not be licenced to use all of its...
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    HAM / Alaska / 2M & HF?

    I will be getting my technicians licence. I mentioned HF because i am trying to decide which rig to install and antenna locations. I am trying to optimize my time and i am not a fan of taking my car apart. Whether i go further with my licence is not clear yet, but i do like to listen and i am...
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