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    Crew cab long bed (8ft) for overlanding??? Is this viable or realistic?

    Curb to Curb / Wall to Wall turning circle for F450/550 are 6' smaller than the F250/350
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    Camp Stove Griddle Plate Recommends.

    We've had a 20" Camp Chef griddle for a few years. It's worked good. Only issue is the surface has some irregularities so cooking oil doesn't stay in the center.
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    Regular truck vs Chassis Cab Frame

    This guy likes to put a positive spin on production line RV's which I don't agree with but some of his other content is good.
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    Battry help

    https://lifelinebatteries.com/ https://www.mkbattery.com/ https://www.fullriverbattery.com/ http://www.upgi.com/products/product-by-category/?cat=SLA Choose one that provided the most warranty per dollar. Often these are renewable energy types. My $0.02....only reasons for an AGM upgrade...
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    Compass

    Look for an aviation compass. They can be bought used. The deviation will change depending on which electric/electronic device is turned on/off. Long long time ago we use to swing the compasses and make deviation charts. Some compasses were mounted in a remote (roof) location and need...
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    2020 Ram 5500 DIY Composite Panel Camper Build Thread

    You could keep any eye on that with a Filterminder. http://filterminder.com/
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    How to pump creek water 60M+ to hot water system?

    Yes add more pumps (power). I suspect you'll need 2 more pumps to get any volume at 60-70M. In terms of pressure / not volume. - Diaphragm pumps outperform impeller pumps. - Impeller pumps outperform centrifugal pumps. The creek intake shold have a large fine mesh screen or diaphram /...
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    Total Composites full introduction!

    Good to see an innovative RV company.
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    Anyone use one of the collapsible silicone tea kettles?

    While back I worked on commercial smokehouse that needed food safe silicone caulking. That's when I learned about the crap (fillers) that is added to make silicone cheaper. https://www.justsmartkitchenware.com/the-difference-between-fda-lfgb-certified-silicone-products/
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    Anyone use one of the collapsible silicone tea kettles?

    What chemicals did the manufactuer in China make the silicone from?
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    water tank solutions - water bladder

    May want to ask if it is glued or welded.....but only if you like to know what's in your water.
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    Total Composites full introduction!

    Why not create a different profile that doesn't advertise a connection to the TC.
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    Imperial Outdoors Xplore XR22

    While it has 2 axles the articulation is so bad that the box ( + everything inside) is tossed around and gets stuck on rocks like it only has one (overloaded) axle.
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    Falken Wildpeak AT/3W - anyone running them? Opinions?

    That's one of the better brain farts I've had in a while.:)
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    Have you made your own DIY propane hose for a camp stove?

    My buddy lost 3 x 40lbs tanks of propane from around the crimp until he stopped buying offshore hoses from RV dealers. One of our trailers we bought brand new had leaking propane hoses.
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    Have you made your own DIY propane hose for a camp stove?

    Call Fairview. If it can be done they'll do it. If it can't be done they tell you why. https://www.fairviewfittings.com/contact/
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    Falken Wildpeak AT/3W - anyone running them? Opinions?

    He might have been running the TOTO Open Country C/T before. After reading some reviews on the C/T I can understand why he switched to the Falkens.
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    Beautiful Banff in our OEV Summit and a hydronics dilemma

    OK but if it is removed what allows air to excape from the system? The engine recovery tank could but it would need to be the highest point in the system. ......without seeing the system components I'll stop commenting.
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    Beautiful Banff in our OEV Summit and a hydronics dilemma

    I'd figure if the coolant tank is an expansion or a recovery / overflow tank before removing it.
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    Falken Wildpeak AT/3W - anyone running them? Opinions?

    Thanks for straightening that brain fart out?.
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