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  1. Desert Dan

    Toppers that Cover Lowered Tailgate

    I have thought about this sort of thing for a short bed Taco double cab. Maybe tent to enclose the lowered tailgate?
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    Ursa Minor Pop-Top Jeep JK

    How does it hold up in really strong winds?
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    Using Camping Chairs Inside Tent

    You could always put down a tarp to protect your tent? I always put a tarp down under my tent to protect from rocks etc.
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    What are you guys using for interior/exterior lighting at camp?

    Had been Coleman gas and propane but now mostly LED lamps and lanterns. No noise but not a cheery as the old Coleman.
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    Steel wheels for 2012 Tacoma

    Here are grey wheels against a silver (Jeep). I'd like to do similar color and steel wheels on my 4Runner but may have to go with 17" Steelies?
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    Camping Without a Campfire?

    Look at the stars. Sometime when in dry fire prone areas I don't have fires (even if allowed). I don't want to worry. I like to BBQ but usually have a stove top or no cook dinner option if fires aren't allowed.
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    Recommended Budget Compressor / light use - ?

    I have one like that I picked up at Pep Boys.
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    what would u do if u were in my situation

    Maybe she thought you wanted her to give you a hummer? LOL I don't blame her for not wanting to get in a strangers car. I think I would have offered to help etc. or stand by till help arrived.
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    Desert Rigs: Ideas to help keep cool. Share

    What kind of rig do you have? Paint the roof white! Tint the window and you could also use bubble foam foil cut to the size of the side windows you want to block out the heat transfer I used Henry's Solar Flex roof coating on the center portion of my Jeep's black hard top. What a difference...
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    Ford Transit van to be built in Kansas City

    The rear shocks won't last long off road. is AWD and option?
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    Report + pictures camp in the desert of central Saudi Arabia

    Thanks for sharing. Looks like some great country to explore. I like your simple camp set up and cooking methods. Nice fossil finds to.
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    2013 Pathfinder

    I hope they keep making the Xterra
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    Endless summer vehicle: bigger than VW, but stealthy?

    How about a used U-haul type of truck or a Nissan NV Cargo Van?? http://www.nissancommercialvehicles.com/nv
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    The Trip Home. Tahoe, Moab, Telluride

    That is great country! It is nice taking a trip with extremes in elevation and geography etc. It looks like your dog had fun too!
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    2012 OEM Toyota wheels and tires

    Nice Would those fit on a 2006 4 Runner SR5? (currently with 17" rims)
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    Portable Tiki Torch...any suggestions?

    I am going to try some solar garden lights on the next trip. Keep them on the roof rack during the day to charge and then the should go all night??
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    Can anyone recommend a good lift kit for 2005 Grand Cherokee?

    Maybe look into Old Man Emu suspension from Australia?? Grand Cherokee WK lifts are about 1.5" in lift height. http://www.rocky-road.com/wkome.html
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    2005 Tacoma oil change mess...

    On my 4 Runner I use a 1 Qt oil container to catch the oil. When I finished I spray brake cleaner to clean up any oil that would attrach dust etc.
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    Refurbishing Old Gas Cans

    Looks good The old WWII cans might be worth keeping as wall hangers. Watch out for pin hole leaks from rust. It would be bad to have a fire due to a leaking gas can. An new 5-gallon Blitz can costs about $50.00 and you can still use the old style the old threaded cap and washer from your old...
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    Dog Catcher Camper for Truck may work for exped travel....really.

    Your Dog would be scared to go for a ride LOL
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