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If you just want to manage tracks that you obtain with the Garmin device, display them on a PC without connection to the internet, & maybe do some simple routing on the PC to transfer to the Garmin; you might try Basecamp (Garmin program that runs easily on PC). You could purchase reasonable...

I didn't say they had to be good memories....

Honestly the values were wild estimates based on our varying attention to keeping records, etc. The point of the discussion was casual and aimed at comparing owning and operating a land based vehicle to a marine based vessel. All I can really tell you with any certainty is that our...

Hello Nucktaco: We use a Samsung Galaxy Tablet (not sure of model, but has 10.5 diagonal screen). Ours has 32 GB of it's own and we use a 256 GB Micro SD card. I like the system. We've gone through using several different programs that excelled at pieces of the workflow but none covered...

You're absolutely correct! Sorry about the confusion. While that complete page is about Saturn 12, the image in the banner across the top is another Samson line (double braid) hauling a BIG mining truck. Then in a smaller photo along the left is an actual image of Saturn 12 (single braid). As...

Hello Low Sky: Thanks for pointing out Samson's documentation. I've used those instructions frequently when splicing Amsteel Blue. There is an implicit suggestion there that Saturn 12 ought to be spliced with a modified "Tuck/Bury" splice. I don't particularly like that splice so I'm hoping...

Hello: Anyone have experience with Samson Saturn 12 line? I'm specifically interested in how it splices & what splices you've used, how it stands up to abuse compared to regular Amsteel Blue, and if you know of a good source to purchase from (1/2" & 9/16")? I've used and spliced Amsteel Blue...

Chris Nichols (Overland Goat) and I were just talking about this after a great Christmas breakfast in Oliver Lee State Park & comparing it to standard estimates for large ocean going sailboats (rule of thumb there can be 10 to 20% of vessel's value). I think we guesstimated somewhere between 3...

Good point which makes sense. I wonder if an advantage to the larger bank could be those occasions when you aren't able to recharge as frequently as expected? Say you plan on using 50 stored AH / day and you desire 5 days without charge. That's 250 usable AH, or a bank of 500 AH with a 50%...

Hello Cooks: 1. Grey Tank - Outlet has two caps - one accepts a regular garden hose and the other accepts a large diameter RV hose. Connect either hose & route to where you want the contents to end up. Then open the main valve from the grey tank. "Where you want the contents to end up."...

Hello Glenn: If I was looking for advice on altering the suspension and ride height of a Fuso FE in the United States, I'd contact Lance at EarthCruiser in Bend, Oregon. That crew has developed several suspension modifications for the Fuso FG platform and could have thoughts and/or products...

Hello Glenn: I don't have any advice on the mechanisms or components for setting up a "pre-runner" FE, but I think it could be an effective solution. We're on our 2nd FG based EarthCruiser and continue to be amazed at how well these trucks do in two wheel drive before we go into 4x4. If I was...

Hello Zimm: Have you thought about a moderate shock absorbing seatpost rather than a heavily padded saddle? I used to use a Thudbuster SL on my Sala Fargo to reduce some of the bite from washboards. I think the longest day was 85 miles of loaded touring & I felt fine. Currently I'm running...

Hello James: For us, the lifting top (EXP) is a major feature - both trucks are EXP models. We added a rear winch (90% of our trips are solo), composting toilet (friends & research convinced us), a total of 5 solar panels (experience convinced us to size the array for the worst possible winter...

Hello Klee: $300,000 is a great amount of money. Six years ago my wife and I spent a lot of time and angst trying to decide among various venues for enjoying ourselves away from home during our (then) upcoming retirement. We considered a nice secluded off the grid cabin/house somewhere in the...

Hello Dale: Congratulations on the new EC. Heidi and I definitely get out to Anza Borrego every couple of years associated with trips to visit family in San Diego. We grew up hiking & camping that region. We'd enjoy meeting up with you out there. Best Wishes, Howard Snell

They do. Howard

That may be hard to find. Is the camper door centered above the receiver? If the door is to one side or another, the ISI might work. First they pivot down to give access to tailgates, etc. But you have to lean or step over the bike which is effectively lying on it's side. Second - with one...

Hello Wade: We have three beams: 4x4x2 500/40 ["Mid Beam"?], 4x4x2 600/40 ["Extended Beam"?], and a 4x4x4 800/25 ["Extended Beam - 4 bikes"?]. In the photos above is the 4x42 600/40. Which beam we use depends on whether we're carrying bikes on a 2000 4Runner, 2004 Tacoma, or the EarthCruiser...

Those ISI racks are fantastic. Here're a couple of shots from ours on our EarthCruiser that shows the departure angle potential. Extremely well made and ours reached New Mexico from Australia in 4 days!