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In the 2 trucks pictured both have first generation unitized hubs which would need to be retrofitted with either new axles or more traditional spindles. They are also full time 4wd with a 203 transfer case which would also need to be replaced. Other than the 1 tons the lighter duty trucks of...

Chevy Blazer or Suburban from 73 to 91. They are simple, plenty of room to get to things, spare parts are everywhere, earlier models can easily be upgraded to fuel injection and such, aftermarket parts are there to upgrade factory shortcomings. You can bolt in 3/4 or 1 ton axles and run huge...

I have read a number of threads regarding heaters and overwhelmingly most seem to be going with Propex propane units. I have used a big buddy for 15 years without incident and I have no fear of that unit, or propane, or gasoline for that matter. I would like to move up to drier air that could...

I know some people that as part of their job have to be outside for 12 or more hours a day almost motionless. When it is below zero and the chill factor is over 20 below they stay comfortable in clothes from Northern Outfitters. American Made http://www.northernoutfitters.com/arctic-system/

You always find that your winch has failed when you need it the most. If your winch fails than what is your plan B in that situation? If you don't use it all the time than weather proofing is all the more important.

If the manufacturer states that it is effective in snow than I think they should put out a video supporting that claim. Without that video i would have no confidence in it being the least bit effective in snow. Don't you guys have other recovery gear like a tree saver that you would use around...

If I understand things correctly they operate better on 24cv than 12v. Are you looking for a 12 or 24v converter?

That looks to have hydraulic surge brakes and for most people they have a lot more disadvantages than advantages. For what you say you will be using it for your truck will have plenty of brake capacity without having to use them. I believe they can be locked out with a pin. If I was...

I thought they were not required if you have 4wd?

I thought one of the advantages of a independent suspension was to get rid of heavy rough riding leaf springs. If using those A arms I would have thought airbags would have been the natural way to carry the load particularly being as you are using shocks. What will be the wear parts on the...

Nowadays they are only seldom needed for a variety of reasons but i will always find a way to fit mine in. They store a lot easier if you brake them down and keep the foot and jacking mechanism separate

Some random thoughts. In the front and rear you would probably build a bumper out of tube that would both go over and under your winch. You would have to crawl under the rig in order to install and remove the pins holding the winch in place. In the rear you would probably lose your trailer...

All the pictures seem to be gone, I tried to use extensions with 2 different browsers without success. It looks like the OP may have deleted them. Are any of you able to see the pictures in this thread or are they posted somewhere else on the net?

The 1/2 ton's have failure prone transmissions, and front and rear differentials. The front suspensions do not do well when lifted. The 3/4 tons have much better rear diffs and transmissions but the front diff is still weak and front suspension is not off road or lift friendly. Put a straight...

I looked at a display model at Overland East. I have a Quicksilver 10.0 that i will be putting up for sale before the next camping season. They are very similar in concept and function. I think the Opus is a bit better built but not enough to justify its premium price. The Quicksilvers are...

At home i have Corningware at home which is great on the stove or microwave but not really suited to camping. I was looking for something similar that was made to nest and would be be able to go over a fire

The simplest solution would be magnetic trailer lights, simple, cheap, reliable but not so pretty. Of the common styles there are some that are rigid mounted to the magnet, and some that have a swivel giving more mounting options.

The generation that ended in 99 seems to have a lot less rust issues than the next generation. The 2500's have much better brakes, transmissions, and axles than the 1500's. Once you drive a rig with the later LS based engines you will have a hard time going back to the old small blocks

Unless you enclose the entire platform I would be concerned about dirt ad debris building up underneath it which would attract bugs and rodents, I would want to fully support the camper rather than just cribbing in a few spots which would put a lot of stress on the camper as the truck bounces...

I am looking to buy a set of nesting pots in the next year or so. I am liking the Magna pans. My primary cooking stove would be a old school Coleman but I would also like to cook on a fire on occasion. I have never read anything about the induction pans, does anyone know if they are ok to use...