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    ISO/WTB 2018 or newer Ford F-150

    The way I see it is you are looking at spending $34k for an inferior truck for the task when you can get the right truck from the start. Fuel economy will suffer with the camper on anyway. Your maintenance costs will probably be higher on the 150 versus heavy duty components on the 250. Good...
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    RTT on your 2" hitch or on the ground - the Hitch Tent

    The ladder looks usefull at that height.
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    ISO/WTB 2018 or newer Ford F-150

    As shown, I am no doubt right at my 1970lb payload. On long, steep mountain descents stopping an overweight vehicle will test the limits of your brakes.
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    ISO/WTB 2018 or newer Ford F-150

    The aluminum tailgate is 75lbs +/-, my running boards are also aluminum and with brackets are no where near 125lbs. When you are that close to capacity, every 50-75lbs matters. If you ever decide to tow something, hitch weight also eats payload. People start with the wrong platform then beef up...
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    ISO/WTB 2018 or newer Ford F-150

    Payload - camper weight - passengers weight - gear weight - water weight - propane weight - ? weight = f250
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    BLM Accepting Comments on E Bike Use on Public Trails but only thru June 9th

    The ADA redrew the line. https://www.ada.gov/regs2010/titleIII_2010/titleIII_2010_regulations.htm#a202 https://www.ada.gov/opdmd.htm Other power-driven mobility device means any mobility device powered by batteries, fuel, or other engines – whether or not designed primarily for use by...
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    Budget 12V refrigerator (Costway, Alpicool, Vevor, BougeRV) - recommendations needed

    53qt bougerrv did 15 states, 7200 miles over the winter, didn't skip a beat. I've been using it indoors as a freezer since I've been back.
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    A couple qs for the expo-experts: bed length, truck choice, etc

    Find the camper that will suit your needs then get a truck that will handle it, all your accessories and gear, your passengers weights etc. Don't be one of them overland guys that overloads a half ton truck.
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    Utility/Cargo Trailer that won't fall apart off road

    7200 miles, blm, fsr, two track thru15 states last winter
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    Softopper at high speeds

    Softopper is a convertible cap.
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    Papa's Off-road Trailer Project

    To get the answer from the horses mouth, you need to ask the horse https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/vhb-tapes-us/resources/applying-3m-vhb-tapes/
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    Fiskers X7 hatchet: NO!

    I filled the handle with rolled up sheet lead for weight, sharpened it and it does the job for me.
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    No start / shaking gauges 2006 Xterra

    Check the connections on the back of the ignition switch.
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    Weight control, for the people, and the camper. Half ton F150 overlander build.

    Bedrug provides no perceptible insulation. Bougerv 53 gets (y)(y) from my experience. I had a 40" tall alum cap built for 8' bed, approx 250 lbs. Weight adds up real quick.
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    rust prevention coatings

    Surface shield is supposed to last 2 years. I will be finding out if that's true.
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    How much water and diesel do I really need?

    I can carry 20 gal of water but rarely carry more than 14. I have no intention of staying back country for more than 10 days at a time. Now diet Dr pepper I need a bigger tank for... 30 each water/diesel is a lot of weight.
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    Weatherproofing Tongue and Groove Siding

    1st coat= mix 25% polyurethane to 75% paint thinner 2nd coat= mix 50% polyurethane to 50% paint thinner 3rd coat= mix 75% polyurethane to 25% paint thinner 4th coat= straight polyurethane Scuff with 220 grit paper and finish with a quality exterior paint Ideally you would apply several coats of...
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    2008 GMC 3500 4x4 diesel security lock out........ UPDATED

    https://repairpal.com/gm-passlock-security-light-issues
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