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    Tepui Zipper Help

    Measure the width of the closed zipper. You will need to get the right slider for the zipper type- metal teeth, nylon coil, plastic teeth..
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    2003 Alaskan Camper 10' Cabover (SOLD)

    And the rules CLEARLY state: Valid for sale posts by forum members: 3. Must include a complete description of the item, including the asking price
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    2003 Alaskan Camper 10' Cabover (SOLD)

    Price needs to be listed as per forum rules. https://expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/forum-rules-read-before-posting.72008/
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    GFC Camper Reservation March 21—sold

    Looks like it sold in about 10 hrs. There is nothing left to see here folks, move along.
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    I need some cheap recovery boards for snow and mud... Any suggestions?

    As long as you have decent tread on the tires you'll be fine. Use 2" long bolts and just tighten the nuts by hand. That will leave about 1/4" of bolt sticking out.
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    I need some cheap recovery boards for snow and mud... Any suggestions?

    If you're feeling crafty, a couple hunks of 2x6"x3'-4', a drill and bit, box of 1/4" nuts & bolts. Paint em blaze orange if you want to be overlandy about it. A few years ago I picked up a used aluminum 6'x6' pool platform. It was made from 1' wide planks welded together with punched raised...
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    Harbor Freight (type) Trailer Suspensions

    They were designed to float 500lbs with 6" of freeboard. It is my understanding that on highway they were rated for 750Lbs,
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    5x8 Trailer Build - With Questions for You

    As was stated a few smacks with a BFH should knock the axle off of the spring pin.
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    Die Hard Batteries: Are They Really Back?

    Advance Auto Parts bought the automotive/truck Die Hard brand from Sears late last year for a measly $200 million. Johnson Controls' power solutions business made batteries for Advance until they were bought by Brookfield Business Partners in June 2019 for a mere $13.2 Billion. The Die Hard...
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    Triton Engines vs earlier models

    OBD is simple and no special tools but a piece of wire (I used to use a cotter pin) to jump 2 terminals and count the flashing check engine light. This guy explains/demonstrates it well enough
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    Sell A Camper With A Lien On It

    Your best bet for accurate info is call the lender and ask them. 35+ yrs ago I called my lender, they sent me to a local bank with the buyer. Buyer paid it off, bank got me the letter of release in less than an hour, buyer paid me the balance and it was a done deal.
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    Flippac Tent Replacement

    Give http://bearcreekcanvas.com a call. If they don't have the pattern you would need to send them the tent.
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    Northern Tool 4ft Overland Trailer Build

    Thank you for your service. As I recall you changed out the slipper springs because you wanted a smoother ride. Many miles later that set or the next broke and you changed them out again and that set broke. Now you have 1950lbs worth of springs on a trailer with a 1200lb GVWR? Having brakes on...
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    Northern Tool 4ft Overland Trailer Build

    When you factor in all the extra steel and lumber he's added plus the future 100 lb + RTT and current gear, this trailer may ride just right. In 30+ yrs I've had 5 trailers and never once did I feel the need to change the springs for a better ride. A trailer is designed to carry load X, and...
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    NOT FOR SALE 1964 M416 Trailer (motorcycle and expedition trailer)

    There are a lot of people running M416s and and bunch more building the Dinoot M series fiberglass replica from https://dinoot.com/models/m416-trailer-model/ designed by @jscherb
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    Trailer or Demount truck camper

    Assuming you have the 5x8 steel Karavan it is a 2000# GVWR that leaves you with a 1483 payload. I'll stick to Specifications Overall Width 76" Overall Length 143" Bed Width 60" Bed Length 96" Tailgate Height 44" Trailer Weight 517 lb GVWR 2000 lb Carrying Capacity 1483 lb Tailgate Capacity...
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    Trailer or Demount truck camper

    Tow your jeep
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    85 Ford Fiesta Camper Van

    These vans were pretty easy to work on as far as vans go. Still has a bolt on fuel pump, no need to drop the tank. Many parts are still stocked at most auto parts stores, things that need to be ordered are usually only a day or 2 away. AC can be converted to R134A if needed. R12 is still...
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    FOR SALE - 1989 TOYOTA TOWNACE AMCRAFT 4WD POPTOP 2L DIESEL CAMPERVAN - $18,500

    Seeing how you posted it FOR SALE, price and location are required as per the site rules.
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