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I normally don't care for Wes Siler's writings but actually appreciated this article. I got an RTT in the spring and have used it about 15 times. On our last camping trip we used our old ground tent and it seemed far more flexible. When we got home I removed the RTT (and the shell holding it up)...

I'm asking about the AluCab camper/topper/canopy/shell ... I think you only have the RTT and awning, right? I was interested in an assessment of fit and finish, hardware quality, rear window and side windoor operation. dust sealing, etc.

Anyone with the AluCab shell here that wants to give us a quick review?

^^^ Looks good. I see a few Flippac's in Santa Cruz, I think my old one is now in Pleasure Point and I saw one on a silver Raptor a few weeks ago, but haven't seen your's. I'll keep an eye out. Glad to hear it fit with minor work!

Nice front bumper! I miss my T100 ... :(

I have the Peerless (I think) brand from Walmart. Carry 'em, but have never needed 'em on multiple 4x4's. They are the "diamond" type that zig-zag across the tread, with the quick install design that you wrap around the contact patch. You still should drive forward a bit after they're on to get...

Interesting info on the Hercules. I always wonder how many "off brand" tires are actually based on old molds and/or compounds from good quality tires. When I bought my 80-Series Land Cruiser (used) 20+ years ago, the seller had just mounted up some new "Land Rover" branded tires! They worked...

+1 on mounting the phone and radio to the bezel there. I made a clip out of thin stainless, padded with thin foam tape, that slides over the lip of the bezel from the back side (windshield side of bezel) in about the location you have your radio. It is very secure, hasn't loosened or marked the...

I only carry tubes (plus of course tire levers and patches and pump). Three times I've been on rides where resealing failed (for someone else) and we needed a tube. Then it happened to me and the tube was quick and easy. I tend to carry a lot of repair items and first aid stuff, so saving even...

Of these bikes, I think only the Versys brings much new to the table for the typical North American and perhaps European "Adventure" rider. In other words, adequate for the miles of highway travel usually needed to get to the adventure. Even then, I think it will be different than a 650 thumper...

As a retired mechanical design engineer, I know just enough to: A) not trust a human life on anything I'd design myself, let alone actually fabricate B) think that most low volume, fabricated aftermarket parts aren't really engineered. Many are over-designed and are probably plenty strong, and...

Thanks - I'll look more closely.

Hi Scott, in post #111 you tap into the underhood fuse box. How did you route the wire out of the box? Thanks.

My Ford Ranger, SuperCab with rear jump seats, lasted until our kids were 2 and 4 years old. Bought an SUV (Land Cruiser) and didn't look back for the next 12 years. Moved away from 4WD for a while, but now both kids are grown and we're back to a pickup. So my advice, buy the 4Runner now, and...

By the way, my last Chevy was a Vega.

Returning to the ZR2, especially the diesel, this Toyota fanboy who has a 2016 TRDOR Taco sitting outside, is thinking maybe he should have waited.

^^ I stopped by the FWC dealer in Jackson Wyoming this summer and he had an early Habitat on his 6' bed Taco. It was great to see in one in person, and he will sell them and install them. I'm not a customer but would seriously consider purchasing there if the Habitat bug gets me again ... for...

I don't own a FlipPac anymore, but I acquired a pretty beat-up one a few years ago, with some rust and delamination around the hinge brackets, plus a broken torsion bar. I did the delete and it worked out OK. Remember that the torsion bar is neutral, i.e. Not twisted 90 degrees, only when the...

AluCab canopies are available in the US. See the AluCab thread in the RTT section.

At best, the Flip-PAC liftgate seal might rest on the thicker top surface of the 3rd Gen tailgate, but not seal great. At worst, it would be pretty easy to make a new Flip-PAC rear window assembly to lay over the top few inches of tailgate and make a seal. For the 3 Gen, a piece of high density...