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iPad Mini 4 that I found at a pawn shop and Avenza here. Screen cracked when I dropped it in the garage, but it just works, so we keep it for now.

Really cool build.

I used to load up my Forester with so much gear and friends that the inside of the tires would go bald... that was before I understood the importance of rotating tires though...

Love that S2. It was on our short list, but we found a Santana 23 first. DSC? Must be plenty of other traffic around with newish VHFs. I can’t imagine there are many other DSC radios in our area except the harbormaster. Good call on keeping the handheld on your person, that’s what I do when...

Sweet looking pocket cruiser, what is it? I’ve gone back and forth with this decision on our boat (23’) too, but so far, I always go back to the simplicity of a handheld VHF over the additional safety/convenience of a masthead antenna and VHF mounted in the boat. One thing I thought that may...

I’m also having issues with blowing my air line related to heat. Could you provide additional details on that fuel/oil line? It looks like it coils pretty well.

Your 14’ sailboat doesn’t have a mast? :unsure: That is a very small boat to have a mast-mounted antenna, not impossible though... Was your handheld VHF’s antenna in the up/down orientation when trying to reach your wife at camp? That’s the one that I often forget about.

I have also had good luck with Merrell. They have a wide size, which helps. Thanks for the rec on New Balance.

Sheets and a blanket, just like at home. If it’s cold, the sleeping bag gets unzipped, laid out flat, and goes in between the top sheet and the blanket. Repeat as necessary when the temperature continues to drop.

Those beeps are the worst. At least in the ‘16, Toyota can turn most of them off if you ask nicely.

Between all of the new parts, new canvas, and tune up, we got the trailer set up and take down time from about 45 mins to a 25 mins, including setting up the crib for the little guy. Of course, it’s not as fast as just hopping in the back of the truck, but it’s way more room for the fam. We...

In mid-to-late May, I brought the Apache into the garage to replace the wheel bearings all around (again, for the one we did in MX), remove a leaf from the spring packs, and generally tune up the moving parts of the slide out beds and tent support bars. I wanted to be sure I had the right tools...

I own a ‘16 DCLB Tacoma and have spent a few days driving an ‘18 Tundra Pro (the small cab longer bed one). From my experience: Overall length felt the same, not sure about wheelbase though. Are you going to sleep in it? If you’re tall, check the bed length. I’m 6’2” and barely fit sleeping...

I appreciate insight from everyone, very educational to see the philosophies behind the recommendations. I’m also not the OP, so sorry for the thread jack, but maybe it was helpful?

No, I understand that charging the starting battery should only be done from the vehicle's alternator. @rayra often recommends also charging house batteries from the alternator. I very much appreciate simplicity, so I get where he’s coming from on that front, but I also worry that the...

I see you say this often. I am confused about charging because it is often said that batteries must have a certain charge profile (bulk, float, desulfation, temperature compensation, etc.) to maintain long term battery health (especially expensive, exotic varieties, deep cycles, etc.). Can you...

I have/use one of these from the early 2000s, my folks have/use one from the 1970s, and North Face still sells and services this tent... just to give an idea of how bombproof this thing is. GLWS!

Looks awesome! I bought some of that HF anti fatigue mat for the floor of mine, but never installed it... putting it under the beds is a way better idea. (y)

Skip the cocoa...