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Thanks again Thanks for all of the great input. Here are some thoughts: Mwilliamshs - your initial proposals were innovative and knowledgeable. I'm after a set it and leave it solution as the situation is only a problem when we aren't aboard to reset the furnace. Plus I'm not nearly as...

Our dog has graduated from the rear seat of our 1st generation double cab Tacoma to the most expensive travelling dog house I've ever purchased....

Thanks! Thanks everyone for the suggestions! You folks are quick. I'll try to get some more detailed responses soon, Howard

Hello Czechsix: Aluminess does not do the bumper, but does do the brush bar. I think Aluminess does the bumper for the ATW/Sportsmobile Fuso. The EC bumper came from Australia. We looked at fixed bumpers, but eventually decided we liked the trim fit of the dropping bumper better. However, a...

I need to install a voltage regulator (actually a limiter) in the line feeding power to our Webasto Dualtop Heater. Needs to be adjustable or set to clip voltage at 14.4 volts and handle 65 watts (about 6 amps). Any recommendations? The problem we have is an interesting one. Our house...

Czechsix: You might contact the EarthCruiser folks up in Bend. I think they sell both the brush bar/roof rack combos and the aluminum bumpers that they put on EarthCruisers. We have both on our EC and I really like them. Here are a couple of photos It takes me a minute to lower the...

Hello Czechsix: You've listed me. Seems sorta lonely doesn't it? I've seen other owners post on some snowplowing forums, and a few posts here on Expo Portal from someone who had one of the Horst trucks (I think it was sold). Howard

Hello Flyfishermen: It sounds as though they've changed a policy. When I ordered 1/2 inch Amsteel Blue from them this summer, I called asking what the price would be for a spool (spools of 1/2 inch weren't listed on the web). The guy I spoke with said they didn't have spools of 1/2" and asked...

Hello Flyfishermen: I think the 1.25 would be the most "sure bet" for 9/16" line. 1" tubular webbing varies in size and some could probably fit on a lucky day, but 1.25 should fit. Could you let me know your source for 1.25"? I had some, but I forgot where I got it! 1" is usually pretty...

Hello FlyFishermen: There are a lot of different rope shackles out there and they differ in how the shackle portion and the end knot are tied. I found some tests of the various styles (I can't find the link) and decided to use the "High Strength Soft Shackle"...

I used a Coolpix 9300 for awhile. I took some good shots with it, but I also found the dial which controlled settings was easily moved without my knowing. I usually wanted the green auto setting and I was usually happy with photos taken at that setting. However, it would often move to an...

Good question. I have a thimble in the end of my winch line. For the line extensions and tree slings I've made I'm trying the soft eyes (no thimbles). This saves some weight and for the amount of winching I do (very little) I think it will be fine. If you're winching a lot, the soft eyes...

I use Redden Marine Supply (http://www.reddenmarine.com/samson-rope-amsteel-blue-foot.html) to purchase Amsteel Blue line. I find it is best to call them as the price goes down depending on the number of feet you purchase. Samson (the manufacturer of Amsteel Blue) distributes thimbles for...

I'll second the votes for a Montana. It is possible to set up the text size for different types of information so you can read the screen easier. One of the Garmin bases for the Montana has power connection etc., so it functions like a dash mounted unit. You can add considerable memory via...

Toro Peak! Hello Czechsix: I hadn't read through your thread until this evening. It's great to hear of another Duonic-equipped-Fuso FG owner. We've had ours since May (it's one of the LHD EarthCruisers) and have gradually figured out some of the driving issues you've covered. While we live...

Hello: I have used a Fenix for the last 2.5 years. It is basically a sturdy track logger as I find the screen too small to be helpful with any navigation. The altitude can be estimated from barometric functions or the GPS #D fix just like many handheld units. Garmin is great at updating...

Priorities - getting there versus being there? Hello Stafford: I don't have any experience with a stage nor concerts. I have driven different vehicles through several tracks in the western US and Mexico. That experience has convinced me that I get around best in the smallest truck I can use...

Hello Jason: At the end of this message are some resources that I would recommend. All three of the books are very sparse, general descriptions. These are old school authors who thrive on exploration and discovery - thus their style is to provide the absolute minimum in descriptions which...

Great Truck I've seen this EarthCruiser. It is in fantastic shape and maintained like new. If you're in the market you should take a look at it - I doubt another pre-owned left-hand EC will show up for awhile. Howard

Best Three Hikes Jason: Here are three hikes we've done in the last couple of years that were inspiring. I won't recommend, nor discourage, these as hikes for your kids - you'd want to do some research on your own to evaluate that. #1 and #3 are summer hikes and #2 is a winter hike. 1...