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Hello: We've used a roof-mounted Maggiolina on our Tacoma for several years. We're now considering mounting it on our M416 to get the weight lower & reduce air resistance at highway speeds. One anticipated drawback to a trailer mount is dust. Anyone with a trailer mounted Maggiolina have...

This is an interesting looking rig. How do you guys know it's a 4x4? I've looked at the website, but ican't find reference to it being a 4x4. What am I overlooking? Howard

I'm using the metal NATO cans against the cab within the shell. I've had no leakage at all - even with the truck sitting closed up in the sun on a hot day. I've ocassionally slept within the shell after carrying the cans and never smelled fuel at all. I remove the cans (& other gear) when...

From the Manual Gixxer: Here's the page from the workshop manual. If you can handle big attachments (4+ mgb) send me an email at snell at mindspring dot com and I can send you the whole manual as a pdf. Howard

Depends Upon Speed Hoist: We run a Maggiolina on the cab of our 2004 Toyota DC Tacoma. The Maggiolina definitely decreases miles per gallon. The decrease depends upon the speed the truck is driven - between 65 to 75 I'd guess we see a 10 to 15% decrease in mpg, below 65 I'd guess about 10%...

255/85/16's. That would definitely effect how the fender was filled out, but I don't think it should affect what it would take to center the axle. Howard

Hello Tango: Interesting! I noticed from your signature line that you're in an extended cab while I'm in a double cab. That could account for the difference also. The take home message is that everyone ought to take measurements of their own set up to make sure they get the best results...

Backward or Forward Are you guys sure that you moved the axle back (rearward)? I'm pretty sure that I had Alcan move the locating pin forward by 1/2 to 5/8ths of an inch to center the axle in the rear fender well of my 2004 double cab. I just looked up Scott's old write up on the 255/85/16s...

Great Snowshoes Hello Nathanael: I'd just like to let anyone who's interested know that these are great snowshoes. I have a pair of 30" Lightning Ascents that I use for climbing. The design is perfect for climbing - the shoes bite like crampons. You don't have to sweat a little walking...

Rear Springs - Axle Position Hello Guys: We're running Alcans on the rear of our DC 2004. They were great springs, but have settled under our loads and I'm looking for a replacement that is a better load-carrying spring - thinking about the OME Dakkars several of you have mentioned. When I...

Great Bike I have a steel Ritchey Swiss-Cross bike that is basically the same frame geometry. It's the smoothest riding bike I've ever owned - I can't imagine how silky the ride must be on a titanium/carbon version. Someone will get a great bike. Howard

Sold Just sold the bike this morning - thanks for eveyone's help. Howard

A Great Magazine! I grew up reading my parents' Desert magazines. Many of our family camping trips were planned from those articles. Unfortunately, I remember when we threw out the back issues...... Howard

Hey All: Just listed our 2007 Klx250s in the for sale section: http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35857 Howard

Sold! Sold! Thanks for everyone's help Bike is serviced & ready for dualsport trips. Extras include: Acerbis 3.7 gallon tank (http://tinyurl.com/yc9k2kz), original available. Cycleracks rear carrier rack (http://www.cycleracks.com/) National Cycle Deflector Windscreen...

Nice shot, Chuck! When did you start hanging out at Tingley Beach? Howard

Mine's for Sale I have a 2007 with the larger Acerbis tank, a side rack for another 1 gallon container, plus some other modifications. It's been a great bike, but I'm looking to sell it. Send me an email (snell@mindspring.com) if you'd like some photos and more details. Howard L. Snell

Hello AZYota: No, we're not parting with the trailer - we use it with our Tacoma quite a bit. Howard

And I'd be in jail! :safari-rig: Howard

Truck's Listed In Vehicle Classifieds Hey Guys: I've listed the truck over in the vehicle classifieds. Looking to trade for a late model DL 1000 (or maybe 650) Vstrom dual sport bike, if you know anyone who might be interested. Howard