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  1. Desert Dan

    OBA using a York comp and AC motor?

    Where would you mount this set up?
  2. Desert Dan

    Vinyl floor = more heat than carpet?

    You could put some more insulation underneath the vinyl mat. I think the same amount of heat will come thru it is just vinyl may conduct more heat to the touch? You could also put in some carpeted floor mats on top of the vinyl.
  3. Desert Dan

    2012 unlimited or Toyota fj

    If you get a Jeep go for the Rubicon for sure! I have never met anyone wishing they didn't have a front locker or lower gears etc.
  4. Desert Dan

    2012 unlimited or Toyota fj

    Have you looked at the Trail Edition 4 Runner? No stick shift but lots of other goodies and 4 doors and more space than the FJ.
  5. Desert Dan

    My new full size expedition rig!

    Great truck Nice range with 65 gals Where did they put the 65 gallon fuel tank? In the bed?
  6. Desert Dan

    New Defender Concept

    Gadds What will the SAS use?
  7. Desert Dan

    2012 FJ Cruiser Trail Teams Special Edition

    Are the skid plates anything special over regular skids?
  8. Desert Dan

    Vintage-style roof racks for Porsche 911

    Cool I like the old ski racks on Porsches and VW Bugs that mounted on the air intakes. No Pictures. Barrcrafter brand maybe??
  9. Desert Dan

    Van market changes 2011-2014

    please give us 4x4 with low range. I like the Nissan Truck based Van but no 4x4 yet? What gives?
  10. Desert Dan

    New Beetle Baja Build

    I wish they would make a 4x4 VW Bug. My last bug was air cooled
  11. Desert Dan

    Tire reviews, Believable?

    Your 285 x 75x 16 KM2's were probably Load Range E which is a pretty stiff tire. I have had that size on a truck and now have 33 x 10.50x 15" Load Range C on my Jeep which feels totally different. Have you looked into Goodyear MTRs? The tread design kind of grows on you but they seem to...
  12. Desert Dan

    Cooking with bears

    Some developed capmgrounds have bear boxes to put your food and ice chests in when not in use or at night.
  13. Desert Dan

    CL find - 1972 Wayfarer 4x4 self contained

    Not very streamlined but still cool
  14. Desert Dan

    Modifications/preventive measures for 12+ day desert expedition...?

    25 gerry cans? how many vehicles
  15. Desert Dan

    Do you ever remove your storage box?

    It is a good idea to have it easily removable. Between trips I use my rig for hauling all kinds of stuff. I think the main probelm is when you need to haul a large bulky item like a pice of furniture, TV etc. If you have another vehicle or pick-up no worries.
  16. Desert Dan

    Suzuki considering importing next gen Jimny

    Looks almost like a Forward Control Jeep?? I hope they make a mini van version too!
  17. Desert Dan

    FJ40 gas mileage?

    I'd keep your 4 Runner. It is a known quantity and gets almost 2x the MPG and therfore you could go on 2x a many trips??
  18. Desert Dan

    Blitz "Jerry" can gaskets

    Contact Blitz http://www.blitzusa.com/index.htm The thread size/gasket is the same on the new 5-gallon steel "environmental" cans. Storg spare gaskets ina a ziplock bag to prevent oxidation and rot.
  19. Desert Dan

    keeping truck shell drier when sleeping in it?

    Is it condensation? Open the windows and less heavy breathing? Can your crack the tailgate window to get more air flow?
  20. Desert Dan

    J8 Suspension Question

    keep your coils and get some OME spings
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