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Has anyone had experiences running a "Commercial" Grade tire vs. all the "consumer" grade tires? You would think they would be a good fit for the expo community: Goodyear G971 Armor Max - Link http://www.goodyeartrucktires.com/tires/details.aspx?prodline=160110 Goodyear G933 Armor Max -...

It seems that my family is out growing my 2006 Tacoma Double Cab TRD Sport (6'bed) - Family of 6 (wife, 5 year old, 10 year old, 2 newfoundland's). Vehicle will be used as a all around DD/work truck running up about 40K miles/year. It will tow trailers weekly, and my 20' hybrid trailer in the...

Nothing to sexy about this post, I wore through my Tacoma pre-recall floor mats and looking for recommendations. While I am at it, I also would like to crowd source recommendations on seat covers. TRD Sport Double Cab Thanks

So my 2006 Tacoma TRD Sport Double Cab Long Bed was rear ended today. The only damage appears to be the bumper, reciever hitch, and frame where the reciever hitch attaches. The bend appears to be a crumple zone on the truck. Both the bumber and reciever hitch are now at a 45* angle towards the...

Looking for reviewes and feedback and others experiences with the Cooper A/T3 - My driving the ultimate of an A/T tire - Lots of highway miles, lots of winter snow and ice, and work miles on a 3,500 acre ranch year round. http://www.cooperdiscoverer.com/

OK - So it seems that my OEM alternator is going out on my 99 Jeep TJ. The TJ had rear window deforster, AC and the other options, so I am sure that it has a relatively hight output alternator from the factory. No winch or dual batteries, but I have keep this thing for 13 years and 182K and...

I miss my old Nokia 6160 Car Kit. It was the best in my Jeep TJ. My phone was mounted in a specific location, and it never got lost due to being bounced around the cab. It had an external antenna and amplifier, so the reception was awasome in fringe areas. And it was charged when I left the...

What are some tricks of the trade for cold weather diesel operations. I need some help with a family members 99 Ford Power Stroke. The last cold spell in Denver about killed it. The truck sat for 24 hours with the block heater going, started, but never generated much power. My assumption is...

Still trying to figure out my next vehicle. At this point I think it would be a Dodge Power Wagon with a Flip Pack. Need to hual the wife, two kids (2 & 7), + two dogs ( Lab & Newfoundland). We will have a small pop-up for long term family camping which I will be upgrading to small hardsided...

I am currently trying to do some long term planning for my vehicle needs.my family is growing, and I might be looking at a larger vehicle for the family. I currently have a TJ & Tacoma DC and we fit just fine. The family consists of 2 adults, a child, a lab, and a newfoundland. It looks like in...

I need help coming up with ideas to mount multiple antennas on a vehicle, a Tacoma Double Cab w/ a shell. I currently have a 50 watt commercial band VHF radio for work, and recently got my amature licencse and want to put a amature mobile in the truck, along with my C75WX ST in.I currently have...

I destroyed a front mud flap on my 06 Tacoma. Looking for a good deal on OEM flaps or quality after market products. Thanks

I want to know about your bumbers after they have been on the road for a while. Do they look nice or has all the powder coating flaking off? ARB? Road Armor? Olympic? Warn? Would you buy it again?

Communication Shelter $1500 from Colemans Surplus: http://store.colemans.com/cart/images/4635.gif

Does anyone have experience using a auxiliary cell phone antenna such as this? Would it be worth the $30.00 investment? or

I am wanting to renew my "Wilderness" rating for my EMT-B cert. A local community college is going to offer the course with certifications through American Safety & Health Institute. Does anyone have experience with ASHI? My origional cert was through SOLO in NH, and I know and WMI.

OK - So I was having my windshield replaced and the company had a interesting method of generating A/C power on the service truck. Instead of using a inverter, they had a DC motor turning an A/C generator. I have also seen this set up on a locksmith truck? Is this just old school method of...

I have a small pop-up trailer that is used as a base camp. In an effort to improve its efficiency, I recently purchased one of these lights for $15.00. Link to page: http://www.bestrvstuff.com/product/REV150 I purchased them from http://www.bestrvstuff.com/ Review - I just purchased one to...

Can someone please point me in the direction of official protocols for using Quick Clot or Combat Gauze! I would also like to hear about personal experiences with these products. What are the official indications to use it (beyond bleeding a lot)? What are the contra-indications for the...

In the Spring 2010 Overland Journal - Steve Smith Veg-G-Wagon has a battery guage from Transportation Safety Devices, and I want one. The guage has two scales on it: one for cranking, and one for operating voltages. Any suggestions on where to get one or a similar device?