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    Front locker - independent wiring or not?

    Expo Folks, What are your thoughts on wiring for the front locker? I'll be installing an ARB front in my LC in a few weeks time. I was planning to use the OEM 80-series switch (which only turns on the front once the rear is already on): I got into a situation this past weekend at the Bill...
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    Water Storage/Water Container - Front Runner Jerry Can?

    Expo Members, I'm looking for a convenient way to carry water for the family camping trips. We've got 2 kids and a large dog and tend to use more than our fair share. Our cheapy Coleman container actually is great for our needs, but unfortunately lasted not quite two trips before the spout...
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    Mounting ideas for TRED/Maxtrax/etc.

    Folks, I'm looking for all your creative ideas and experience in mounting my TRED ramps in a convenient location. I bought these a few months back but had first occasion to test them out yesterday on the trails. They work great, and we grabbed them a bunch of times throughout the day. I...
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    Wire gauge - amp ratings chart help!

    Hello all, Trying to understand 12V electrical wiring and having a tough time of it. I'm planning out various wiring upgrades and figuring out what size/gauge wire I need and have found that the charts seem to vary wildly. For example: Show different gauge wires!!! Just take for...
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    Inverter selection?

    I've been doing some reading and searching on power inverters and can't seem to find the ULTIMATE INVERTER THREAD! Is there one? The following 2 inverters have both been mentioned on here, they seem similar but are very differently priced: Whistler Pro 1200 for $72 Xantrex 1000W Sinewave...
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    Avenza PDF Maps - GPS functionality

    Hello all, Quick question... I have the Avenza PDF maps app on my iphone. I am able to download the various PA state park and state forest maps into the app and open them but they do not provide GPS functionality. For example, here is a link to the Bald Eagle State Forest map that I'd like...
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    Mounting ARB awning to Yakima bars

    In typical fashion I waits until the last minute and bought an ARB awning off amazon. It arrives tomorrow and we leave Wednesday for a trip to Vermont. I tried a search but couldn't find anything...any ideas how easy it'll be to mount the awning to my Yakima cross bars? Any special parts...
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    Landcruiser (100 series) as a tow vehicle?

    Guys, Relatively new to the site and the hobby, but hoping I can get some info and opinions. With a family of four including 2 growing kids and a large dog that is essentially a 5th family member, we've outgrown our '99 4R. Trying to decide on its replacement, either a Sequoia or a LC...
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