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Here's an example of a proportional brake controller - hopefully the write-up on the link will explain it. For lack of a better term, these things are "smart" vs. the "all-or-nothing" cheaper brake controllers that you're thinking about (which is how I used to think about them until I got...

Another XDs 45 cal. Mine at least came with a 5-round magazine. They make a 7-round magazine which is nice, but I found a 6-round magazine and that one feels just right (not so short you can't put your pinky around it, but not so long it seems disproportional). Or a 1911 if I'm feeling not so...

How about a Tent-cot on a trailer? Front tongue stand has been changed to match the rears (in case anyone was noticing the wooden blocks). Mine is a double sized, which is good for one person with some room to stretch out, or two folks willing to spoon. It also has a place on each side inside...

Yeah; I didn't look at the date of the last post when I added my original comment. Maybe I should from now on; or maybe I won't. I figure when you pull up a topic, the initial listing of threads are fairly current. And the more I think about it, the more I'm inclined to "maybe I won't (check...

Contact etrailer. I've used two of these units and have been happy with them. http://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/etrailer/ETBC7.html They've got a couple videos for Subaru vehicles (I didn't see one for a Forester though). I use this module - very user friendly and adjustable...

You're welcome. I'm not over on the Sportsman Forum: Firearms, Fishing, Hunting, etc. much. I guess threads here don't turn over that often. Still a very interesting topic for discussion.

Humans can also be predators. I googled a definition for "predator". noun | pred·a·tor |\ˈpre-də-tər, -ˌtȯr\ Simple Definition of predator 1 : an animal that lives by killing and eating other animals : an animal that preys on other animals 2 : a person who looks for other...

Do you feel the need to have a weapon when camping? Generally... yes. If I'm with a group I probably won't have it on me when at camp (it will be in the Jeep). But I want at least to have it available close-by. Will probably have both a handgun and a rifle within easy reach at least inside the...

Rossi 16" lever action 1892 SS 44 mag worked over by Steve's Gunz (3/4 big loop, worked over action, peep sight). Lots of options for the 44 mag rounds (and it holds a lot of rounds), and I figure probably short of an angry grizzly bear it'll knock down what it hits especially if you're within...

Yes; 5 on 5.5". They match the bolt pattern of the Willy's military Jeeps (and all CJ's up until they went with the 5 on 4.5 with the Jeep YJ). It is also a common Ford and Dodge bolt pattern.

Another option is to take a Harbor Freight trailer frame (either their 4' trailer, or trim down one of their 4' x 8' trailers) and mount an aluminum diamond plate box to the frame. That's the simple version, but that's really about it. If you modify the 4' x 8' trailer, you can go the same...

When I considered the Lock-n-Roll, I appreciated the fact they had the option of parts if your trailer and vehicle hitch heights were different. It looked like a nice set-up, and relatively easy to connect and disconnect (but not as easy as the pintle hitch). And I had read that any issues...

If you assume that an off road trailer is going to weigh at least 1500 lbs and it is connected to the tow vehicle by a coupler system that is not a solid connection, as in a pintle there is 1500 lbs of lapsed pull every time the tow vehicle moves from a stationary position. This load is...

"Personally I'd steer away from a pintle due to the lack of solid contact, the noise, and the strain it puts on the drive train." We just came back from a four week 10,000 mile trip (TX to Inuvik NW Territories Canada, Seattle, and back to TX) with a Jeep ZJ towing a trailer using a pintle...

One option: You mention having difficulty hooking up the trailer to the vehicle (heavy tongue weight, no jack wheel, no "jiggling the tongue"). I would recommend a pintle hitch. You just have to get it close and you're good. And they make them that will rotate 360 degrees...

Tractor Supply Company has them.

Yes. And that's technically a tent-cot. My buddy and I brought a pair of them on our last Canada adventure, and then when we got back home he gave me one of them (he had bought them both). They're around $375 each. Very sturdy but very bulky (it'll only fold so much). So I decided to try...

I was out in the shop looking it over and I agree with you, it's pretty crappy. I pretty much have zero in the budget for this so I'll have to make due for now. I might just mount the tent to it and forget it. It's probably not worth investing too much money into. I might see if I can sell it...

Looks like you've got a POS trailer (sorry - I'm not trying to sound snotty). There's no suspension on that thing! The axle looks upside-down. Frame looks cobbled together - you have no idea the quality of the welds and such. The frame is the basis for your build. Don't start with crap...

I feel like I'd be going full-circle. But now I could call it a "low altitude roof-top tent".