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    Wildernest, Flip-pac, and other folding soft sided campers in damp conditions.

    I have a wildernest, and have a question for those with similar campers who use them in wet conditions. What do you do about folding wet campers with mattress and bedding next to the tent fabric? Here in the drier parts of the country this is not normally an issue as even if it does rain, it...
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    ~40% off at Advance Auto Parts

    Until tomorrow (6/12) there is a $10 off of a $25 purchase or $20 of off $50 coupon using code EM123. I believe this is online only, but you can order on line and pick it up at the store so as not to pay for shipping. I used this to get two gallons of Mobil 1 and a filter for $30, which...
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    Used Zodi Hot Vent Tent Heater

    I have a used Zodi Hot Vent tent heater for sale. This is in used condition (a bit scuffed etc) but works as it should. Does not include a case, box or manual (but the instructions are written on the burner). I bought it used off ebay last year but it ended up not being suitable for my...
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    Ultimate (?) DIY dual battery controller!

    A year or so ago when I had my last (99) Tacoma, I was looking for a dual battery controller and was unimpressed with the commercial units, particularly for the price ($150 - $250!). So I decided to make my own. The first prototype worked well in my 99 Tacoma, up until it was bought back for...
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    Mr Heater Buddy Heaters on Sale at Lowes

    In case any one is interested these are on sale for half price at most Lowes: Mr Heater 9000 BTU Buddy Heater - $39.50 or Mr Heater 18000 BTU Tough Buddy - $69.50
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    Heating a Wildernest/Flip-pac

    This winter I have been incredibly jealous of my friends VW Westfalia camper with Propex Heatsource LPG heater: http://www.propexheatsource.co.uk/air-heaters.php I know AT is selling these for their version of the Flip-pac, but I am wondering if anyone has actually used one in a flip-pac...
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    Alignment Woes

    I recently installed Bilstein 5100's on all four corners of my 2004 Tacoma TRD. In the back they are paired with Toytech AAL's to compensate for my heavy Wildernest, and in the front they are set at the middle setting ~1" to level things out a bit. After installing the front shocks, I took it...
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    Stealthy dual band antenna?

    I figured this would be a better question here than in a ham forum where I am sure to be jumped on for poor performance..... I have a new FT-7900R. I primarily bought it for listening to NOAA weather broadcasts, CDOT road conditions and general HAM traffic. . I really have very little...
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    Winter/Snow Tires

    With winter not too far away I have started to think about getting some snow tires for my '04 Tacoma. I was looking for opinions/suggestions for suitable tires. While the tires will be used for some driving in deep snow (Colorado powder), the reality is the majority of the miles will be on...
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    Zodi Hot Vent Tent Heater

    I recently bought a Zodi Hot Vent on ebay (the single burner one) and had a few questions for those of you who have experience with these. Does anyone have experience using a Hot Vent with a Wildernest or similar largish tent (6' x 8' x 7' tall), what sort of temperature rise can I expect...
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    Refurbishing a Wildernest

    I just found (after months of searching) a Wildernest for my '99 Tacoma. In the general the Wildernest is in great condition. The tent is water tight, and only smells slightly funky and there aren't any major cracks in the fiberglass. In general I absolutely love this thing. However there...
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    Sagging rear end (on my tacoma)

    Hi all, I recently purchased a new to me '99 Tacoma extra cab TRD with 120,000 miles. Even more recently and after 6 months of looking (since before I found the Tacoma) I bought a good condition Wildernest. With the wildernest, an auxiliary battery and a sleeping platform (about 500lb...
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    Yet another dual battery question

    So now that I have a Tacoma ('99 V6 TRD extra cab), I have started building a camping system for the back while I look for a topper. One thing I want is a second battery under the sleeping platform to run lights, an electric blanket etc for the camper without having to worry about running down...
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    Buying a new (to me) Tacoma

    I have been lurking on this board for a couple of weeks and have been very impressed the level of knowledge and the advice given here. It has helped me a lot in my decisions about a new vehicle, but I have a couple of specific questions and would appreciate some feedback. First some...
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