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    Post your RAM mounted gear!

    (I originally wrote most of this as a response to another thread, but then I thought I should start a new one.) I am quite satisfied with my current setup, though the ergonomics could be improved: The gear is an iPad 2 in an Otterbox Defender case and the control head for the Kenwood TM-V71A...
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    iPad vs. iPad Mini for Backcountry Travel

    It shakes a bit, but not enough to bother me. I suppose the less weight you have on it, the less it would shake, yes. It's all RAM: seat bolt plate, flex arm, etc: - RAM Mount Plastic Rail Base for Aluminum Flex Rod (RAM-B-309-5U) - RAM Mount Plastic Short Arm B-Socket (RAP-B-201U-A) - RAM...
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    iPad vs. iPad Mini for Backcountry Travel

    I use a full-size iPad mounted with a RAM mount. I think the mini would take up less space and make accessing other controls (around/under it) easier. My current setup: (1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, FJZ80) A.
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    HEMA app from Australia... is there such a thing in USA

    They seem to have some content for the USA: http://www.hemamaps.com.au/en/Buy/Apps%20and%20Digital%20Maps/USA-RoadAtlas-iTunes-App
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    are lockers necessary?

    Same here. Less breakage of the vehicle, as mentioned above, plus less breakage of the trail. I try and have my slow-to-engage e-lockers engaged before I need them. A.
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    Advantages (and Disadvantages) of a Centre Differential

    Swung by a used lot to see 200 4Runner on my way home, today. Wow, it sure isn't a Land Cruiser! Did confirm my understanding of the drivetrain, though.
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    Linked vs Braided safety chains

    That's pretty cool, thanks.
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    Linked vs Braided safety chains

    What's a braided chain, pardon my ignorance?
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    Advantages (and Disadvantages) of a Centre Differential

    So the V6 has a way to disconnect the front drive shaft while also offering a diff. Nice. I think that is what I want. A.
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    Advantages (and Disadvantages) of a Centre Differential

    I meant 4th gen! Sorry. Still, I don't understand how a drivetrain would be "part-time" 4WD and yet have a locking centre differential. That's the part that gets me from the article.
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    Advantages (and Disadvantages) of a Centre Differential

    From Wikipedia regarding the 5th generation 4Runner: That sentence doesn't make sense to me.
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    Advantages (and Disadvantages) of a Centre Differential

    I believe this is not available in a 5th ten 4Runner, can anyone correct that? And, unlike the axel diffs, there is no way to add a locker to a centre diff, is there? (Excluding discussion of brake-based traction control, please.)
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    Advantages (and Disadvantages) of a Centre Differential

    But back to the question: how does it impact handling?
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    Advantages (and Disadvantages) of a Centre Differential

    That would be the best of both worlds (other than the extra system negative, I guess.) I don't think anything newer has that feature, though. A.
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    Advantages (and Disadvantages) of a Centre Differential

    (As always, if I missed an existing thread, please point me in its direction.) As part of my slow decision making progress on choosing an SUV (4Runner) or compact pickup (Tacoma), I notice that a not-so-minor difference is the availability of a centre differential on the 4runner in some...
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    2M Antenna Recommendations?

    Well said!
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    EarthCruiser Overland Vehicles

    Thanks for the extensive response! I assume running the main Diesel engine is really not practical as a charging source?
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    EarthCruiser Overland Vehicles

    I see a generator there, Rick, do you see that as a requirement?
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    Winch Clutch Use

    I am now answering my own question: the "In" and "Out" on the clutch lever of my C8000EWX from Warrior Winch indicates that the clutch is "in" or engaged vs "out" or disengaged. The middle position is nothing.
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    Winch Clutch Use

    I'm resuscitating my own thread… :) I just realized that my winch lever has three positions: In,Clutch,Out. My wireless controller has In and Out functions. So, now I'm a little confused as to what the mechanism is doing?
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