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That is a very good video. I must admit that I don't know squat about motorcycle electrics/electronics. Except that you probably don't need to check the glove box light.

How would you compare the Honda to the Yamaha?

Just found the YAMAHA EF2000ISV2 for $870 at http://www.yamahagenerators.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=EF2000iSv2 with free shipping. Not sure yet what "V2" means. Have seen the Honda listed at $900, but can't find it today. Yamaha has a fuel gauge and a petcock that the Honda seems to...

My old one is a Brand X (labeled as DuraCell). I bought it right off the delivery truck at the local hardware store after a windstorm knocked out power in most of town for six days in December a few years ago. Paid full price and was lucky to get it. Heavy and loud, but at least it runs.

Well, I have convinced myself that I need another generator to run AC tools out in the boonies and for emergency power at home when power goes out (fairly often). I have a fairly large wheeled generator, nominally 4500W, but it's a pain to move around and pretty loud. So I'm thinking about a...

I have a new Odyssey 31M (same as the PM1) in my Dodge, a new Northstar 31M in my Tundra, and Optima Yellows in my GMC. The Odyssey has issues, the Northstar is new but seems to be much less of a headache than the Odyssey, and the Optima Yellows (duals) have been in the GMC for a few years with...

The vehicle specifics make a difference for parasitic drain. Modern vehicles will have a parasitic drain, with ignition off, of maybe 25-45 milliamps. Some vehicles might take as long as 30 minutes for the computers to mostly shut down after you turn off the key. Aftermarket stuff like alarm...

OK Off Road has it in two sizes (I think). My pair is about 18" wide and 60" long. They will probably ship for free. When I bought mine a few years ago, I looked real hard for milsurp aluminum stuff, but only found scraps and cut pieces that were not really practical.

Unless you are hauling loads of stone or sand/gravel, you are not likely to need a solid axle truck. Look for the best half-ton you can find. I like Dodge, Toyota, Ford in that order. GM is a no-go for me unless it's really cheap (I own one; never again). For $20K you should be able to find...

This review says some of the Pilots came with electric locker in the rear: http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/2006-Honda-Pilot-Overview-c3843

Agree. Within the last two weeks I was looking at a new gas BBQ for the yard. Costco sells "Urban Islands" by Bull BBQ. Looks like Bull, labeled by Bull, lots cheaper than the Bull I find at the local BBQ emporium. So I called Bull. They told me they build the units to Costco specs, with...

Maybe a Honda Passport or the Acura version? I think they were available with lockers. A friend has one and it is his hunting/fishing truck, goes just about everywhere and tows a decent sized boat on occasion.

I have had one in the truck for maybe 15 years and it is a good unit. Works fine on 33s. Now I carry it as a backup to my OBA. Hard to beat for $125.

The first generation Grand Cherokee (around 94-96ish) can be very capable with the right options. Get the straight six, the V8 is fun but thirsty and the six has plenty of power and is almost bullet proof. I had two of the V8s and they were pretty nice, but overall reliability can be an issue...

They are stiff but workable once they are mounted on a solid object. Mine are a PITA, but they seem to get easier the more they are used. I think the stiffness is just a function of the friction and compression of the plastic components. A little ArmorAll or something similar in the joint...

I did look around re the hydroforming, and it seems that just about every year since late 2002, Dodge has touted their "new and improved" hydroformed frame components. From the stuff I just read on multiple sources, sounds like they have hydroformed certain components since 2003 model year, and...

You may be correct, but word on the PW forums was that the PW got the hydroformed frame after the 2005 model year. I don't know for sure, but I'll poke around a little.

They can be hard to find, but worth the search. I bought mine new and had to fly 400 miles to get it. You should probably start reading here: http://forum.powerwagonregistry.org/index.php Used PWs get posted in the classified section.

There were some long bed 3G PWs, but only with the standard cab, so all 3G PWs were the same overall length, and on the same frame/suspension. Rumor has it that the PW frames were designed to flex more than the regular 2500/3500 frames. I think they went to hydro-formed frames in 2006, so...

The PW bodies are identical to any other Dodge in the same body style, the overall length is the same, and last time I looked, the wheelbase is the same. If overall length is an issue for you, go for a 3G rather than a 4G. The 3Gs are more trail friendly and are more likely to be found in your...