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A good friend was one of the creators of ebay motors. #1 Thing to know Texas was the top source of EBAY vehicles. Florida was a close 2nd. Knowing this yrs epic hurricane season. Id probably skip it

This is SFBayArea the farther north you move the bigger the seasonal swing.

This may be of interest it gives you an idea of the impact season has. This is one LG 285watt panel report July vs Nov. I have 29 panels I can see each panel stand alone or the system as a whole. This site is also a great tool to get a pretty good sense of what your location can produce...

Or go smaller kit all the way around. You can find 1st gen Toyota Sequoias in goid shape for under 9k easily. Then go with a small 16ft or less trailer Ive seen several decent ones for less than 15k. Not to mention your site options are far greater with a smaller footprint.

Good question. Except I was passed by a Dodge 3500 duelie pulling a gooseneck with 6 saddled stock horses on our trip to West Yellowstone. I was doing just under 85mph in my sequoia. Having grown up with horses I was amazed that a Dodge 3500 loaded with a big 5thwheel rig full of saddled live...

Also know dealers buying from private sellers won’t buy ODO altered rigs or crash damaged rigs. So if a vehicle has been listed for over two weeks online some place, consider it has three possible issues, crashed, ODO issues or seller is simply not interested in selling.

I’ve purchased several used cars in the past few yrs for family and my self. Couple of things I learned that helped me “play the game persay”. #1 Craig’s list postings consist generally of two types of sellers. Inexperienced sellers and experienced/possible scammers etc. #2 Dealers know this...

Unlike the unchecked funny money loan days today’s costly toys especially the odd ducks where loans are tough to start with are largely cash deals. The builders may fade away when spending stops, but there will be lots of interesting deals to be had when the next down turn happens. Money is...

This is why I like my beat up Subaru. I dont worry about it parked at remote trail heads. My SLK 350 on the other hand gets very selective parking destinations cause people just screw with nice stuff or percieved weathy peoples junk. Even though mine was a barn find and cost less than the subaru

Fun project. Whats your head count vs accommodations plan? Ive been thinking something like this with a tip up roof like a VMI for kids bunks up above, and a slide out kitchen for out door kitchen under a batwing style awning would be an interesting combo. I really like my 4x6 but Ive always...

I think its more of a symptom of the stock market. Lots of people out there sitting on lumps of cash and the matket at all time highs doesnt look like a spot to park large sums if money. A neighbor sells big power yachts been in the biz for 40yrs and hes never seen so many people walk in and pay...

The water shedding treads focus on big water channels Though I think most modern M+S rated tires have lots of design with channeling in mind but they also focus on sipping which acts as a gripping affect. I would think any top rated respected name brand modern M+S rated tire would be pretty...

Really nice. One of my sailing buddies Antrim Composits. Number one thing builders can do to increase composit strength is high quality Resin. Sounds like you figured that part out pretty quick. Looks great!

Amazon Prime ?. On the Credit card I’d get a free family trip to Hawaii on points.

Wife and I have the double Teton going on 4 yrs great value for the $. I have a single Teton xtra long I use when solo. Bulky yes but roomy and comfy. I hate my mummy bag, only use it /like it when tarp camping in miserable places.

Wood pellets seem to be ok also. Easily packed in a ziploc baggy for storage etc. but the point about needing attention more often is a good point.

I found that 98% of the time the OB happily gets it done, where I decide to turn around when solo isnt to different from when I turn around with the Sequoia. Though the Sequoia is far more more capable no doubt, that and has 4LO to crawl down steep grades or up steep techincal stuff etc. Having...

Chaining up the trailer can help keep it from attempting to pass you which is generally a good thing. One thing I learned pretty quick short trailers like the iff road 4x6 rigs can be a real pain on slick stuff, vs longer trailers are more stable. Same sort of deal with longer wheel base rigs vs...

Looks like the one I spent 12 days in, though ours had a custom body behind the cab. Cool rig pretty clean running diesel 6spd manual, crazy heavy sitting on military grade tires. The owner/guide said it sinks faster than a Polish Submarine when you hit soft ground. His rainy season rig used for...

Go tall roof gives you better layout options bed platform that can raise up opens up lots of multi use options that seems to be a big bonus for you. The windage difference will be so minor especially loaded with living gear and work stuff. That and standing up is kinda a big deal when its...