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  1. Mike S

    Fishy FJ?

    This is the kind of crap you read in scams. I would stay away.
  2. Mike S

    Toyo M-55

    I think that a lot depends on the vehicle, specific tire size to match the vehicle and inflation. If you run an M55 at the full rated 80 lbs, you will not do well with a light vehicle. Even towing I run them between 45 and 65 PSI, and find them much better than the Revos I ran on my TLC prior to...
  3. Mike S

    Toyo M-55

    I am running this tire on my FZJ80 right now, and have had a decent amount of driving experience with the M55 on my F350 (in 285/75/R16). I find the all-around performance to be very good, especially in rain and snow. In mud, they do not ball up with gumbo. They are a bit more aggressive than...
  4. Mike S

    Got The French Press...

    For several years I have searched high and low for a 12V coffee grinder. Never found one. If any of you can help with a source, that would be great. As for coffee, I have tried many - including pure Blue Mountain that I get in Jamaica. But the best I have found is also very reasonable. COSTCO...
  5. Mike S

    Blue Sea Fuse Blocks

    Blue Sea makes these in two types - with and without ground. This allows flexibility in designing your system. On a grounded box, you could switch either the Plus or Ground side.
  6. Mike S

    Autohome in sub-zero weather.

    The AutoHome tents are supplied with two different ladders - we always supply a tall alloy ladder that extends to 108" - the only vehicle that I have found that it does not work on is a high top Sprinter van. Not quite tall enough for that.
  7. Mike S

    Rooftop tents and canoes?

    I do not recommend that you put weight on the top of either an Maggiolina AirLand or Air Top. The extreme is re-inforced to allow it to carry a reasonable load. The Grand Tour and Columbus Variant made with re-inforced points to mount a 'Fit Kit' and carry a piggyback rack system suitable to...
  8. Mike S

    Random dog shots

    ted pointing quail
  9. Mike S

    help with tall and skinny tire size

    I am running 255/85/R16 Toyo M55s on my 80. They are a good match for the vehicle and conditions that I run in. Approximately 33" tall and probably equivalent width to a 10.5.
  10. Mike S

    Lighting The Campsite Perimeter

    Maybe this has been discussed, but why do you need to light the perimeter of your camp? Something I have never thought about, personally.
  11. Mike S

    Expeditions West: FZJ80 Land Cruiser

    Protection for the cats (and the rocker panels) indicates a Hannah slider set. I love the ones I have on my 80. Nice buy, Scott.
  12. Mike S

    AutoHome Columbus Variant or Hanibal Impi?...

    There are number of good options for mounting an AutoHome to nearly any rack. Give me a call or send e-mail and I can provide more details on the possibilities. 888-852-2359
  13. Mike S

    LWB G Wagen - advise me

    I have no complaints about the 80 at all. Wish it could get 20 MPG, but no gas powered Landcruiser does. It is pretty 'built' and I was thinking that a close-to-stock LWB GWagen would do what I need done, and be a little different.
  14. Mike S

    Baja Rack on a Leer cap?

    Give John or Sergio at Bajarack a call. I am sure that they could advise you. 760-621-0171
  15. Mike S

    LWB G Wagen - advise me

    Yes I did. Also sold my original 40 years ago. I occasionally regret doing so, but I do like my 80. But the 80 may end up going sold, and I am considering a GWagen as a semi-civilized replacement.
  16. Mike S

    LWB G Wagen - advise me

    Hmmmm. I can see that I have a lot to consider, and additional research to do. No time table established, but I would like to consider a GWagen... Meanwhile, I'll drive my 80.
  17. Mike S

    Dual Battery Fuse

    Without knowing what the vehicle is it is pretty hard to know what the starter draw will be. A Maxi-fuse may be plenty. You need to do a bit of research.
  18. Mike S

    AZ- Wingshooting anyone?

    I may make it down there in December or January. Already had 4 weeks in NE Oregon. Lots of bird season still to go...
  19. Mike S

    Refrigerator experience?

    I recently installed a Novacool 6800 12V DC in my Airstream trailer. After a month of use on my annual safari I give it two thumbs up! They are made in British Columbia and use the Danfoss compressor. They are quiet, draw only a couple amps, and fridge/freeze very well. Mine has an interior...
  20. Mike S

    LWB G Wagen - advise me

    What budget is required?
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