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  1. Mike S

    Water Tank for Trailer

    Thanks for the link... a good idea if there is no convenient way to put the tank under the floor. I am thinking one of those might fit in the front of my F350 bed, and provide 20 or 30 gallons to augment my other water supply. I can't see any reason why they would not work as you intend...
  2. Mike S

    Tires for F350 - BFG AT's?

    Many many thanks to all who responded. You saved me a lot of grief. I am looking for a high quality 33" tire that will perform onaand off road and provide decent mileage. After experiencing the Bridgestone Revos on my Landcruiser (OUTSTANDING), and talking to Mudrak, I am now considering only...
  3. Mike S

    Tent recommendation needed (certain stipulations apply)

    Congratulations, Steven!
  4. Mike S

    The Dish Washing Thread

    I use a set of teflon coated cookware. This saves most of the dishwashing hassle - just wipe out with a single paper towel, hit it with a sponge and soap, rinse with 1/2 pint of water and done. I do not use paper plates or plastic cutlery, prefer the real deal, and they can be cleaned the same...
  5. Mike S

    Timex Expedition WS4 Watch

    Exasperated with the near constant repair and replacement of bracelets on my Omega Seamasters, I drove toa local emporium and bought this Timex Expedition 'Dive Style". About $75. I could buy FIVE of these for what it cost to replace the bracelet on one my Seamasters.
  6. Mike S

    Tent recommendation needed (certain stipulations apply)

    I have a Eureka Titan that I used for a 4 week trip through 7 western states - setting up and taking down almost daily. A BIG tent and tall enough for a 6 footer to stand up in. It held up just fine.I seldom use it now, since I mostly travel alone or with one other person.
  7. Mike S

    Gauge wiring between starting and aux. battery.

    Charging will not use high amp rates. Starting will use more, but seldom the max. The two scenarios that might be a concern is when you are winching with both batteries connected, or when you manually combine a fully charged battery with a badly discharged battery. I have used 2/0 welding...
  8. Mike S

    Tires for F350 - BFG AT's?

    NTSQD - Thanks for the data. They seem to be a worthwhile tire, compromise between traction and roadability. Can you tell me how they are in snow? JCB, I have had more than my share of sidewall cuts like the one in your photo. The only tires i have used that seem immune to this trouble is the...
  9. Mike S

    Tires for F350 - BFG AT's?

    Thanks. I am seriously considering these tires. You got 38K miles? Not terrific, but I am not familiar with the weight and driving characteristics of the Dodge PW. They look cool, tho'.
  10. Mike S

    Tires for F350 - BFG AT's?

    I am considering what tires to put on my F350 7.3L SD when the Michelin M&S tires are done. Looking at a bunch, but curious about BFG ATs - 33" LR-E. Lots of people run them, but I never have - would like to know about on-off road performance, durability and road noise. I will be towing my 24'...
  11. Mike S

    Fuel capacity

    I carry 69 gallons in the tanks. Since I have so much capacity, I don't normally carry any jerry cans. Prolly about 1000 miles range. Not too bad for a Landcruiser. My Ford F350 7.3L TDI gets about 18 - 20 MPG, and I am planning a serious upgrade in fuel capacity for the truck. Would like to...
  12. Mike S

    OverZone with full canvas

    Bump for a good deal.
  13. Mike S

    Maggiolina RTT

    Give me a call, I will hook you up. Mike
  14. Mike S

    OverZone with full canvas

    Thank you, Martyn. I love the site and the community has a lot of nice people - some with young families that may not have quite enough cash to buy brand new. I hope it goes to someone that will USE it a lot.
  15. Mike S

    OverZone with full canvas

    I think so -- it's fairly roomy, and a toddler could stand up in it. One advantage of the small size is that it can be oriented to open to the side or to the rear of the vehicle.
  16. Mike S

    Roof Top Tent Full Time

    Not quite :) You can also g here for additional info: http://www.autohomeus.com/info/care.php
  17. Mike S

    Ford Expedition?

    Measurements My '98 Expedition -- second row folded down, and no third row seats. Length from back of front seats to tailgate - 82" - on the floor Width - 60" (48" between the fender wells) - on the floor Height from floor to headliner - 39-1/2"
  18. Mike S

    OverZone with full canvas

    This is the OverZone small that was raffled by Disabled Explorers at OE in Prescott. The winner had been wanting a Maggiolina Grand Tour and I took this tent in exchange for the tent he wanted. This tent has been used by Bruce Douglas and was reviewed in the gear issue of OJ recently. It is in...
  19. Mike S

    Roof Top Tent Full Time

    There are a number of marine products that will restore the gelcoat - it is the same basic material as a fiberglass boat hull. In serious cases of weathering, a thorough washing, followed by degreasing, then polishing with rubbing compound gets the shell ready for either a wax formulated for...
  20. Mike S

    Diesel truck please

    Martyn - quick report... I just ran the initial actual fuel mileage on my 2001 7.3 (3.73, automatic, posi, crew cab with stock size Michelins) and came up up with 18.45 MPG in mixed city/highway driving. With a little better breathing and a change to Syn lubricants, it might hit 20. It's already...
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