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  1. Mike S

    Ford Expedition?

    I ordered mine (1998) with no third row seats. I will get measurements tomorrow AM for you. Nice truck, and I am considering selling since I have an 80 series TLC, a Ford diesel SUperduty, and a Willys flat fender. I'll post back in the AM.
  2. Mike S

    Ford Expedition?

    I have a Ford Expedition. Pretty durable truck (it's really an F150). Has 185,000 miles on it from when I bought it new. Downstrokes - Heavy, has IFS, and soft springs in stock trim. Actually, mine has air suspension, which is still performing well. I have used it off road, but it is limited...
  3. Mike S

    The watch (timepiece) thread

    I have found that price is not a good predictor of durability in 'outdoor' watches. I have two Omega Seamasters - one battery the other automatic. Great watches but the bracelets suck. Dust and grit wear the pins and tubes that hold the bracelet together, and the bands literally fall apart. Of...
  4. Mike S

    RTT Musty Smell?

    Of course, it is better to store your tent indoors if possible, but it will not hurt your Maggiolina to store it outdoors. If you get a LOT of snow/ice build-up on the top, it could cause problems. It would have to be a pretty heavy load. An extreme example -- One of our customers (who posts...
  5. Mike S

    RTT Musty Smell?

    The Maggiolinas don't seem to have this tendency as much as all fabric tents. But it is a good idea every couple of months - when not being used regularly - to open the tent on a sunny day and air it out. Park it in a sunny spot with a bit of breeze for a couple hours. If it is dry when you...
  6. Mike S

    Roof Top Tent Full Time

    The PVC/Hypalon/whatever flexible travel covers will shred with time. Based on tents we have seen, I would guess 3 to 5 years in the AZ climate. The fiberglass or carbon fiber tents don't have this problem, but the gelcoat can lose lustre over the years. Easy to renew, however.
  7. Mike S

    Diesel truck please

    Martyn I just completed a search for a Ford 7.3L F250/350 Super Duty - crew cab and short bed. I ended up buying a very clean 2001 F350 crew cab with short bed with 65K miles. The bad news is that every one I saw that I would care to own was priced between 14K and 22K. I paid at the top end of...
  8. Mike S

    RTT Advice or Opinions

    Yes. Should arrive about end of next month. Please e-mail me at mike@autohomeus.com and I will put your name on the notify list. Thanks. M
  9. Mike S

    RTT Advice or Opinions

    Always a little 'wiggle room' - the sod cloth gives you and extra bit of flexibilty.
  10. Mike S

    RTT Advice or Opinions

    Yes, it is different. Not as simple as the stand alone awning, but a completely revised design, and easier to set up. If you want, return the awning to us for a full credit, and I'll get the new product to you when we have it out of the container. M
  11. Mike S

    RTT Advice or Opinions

    The new Changing Room is available in standard height (shown in the photo) and in 4X4 tall. Standard is for vehicles from 155 cm (61 in.) to 170 cm (66.9) in height, including the roof rack. 4X4 is for vehicles from 185 cm (72.8 in.) to 200 cm (117.7 in.) in height, including the roof rack...
  12. Mike S

    RTT Advice or Opinions

    SFDiscoII The new changing room was just announced. It has been added to a current order that will load for shipping next week. We expect delivery about the end of July, beginning of August. Pricing has not been set but I should have that in a day or two. Be happy to e-mail to you soon as it...
  13. Mike S

    RTT Advice or Opinions

    If you keep the tent doors zippered closed, there will be zero water invasion. Water gets in when the tent is folded wet (which is OK) and the doors are OPEN. When they are closed, the water stays on the outside. Hard shell tents have a gasket seal, and will not admit any water when traveling...
  14. Mike S

    Mounting Roof Rack to Camper Shell

    How you mount the roof rack system depends on the kind of loads you want to carry. Most fiberglass camper shells have a reinforced roof with multiple layers of material to stiffen the roof and carry loads. You should contact the manufacturer and inquire as to loading limits for your model...
  15. Mike S

    RTT Advice or Opinions

    Ezi-Awn is one of the best tents of it;s type. But it seems like a poor practice for a magazine publisher and 'supermod' to recommend one vendor's product over another's. Is this a publication policy? Mike S AutoHomeUSA
  16. Mike S

    RTT Advice or Opinions

    Brand new addition to AutoHome Accessories - a larger changing room...
  17. Mike S

    Verlen Kruger designed "Loon" Canoe

    Verlen Kruger was an amazing guy. I believe that on his first big trip across Canada he made and paddled a Sitka spruce strip built boat.
  18. Mike S

    New to me F350

    Very clean and handsome truck! I will try to shoot some photos of mine in the next few say. I had an '83 F250 HD 6.9L that I bought new. Thing is still on the road in Oregon! With care they will last a very long time. Mike
  19. Mike S

    Info on Willis Camp Stoves?

    Looks like a quality product. Why not?
  20. Mike S

    Goodyear wrangler duratrac

    I used GY Wranglers for years. I found that all models except the MT/R were vulnerable in the sidewalls. I have not seen that problem yet with the Bridgestone Revos I am running now. I hope that these new GY tires have the stout sidewalls of the MT/Rs and are quieter? My new F350 has a new set...
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