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    Solar Component Selection 1120W System

    My LG 285s rated at 18% easily return about 200 watts on cool July Peak solar hour. Typical range is about 160-240 watts. Temps can impact production also. 15-30% hit when temps are pushing 90+. I see micro inverters reporting 140 degrees often at the panel. They sit with about 4inch air flow...
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    Flippac, is it RIP?

    Really after they just started getting the new Aluminum rig set up for the Tacoma? Bummer...
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    2017 TACOMA $$$$$$$

    My 4x6 trailer has been awesome. I was worried it might be too small but so far its just right. For a bike 5x6 I think is the smallest you can get away with. 5x8 I like that size. I borrowed one a few times. I agree its right in the sweet spot for max size but can still be ok dragging it through...
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    2017 TACOMA $$$$$$$

    Thats the one thing I struggle with. Trailer and base camping for a few days at a stretch vs no trailer and easy quick pack up and move on after a day or so. Currently with the kids I find we do better and wife is more happy when we set up base camp with the trailer, then do day trip...
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    Harbor freight offroad trailer, build log move, new tow vehicle.

    I have a plan to build a light rig for my dad but mainly road focused. I found if you look you can find a flat frame jetski trailer for the same price as a new harbor freight rig. I see lots of harbor freight builds at our sailing club for the small boat guys. They work great for really light...
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    2017 TACOMA $$$$$$$

    Thats my issue width matters even in daily use. Full size dont fit in any parking lots in town. That and all the trips we've taken with our Subaru it was a big plus being in a compact package allowing us to easily find great parking to get out and explore really cool places. Where a full size...
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    2017 TACOMA $$$$$$$

    After spending the summer occasionally riding in the wifes car with cooled seats. Hands down this option would be a top seller in every work truck stripper model sold if it was and option! Nothing better than having your sweaty *** put on ice! No joke you could sell me the ugliest piece of ********...
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    high mileage and towing

    101 go slow. Only climb is coming up out of Santa Barbara. Stop at the FireStone brewery skip their budlight beer have their real micro brew stuff! 128 from 101 is one of the top CA roads to drive in a sports car, no steep climbs but great banked tight turns. Not a fast road. Mendocino will be...
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    Pictures of Expedition Motorcycles

    That was my dream bike. But 180miles a week yr around with heavy city traffic I went way off reservation. I put 65,000 commute miles on the 2002 Honda Silver Wing. No joke, worked great for the commute. And stupid quick.. Some day when my kids are grown up. Till then my 2wheel action is a Mt...
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    2017 TACOMA $$$$$$$

    I'm with the 2020 guy, but make it 2025. Lots of new loaded Pros around here driven by middle aged work aholics. There will pleny of used ones with nothing but pavement miles on them in a few yrs. If I wanted to drop 45k on my dream truck? Diesel canyon with cooled seats and Icon suspension...
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    Camper and Truck Photos

    You dont have enough stuff on the back. How about a second Trasheroo to make it symmetric? ;-)
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    Cargo/pet barrier - anybody use one?

    How about just a cargo net made out of webbing to secure the gear?
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    Should I buy a 1st Gen Sequoia?

    I looked at the GX. 50/50 split rear seat means 2+ kids aint happening. Too narrow, too tall. Reminded me of my 4runner which got up on two wheels a couple if times avoiding accidents in progress on the Highway. The Sequoia is a real 3 across seating platform with a 60/40 split rear seat. That...
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    Should I buy a 1st Gen Sequoia?

    ^ second that. But my 06 only has 89k on it. Very nice rig for the $ these days.
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    Best way to add bit of ground clearance?

    Pack less stuff ;-)
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    Advice on budget family camping vehicle (Sequoia, 4runner, LC, Taco? Domestic?)

    My late 06 returns 15mpg averages in town and 15-17 on road trips. One trip 18mpg but that was on stock sized geolanders with some down hill sections. The BFG Rugged T/a's stock size were a solid 1mpg hit. But its a heavy rig and they were a big improvement.
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    How would you design a vehicle for rescue in flooding and snow?

    Full size pickup with a snorkle, maybe lifted a few inches, with a winch on both ends, and a number of heavy tie down point to tie off safety lines etc.
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    WANTED: EXPEDITION VEHICLE

    Check base lot. People headed out of country sell their car in many cases. You have access to that.
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    Advice on budget family camping vehicle (Sequoia, 4runner, LC, Taco? Domestic?)

    Keep in mind rear seat bench width is key regarding kids seating options. We easily seat three across comfortably. The deep cut rear doors gives you easy reach to the 3rd row. My daughter sat 3rd row pass side for several yrs. I could lift her into her seat while standing at the door. That was...
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