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    ❇️ How To Super INSULATE 12v Chest Fridge / Freezer?

    Just my 2 cents, yes, you can insulate it, and even get creative. Just don't forget to upgrade the actual exhaust of the heat that motor produces. I always have run an extra fan on our ARB fridges in hot weather. It would run nonstop in 100° heat solo. The extra fan helped a lot.
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    Thoughts for an Overlander in today's market? Suggestions?

    Still loving our ZR2. I have had some challenges with dealer and recalls. Seems I am the Guinea pig. If you have recalls done, make sure they do the multi module one first and follow the directions to the letter. It took 6 days for them to change the oil and filter, rotate the tires and...
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    Suspension system for coolers in truck bed.

    Great idea, I just don't know if a cooler suspension system would actually keep your beverages from self destructing ? I strap my fridge/freezer/s very tightly, so they don't move. I am sure you do too. I have had things move around inside fridge but never a failure of a container. Maybe if...
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    Ultimate Camping Pan, 12" Carbon Steel Wok!

    Thanks for the write up. Isn't it great when you can find something fairly inexpensive the punches way above its weight class ? I know I sure do, lol. Makes you feel like you found a cheat code ! Lol I also really like the 17" Lodge dual handle skillet. You can cook a little bit or a gigantic...
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    Outdoor cutlery

    JICYDK, Cabelas has a new line of fairly priced bushcraft line that consists of a machete, large knife, small knife and a hatchet, all made from 5160 spring steel, which I absolutely love. Fairly priced but once sharpened, holds its edge really well. I picked up the machete. Grind was slightly...
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    WTB Camper Topper for 1st Gen Tundra Double Cab

    Check out Dirtbox Overland Canopy Camper.
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    3way portable fridge

    Lehman's Store in Ohio is the biggest place in the USA that I know of who sells propane fridge and or freezers. But be prepared for sticker shock. They are very expensive. We have 2, ARB fridge/freezers. Absolutely love them. I had propane rv fridges for 20 years when we had campers. They...
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    Schutt XV-F Toy Hauler

    I would actually call Shutt Industries and ask. It is a specialty trailer, so many times people will contact company that they bought it from, to resell it on consignment. GL finding your trailer.
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    Another Rhino Rack Disaster Class, And How I Think You Can Avoid Being Like Me

    Sometimes, you just need to wait until the 2.0 version or even a 3.0 version. Sad but true. Blue loctite maybe would help.
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    Decision point

    They may work for urbanites if they never travel. First time they do, they will be questioning their decision. Plan on staying in a hotel every night, so you can recharge and hope nobody else beat you to it. They would not work for us. We are rural and have a cold winter. Nobody talks much...
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    While on vacation......

    We saw 2 Rivians and a Tesla cyber truck on flatbed. Not sure if they broke down or just ran out of juice ? Not very encouraging either way. We were in Maine. They may work for urbanites but not so much for rural folks.
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    12V Refrigerator Questions

    We have 2 ARB'S. A 50 qt &an 82 at. Over 15 years old. Have not missed a beat. Been on countless trips. We bought ARB'S because they were designed to run at up to 30° angle, which is important offroad, when other makers did not. Now there are dozens of really good fridge/freezer makers, many...
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    quiet generator options?

    We have also had 2 Honda eu2000i generators for over 20 years. Both still run fine but they run fine because of regular maintenance, like anything mechanical. Your lucky because you have options today that we didn't 30-40 years ago. I bought the Honda's because at the time, Campgrounds around...
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    Why don't we see more Ford Ranger builds

    I used to have an 1988 Ford Ranger, put 325k on it. I looked at them hard but the front & rear lockers & the 2.7L L3B engine & the ZR2 package was the deciding factors for me. I understand that the Ranger Raptor has lockers but that truck was like unobtainium at the time we ordered ours...
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    BFG K/O 2 Versus K/O 3

    I absolutely agree with that statement. In my lifetime, my favorite tire & tread pattern was the old style Cooper Discovery STT. I was able to drive through stuff without spinning a tire & they lasted pretty long too.
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    Electricity Actually Used for cooking, tests.

    Wow, this is the most detailed, in depth comparison I have ever seen. Kudos to you for this and taking the time to do it. I am just a regular guy with a HS diploma. On our last truck, a 2019 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 diesel, I had a dual battery set up with a HF 2000/4000 watt pure sine wave...
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    Cheap Chinese Equipment

    That's just another reason why America is great: freedom of choice. Just ask any immigrant that came from somewhere where you have no choice. The only choice they have is to buy it or don't. I have been to a few of those places and you could not pay me enough to live there. And besides, there...
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    ARB Zero gets too cold

    After you get it figured out, I would suggest a cheap battery operated fan for the inside to help keep temp even and consistent.
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    Overland Medicine

    I have been on a few accident scenes before trained help arrived. In both instances, people had first aid kit and didn't know how to use them but others on the scene did. So, just having one is important and it did make a difference. Training is always good though. Unfortunately in this...
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    Photos of mid-sized vehicles - Post Here

    This is our 2023 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 in Sumitt White. And a close up of the nifty engine block heater w/cord & plug. No more opening up the hood to plug in. Also, the Wife's 23' Subaru Forester Wilderness. Best car we've ever had & we are a 9 Subaru family. Daughter has had 3, Son has had 2...
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