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    Odyssey vs. Diehard Platinum

    Yes Sir. I have a Sears Die Hard Platinum 31m. Purchased in 2006 that is still in use. It's been in a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500, a 2008 Dodge Power Wagon & is now the aux battery in my 2019 ZR2 diesel. Not sure how much life is left in it. It's almost always hooked up to a trickle charger/maintainer...
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    Refrigerators

    We bought 2, in 2014. 82 qt and a 50 at. 1 or the other, sometimes both have been running since. When not camping, they get used as overflow fridge/freezer. We absolutely love them. When we bought ours, afaik the ARB's were the only ones that would operate at up to a 30° incline and have a...
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    Can Cooker Jr.

    Anyone have one & how do you like it ?
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    Subaru Outback Wilderness

    I'm 60 now & I have found that any auto company is only as good as its dealerships service people. You can easily find people to badmouth every single brand out there. You can also find people who swear by them. Service is everything. They fix the mistakes made during design and during assembly...
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    Am I being ridiculous?

    I went from a Power Wagon to a ZR2 diesel. It was a 2008 w/G-56 manual 6-speed & 4.56 axle gears. It got 6-10 mpg & as low as 2 mpg once, pulling our 30' toyhauler up a long steep grade. ZR2 gets 22-28 mpg & 13-16 mpg towing our 18' camper. Power Wagon got 6 mpg towing the same 18' camper. So I...
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    Off-price camping gear ideas

    Everyone can agree I think, that when you find quality at reasonable prices, it is a win-win. Some of the gems that I have found are: Primus camp stove - about $25. Ridgid Pro Contractor tool boxes. BK&T knives by Kabar. HF 2000/4000 watt pure sine wave inverter. Bass Pro/Cabelas 3...
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    Grilling fail

    I had a grilling fail today, at home. I carmelized some sweet onions and mixed them into some ground beef. Everything was plenty cold because I made it up the day before. But they all came apart on the grill. Still tasted fantastic though. What is the secret to get handmade burgers to stay...
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    2023 GMC Canyon AT4X

    Torque is king for towing. Our diesel has 369 lb ft of torque. I love it for towing. But I would rather have gasoline. 430 lb ft at low rpm is the best of both worlds. Good torque without the headaches of diesel emissions issues. I may have to look into this more deeply. Lol Well, I have...
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    2008 Dodge Ram Power Wagon- Six Speed Manual $21,500- Sold

    I had the very same truck only in hooker red. Lol Good luck with the sale. Great looking truck.
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    Grilling fail

    I have no horror stories that involve cooking but totally enjoyed reading them. I have helped out some other not so fortunate campers in distress though. Once helping with their dinner because it was a torrential downpour and they were depending on their campfire for making dinner. So we...
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    What to do with-New U.S. Army Tent

    It makes you feel good when you're able to help others. Funny story: While in the US ARMY in Germany, I bought 2 pairs of Klipsch speakers in 1982. 1 pair of Heresy's ($700 pr) that I still have and rock out. And a pair of Lascalla's ($1700 pr). Because the Lascalla's were so efficient/loud...
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    Camp Chef Pro 30

    Anyone pick one of these up yet ? How small does it break down to ? How much adjustability is there in the legs for uneven terrain ? We have the Pro 90 X. Absolutely love it but it is definitely more of a set it up for summer/fall at home kinda stove. Definitely not a take it with you...
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    Can we talk coffee brewing?

    I use a single cup tea infuser when I just need a cup, a Stanley 2 cup percolator with paper filter when I want 2 cups and a Cabelas 14 cup percolator when we have a little company and finally we have the big boy 36 cup Cabelas percolator when we have a family get together & use that one on the...
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    "Redneck Generator": Why wouldn't this work?

    Yes, a Redarc dc to dc charger is the way to go, if you have the money. Everyone has different power needs, to be sure. We rarely camp where there is no electric. We do have a Honda eu2000i that is incredibly fuel efficient. But we don't always bring it. From the truck battery, I have a 120...
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    Has anyone done fiberglass over foam trailer?

    If it works for this, it should work for you. As others have said, if you need more strength, use kevlar layers or more fiberglass layers.
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    Camp Chef positive plug

    Update: Just received my regulator hose from Camp Chef. Sure did take a while in these wonderful times we are living in. So happy that Camp Chef made this right. In the words of Yota " A lifelong loyal customer they have made ! " Two thumbs up for Camp Chef !
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    2022 Ford Ranger

    Yes, but they are not lockers. It's like saying you won the lottery ----- almost. Lol The Bronco has lockers, so it's not like it's brand new to Ford. They should put them in their pickup line as an option. Lockers are worth their weight in gold when you need them. Just saying. I do understand...
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    Is it legal to mount a small 5 lb propane tank horizontally on one's roof rack?

    Also of note: I was not allowed to cross the Hoover Dam because of my propane tank and extra fuel jugs. So I turned around and took a side road, found a big metal sign, took them off and cable locked them to one of the sign posts. Went back and did the touristy stuff. They were still there when...
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    Fiskers X7 hatchet: NO!

    I would look at this as an opportunity. The opportunity to be generous and give it to someone that you know will appreciate it, like a young and upcoming camper or Scout member. They will never forget it. Then maybe they will pay it forward some day. A knife or axe or any sharp instrument is...
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    Is it legal to mount a small 5 lb propane tank horizontally on one's roof rack?

    Taking what was said in above posts into consideration, I don't see the reason or the want to lay it on its side vs a vertical mount. I would mount it vertical, as it's a small tank to begin with. Just make sure it is VERY secure. If you're on the highway and have to panic stop from 70-80 mph...
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