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    Working with a trailer manufacture on "affordable" trailers, need advice.

    Brakes, sorry. I have been towing all my life & would not/do not own a trailer without it's own brakes. We have a lightweight 2016 camper 3500 lbs loaded up, w/brakes & a 2018 6x10 enclosed utility trailer with brakes. Bringing it home from the dealer would have been the end of it, if it were...
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    Water alternative to the gerry can

    http://www.plastic-mart.com/category/33/rv-water-tanks Pick your size & set it up so it will work for your needs.
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    Camp Chef Pro 90X.....

    I am loving it so far. It is big & heavy but I knew that going in. Hard to cook on low when really windy. I will look into making a better wind shield. The 3 roller carry bag was a good buy. Makes transporting much easier for 1 person. The one thing I didn't like was: the right side shelf was...
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    Camp Chef Pro 90X.....

    Anybody got one & how do you use yours ? Any tips, I just picked one up & the full width griddle & rolling carry bag. Mine will be used at home mostly but come with us when we go camping & bring the Power Wagon. I plan to use it for canning as well, once i get all the stuff i need for that. I...
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    YETI HONDO BASE CAMP CHAIR - $300USD

    I agree 100%.
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    Question about stretchers/cots

    Two thumbs up for the Cabela's Outfitter XL cots, from a 5'6" 240 lb guy. Outfitter XL air mattress & sleeping pad, I sleep as good as i do at home.
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    YETI HONDO BASE CAMP CHAIR - $300USD

    Lifetime has some commercial duty plastic/metal folding chairs that have a 500 lb weight capacity, for about $35 each. And they are comfortable to boot !!!
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    What do you use for a truck gun?

    No such thing as a "truck gun" in my state of NY. Concealed carry only. If long gun is in truck, it better be unloaded, out of direct sight and/or locked. I got pulled over for a headlight out, while i was taking my Mossberg 12 Ga pump (18" barrel & pistol grip) to the gun shop to fix a broken...
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    How do you carry your Thetford portable toilet?

    You can really carry it any where it will fit, as long as it is secured properly. In your case, I would just build a box out of 1/2" plywood, paint or seal it good. Put some tie downs on it & call it done. I fill the fresh water part of it before we leave. We have one (for 20 yrs now) & it has...
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    Any longtime riders quit for good?

    Yes, I have quit riding for good. I have sold my Suzuki DR 650. Why, you may ask ? Two words.........Cell Phones. I lived only 16 miles from where I worked. My current truck (2008 Dodge Power Wagon) gets 8-10 mpg---period. Last truck (2004 Dodge Ram 2500 QC 4x4) got 10 mpg. 2000 Dodge Dakota...
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    Eating crow....2018 Ram Power Wagon build

    I agree. I only ordered 4 options on our 2008 Power Wagon. G-56, engine block heater, heated leather seats & trailer tow mirrors, plastic slide in bed liner was thrown in for free. Everything else came with it. I wanted that liner because i am usually doing things by myself & like to be able to...
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    LOOKING FOR OFF-GRID CAMPING NEAR SW PENNSYLVANIA!

    https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/allegheny/recreation/camping-cabins We have camped there when we had the atv. It was off grid & only about 10 sites..........but that was 15 yrs ago. I think they have expanded since.
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    5-7 days in the back country of Death Valley....

    Camping means a LOT of different things to different people. Some people don't eat breakfast & just have coffee. Some make up breakfast the night before. Some people pack up dirty dishes, etc.. etc... . Do what you two are comfortable doing & don't worry about the rest. Some people are in so...
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    Fast setup ground tent?

    We just picked up this one, over the winter here. http://www.cabelas.com/product/camping/tents-shelters/backpacking-expedition-tents/pc/104795280/c/104779080/sc/104303880/null/2437121.uts?slotId=2 Have not used it yet, but I expect good things from it. We have a Cabela's 8 person Alaskan...
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    Photos of mid-sized vehicles - Post Here

    That is the sharpest looking Canyon I have ever seen !!! 2 Thumbs up. Looks like a mini-version of our Red 4-door Power Wagon w/ARE cap.
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    Ford f550 vs Dodge 5500 for expedition vehicle

    Gearing is HUGE for mpg. I have also found that MPG varies greatly from person to person even with the same model of vehicle. We get 8-10 mpg with our 2008' G-56 manual, Hemi Power Wagon. Empty or towing our camper, we get the same. The OH computer is dead on accurate. It has 4.56's. New PW...
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    Open for debate: RV or Rig and trailer?

    Lots of opinions & experience on this topic. Here's mine: We have a 2008 Dodge Power Wagon w/G-56 6-speed manual & an 18' Starcraft AR One Extreme (which is really not extreme at all). The "Extreme Pkg" got us a 5" lift & 15" wheels & LT235/75/15 tires, & enclosed & insulated underbelly & better...
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    Pouches for use in Pelican cases?

    There is also these: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-12-in-Document-Bag-82012N11/203224009 I have 6 of these. They work great, are inexpensive & sturdy. I have 1 for metric sockets, SAE sockets, metric wrenches, SAE wrenches, air hose fittings & 1 for odds & ends. Makes it super easy to go...
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    Odyssey vs. Diehard Platinum

    I am still rockin' my 2008 Sears DHPlat marine battery. It is the 2nd battery in our Power Wagon. I also keep them on a float charge.
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    Reliable Matches?

    Even Zippo lighter fluid has been changed. I got a Zippo cause matches around us sucked as well. Found out that the fluid is gone in 2 days, 3 at the most. So your Zippo will not even last a holiday weekend of camping, you gotta bring the fluid with you. The simplest way to make those...
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