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    Gear oil temp ?

    I am holding the temp reader 8-10" from the rear diff cover. Laser is hitting it where the ring gear is, about 2-3" from the bottom of diff. Ambient temp was 85-95*F. Running from 65-80 mph. 4.56 Gears in pumpkins. I have never had an axle failure but just think the temps are too high. Oil...
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    In What Order Should I Modify My New Van?

    If I ever get a van, my first mod would be an interrior roll cage, then to U-Joint Off-Road, or just U-Joint if they could do cages too. Ever see a van in a roll over ? No one ever plans to but it happens & usually with catastrophic results. Just sayin'.
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    Gear oil temp ?

    I will ask the age old question, How hot is too hot ? Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Power Wagon. 10.5" AAM 14 bolt rear & AAM 14 bolt 9.25 front. Both with electric lockers inside. The reason I ask the age old question of how hot is too hot: I have recorded temps all over the board with my trucks. I use...
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    Which fridge? I'm researching but a lot options out there!

    We have both an 82 & a 50 qt ARB. Absolutely LOVE them. They have been plugged into 120v since we got them. Have used them on 2 camping trips & when visiting relatives. They simply work awesome. In 95* heat the 82 qt is our fridge @ 34*F & the 50 qt is our freezer @ -1*F. I have run them in the...
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    NEW XO Trailer Jack from Ark -

    Bret from Ark: Hello, very interested in this jack/wheel. It would be absolutely awesome if your company also made an off-road jack w/wheels, for trailers & campers that already have these type of A-frame jack: http://www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-Trailer_Jack-sf-A%7EFrame_Jack.aspx Maybe if it...
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    Plastic vs. Metal Body Fridge/Freezer (i.e. ARB vs Edgestar Construction)

    Curious, what were yo drilling the sides for ? slide, hold downs ???
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    Bicycling Old Historic Canalways

    I live close to the Erie canal. I have biked parts of it. Awesome stuff. On the Erie Canal once, I helped a guy from Germany fix a flat tire once. He had no tube, so I gave him mine & helped him fix it.
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    BEAT THE HEAT / ARB Fridge Promotion / OK4WD

    This is the best deal I have found. I bought 2. 82 & a 50. These things ROCK !!! 4th of July weekend, camp store was only open fri & sat & they ran out of ice on fri. I am SO GLAD I don't have to worry about ice anymore. A lot of people spent most of the day sat driving around looking for ice...
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    Any input on these batteries ?

    http://www.cabelas.com/product/boating/auto-boat-batteries-chargers/marine-deep-cycle-batteries|/pc/104794380/c/104698080/sc/104446080/cabela-s-x-900-pure-lead-agm-battery/1435369.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fmarine-deep-cycle-batteries%2F_%2FN-1100564%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104446080...
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    Let Me See Your HF Box!

    I used to think that too. But now that we have 2 ARB's, I just can't see myself ever going back to coolers & ice. On our last camping trip to a State Park, the store was only open on fri & sat. & they ran out of ice on fri. Lots of campers got in a bind over that. Had to spend 1/2 a day just...
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    Battery chargers and battery sizes

    These have excellent ratings. I have the 20 amp x 2 model. water resistant as well. I have not hooked mine up yet but it will be for 2 deep cycle marine batteries, in the back of my truck for our 82 qt & 50 qt ARB's. I caught mine on sale, had $20 coupon, used my Mil/LE discount. Ended up like...
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    Please educate me on smokers

    I got enough chips for awhile but may try those later on. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
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    Driving at payload limit ??

    Bigger is better. Drilled & slotted run cooler, which is especially important when @ or over your limit. Obviously stronger rims would be better as well. You get all these things when you "buy enough truck." But hey, if you think the gods will protect you, then just go for it. Throw caution to...
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    Post favorite pics of your rig and trailer

    This thing is unreal !!! Trailer also has a drive axle. Simply amazing. For the person who has everything. Also a diesel motorcycle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVk9WzRkXt4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6X_FE2ss4M
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    Driving at payload limit ??

    Buy enough truck. If not for your own safety, then for those around you. Just because you can, does not mean you should. Ask anyone who was involved in an accident with an overloaded vehicle. Even if it was not your fault, you can still be held responsible/liable if you were overloaded, or your...
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    Please educate me on smokers

    Well, the verdict is in. Smoked some sausage, brisket & pork butt. Family said it was as good or better than anything they have ever had at Dinosaur BBQ, Sticky Lips or Famous Dave's. I guess i did good. I used peach chips for the sausage. I used Apple chips for the pork butt & brisket. I bought...
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    New to Overlanding, need tips on building my Ram

    Anything in the front end could be causing the popping sound. Trac bar bushings control arm bushings tie rod ends shock bushings bolts not being tight enough ovaled out bolt holes from bolts not being tight enough front axle u-joints (use the Spicer/Dana triple lip seal ones) unit bearings...
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    Lets See Your On Trail Leveling Methods

    Lots of variables here. If you have the room, you can make your own out of 2x10's. You can cut them w/45* angle on the ends to drive onto them, or jack it up & place them under the tire. You can use rocks, logs or whatever you find. I have the room, so I carry 2x10's & a pack of these...
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    Filling Cooler Walls with Spray Foam

    I have done this. I used the regular yellow foam. I drilled multiple holes, actually a lot of them. More than 10 on each side I think. Same with the lid. Yes, it did come out the other holes. I think I only used about 4 holes with the nozzle, on each side, the rest were to keep it from...
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    Starcraft Comet Extreme Review

    At least you had actual angle iron from the factory. Our 30' toyhauler had a 100 gal fresh water tank & it was held on by what looked like angle, but turned out to be sheet metal that was bent in a brake-to 90*. Our didn't fall out but it came close. I also replaced with 5 pieces of stout 3/16"...
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