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For a little while, Labor Day Sunday morning, I was further north than anybody else in the contiguous United States. It all started around 30+ years ago. A friend and I were looking for road trip destinations. We decided to go as far north, east, south and west as you could go. East wasn’t too...

I have a question for all of the cast iron gurus out there. I bought a stove with a center burner and it came with a cast iron flat plate to go over the center burner. It says it was pre-seasoned. No, I don't believe it is as good as it should be. But one of the first meals I tried to cook...

Got a kick in the gut today. While driving to work this morning, the engine just stopped. Flashed a "Transmission High Temp" warning then the engine just shut itself down. All the lights were still on. Everything else seemed to be working fine. Called the tow truck. While waiting, I tried...

So I have had this idea rolling around in my head for some time. Having some spare gas is a good idea, but I am not a fan of the RotoPax. Spending $150+ to carry an extra 2 gallons doesn’t rub my budget the right way. Jerry cans are a lot cheaper, but are still a bit awkward to strap down, find...

While wolf watching in Yellowstone last week, we found that a lot of the amateur watchers have organized a bit better and are using hand-held radios to communicate with each other. Per a website, they are using frequency 464.5000 PL 131.8. I understand that the 464.5000 is the frequency. I have...

After our trip to Yellowstone last week, I realized it’s time to upgrade our tripod that we use for our spotting scope. I am considering either a gimbal head or a traditional pan/tilt fluid head. I like the ease of moving the scope around with the gimbal, but I am a little concerned about the...

Does anyone have the factory wiring diagrams for a 2017 Tacoma? Specifically the ones to the ignition coils? The other night, my Taco went into limp mode. Occasionally. Managed to get it to a dealership. They pulled the trouble codes and told me it was the ignition coils, but couldn’t tell me...

All right Jeep guys. This might be a chance to convert a Toyota guy, maybe. We’ve been looking for a car to run around town with, some back roads, occasional interstate travel with. There is someone with a used Jeep for sale. I don’t know anything about the different models, years, what to look...

I finally got around to making my second dash mount. The first one went in right after I got the truck. I would alternate between the phone and the GPS. Now that the phone is taking on more of an entertainment use while driving, I needed a second mount for the GPS. The premade solutions that...

It looks like the extended warrantee it going to pay itself off. Lucky me. While getting an oil change, the mechanic noticed a slight oil leak coming from the timing cover. Warrantee will cover it. Knowing this isn't an easy task and that they will have to take a bunch of other things off...

This is a more direct tire question than, “What is the best tire?” I have selected the one I want, Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus, 265/75 R16. The problem I am having is the load rating that best fits my Taco (2017 DoubleCab) is on back order. The heavier duty ones are in stock. I would like...

Hey all, I have a new (to me) kayak. It is a Current Designs, Whistler, 14'-6". I need to move it. It has to last 590 miles at 84 mph on my roof. I have the Yakima j-hook mounts. I have the bow lines going down to hooks on the side of the hood. Stern line to the receiver. (And yes, I will have...

INSTALLATION HELP!! I am trying to get a new bumper and winch installed this weekend. I bought the CBI covert and a Smittybilt G3 winch, 2017 Tacoma. Anyone out there with this set up? How did you end up mounting the winch controller? I was about ready to lift it in place, but when I...

So I picked up a CBI Cover Front Bumper and Smittybuilt winch over Christmas. Nebraska, in their infinite wisdom, has determined that we need a license plate in the front. I am trying to find a flip up license plate holder that works with the sloped front of the CBI bumper. There are roller...

As my age gets closer to the half century mark, I realize my memories are starting to fade. It is time to put down some of my adventures in print before they are lost forever. I also had my old slides digitized. So, pardon the poor quality of the pictures. Some are a bit more faded than...

Hey all. I’m buying my first winch and am have some questions for the seasoned veterans out there. And maybe I am overthinking some of this a bit, but that’s what I do. Quick spoiler, the questions are about the bumpers, not the winch. I like the semi-hidden winch mount bumpers. There are...

Now I am sure this will get some different opinions and thoughts. Some will be strong for and some against. But, I would like some honest ideas. We take our family vacation to the Summit County area every year between Christmas and New Years. For the last three years, we will go up Tiger...

Just a heads up to anyone looking at using the Prinsu Awning Mounting Brackets for a Rhino Rack Batwing Awning. They don't work. The slot spacing on the Rhino Rack Awning is 3 15/16". The largest slot spacing the Prinsu Bracket can accommodate is 3 5/8". CBI Off Road is taking them back...

Saw this. Looks like a great base for someone. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1985-land-rover-one-ten-5/

Right now, I am enjoying a steady stream of packages coming in. All the pieces and parts for adding a dual battery set up, and all the power distribution that goes along with it. Question for you all. How do you protect your wires as they run around in the engine compartment / under the...