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    storage bags...

    Ok.. I also use bags for the various kit I carry in my truck... so how do you label the contents.... a way that does not cost an arm and leg to get and is easy to attach.... and will stand up to the rigors of use, tired of pawing thru bags looking for what I need at the time. Photos would help...
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    Roof basket storage

    Ok... I see lots of rigs with gas cans mounted on the roof in baskets/racks, so my question......... how do you get them up there when full, not as heavy as water but not light either, those mounted in the center look like they would be hard when needed to put up/take down. What are your...
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    DE IV...

    Done... some changes this year, the early trip is on portal and I (mjmcdowell) and Scott B and Laura have completed the 2nd trip, Utah, Flaming Gorge 70 + miles of dirt, remote and wonderful! Wyoming, Green River, dirt thru Bridger park, many more miles of dirt, yellows of the aspens in with...
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    Awnings + rain/wind = disaster?

    I mostly need an awning as a rain/wind shelter and x-tra room off the back of my truck to cook and hang out under during bad weather. Could you post up photos and details of your awnings used for these conditions, home made or otherwise? Thanks. mjmcdowell
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    "Big O" tires (hope I have not asked about them before)

    Any how…….. has any one used the Big O brand AT tires? I have a set and so far so good, 265/70/16 on my Ranger. I was told by the service manager they are made by Cooper and the tread looks very much like there AT tire which are suppose to be good….. we will see how they are on the trails this...
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    TRED recovery ramps

    Ok...... so I saw these advertised and researched them saw some videos and read about them...... what's up, anyone have any experience with them? They seem like a affordable option to the "M" ones and the price seems reasonable and theycome in two lengths and all the colors. What say, anyone...
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    Big O tire stores, Quality store branded tires?????

    Sooo.... any information on this tire dealer from Expo members, I have 5 new Big O brand AT tires 265/70/16 for a reasonable price (little over a grand all said and done) purchased, mounted etc. while in Co. traveling home to NYS from my last trip out west (DE III) after several tire failures...
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    Zombie shooting........?????

    How come everyone, well not everyone.... but it seems that a lot of folks are building rifles,shotguns, etc. with all this stuff hanging off them in case of ZOMBIE encounters...... do people actually think that some vast army of undead are a threat????? You might be better served by being armed...
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    New rifle.......

    Just purchased a Savage 10 CFM Scout rifle 308 cal..... will be mounting a 2-4 power LER scope on it, then off to the range! WOO HOO! :wings: Can't wait!!! mjmcdowell
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    New...... to me Jeep Liberty

    Well I have been looking at every older style body Jeep liberty for some time now and finally found one! 2007 ,58,000 on the clock, dark green (love this color) great shape,clean inside, one owner, no rust, even the frame is real clean, power sun roof and drawbar which has no rust or scratches...
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    New, green, paint blemished 20 ltr. Nato gas cans, 4 for $59.95 w/ clamp on spout

    Just thought I would post this. Today I got a "Major surplus" cat. in the mail the above deal was on pp 56. For you guys in "free states" this may be a deal to check out. I am going to see if it is on there web site, www.majorsurplus.com mjmcdowell :Wow1:
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    Moab 2012........... CD's burned, need everyones address, PM me.......

    Title say's it, get them to me and I will put them in the mail! stay safe, Michael, Martin, hope your wife is doing well.
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    Removable mud flaps

    Ok... I read a lot about removing mud flaps and I am puzzled. I do understand how vulnerable they can be in some conditions, how ever they offer great body protection in other situations. In my case I actually mounted front mud flaps on my 2009 Ford Ranger (it came w/rear ones) before my first...
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    Edge Star fridge, what say? who has one?

    I got a 43 qt. Edge Star fridge early this past fall and so far so good it works as intended and has been over some rough trails mounted in my truck behind the Passengers seat, perfect fit!. Prior to my purchase I heard and read many more positive than negative feedback accounts on them. Price...
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    Waxed canvas coat from "OZ"

    I have an 9 year old waxed canvas 3/4 length coat made by "Rugged Earth" a company in Australia. The real deal not made in any asian country and was brought home to me by my attorney from a vacation. This coat has seen it all, double cape, hood, sheds rain like a duck, thorns (east coast thorn...
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    Jerry can mounting, flat side down

    Hello all! can anyone advise me as to weather or not the old style metal NATO jerry cans (new with new gaskets purchased before CARB regs.) will leak fuel if they are stored/carried on there side? I want mount two on my roof rack and if they will not leak mounting them on there flat side would...
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    Aluminum folding table, a steal!!!

    I just picked up on sale at my local "Eddie Bauer" outlet a folding (roll up table top/folding frame/legs) nylon storage bag as well, for $18 bucks!!!! check it out, 21"X21" surface and very sturdy and light weight! I think it was a steal!! stay safe, mjmcdowell:wings:
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    Question....... and .....HELP!!!

    Ok....... I know this is probably not the place to ask... but I don't know how to post photos! I have some good photos of my rig at some of the places I have been, I guess you could call me computer dumb at this time. Is there a simple way I can post some photos? I am using a MAC. Hope someone...
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    Mounting spare tire in roof basket

    Hello all! I just thought I would share my way of mounting my 2nd spare tire on my MOAB basket from "Thule". I mounted it with the inside up and then used a threaded 5/16 inch x 8" J hook which hooks on one of the cross tubes of the basket bottom then up thru one of the lug nut holes, a fender...
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    Roof rack/basket question

    Hello all! I have a question, I hope this the right section to post it. I see all the time on this forum (and others) photos of Expo trucks w/ roof top (on rack or in basket) mounted gas/water cans some times one or two or even more! These cans are HEAVY!!! so how on earth do you guy's/gal's...
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