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  1. Loco-Nomad

    Ideas on switching camping styles with the kids

    I currently have a 25 foot hard sided travel trailer with all the "normal" amenities. My kids, 14, 7, 6, and 20 months love camping as does my wife. I want to get back to more primitive camping and overlanding and get out of the state parks and other over populated campgrounds. MY kids are...
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    Handicapped accessible RV's

    I did a search and came up with nothing, but I was wondering why none of the major RV manufacturers make a handicapped accessible rv? I met with a large dealer near me and they stated they never even thought about it. Really?? My son is 20 months old and has CP, and many other neurological...
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    Cummins question

    I just purchased a 2006 3500 quad cab Cummins. I bought it from a large dealer in my area but they didn't have any information on what had been done to the truck by previous owner. The salesman said the guy had talked about how much money he spent on parts and so forth and when I asked what...
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    Special Needs Child

    My wife and I have been Fostering a baby since birth, he is now 11 months old and we are trying to adopt him. He was born drug addicted and has brain damage because of this stupid mother's decision to use drugs while pregnant. He also has cerebral palsy because of this. He will likely need a...
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    1999 Suburban Question

    I have a 1999 1500 Suburban w/350 engine. I want to keep it as close to stock as possible, what is the largest tires/wheel size I can put on without a lift? I would like to go with 33's. Also, it has the push button to engage the 4 wheel drive instead of the actual gear shift on the floor...
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    Jerry can lid

    Looking to buy a screw on Jerry can lid, I bought with a flex spout that leaks and would rather have the standard old screw on lid.
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    HAM/CB security

    I've searched the threads and didn't really find anything. Looking to install my mobile Ham radio and CB in my Wrangler, but wondered what everyone else is doing to keep them from getting lifted. It has a hard top and soft top so is there something I can do that would work no matter what top I...
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    To scrap or not?

    I bought an '86 Cherokee w/ the 4 popper about a month ago (against my better judgment) and blew the engine over the weekend. The 4 wheel drive wasn't working which i think needs a transfer case and the crappy vacuum activator replaced to fix it. I have thought about doing a Chevy 350 engine...
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    replacment truck bed??

    Not sure this is the right place to post this but here it is. I have a '03 2500 Ram Cummins and the bed is starting to rust over both wheel wells pretty good. Should I replace the bed or go with a flatbed or what? I have thought about the flatbed but now with 4 kids, the extra space is...
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    Baja bumpers

    I like these bumpers as they are nicely priced and look great. I have a Dodge 2500 Cummins full size and on the website they show for Toyota's and Ford Rangers. Does anyone have any dealings with getting them to build one for a specific full size truck?
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    New Ham needs dual band antenna help!

    I bought a dual band glass mount antenna for my truck. I was picking up 2m but nothing on 70 cm. When I try to call "CQ" I get no response on 2 m all day. I bought an SWR meter and it is way off the charts so I figure it's the new glass mount antenna I bought. It's a "no name" off ebay and I...
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    Late model Durangos??

    Just doing some preliminary searching here, anyone done a build on a late model Durango? I have a 2006 Durango, well, my wife does, but was considering some mods for it. I am currently in the basic stages of building my '03 2500 Cummins Ram. Just thought a Durango build would be cool. Hadn't...
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    Fuel mileage for vans

    Okay, I was looking at an old 4X4 Chevy van and the guy said it gets 10 mpg. Now is that normal for you guys with the Sportsmobiles and 4x4 vans? That seems a bit crazy to me. I have been iving the van thing some serious thought but this could be a big draw back for me. What are some of you...
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    Uhaul conversion question?

    Okay, I found a chevy 2500 dually Uhaul truck for sale at the local Uhaul dealer. It would make a nice conversion but a few questions: I don't think it's 4 wheel drive, (haven't stopped or been able to look at it in the winter storm we are having) how expensive and labor intensive is a 4 wheel...
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    Aluminum flatbed for my Dodge

    I have read several posts where people have said they built an aluminum flatbed for their truck. Can some of you post some pics and any technical info for that? I have a 2003 Dodge 2500 diesel short bed. Thanks, Larry
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    Newbie questions....

    Greetings, I found this forum a few weeks ago and I'm hooked! You all have excellent rigs and tons of experience. That is where my questions come in. I have an '01 Dodge 2500 diesel that is totally stock. It has the extended cab cab not the 4 door, and 8 ft bed. I plan on getting a cap...
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