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    Can anyone recommend a sub $200 Tablet for Navigation

    So how do you get around the fact that the Fire Tablets have no GPS built in ?
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    1985 FJ60 Air Conditioning Tips ( Hydrocarbon based Refrigerants )

    Yes, I did ! I fixed it then converted and filled with R134. The smaller molecule size of the R134 meant a tiny slow leak out of the OEM hoses as they were not made to contain R134. Plus the higher head pressures in the compressor made the things work harder. Not so with 12A which has a...
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    1985 FJ60 Air Conditioning Tips ( Hydrocarbon based Refrigerants )

    Hi: I have a 1985 FJ60 Expo Build. I live and explore around Las Vegas, NV, Mojave Desert and the Great Basin. A working AC system is a must in the summer heat. I have struggled keeping the old R12 Refrigerant in the system and eventually switched to R134a only to discover the compressor was...
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    FS: 1st Gen Spot Satellite Personal Tacker $50.00 Shipped CONUS

    Hi: I am no longer in need of my 1st Generation Spot Personal Sat. Tracker. You will need to activate it . Used but good cond. $45.00 Shipped CONUS I will take paypal. Mark
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    Deschutes-Ochoco Roads Closed, Unless Marked Open

    Folks. Please be alert to what the government is taking away from us. These travel management plans have a process to them and the time to provide input is limited and most likely already past for you. The USFS was counting on people being distracted with daily lives and not getting involved...
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    CAMPTEQ's 80 Series Land Cruiser pop top Prototype

    Finally !!!! Kudos for Developing it !!!!!!
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    SAR Moonlander

    I will bet you had fun putting those racks on.. ask me how I know :) Mark
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    Creature Comfort Gadgets

    Jan: I have on old "Jobe" handwarmer... one day I cooked my lower back with the durn thing ! I had it on a "kidney belt" they used to sell and the thing heated up slowly and I never felt it burn my skin but it did right though my sweater. I is really true what they say... If you drop a frog...
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    Creature Comfort Gadgets

    Oh.. Noo.. I've been called out ! Here is one that even Jan does not know about yet. My wood fired back-up (while in the FJ60) or primary (while bikepacking) stove ! http://www.zzstove.com/sierra.html Mark
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    F/S ORTT Emergency Broken Axle Tool

    Hi: I have a well cared for Off Road Trail Tools Emergency Broken Axle Tool for sale. I have upgraded my FJ60 with Full Float Axels and do not need the tool anymore. $70.00 Shipping CONUS Included. PayPal OK http://www.offroadtrailtools.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=140 Please...
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    OZ Tent RV1 W/Extras

    ******* Sold *****
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    Landcruiser sleeping platform examples

    I built a platform out of plywood in for my '60 series. I do have to fold up the seats but it takes just a few minutes to set up. I do not have the time at the moment to link the while thing up in HTML over here but here is the link to it. You will have to scroll down a bit to see it...
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    11" Mac Air

    Mac GPS does not do routing. I use it a bunch along with google earth for prospecting and exploring in Nevada and Ca. I also use an old Garmin for autorouting on pavement. I would never trust any auto-routing off road. The few times I have tried it just to see, it assumes every road and jeep...
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    OZ Tent RV1 W/Extras

    Hi: I still have an Oz Tent RV1 for Sale with all the trimmings. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/spo/2837167623.html Used twice, once in the driveway for the wife to say NO-WAY :) and in a Church Play. Never been on dirt ! $500.00 or BO Local Pickup (SF Bay Area) or buyer figures out how...
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    Spot Messenger or Connect Hardwire to 12V Battery Source

    You can search the net for a 3V regulated voltage source with -/+ 8-14V IN. Should not be all that hard to breadboard one up and have it work. Mark
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    Bicycle Movies

    Here is a very cool MTB helment cam video from Alaska http://vimeo.com/16879009 Not a long movie but with different perspectives. Mark
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    Cabrito's 2011 FJ Cruiser - NSSE

    WOW Nice Color !!! Whoever buys your old rig will get a deal for sure !! I have seen it and it is Sweet !!! Mark
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    CB high SWR

    Try a no-ground plane antenna, or tin cans and string :)
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    Selk Bag Sleeping Bag?

    I bought my warmlite bag in 2006. Before that I had mixed results with a MTN Hardware Synthetic 20F bag. I found that I would fall asleep, overheat, then soak the bag a bit with perspiration and then have a cold rest of the night. I tend to perspire alot in general so I did loads of...
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