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I also use a shoulder length that exceeds the hitch tube OA thickness including washers.

I use a draw bar shackle insert as a recovery point, but have only used Grade8 bolts and nylocks as hitch pins for over 30 years on all my vehicles with no issue. The bolts are stronger than most pins, reduce play between parts, and virtually eliminate theft of draw bar. I also use large thick...

I like to go explore and camp with our dogs alone. Sometimes you come across weird things in the middle of nowhere that makes me glad to have a firearm with me. I found this over the hill from where I camped the night before. It is in the Northwest Mojave...Needless to say, I camped a long ways...

I love solar on vehicles and have had systems on our campers for over 30 years...Anyone remember ARCO panels? Our current system has 1200 watts and Battleborn lithium batteries, with Victron controllers, and it works fantastic, But... When camping in trees and canyons, or bad weather, shade of...

When more and more boneheads do more and more stupid acts, Public Policy is to close more and more public lands! I equate the situation to when Jet Ski's went from single rider stand ups that took skill and practice to ride - There were fewer and more experienced operators. Then sit downs came...

I'm not a snow expert, but have quite a bit of experience driving in it and moving it. For fresh deep snow, I agree with tall and wide tires, and lower pressure helps a lot. But I also use chains. For paved roads in my truck, I have good 275/65-18 At tires, and just drove about 125 miles on...

Don't forget to include the trucks payload in calculations. This article describes many towing vehicles, terms and calculations - https://www.consumerreports.org/pickup-trucks/how-much-truck-do-you-need-to-tow-that-trailer/ One does not want to get caught outside the limits...

That trailer may also be illegal load to tow with any 1/2 ton PU. Why? Many LE agency's, and insurance companies, look at the GVW rating of the trailer to determine the load, not the actual weight of the trailer. Most trailer manufacturers only add a third axle if they really need one, not for...

The size difference is almost impossible to discern without actually measuring an actual tire. The same size tires from different manufactures always vary. A concern with the Pirelli's for me would be the 16 ply rating. That is likely a very stiff tire, and a much higher load rating than you...

Found them - 742S, but not available in US.

BB, Can you post the specific model of the Yokohama 7.50R16's, or a sidewall picture? I can't find that tire on their site.

FYI - On one of the major LandCruiser sites - IH8MUD, a vendor who has done dozens of the E-Rod swaps stated that CA no longer allows these swaps! I had also read, that GM stopped making the smog legal E-Rod swap kits. Out of state registration was mentioned earlier, but that has issues also...

FYI - Sliding door window screen - https://www.adriansteel.com/item/cargo-vans/ford_econoline/ford_accessories/ford_window_screens/60-14

Install what ever you decide on on the interior. Do not draw more attention with exterior security. Look at commercial van upfitters for parts and ideas. https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=commercial+van+upfitters...

To paraphrase an old racing line: "The only time you have too much gas is when you're on fire!"

Rusty, bent and missing pieces, on a rare, and for sure over priced vehicle that appears to be listed by a notorious scammer. What's so bad about that???

Nice work and great look!

I drive a 2016 F150 Extra cab 4X4 with a 5.0/6spd auto, and we travel every 2 weeks to our house in Gardnerville NV, a distance of 441 miles door to door. The truck averages 17.5- 18.5 mpg Northbound, and 18.5 - 20 mpg Southbound. Difference is due to more climbs on 395 Northbound. It also has a...

^^^Why one NEVER buys a used a Rapter!!!

As to fuel capacity... I own 2 Ford PU's - a 1977 F250 4X4 and a 2017 F150 4X4, both V8's. The 77' has 2 tanks that hold about 32 gallons, and travels about 10-13 miles on a gallon. The 17' has 1 tank that holds about 36 gallons, and travels about 15-20 miles on gallon. FYI