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    WV travels

    What? No pictures of Sandstone Falls? :mask: We had (or rather made) opportunity to spend a night in the New River Gorge area last Oct on our way home from a trip to KY. It was beautiful and we want to get back there again. It did pretty much confirm for me that the area is best visited off...
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    Which App is best?

    Not necessarily. There could have been different factors involved in their error. Gaia premium does have a layer that shows private property and like all the layer options, it has a toggle to increase/ decrease the intensity of the layer view. It could be they didn‘t have premium, had the layer...
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    George Washington National Forest Dispersed Camp Sites

    The interactive map is most useful for planning prior to leaving home. There is a mobile app, but I've found it to be of limited use, best to download the maps to your choice of navigation. Be aware, large areas of these forests do not have cell coverage, especially true in a large radius...
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    George Washington National Forest Dispersed Camp Sites

    There are numerous dispersed sites in that area. All are first come/ first claimed. Some apps may have spots listed, but I believe that info would be mostly user based. In general for the GW/ Jefferson/ Mon forests, the forest service does not have published locations for dispersed sites...
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    Video of wire sizing for 2nd battery alternator charging

    Thanks Dave. I’m in the (soon) process of doing this very thing. From my limited understanding (my mind operates in the mechanical realm, not the black-magic of electricity lol) and somewhat of a WAG, I purchased #4awg. I expect the run to be less than 20’ Something I find that I need to be...
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    Allegheny-Shenandoah Overland Loop?

    I always take my saw. Primarily for cutting firewood at the campsite (stuff thats down already) and for the occasional tree across the road.
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    Allegheny-Shenandoah Overland Loop?

    Yes. It’s paved road.
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    Best Sleeping Pad / Air Mattress

    Ahhhh. Air mattresses. For when you want to sleep on the ground, but not right away… Is this sleeping accommodations for one or two people? A good cot is a good start as a base platform.
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    Allegheny-Shenandoah Overland Loop?

    Until later in summer, it’s probably going to be a crapshoot for water levels. I went though that area last year. I was by myself, so wasn’t going to risk a crossing. It’s not that much out of the way to bypass.
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    Goal: simple day to day life, small(ish), offroad capable – a Jeep Gladiator build

    How have I missed this thread until now? Thanks for bringing us along. :) we are making the transition from a JKU with an Ursa Minor to a Gladiator with a Snap Outfitters Treehouse. I’m trying to toe the thin line between full on build out ( and weight) vs just throwing totes in the back.
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    GFC style wedge campers

    We ordered our Snap Treehouse with the standard 2 panels each side. We also opted for the insulation behind the carpet. I figure there nothing saying we “have” to use the panels. But now that I’m working on configuring the interior, I’m glad to have them.
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    2017 Jeep JKU Rubicon w/ Ursa Minor top $31,000 Harpers Ferry WV

    This has been a fantastic platform for us, but we are moving to a different system. 2017 JKU Rubicon with a J30 and a complete Goose Gear replacement Floor. Vehicle Is in very good condition. Jeep has 81K miles on it. Jeep Exterior color: billet silver Interior color: black/dark saddle Engine...
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    WV travels

    Are you referring to Smoke Hole Canyon? That used to be a friend’s favorite area. He was furious when the road back to the campground got paved. Said that would attract all the city slickers.. lol
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    Weekend trip: Dolly Sodds, Blackwater State Park, Canaan Valley (W. Va.)

    We love that area. We did a trip to the Sods back in Sept. Spent one night at the campground, then moved on to a dispersed spot not far from Smokehole Canyon. Woke up in the morning to about 1/2 dozen bear hunter’s trucks nearby. They were not friendly in the slightest. Some nodded to...