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I had no idea such a product existed. It is a very interesting concept that I am sure works quiet well. I see the Apex valves require a special air chuck; are they a schrader valve design? The Blue Point (Snap-on) deflator you have costs $183.50 (today) which is more than the Apex valves...

These unconventional EV swaps intrigue me, not because I want one, but because they are truly an original build with some interesting technology. The charging trailer is impressive itself! The first EV build that ever caught my attention was one done in a Jeep Cherokee, back in 2003. It is...

According to the San Juan Mountain Trail Group page, I understand Animas Forks is still easily accessible from Silverton due to the lack of snow.

@smritte Thanks for your feedback. I should note that if I pursue a Bearing Buddy it would only be used to help provide the positive pressure to keep water out of the bearing and NOT used to replace disassembly to 'lube' the bearings. Since I inspect and repack wheel bearings annually (100 and...

What is your maintenance regimen? How often does your trailer see over the hub water crossings? What grease do you use in the hub?

Leather work gloves are probably the most overlooked winching accessory.

Do you run a Bearing Buddy on your overland trailer? On a recent weekend trip with my new DIY trailer, I encountered several above the hub water crossings. While I know the hub seal is in good shape and my bearings were well packed, I couldn't shake the notion that if water made its way into...

I am kind of shocked at how many folks say the GX470 is smooth and comfortable. Wife and I test drove a couple and while they rode nicer than the equivalent 4 Runner we felt they were still more harsh than my older 100 series Land Cruiser. We ultimately settled on a 200 series Land Cruiser and...

I just don't know why it is so hard for some people to at LEAST take the trash they brought.

The connections you make simply by sharing an adventurous spirit (or vehicle platform) is amazing. Back in 2010 I frequented the Comanche Club forums and a discussion sprung up about unconventional vehicles off the beaten path. The below is a piece of that conversation I had with a long time...

I am interested in the rear bumper!

Thank you for posting a well written, in-depth, text/picture based review on a product verses simply posting a youtube link :sunglasses: For anybody interested in the inReach, yet concerned about the initial cost of the device, an older DeLorme inReach SE or Explore is functionally the same as...

Welcome from a couple of hours west.

The only time I have heard a conversation on CB (not counting a rambling hillbilly in AR with an amped up CB skipping signal to KS) was in Denver in 2004 during a traffic jam. Most of the 'discussion' was one truckers point-of-view of a lady putting on lotion in the traffic jam. My CB has been...

I am still scratching my head on the best place for the water tank, so the water system is still currently just a box of parts in the garage. In the meantime I removed the leaf spring and shackle bolts and coated them in sticky grease. I also adjusted my torque technique on the suspension...

Have you found the marine hatch to do a good job of keeping dust out of the water and keeping the water in the tank? I'd like the ability to gain access to the inside of the tank and this looks like a genius solution!

If you squint, there is still some yellow over spray on the safety chains that I reused. It is such a relief that the yellow is gone! You are absolutely right. The narrow frame and narrow suspension isn't ideal. I suspect the higher capacity leaf springs will help keep the trailer stabile with...

It really depends what the goal is. I have a variety of vehicles from a 1966 Chevrolet K20 to a 2017 Yamaha WR250R with a couple of Jeeps and Land Cruisers in between to pick from. They have all been on some sort of trip but my typical go-to is the 1999 Land Cruiser. The old Land Cruiser falls...

I would love to read a build thread on your trailer (I am not interested in watching a video) as it looks well done. Nice Mobilgas pump in the driveway!

I have started planning a water system for the trailer and think I have settled on a design. Check out my super high tech diagram below: I will generally fill with potable water from a municipal supply or well supply. If I use a non potable water supply, the water will be pre filtered outside...