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  1. Red Beard

    Buy or Build an Overland vehicle

    I say build if you have the skills to do so.
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    Suspension help

    http://www.sdtrucksprings.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=25578&gclid=Cj0KEQjw7pHLBRDqs-X8hZ3Mgp0BEiQAXIo9ri4m0BCrfPfOc2HbCgIiggtAwdbYJHlGx-NLb1Cbr2kaAqLn8P8HAQ I have these and an add-leaf on my Tacoma they work great. The sumo springs will are a constant contact bump stop and...
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    Utility lights, vehicle/base camp

    I have several of the Grote LED work lights like the ones you can see on the side of my roof rack. There are 4 on the. Truck and I will most likely have 4-6 of them on my trailer when it is completed. They are tough as nails, low power draw and they work great.
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    What Jacket do you wear?

    I work outside year round and my go to for cooler and cold weather is Carhartt. I have a vest, light collard jacket, heavy Sherpa lined jacket and insulated bibs. I have had days that I had to wear it all to stay warm. 12-16 hours in the wind and Texas wet cold can do a number on ya.
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    Off Road Trailer Build

    Looking good so far. I would highly recommend that you run your tongue tube at least in to you second cross member on th e frame. Running the young tube as far as the front spring hanger would be ideal to spread the load stresses out as much as possible on the frame. I am building the frame...
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    DIY Solar Camp Power (Video)

    I know you are asking the OP this but I can also give you a run down on mine. Quick links below are for the components I have picked up for mine. 100 watt renlogy solar kit AGM battery 3000 watt inverter
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    Skid plate bushing/ spacer

    Cheap fix I use on my flat bed bolts to keep it from squeaking is to use plastic water bottle caps with a hole drilled in them as a washer. Been using them for several years and it works great.
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    DIY Solar Camp Power (Video)

    Very nice. I am planning on a larger version of this to run on my trailer. I'll really like your attention to detail.
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    DIY Kydex Mic Holder

    Great job. Kydex is great stuff to work with.
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    DIY "No Welding" Roof Rack

    Well planned and great execution.
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    DIY cargo drawers for LR4

    Well done sir.
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    Portable folding pvc camp toliet

    Nice job. I might have to build one of these and get rid of my 5 gallon bucket with heater hose around the rim that my wife "loves" so much.
  13. Red Beard

    RTT Trailer on a Budget

    Would you mind providing some more information on this?
  14. Red Beard

    Waterproofing the Plano Sportsman box

    I did the same thing with my totes. Also you can fit 12 of these in the back seat of a 2005-2017 Tacoma with the seats laid down. Sterilite 10 Gallon Stacker Tote- Black, Case of 6
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    DIY Portable Camp Kitchen

    You guys that work with wood amaze me. I can fabricate anything to the world you need out of metal but I am all thumbs with wood. All of these setups look great.
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    Another home built roof rack

    Painting aluminum is a pain but a few extra steps will really help. 1) Always wear personal protective equipment when dealing with chemicals 2) Clean thoroughly with acetone and let dry. 3) Fill a clean spray bottle with distilled white vinegar and spray down the entire surface to be painted...
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    Member Number? Upgrade Your Account! Read

    6543 checking in for upgrade. Thanks!
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    The Wanderer- Off Road Trailer Build

    Thanks for the information I'll look into them. I do have a possible solution to this already rolling around in my head as well.
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    Old mines, ghost towns, etc......

    Great stuff here relic hunting is another addiction of mine as well.
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    My 2016 4Runner TP build

    You are gathering up some impressive parts for this thing. We have a 2016 T4R TRD Pro that is my wife's daily driver. My bud Dave that I overland with has one almost identical to yours. They are great rigs and always impress. Glad to hear your surgery went well, I am probably going to have...