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  1. madcratebuilder

    Budget Battery Chainsawin' (20V B&D Chainsaw)

    I have Greenworks 20V impact and drill so two years ago I bought the 12" 20V chain saw. Run time is great, plenty of power and batteries hold full charge for 9 months or more in storage.
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    Comms for your rig

    I dislike anything permanently mounted in the cab, invites thieves. I have CB/GMRS/Ham as portable units, GMRS is the most often used.
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    Portland/Vancouver explorer

    I want to explore the area around Ape Canyon, se side of Mt St Helens. Interesting history, maybe I'll see Daryl.
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    Electric Winch vs Hi-Lift Winching Kit?

    A 4 ton come-a-long can get you out many situations. Much less work than the Hi-lift. I have the hi-lift and a come-a-long to supplement my winch.
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    Roof Track Slot Nuts

    McMaster/Carr
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    Chevy Colorado/Technical ability

    Z71 benfits from a lift, better tires, skidz, rear shock relocation or protection. I has open diff's unless G80 equipped, Just depends on what you want to do and go. The ZR2 is taller, wider, with a pair of lockers, sliders, partial skids. Lower rear shock mounts can be a issue depending on...
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    Portable Toilet

    7 gal buckets are taller than 5 gal, more comfort for the user. Add a snap on seat, bio-degradable liners and you have a ultra low cost port a potty. You can also get a snap on cushion for the bucket for double duty and it can be used for storage.
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    Trail Security

    That makes the bear angry, at least a angry bear kills you fast instead of playing with you.
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    Full Size - Overland Specific Gear

    Look at the Hitchgate Offset with jerry can bar. I have this on a Colorado and I'm very happy with it. You may need to trim the length of the bar for clearance. https://wilcooffroad.com/shop/hitchgate-offset/
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    Tarp recommendations

    The Slumberjack Roadhouse tarp can be setup several ways, comes with all the needed hardware. I use the bed for sleeping so it's very convenient. Rolls up for small storage, about 24"x6"+.
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    Hitch Mounted Recovery Point & Skid Plate

    That is a great idea, I have both skid and receiver. Now I need to make then one part.
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    Waterproofing the Plano Sportsman box

    I have some of the 108qt Plano totes, #1919. I used Frost King EPDM Rubber Self-Stick Weatherseal Tape, D-Section, 5/16" W, 1/4" T, 17 ft L, Black from amazon, worked perfect.
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    2018 Chevy Colorado Z71

    I planted about 15 semi dwarf fruit tress in 1981, they are in their prime. Trees I planted in 2000/2001 are just starting to have great production. Peach trees are amazing.
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    2018 Chevy Colorado Z71

    You can lock the swing arm at 90*, 180*, it can go more than 180* open depending if you the fuels cans mounted. The hold open pin is very robust, the close pin is 3/8 and not going to break. I've had this for two years now and it's rock solid, no rattle. About the crank handle, depends on how...
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    Midland 75-822 thoughts?

    Around the PNW about 80% use CB or GMRS, I have a 75-822 from Bell CB, tuned and 120 channel, a BaoFeng BF-F8HP and a few Midland radios to hand out to folks without. Antenna has a BIG effect on range. CB with a good matched antenna I get 5 miles with ease, about the same with gmrs and a...
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    2018 Chevy Colorado Z71

    The Hitchgate opens in a few seconds and swings out of the way. You retain full towing capability. Under truck spare is great if you don't go off road much. They tend to get packed with mud or damaged by rocks. I with you on no roof or bed mount, I've used both in the past and they can be a...
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    New here! Eugene/springfield OR

    Check out this feed. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_hQBkKxpo8dNKRvzxr3ozw
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    2018 Chevy Colorado Z71

    Check out a spare tire carrier like from Wilco. You gain departure angle getting the spare out from under the truck, you can add a pair of Jerry cans and even a Hi-Lift to the carrier. I have the 589Fab shock relocation kit ordered along with OME rear springs and the AEV diff skid, together I...
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    What is the last thing you bought and plan to buy?

    5 gal jerry can for water, I can carry 12 gal now.