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  1. Kevin108

    What size and where to purchase propane tank?

    Flame King 11 lb on a PowerTank mount bolted to a NashFabCo ladder.
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    What justifies the expense for a rooftop tent?

    Let’s be honest; Roof Top Tent- Yay or Nay? is a pretty good read. As mentioned before: I have slept on the bench seat in my truck, slept in nothing but a sleeping bag on a tent floor, slept in a sleeping bag on a yoga pad, on a big fluffy comforter, on a cheap air mattress, on some...
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    Where do you go when summer hits the Southeast

    A rooftop tent with all the windows open and a battery-powered fan have let me sleep comfortably throughout the summer nights. Altitude is your friend and camping by water will help a lot.
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    Let’s be honest; Roof Top Tent- Yay or Nay?

    Old posts live on! I have one of the old Smittybilt Overlander tents, model 2783. It has been fantastic. Going on 6 years and some 130 nights or so in it. I've run it on 3 different vehicles now - not by choice, but it has worked well on everything. This setup was early on in my overland...
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    fridge power

    I've played with solar and portable power solutions. It's expensive, but a proper dual battery setup really seems like the right way to go.
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    how hard is it on the mid east coast to find good overlanding places?

    There's options on coastal states, but nothing on the coast. Look up the Allegheny and Shenandoah Overland Trail.
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    Crossover or mid-size SUV recommendation

    I think you would be very happy with the extreme capability and Lexus comfort of a GX460!
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    Hike-In/Walk-in Only Campsite Trend? Why is this happening?

    I'm all for hiking in, but we're talking about state park campsites that were converted from full-use to hike in. State park sites are good for keeping the people who use paid campgrounds all clumped together, leaving more sites available to those of us who enjoy the wilds, whether we hike in...
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    Hike-In/Walk-in Only Campsite Trend? Why is this happening?

    No, we should definitely fight the misuse of our tax dollars and things done to discourage the use of our public lands.
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    Leaving your 12v fridge plugged in?

    I think the only way to justify the price of a quality 12v fridge is to use it. Leave it in your vehicle and keep drinks and snacks in it, ring home cold stuff from the grocery store, etc. Mine used to run all the time in the FJ, but it had more capacity and solar. The setup I started with in...
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    North Carolina , Croatan National Forest

    https://cape-lookout-cabins-camps-ferry-davis-nc.com/ferry-south-core-banks-cape-lookout-nc
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    Best overland vehicle with 7 seats

    I'm pretty in love with the Lexus GX 470 now.
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    VA Area Monthly RVA Meetup?

    F a r t s & p o o p I haven't done a group ride with internet strangers in a decade. Maybe I'll try it again. What's up for 2021? In the meantime, going to edit the profile. So much has changed... Nevermind, they made too many rules. I'm leaving the old shit.
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    Lets see some trail photos!

    Taking my stock GX up Union Springs and Flagpole Knob in the George Washington National Forest.
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    Roof Top Tent (RTT) Question

    I have 5 years and counting on my Smittybilt. I have contacted customer service a couple times. Once was a couple years ago to order a new cover and rain fly. Both of mine had minor leaks from extensive use. I think I paid around $150 for the two. The replacement items were of even better...
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    Dangerous situations!

    I had my front and rear LEDs on once while setting up in the dark and and a drunk guy pulled into my site wanting to see the UFO. Saw a guy piss in the river on the edge of camp. There was no way to know there was a site on the other side of the water. The only one that was weird was once...
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    Has overlanding become elitist ?

    Literally: they have more money, live with fewer heads per household, are subsidized more heavily, live in larger housing, and own more modern appliances and electronic devices.
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    Has overlanding become elitist ?

    That the middle class is shrinking is actually a myth. Even those "in poverty" are better off now than they've ever been.
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    It doesn't matter what you drive?

    The little Sonoma is just going to stay stock, aside from some minor TLC. New tires, new plugs and wires, and an oil change so far. I've got a new O2 sensor sitting on the work bench to address a P0420 code. Still needs driver side door pins and a front shocks. All in due time. But I am...
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    It doesn't matter what you drive?

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