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If we're talking cocktails, depending on the trip we premix either a full size growler or howler with G+T, couple of limes and ice. They're both vacuum insulated and will stay cold longer than it will take us to polish them off. ;) From there we pick up local brews as we travel (either in packs...

Running a hodgepodged together kit as well. Started with a kit from Slime from years ago that had a case and replaced/added some better quality pieces along the way (vulcanizing fluid, reamer, razor blades, etc.) The process and care of the repair seems to be the most important. The quality of...

Yup. The current "market adjustment" in town is the same; about +75% MSRP. Used base model hybrids with limited options are selling for 35k+ when they were 21k new 6 months ago.

I don't know specifically about the Sequoia but since most auto manufacturers are behind on production, prices for new vehicles have been inching up well over MSRP across the board. Demand is high so consider it a seller's market at the moment. But 7500 is not the worst offender I've seen lately.

That's the magic question for old rigs, isn't it. With the way my finances run, I budget in advance for big chunks of repairs bundled together. Then make sure I'm doing thorough inspections regularly to catch issues before they are "leave you on the trail" worthy. Factory fuel pump seen 200k...

Obviously money is a major factor, but my advice is not to let the profit-factor sway you too much. You've got a great rig (legit). Of course there are others, but missing "the one that got away" is a real story. I'd suggest doing some real planning, both for this one's potential and another...

Doing a quick search, it looks like the OME kits came with Dakar packs rated for either 150-200# or 300+# over stock weight. If you're completely bottoming out, my guess is you either have the mid range set or you're running much heavier than implied (more common than not). In either case, yes...

Gear: -x1 Stainless skillet and lid for primary use -Single burner stove (propane/butane) -x1 nesting hike/camp pot set w/kettle -x1 2 bowl cookset (work as bowls or cups) -x1 spatula -x1 wooden spoon -misc silverware (X1 pair/person) -x2 collapsible wash basins w/soap bottle -Wash rag, dish...

Since my dual setup is intended for assistance rather than a true house battery (I'm not running solar or a fridge, etc), I chose the Keyline 140A VSR. It's worked flawlessly for a couple years now. And the price was right. One thing to note is that there is no switch or anything to bypass the...

Agree on all counts. That stuff gives me rage. The only point I'll mention is that once someone starts down the YT creator rabbit hole, the environment is structured with incentives and strong arm tactics to better the view count and engagement metrics. In the same way that this forum awards...

Those party folks tend to roll up wherever and whenever it seems. Hard to escape these days. It's not new though. That particular "style" of camping is quite common. In the past, those folks had their pick of campgrounds and RV villages. Since COVID and the "boom", it's hard for anyone to book...

In my experience, Odyssey has the slight edge. They generally have a higher reserve capacity for the same Group size. And, anecdotally, I have seen a shorter than expected life span from Yellow Tops, specifically. That said, it's not that big of a gap between the two and since every setup is...

In my experience, these joints don't fail out of nowhere. Excluding some excessive stress like hitting a curb or deep pothole at speed, most have slop/symptoms long before they become a safety issue. Toyota essentially admits as much in their recall. They just wear faster than would be expected...

The weekend was a success! Current tally is roughly 1000 cu/yds (!) of junk/trash/abandoned stuffs pulled from public lands around Deschutes County. A new record! To any of you in OB that came out, good on you. Considering the turnout, it's not a surprise I didn't knowingly run into any of you...

Tough choice. As stated, the big considerations (finances, space, budget, time) are, understandably, private. Everyone has their own way of doing things though. My personal philosophy with vehicles is a simple one: They're meant to be used. Everything else should be considered a luxury. My...

As stated, it's really preference. Each grease does behave in its own way though. Project farm did a nice test setup that may be useful if you're curious.

Now, I know what you're gonna say. "But Shakes, how is a gathering gaggle of Gambling goons in any way related to Overlanding?" Fret not, friend. The answer is, well... It doesn't. But don't forget what OB is all about: 'Adventure is necessary and conservation is cool, yo.' -Michael...

I wouldn't worry about a circuit breaker in the "automatic protection" sense. Depending on load, state of charge, temp, etc, I've seen surge draw over 300A during testing. Now that current is only momentary (hopefully) so 4g is fine, but the size of the breaker you would need to still be...

I don't personally own one, but the product option is the "Trail'd 6 Gal 'Spare' tank". Bit spendy for me, but I figured it's worth sharing just in case. https://www.trailedonline.com/product-page/4runner-and-tacoma-6-gallon-spare-tank-2-pack Edit- looks like price is for 2 and you can hang up...

Without knowing what the Jeep needs or how your finances are, I don't think anyone here can offer you sound advice. There are just as many Jeeps out there that become hardcore money-pits as there are nice projects. I say that having been there and set myself back multiple years of financial...