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Very cool. I'll be down at the fairgrounds in June for the Gambler. Maybe I'll make a second trip in July.

Probably about 3/4 of the time I'm out in an area without functional service.

My travels don't include a lot of the "standard" overland gear. By that I mean, I'm not running solar, fridge, etc. Heck, I'm not even into RTT's. But I have found a second battery useful for many things, including peace of mind that if my primary does die (mistakes do happen), I have another...

Most pickups/SUVs have a rake so the truck is close to level when at payload/tongue weight capacity. So the amount of lift one would need for the front to level out is directly correlated to the amount of weight *normally* being carried and the strength/rate of the rear suspension. Since...

It's highly unlikely an inch will cause any problems. The 5100's add lift through raising the lower spring perch, in essence preloading the spring. By all accounts, many folks actually find they like the handling better. I myself (Silverado) find it more responsive in rough conditions and...

Great stuff there from smritte. I will add that use plays a large role as well. If an AGM is used in place of an FLA (flooded lead acid) as a primary starting battery and the owner has reasonable mechanical sympathies (i.e: the vehicle is run regularly or has a maintainer installed, doors and...

Tire width and offset are the main culprit. Endless digital ink has been spent on the forums tracking down the largest tire diameter possible for X" of lift. But what they're actually trying to find is how wide can you go. Since most 33" and above come in 12.5's. With stock offset wheels you...

As a note, switching to an AGM or Li battery is very dependent on the vehicle you drive if you rely solely on the alternator for recharging. Lead acid batteries get a bad rep for a lot of justified reasons, but they love to take amperage and charge very quickly from lower voltages. AGMs on the...

Not sure it qualifies as "unusual", but considering all the expensive kit I see being used these days its definitely low-tech. I keep a couple short lengths of 2x4 and a handful of cheapo ratchet straps around. Great emergency self recovery. Strap 'em to your wheels and (hopefully) drive out of...

Alright. It's possible to find both of those rigs you mentioned in good shape. Both are very capable so I'm not gonna get into merits. Here are some things to keep in mind. Montero- Great rig and reasonably reliable. Poor mileage. Parts are getting harder to come by. And by parts, I mean stuff...

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https://www.dnr.wa.gov/dnr-closure-eastern-2021 Temp closure of all WA DNR land east of Cascade Range starting Friday

https://www.dnr.wa.gov/burn-restrictions Statewide burn ban in effect for all Department Of Natural Resources managed lands. Also, statewide recreational and agricultural burns now in effect with exceptions for certain gas and charcoal fires...

Fair enough. Read more like a new rig rather than one you've owned for so long. After 23 years I'm sure you've seen everything its fixing to throw at you. Lol

Half ton truck in a midsized. Great rigs. Solid choice. -Quick tip: R+R the Intake Manifold and change the lower separator gasket. They suck-in and cause a vacuum leak into the crankcase. Causes oil consumption, poor fuel economy and surging at times. If it gets bad enough it can stall...

It's not overland, but you should start with a day trip up SR20 to Winthrop, also known as the North Cascade Highway. Great drive. Wish I had done it sooner when I first moved here. Another nice drive is to the summit of My Baker. Take 542 until it stops. Most of the cool stuff in Whatcom...

The common feeling here that this is meant for "city folk" feels like an oversight. With the mileage rating and utility, commuting is the name of the game. I expect to see these pop up heavily in rural and suburban areas where there's little choice about the distance to your job. As well, I...

Here in the PNW, I get at least 1 rig/week over the winter months in for wiring repair. This past year was the worst I've ever seen. We use the Honda "Mouse tape" as mentioned in another thread. Drier sheets work as well if you change them out every week. I've seen cedar chips, peppermint...

It's gonna take weeks to fix my news feed now that Google sees that in my browser history. Lol (And just in case y'all lost track of time, the first batch of millennials just turned 40)

Sorry for the open ended question, but I wanted to give a space for differing opinions. Without stepping on anyone's toes here, the bottom line is that unibody trucks are not popular in the states (yet). But they have been sold for years in world markets to great reception (the fiat strada comes...