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I am well aware of the differences between deep cycle and regular car/crank batteries. After doing some research, it seems I should be able to replace the OEM battery with a Group 35 DieHard Platinum P-5 or equivalent. Has anybody tried this on a 2014? Here's a guy with a 2012 who did just...

Hmmm... I didn't think about using solar panels. when stationary... Guess I'll do some research on those as well :). How do you connect the panel? With alligator clamps to the battery? @Kent R // EDIT: I actually have a 24W panel I use for iPad, iPhone, etc. when off grid. That might not be...

Thanks. Yeah, I have to check my options on upgrading the existing crank battery vs. adding a second (deep cycle) battery... Watched a couple of install videos on YouTube, and it doesn't seem overly complicated, but you have to cut off and reroute some stuff.

Thanks everybody for the feedback. It’s decided... I’ll get a camp oven. Will try to find a used one; otherwise, I do have 3-4 months to break it in before my next trip... Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk

Got tired of lugging ice around, and finding my meat soggy due to ice/water penetration... Not cheap, but should help going forward. Went for the 37qt model, and I get a free 'limited edition' cover after sending in proof of purchase. Just put it in to see size; it will eventually go all the...

Same here :)

Same here. Put it together, but haven't had a chance to put on roof yet...

Thanks. Yeah, I figured that'd be a long shot, since CarPlay is only in its infancy being adopted by the general population. I did in fact add my name to the existing feature request for iOS; I do think that having the ability to use GaiaGPS on carplay enabled devices would be a competitive...

@1Louder - Hey, I was wondering if there is any development going on WRT/ adding CarPlay capabilities to GaiaGPS? At the moment, I use my iPadPro 9.7" as my primary Gaia map (cup holder in middle console,) zoomed out to give me a "regional" view of where I am on the trail, North up. On my...

After 2 days of driving around, and some "off road" testing today, i have to say, I am happy with my decision to replace the original equipment tires! I did settle on 33-34PSI for on-road pressure, after doing the tread-water test, and comparing the contact patch at various pressures (thank...

I believe so. Bumper off, and there might be some welds that need 'trimming' in the back. Here's the installation instructions, https://www.carid.com/images/gobi/products/pdf/gjjkrr2-installation-instructions.pdf

Yes, there is. It's designed specifically to be able to remove the panels. the insert bolts in above the panels, and creates a 'mesh' platform above them (just like the fixed one in the back). Or w/o the inserts, it's just open...

Thanks, @SeattleBeardo . Yeah, I really dig the more aggressive look of the 16" wheels with the wider tires. Not sure if I'll even bother to reprogram the speedo, it's so close. It's a Gobi Stealth rack with wind deflector, ladder (rear drivers side), easy move crossbars and a sunroof insert :)...

Looks like I don't need to replace the spare tire carrier right now either, although I did mess up and forgot to put the hubcap on the spare when i put it up there. Too lazy to fix right now, though. Still 'thinking' about replacing the rear OEM bumper with one with integrated spare carrier...

As mentioned elsewhere in these fori, I have decided to 'widen the stance' of Ruby a bit, since I will be installing the RTT soon. Ordered some steel 16" wheels with 305/70R16 mud terrain tires from 'The Tirerack' last week. They installed the TPMs, mounted and balanced, and then shipped...

I seem to be on a roll today... Planning next years photo outings - One area I really like to revisit is Monument Valley. All the times I was there, I either stayed on the "tourist loop," or paid for a 'photo guide' to take me beyond said tourist loop on a special "photo tour," or even...

A long time motorcyclist friend (he's big into m/c off-roading; I am more the street-carving type - BMW R11200RTW) of mine pointed me to a site, http://ridebdr.com, for information on 'off the beaten path' roads and trails. Their site explains: "Backcountry Discovery Routes is a 501(c)(4)...

Thanks for the instagram follow! Following now as well :)

Thanks a lot. Keep in mind that a screen displaying these photos really doesn't do them justice, though. You should see them printed and matted to 20x30 or larger... It takes me a long time to tweak my photos for printing - but the end results does always seem to be worth all the hours spent in...

Living in Western IA, I do go out during severe weather a lot. Also am an official emergency station in the county, and I used to be the primary link between the Western IA emergency nets and the State EOC in Des Moines via HF. Lately, a bunch of local clubs have banded together and are linking...