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Great write up, with a lot of good choices. I currently own an XJ, and I -still- think about Subarus a lot. I had a 2004 Outback and generally loved it. Even if a person couldn't get a newer one it is probably one of the most budget friendly, capable, family compatible overland vehicles out...

Thanks. I'm a fan of the BAFX as well. I probably own about 4 of them by now (go bag, tool box, wired-in, etc.). I give them as stocking stuffers as well! The custom dash options on Torque are decent, and can allow some customization for alarms and min/max values. But I don't find it all...

I run a similar digital dashboard on my 96. Especially useful since I have the simplified dash with only fuel/speedometer gauges. Mine is using Torque Pro as the software and a permanently wired OBD2 adapter behind the dash. But yours looks way cooler....what is it?

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Yes. That seems tongue heavy. At 10-15% of overall trailer weight, that 600 lb. tongue weight would mean the trailer would be in the 5-6k lbs. ballpark. Your trailer isn't nearly that heavy right?

Great build, thanks for the Pics!

I really enjoyed the trip and was glad that I took the time to go. Keep that in mind, and please don't read a negative tone into any of my feedback. 1. Would you go back to the same place. Yes. Given the area, it may be good to keep the relationship with the private campground that was used...

It was wonderful! I couldn't believe how many folks came from far and wide. More than that, was that so many of them decided to stay Saturday night and camp, which really provided the opportunity to visit and get to know one another. It was a seriously good mix of people.

For winter camping, standing in the buff isn't practical. I also usually have to clean up inside of my vehicle in the morning with the outside temps being in the 0-30f range. So I have been using those compressed wipes and witch hazel (no rinsing required to feel clean). The little compressed...

I said I was going to try to bring my 8yo. But they have been having strep, and the weather has just been miserable here. I actually drove home in snow last night. Like you Road, I was going to leave before noon today and get set up tonight. But things are converging and messing things up...

I only ordered one badge. So I put in on the rear as well. Next to license plate. In hopes that it would increase the chances someone would see it if they are coming up behind me on the road, or driving by my rig at a campground, etc.

Very true. I do a lot of this during the winter. There happened to be a guy on youtube that filmed all of these tiny state forests in my region, with descriptions, and routes, and warnings. With an emphasis on free camping areas. I made sure to send a big thanks to him, his work introduced...

With an extra pole or two, and some creative tarp measuring, yes, I'm sure something similar could be fashioned. It would certainly be lighter and pack up smaller. Oh and about $500-800 cheaper.

Thanks tsteb112. I put one together just now: https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/150-diy-multi-layout-removable-no-rust-vehicle-awning.14288/

My DIY awning. Wanted something that could support multiple configurations (3 different sizes), be self supporting (no poles) if the winds were calm, but also support windy conditions if need be , could swap sides as needed, be packed externally during travel and not get in the way of rack space...

Got my DIY awning pretty much finalized this weekend (the weather still stinks here). Wanted something that could support multiple configurations (3 different sizes), be self supporting (no poles) if the winds were calm, but also support windy conditions if need be , could swap sides as needed...

In CNY (Central New York) finding places is challenging. Don't get me wrong, finding places where everybody else goes is easy. Finding places off the beaten path is hard. So I spend the winter on Google maps (satellite view) researching various state lands, their roads, and then...

This post could be from my childhood. I grew up in SW Idaho and did a metric ton of camping up and down the S. fork of the Boise up past AndersonRanch/Pine/Featherville. We were in a plain vanilla Wagoneer 4x4 for those years!

Epic.

I find the standard firestik to be too bulky. I switched it out with the thinner firestik firefly series and like the way it looks on the vehicle much more. I have the 3' and 4', and typically run the 3' foot. I've tested it to 7 miles.