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Agree on the safety aspect. I would avoid the elastic "tensioned" type and learn how to properly tension the metal clasp type (used on heavy semis for decades). Also I am pretty sure chains are illegal on public roadways, so they should only be in use off road and at low speeds.

A set of these should have you all set (make sure you get the size for your tires). Building your own rarely saves any money by the time you get all the parts.

True the 8274 is the mac daddy of winches with 150 ft of cable and fast line speeds. Its only drawback is space it takes up vs a smaller form factor M8000. That is the main reason my Warn Bellview (power in only version of 8274) is sitting on the bench still and the M8000's are on the...

Front and rear winches are a great idea. Not just for off roading but that rear winch can be used to pull things up onto a trailer and save messing with come alongs. I have front and "rear" mid mount winches. The mid is frame mounted at the front of the bed and is for pulling rearward or...

First if possible try not to travel alone. Second if traveling alone, prepare the vehicle properly i.e. a winch, shovel, traction mats and jack etc. An off road tow bill can easily cost more than a nice winch so just go prepared.

Definitely visit the Keeweenaw. There are many excellent scenic places to visit.

Simple the 8274 on the front and the m8000 in the rear for those backwards winching situations. I went the dual m8000 route, one under the front and one mid mounted for rear winching and to pull things up onto the bed. One can never have to many options to pull yourself or others out of a jam.

I agree with those above. The only way I would take a vehicle across one would be after loading it in this.

Lots of LED's :sunglasses:: -(2) 42 watt led floods (forward driving lights) -(2) 42 watt led spots (forward driving lights) -(4) 18 watt led floods (under flat bed work lights) -(2) 55 watt led floods (rear facing out of cab work lights) -(8) 5 watt fish eye led floods (inside cab foot well...

sounds promising , keep us posted.

Any Michigan folks up for a fall time weekend trail run?

Thanks for letting me know the issue before I plugged it in and roasted a battery. I am taking the easy route and ordering a 10v output car adapter. http://www.ebay.com/itm/370744482898?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT It has been tested and proven to output the...

Yes the amazon ham kit includes the longer antenna.

Good luck. I haven't gotten that far. Hopefully in the next week or two. This is on order though, cheap and should be a good starting point.

A front and rear winch are never a bad idea as long as you have the space. Just make sure you size the cables appropriately for the distance from the battery. Once I find a second warn m8000 for a good price it will be bolted on the mount I made in the rear of my project truck. Now if you...

Sounds like a good plan. Should have the Drone and HAM radios by then. That way we can find RyanC.

Agreed that Michigan is a pretty darn nice place to live. There needs to be a UP trip organized soon I am sure there are few folks that would be up for that.

where is campsite 1 located? I hauled canoes on the pere Marquette starting in baldwin for 4 years back in high school so it will be interesting to see what has changed in the area.

Checked the rally point. Even better over near Baldwin. :grinning: One question, I am assuming I need to get an orv sticker correct?

Manistee. Right next to where I grew up in Ludington. I'll have to see if I can make it up there. It would have to be the Durango as the willys fc170 is still in pieces all over the shop. :sunglasses: