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  1. ArmyofMike

    Central California Meet and Greet. Saturday January 13th at 12 noon - 01/13/2018

    We will meet at the Pieology in Fresno for a Meet and Greet (there are other food options close by if you wanna grab yours and then meet in Parking area to converse.) The address for Pieology is: 6709 N Riverside Dr #103, Fresno, CA 93704 I will be there at Noon to get those who are attending...
  2. ArmyofMike

    Drawer system v. Tool box/storage boxes....

    I am at a fork in the road when it comes to my cargo area storage solutions for my Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. I have used soft sided bags, duffel bags in the past for gear, but that solution is NOT working as everything becomes a college dorm in the back of my Jeep and a cluttery mess. I need a...
  3. ArmyofMike

    F you Crooks!

    So I wanted some more bumps in my trunk, and boom for my room and kicks in my licks and shakin in my bacon...so I installed an addition to my Jeep JKU. Here is what the Central Valley crooks see.... Here is what I hear and see... The speaker has padding inside for vibration and noise...
  4. ArmyofMike

    Using a Generator while camping?

    Hey All, Does anyone use a generator while overland camping? Is it actually useful for anything other than appliances, tv's etc? Reason I ask, is my family may be selling our tent trailer in the near future and I have a Yamaha EF1000 Generator I can't decide if I should keep or sell also...
  5. ArmyofMike

    Using old furniture for cargo area cabinets??

    So I've wanted a cargo organizing cabinet, chest of drawers etc like many of you have built or bought for your rigs. My concern, I want to be able to remove the cabinets as needed for moving other items and rear cargo storage options. I am thinking of getting a chest of drawers, cabinet or old...
  6. ArmyofMike

    Online Ham Radio Course!

    Hey all! A friend from a local 4x4Him Club started a website with an online course for a Technician class HAM license. The course is all online, which for a busy soul like me is great. He is constantly updating the course content and is creating audio lessons that can be heard in your vehicle...
  7. ArmyofMike

    Spring Break 2018 Death Valley Overland Trip Planning March 25-29 - 03/25/2018

    I am planning an overland journey through Death Valley to several locations within the park. This will be a mainly dry camp event, with the necessity for self sustaining for up to 5 days with limited access to gas/food/water. Grown ups, kids and grown ups acting like kids are welcome. We will be...
  8. ArmyofMike

    Spring Break 2018 Death Valley Overland Trip Planning March 25-29

    Well, this year for spring break, my son, a friend and I went to Death Valley for 5 days and traveled almost 350 miles throughout the park. We went to Reward Mine, Cerro Gordo, Hunter Mountain, Racetrack Playa, Teakettle Junction, Lippencott Mine, Ubehebe Crater, Rainbow Valley, Eureka Dunes and...
  9. ArmyofMike

    Let's See Your Cheap Mods!

    I am a frugal guy...OK....I'm Cheap. So let's share some mods we have done that are effective, fun and useful, but don't break the bank! Go! First, I love patches, so here is my 2" velcro strip on my dash to affix my patches! Easy, cheap and unique. Custom Abba Zabba Heater Cheap...
  10. ArmyofMike

    Central Valley, CA Meetup?

    Hey Central CA! (Fresno to Tulare South, to Merced North), I know there have been some meetups in the past, but wanted to see if we can get another planned in the near future? With the weather in CA being nicer now (not Hades) and trail season coming to a close, it seems a good time to meetup...
  11. ArmyofMike

    Editing Member Map Trails? How?

    I want to add data on all the trails I have been on in Central CA, Eastern CA/Death Valley and Northern CA. I started adding some content, such as Bald Mountain (in my back yard), but I can't go back and edit the content. Is there a way to do so after I have published it? Thanks Admins or @Michael
  12. ArmyofMike

    Stanislaus NF Overland Trip July 2017

    Howdy All, I am planning on doing the Niagara Rim Poker Run in Mid July through the 4x4 in Motion Club. The event is a Friday-Saturday and should be most of the day. Sunday through Tuesday, my son and I plan to overland and camp in the Stanislaus NF. However, I have never been past Sonora and...
  13. ArmyofMike

    Overland Trash Systems

    Hey All, I know of Trasharoo's, potato/onion sacks, trash bags etc for on trail trash holding, but want to know what you use for your rigs? I like the Trasharoo, but am looking for a cheaper system that I can hang from my tire carrier. Any suggestions, or what do you use and where did you get...
  14. ArmyofMike

    Made a Trail Rack for Jeep/Tire Carrier

    Made another Mikeybilt Creation. Used some Uni-strut/Super-strut, hardware and an old wagon basket to make a trail basket for the OR FAB Tire Carrier. Came out really well and finished it off after fitment with a few coats of bedliner. I am pretty stoked with it. I can hold my small ice chest...
  15. ArmyofMike

    Cerro Gordo Spring Break April 9th-12th

    Howdy All, My father in law, brother in law and son are planning an overland trip to Cerro Gordo in April for a few days. They are wanting to go somewhere different and after seeing the trip recently with the OB group, it looks like such a fun adventure. I will begin my trip planning, but...
  16. ArmyofMike

    2012 Jeep JKUS named "Rocko"

    I should have bought a Jeep a LOOOOONNGGG time ago... My Jeeps name is "Rocko," as he spent much of his early years with my family and me on Rock Creek Road (same Road to South Bald Mt. entrance). I have done all the work to him myself and learned a lot, donated some blood, sweat and tears to...
  17. ArmyofMike

    Cerro Gordo- California Ghost Town

    I saw pics on IG of @Michael at Cerro Gordo Ghost Town and it looked awesome! I found it on Gmaps, but wanted to see if any members could share more about it with me? How is the trail? Sleeping overnight? Must Sees/must dos etc. I am only about 4 hours away out of Fresno, and thought it may...
  18. ArmyofMike

    Resolved InstaGram Account Identities

    Contact Details---> Identity Can an IG account be added here? There is Skype, Yahoo IM etc, but it appears that MANY of the users use IG for posting pics and info....Can IG be added as an "Identity?" Just a thought, not world ending. Thanks, Mike
  19. ArmyofMike

    Life Goals....Conquerer Off-Road Campers

    I, I, I just have no words for how awesome these are. I was watcing Youtube offroad videos the other night (OK, every night...) and came across these trailers. I have seen them before, but now that I have a greater affinity for overlanding and vehicle camping, I am just in awe of these...
  20. ArmyofMike

    Home built snow chains!

    ~Figured with the winter months approaching...those who like to drive in the snow, and/or camp in the snow may need a new set of chains. The principle will work for any size tire that will fit chains (not cables) and will save quite a bit of $$$. Built my own Snow Chains for my 35s. Used...
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