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  1. Desert Runner

    RTT on Camper shell?

    . " May do the same thing till I can afford the alucab canopy camper." Have you ever looked at CARAVAN CAMPERS out of Reno NV? Customizable, metal, not fiberglass, and either square or tapered sides. Also side door configurations , rear door options. Alucab is very $$$$, the Reno option...
  2. Desert Runner

    Coffee Percolators

    For those of us that drink coffee like a fish to water,.....the big upside is........ You get a strong cup of coffee, using 1/2 the amount of grounds that my counter top drip unit uses. You can almost reuse whats in the percolator to do another complete brew drip, as the coffee just keeps...
  3. Desert Runner

    ATV's and Overlanding ....

    In today's world, it comes down to how friendly your State and County is to UTV/ATV use in public areas. AZ is great for them, on roads, as long as they are made street legal,....lights, blinkers, horn, mirrors etc. Other States also have more moderate laws vs some. Places like national...
  4. Desert Runner

    Diesel and gasoline

    This is true. Per your OP, i was trying to steer clear of the full-size market, where....YES, the selection of gas/diesel is easily evaluated. Driven prototype Jags $60K, Mercedes (E & S class)-$85K-120+K, Land rovers ($80-120k), all of them diesel, being tested for NA compliant studies...
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    Diesel and gasoline

    JEEP= Hellcat (gas) or Baby Cummings (diesel). Both are non CARB compliant, and both in the $15K range to swap. Both are in a niche market, for the privileged few with that type of cash hanging around. The new Range Rover, is still too new to get a feel for them. If we add cars to the mix, the...
  6. Desert Runner

    Diesel and gasoline

    A nice idea, but maybe a little premature. Right now it is just the small/mid offerings from Gm, and Ford (Colorado/Ranger-North America {NA}) Either Nissan or Toyota need to get onboard for it to be meaningful, or Isuzu for example (D-max). if this is the market your talking about. If this...
  7. Desert Runner

    Warn, Smittybilt or something else?

    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Exactly why I went with a Smitty, in their steel cable 17.5K offering. On another thread, on...
  8. Desert Runner

    State of CALIFORNIA Calls for HAM Radio Repeaters Removal

    It will be interesting to see where this goes. The original OP, and the original responses to it seemed cut and dried. Then more released memo's and You-Tube videos on the subject, fueled the flames (PUN INTENDED). It will be interesting in 6 months to a year, to see if my post #13 and your...
  9. Desert Runner

    Resolved Need to be able to clear RSVPs for Rally Points

    @Michael This also happened to the last LV meet up, rally point. Same error on RSVP. Many local members had this problem.
  10. Desert Runner

    State of CALIFORNIA Calls for HAM Radio Repeaters Removal

    So reading these various threads, and all the back and forth, in a nut-shell, it is California's way of a 'shake down'.....aka......checking the sofa cusions for any loose change they can find. The key phrase being FEE in the memo. Not very surprising in a State with such a large deficit.
  11. Desert Runner

    Overland Bound Emblems!

    Contact Micheal or Corrie, on the main forum page. They can fix you up. You can also buy some extra adhesive backing in the forums store! PS......there is a thread on how to remove applied badges. It involves fishing line, and a heat gun. At least, that is the consensus on the easiest method.
  12. Desert Runner

    Spices what do you carry

    Hey now,.......... everyone is forgetting something,......Hot sauce. It's a condiment, AND a Spice! Just ask your taste buds :grinning: :grinning: :grinning: :grinning: :grinning: :grinning: :grinning:
  13. Desert Runner

    Warn, Smittybilt or something else?

    Okay, time to wade in on this Dodge/Chevy/Ford :grinning: :grinning: :grinning: :grinning: :grinning: :grinning: idea........err.....winch thing:sunglasses: If you really are considering a SMITTY as an alternative to the WARN, look at the X20 gen II versions in the 10,000-12,000 K versions...
  14. Desert Runner

    Hi-Lift and Jack-stand for tire swap

    I assume you have a Hi Lyft base, to go with the jack. Get some HD (thick ply-wood), and cut a square bigger than the size of the jack stands base footprint. If it needs some reinforcement, screw/glue some matching size pieces of wood to the plywood bottom. Paint or seal it. If you have...
  15. Desert Runner

    New Midland MXT275 (GMRS Mobile)

    This antenna looks a lot like a more expensive version. Similar to what 'DanW' used, but not in black:screamcat:. Made in Japan, and with a NMO adapter base added, it might be a idea. Price is right also............ 70W Gain Car Mobile Radio Antenna Dual Band UHF/VHF 144/430MHz SG-M507...
  16. Desert Runner

    I didn't see someone else post this question, but it looks like there was a major realignment of...

    I didn't see someone else post this question, but it looks like there was a major realignment of members POINTS downward. Seems like it was pretty extensive, as I checked on members who I remembered their general point count, and they were all downgraded.
  17. Desert Runner

    Radio suggestions

    THIS......below, and what you posted. Midland GMRS MXT275, Midland MXTA 6dB upgraded antenna (NMO mount), included antenna as a spare. Uniden 520XL 40 channel CBRS, Wilson 5000 antenna w/spring kit. Radio Shack MURS 2 channel radio, will be replaced with a dual band Ham radio in the future...
  18. Desert Runner

    Spare tire cover.

    The idea is great, however a caveat. Because overhead would be too large to stock 'generic' sizes,..30",32",33",35",37", 40", it would have to be a specific members w/OB#, that could be custom made at time of order (size), with the knowledge that lead-time (think safari racks:fearscream:-you...
  19. Desert Runner

    Coffee Percolators

    Chalk me up also with the same setup. :laughing: Many years ago, I did the conversion from 'white gas' over to a propane system on my Coleman stove. I got tired of pumping the tank, while standing there freezing. I wanted coffee/hot chocolate quick . Those little "PERK" coffee makers are...
  20. Desert Runner

    Rebranded Radios: Is one version better than the other?

    Yup did that coupon on the Midland GMRS MXT 275 I bought off their web-site $119 w/free shipping, a couple of weeks ago. EDIT: 10/03/19 I went on their website and put the radio and the programming cable in the cart. Midland accepted the radio discount (OverlandUSA), but nothing off on the...
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