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  1. Desert Runner

    Bumper / winch question

    Probably something more important, that is given a thought in passing, is how that new bumper is attached to the vehicles frame. There are vidios of recoverys causing those bumpers to tear off. Those attach points can not be done with 2, or 4 bolts. 6 is good, and 8 is best. That gives 4 to a...
  2. Desert Runner

    Here’s something new!

    The specs do say..... compatible with IN REACH MINI. Just another $299. So cost would be.....a grand, without any other ad-ons.
  3. Desert Runner

    2nd Battery Cable Gauge Question

    Yes on 2 GA. A cable made for starters, will carry all the power you will need, without choking down or worrying about heat issues from 'currant'. You should be able to find cable that size and length at a electrical outlet store, or maybe a big rig repair shop. The connector's are cheap to...
  4. Desert Runner

    How big is big enough? - Tire sizes

    Off-road tires should not be a P-Metric, unless you stick to groomed fire roads. A "D"-rated tire is much better. If your doing back road adventures....aka...off road, you might consider a E rated tire, even with the weight penalty.
  5. Desert Runner

    How big is big enough? - Tire sizes

    My desision was easy. Chevy had this affinity to put 245x75x16 tires on their OEM offering. They looked stupid in those huge wheel-wells. So many people complained, and put on 265x75x16 tires that GM was forced to put out a software update that brought the speedometer and fuel mtg back into...
  6. Desert Runner

    Here’s something new!

    YUP, got the alert yesterday in my emails from the factory store. Seems it would replace and consolidate a couple of systems, but....they are pretty proud of it ($$$). Not available quite yet, I wonder how many will consider it as it is a new system, and just how well it will work in the...
  7. Desert Runner

    Winch Roll Call!

    I did not realize that it was a Saginaw system only, or is that because of your initial purchase model? Slow can be good over fast when recovery is concerned. The idea of continuous use with no worries about "overheating" is fantastic in situations where a winch is called on for use 'over and...
  8. Desert Runner

    Resolved No longer sending notifications

    Well today i tried to sign in on computer, and lo & behold 'I could sign in'. Wow what a difference 12 hours makes.:grinning: However.....I, like 2 others who have piped in, still have email notification issues, aka.....no new alerts since May 8th. So in summery, 1 of 3 issues have resolved...
  9. Desert Runner

    Resolved No longer sending notifications

    Yup, exactly on my phone, which stays signed in on the phone app. Yesterday, I tried to sign in on the computer and it said invalid account. So I am not sure what the problem might be. I thought I heard/read that a new system was going to be rolled out very soon, which is different from the...
  10. Desert Runner

    Resolved No longer sending notifications

    Sent 2 txt about this, and the 2nd about the inability to pin my location. Will see what is happening. I use Yahoo or Bing. Google chrome is my 3rd choice, as a go around.
  11. Desert Runner

    Resolved No longer sending notifications

    Mine is not either.
  12. Desert Runner

    Winch Roll Call!

    Your the first that has piped in on this as a actual user. A real user of this style in the civilian market. You said it hasn't let you down. Limitations or issues with the P/S activation under load etc., can you give some feedback to us in the peanut gallery. One other area I would like to...
  13. Desert Runner

    4Runner advice please

    EDIT: Was just the drivetrain rebuilt?
  14. Desert Runner

    4Runner advice please

    Feedback plz...keep updates on it etc. Mileage, maintenance, and parts availability on the drivetrain. Was this acquired like that land rover company, that does restoration to new vehicle specs for resale?...I realize it was not restored, but how was it evaluated as being drivable/serviceable...
  15. Desert Runner

    US West OVERLAND EXPO WEST 2019, 3RD ANNUAL CONVOY 40

    That so sucks. I too can relate to foot surgery. Mine has finally gone in a positive way, and the light is finally viable. Hope to be back in the outdoors in the fall.. Mine unfortunately was more long term. Get better soon.
  16. Desert Runner

    Boxes, items, etc while away from vehicle (hiking, biking,etc)

    After following the above suggestions, you might think of going with the "out of sight, out of mind" direction. By that I mean use a cheap blue or green plastic Harbor Freight tarp, along with one of those elastic cargo bed webs. Use the tarp over your secured bed items, then tuck the tarp...
  17. Desert Runner

    2016 Ram Power Wagon

    If you go that route, paint it, and put a marine varnish on it before you install. Especially in the rainy NW.:grinning: That is if it is not under a cap.
  18. Desert Runner

    Legal Weapons and Overlanding

    1 coyote ignore, 2 coyotes-keep a eye out, 3 coyotes-don't turn your back. They have courage in numbers!
  19. Desert Runner

    PSA for those who may not know...Tow balls are NOT recovery points!

    Not all tow-balls of the same size are rated the same. A class 3 or 4 (2"), ball might be rated at 3000 lbs, or be rated at 5000 lbs. It is not necessarily the steel, it is the design. The difference is in the 'shank' below the ball and above the nut. The 5000 lb will be beefier/thicker, and...
  20. Desert Runner

    Legal Weapons and Overlanding

    Not living in bear country, and more slanted towards Grizzly vs Black, what is the preferred 12ga load. Slug, Sabot-slug, or 00buck? I have heard both and all 3 as a defense rounds. Is buck able to penetrate deep enough on a Grizzly to stop it or kill? The last thing I would want to do is piss...
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