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  1. Desert Runner

    WARN 8274 winch. Who has one, What rig do you use it on, and why do you like it over newer model?

    Two more pics with synthetic line on themwinch-mount for it.
  2. Desert Runner

    WARN 8274 winch. Who has one, What rig do you use it on, and why do you like it over newer model?

    An old school winch that is a beast, and is underrated in strength. It's design, limits it's use in modern rigs (airbags), but for those that like a simpler, less electronically upscale vehicle, would you use this over cheaper more compact designs?
  3. Desert Runner

    WHY did you choose YOUR rig?!

    One of the great things about older rigs, besides the greatly reduced electronic complications, is that front bumper area, that is just crying for a WARN 8274 winch. It might be a dinosaur {the winch design), but it is better/stronger than many in that class today. I have heard that #8000k...
  4. Desert Runner

    Tires

    Nice post, very good info on the inner casing design. I also had not heard about a tire being available in 2 different tread depths. My first time TOYO AT2 tires have been satisfactory so far. The future mileage question will be a big factor after they wear down. My next tire will be...
  5. Desert Runner

    BFG KO2 Tires

    That 3rd pic pretty well nails it. Where traction goes out the window. If it works in the white stuff, it will work most other places. My question is this. On 285x75x16 size tires or similar, have users seen a big traction difference in D vs E ratings? As the D version has those extra...
  6. Desert Runner

    Land anchors

    I believe the Smitybilt has the short arm design. Something about initial dig/grab, and how someone has to keep holding it, and being right there with the tensioner winch line.
  7. Desert Runner

    Land anchors

    Have heard The pull pal is good...sand?...snow....and best in moderately hard dirt. Yes the desert does limit choices. The downside I have heard is size and wt. The knock-off... Smittybilt,... gets marginal reviews compared to the original.
  8. Desert Runner

    Show me a Road Sign.....really any sign...

    A friend' humor.......camping near Swains Creek, UT, and....BFE Canada?.......Saskatchewan province, or Eastern Alberta, along hwy 5, The main EAST/WEST hwy across Canada.
  9. Desert Runner

    Photography

    Some of my favorites
  10. Desert Runner

    Winch Roll Call!

    X20 Smittybilt....17,500 big boy. Steel cable, as synthetic would be to thick a diameter. Instead of 95 ft. Something like 60 ft would fit on the drum.
  11. Desert Runner

    TRAVELS: What animal have you seen increase in number the most?

    Near the bottom, on the right, on the powerbox. We stayed back to a respectful distance, so we would not disturb them! Cell phone pic, no telephoto lens.
  12. Desert Runner

    TRAVELS: What animal have you seen increase in number the most?

    On the gray power pole in the background is the hawks nest. Expand the picture to see it.
  13. Desert Runner

    WHY did you choose YOUR rig?!

    Was it overall size/dimensions, or....the overhead canopy of trees? Which caused the most problems. It's amazing how east of the Cascades, the land opens up. I really liked the diversity that comes up their.
  14. Desert Runner

    TRAVELS: What animal have you seen increase in number the most?

    Out near Jean, NV, in the 'Jean Roach Dry Lake area, their are quite a few Red Tailed Hawks. More than you would think could be supported, due to limited resources. About 2 miles South of the small airport there, a nesting pair had at least 1, possibly 2 chicks. They made the nest in one of...
  15. Desert Runner

    WHY did you choose YOUR rig?!

    How do you like the pop-up camper? Any issues in cold weather along the hinge? I like the idea of a lower profile while on the hwy.
  16. Desert Runner

    Light Up the Night

    OEM lighting and 55,watt HELLA 500's. 2nd upgrade will be 55 watt fogs to replace the stock ones lost when the front bumper was upgraded.
  17. Desert Runner

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

    See my cautionary about traffic where the 2 hwys meet. Been down their for lotto tickets, a real bear getting out of that truck stop. Had to go south once almost to the train/park, just to be able to turn around. Trying to cross to north bound US95 (VEGAS) was not going to happen. Watching YOU...
  18. Desert Runner

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

    Cool swag.....pics of the group while there, with the swag...[emoji2] post up for those of us not going. For me.....someday!
  19. Desert Runner

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

    Pick a place that is not on the North side of US 95. That truck stop gets mighty busy, and between it,and the 40, can see traffic buildup when trying to get on the I-40 east at the light.
  20. Desert Runner

    WHY did you choose YOUR rig?!

    You might have lost those sensors, but if you ever break a taillight, you will be glad they were where they were . Taillights with them are....$$$$...really to replace..
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