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  1. old_man

    Electric powered overland vehicle

    The only problem with electric is if you run out of power, it is hard to get someone to go get a can of electrons.
  2. old_man

    What is the Quintessential Camp Food?

    Bacon, Spam, Eggs, Pork Chops.
  3. old_man

    Sye

    I have done dozens of each over the years with NAXJA. Personally I just do the H&T in the car. I cut the shaft with an abrasive wheel clean it up flat, mark , drill, and tap the hole and presto you are done. Been running a H&T for over 500k miles.
  4. old_man

    Ground up off-road trailer build

    Where in NorCo are you located. My home is in Loveland. I am currently working out of state in Arizona but make it home for a week at a time every month or so. I would like to see what you are doing.
  5. old_man

    DIY Aluminum Roof Rack Question

    I have used the zinc rod before with fairly good luck but a rack is subjected to a lot of bending and twisting. Even with TIG, the best welding, it is prone to crack over time. If you do it, make gussets for all the stress points. Practice a ton before actually working on the welds for the...
  6. old_man

    Grand Canyon North or South in November for Overlanding with Trailer

    They don't close down access do they?
  7. old_man

    Shipping an off-road trailer

    I work outside Phoenix and routinely make the trip home to Northern Colorado. When do you need it? We might be able to work something out to just have me pull it back on one of my trips. I only have about 100k miles of pulling a trailer under my belt. My rig is fully equipped with trailer...
  8. old_man

    What is your go too overlanding photography kit/setup? What is in your Camera bag?

    I can post process most advantages of a view camera into my digital images such as the lense board rise but it it hard to do the tilt to control the plane of focus. New digitals tend to allow you a greater depth of field, but in some instances I want less and to tilt the plane for effect.
  9. old_man

    What is your go too overlanding photography kit/setup? What is in your Camera bag?

    I still have a Toyo 4x5 Field with several SuperAngulon lenses. It just costs so much to use it. I am running a 25mpix Nikon and looking to upgrade to a 50mpix soon.
  10. old_man

    What is your go too overlanding photography kit/setup? What is in your Camera bag?

    I was a professional photographer for years. I loved my RB67's. I had the 37,50,90,127,180,250, and 360. I was young and backpacked with a body, 4 lenses, and 4 backs. I have boxes of negs. I still wish I had it back and could get the processing done easily. Even the pro labs around have...
  11. old_man

    12v Basics

    Absolutely no negative connotations meant. Your posts inspired me to add some experience to help others.
  12. old_man

    Newbie from Southern Utah

    Welcome. Been over to Tourquerville Falls?
  13. old_man

    12v Basics

    I enjoyed your writeup. Being an Electrical Engineer for over 50 years it never ceases to amaze me the old wive's tales I hear about auto wiring. First off, everything is not a ground problem. ha ha Second, if a fuse blows, there is a 99% or greater chance it was not the fuse. Blindly...
  14. old_man

    What's in your driveway and what is your overlanding vehicle strategy?

    If it is my ass hanging off of a cliff and my life on the line with it, I am damned sure going to do my own inspections and welding. I don't even trust my airplane mechanic.
  15. old_man

    What not to do with Bear Spray!

    Been in the woods of the Rockies for 60 years. Never had an issue with a bear, never carried spray. I have at times carried a gun, but only when hunting.
  16. old_man

    Living without regret

    I have regrets, but I never second guess or look back.
  17. old_man

    How to carry propane tank

    I run a 20# on my teardrop. Cheap and available everywhere, even exchange since fewer places will refill these days. I have it hooked to my stove with an outlet for my portable grill. I even plan to use it for a propane fire ring since fire restrictions are getting so prevalent. A fire ring...
  18. old_man

    What's in your driveway and what is your overlanding vehicle strategy?

    I've had my rig almost 25 years and put 700k on the title. I keep it in tip top shape and routinely hook it up on short notice and drive 1000+ miles. Yes, things wear out, but with preventive maintenance, not necessarily waiting for something to leave you stranded, goes a long way.
  19. old_man

    US Northwest Arizona Bound

    How many days you figure? Check in when you hit AZ. I am in Prescott, about 90 miles north of Phoenix, in the mountains at 5400 ft. Stop by and I can cook some BBQ. Tom Houston 970-391-8927
  20. old_man

    Pull Out Kitchen/storage building Materials

    Alumalite works great
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