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Not nearly the level here, but it's true, tools are the key, but space is my limiting factor. Living in Southern California, we don't have "garages", we have what we call "California basements" which means that anything that doesn't belong in the house gets stored in the garage, and that is my...

Hey @old_man (This might be the only time I can say that without insulting somebody... :laughing: :sunglasses: ) I like ingenuity, this is good. Almost zero cost. :thumbsup: A couple thoughts, you touched on one - keep it lubed up! Rust is the enemy. Are hockey pucks UV resistant? Or will...

I thought that too! I did notice that the one ASPW is using some sort of rods in the bottom of each of the 4 sides which I'm sure is an effort to avoid getting tossed around in the lightest of breezes, but you're right, in a stiff wind, you wouldn't even be able to use this at all. Then...

Alright, no Craigslist yet, this is still for sale. Bump, bumpity-bump. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using OB Talk mobile app

OK totally get it now, I thought you were referring to the shower curtain being aluminum :tongueclosed:, couldn't put that together in my head. I would definitely be interested in the soft one, but yeah, $500! How much cool do you need? I imagine their market is pretty small here.

I don't understand the difference between Aluminum and Soft...? And what company is taking info, I'm ready for them to take my money!

So I'm watching Andrew St. Pierre-White's video's on his trek across the Channing Stock Route, which by the way is on my list of tracks to drive, and he says "it's time to shower!". At this point, I kind of want to fast forward past that part, but then he gets to the coolest shower enclosure I...

Hi Tony. Nothing wrong with starting with what you've got! That 5th gen will work, a few mods to improve approach/departure as well as some wheels/tires will go a long way to getting you the car that is completely capable of doing what you want, and for a lot less money than shelling out for...

Yep, that's exactly what I was talking about. Every kit should have one. I'm jealous of your shiny jack! :sunglasses: :yum:

Looks like a pretty solid platform with which to begin. I would straighten out the crook in the tongue if you plan for a higher clearance build. I like a torsion axle for clearance if you intend to drag it through those types of areas. As @ohiowrangler mentioned, if a water tank is part of the...

@BigSwole those are some good pics of "casting off" a hi-lift - assuming that their plan is to push it over to one side or the other. I can't see the foot they are using, I've seen some damage to the jack when the standard foot is used because of the rotation or twist in the jack in relation to...

Haha, you might find this kind of use filed under "how not to use a Hi-Lift Jack!" I just did a quick search and there are many pages of everyones version of how to use, or how not to use a hi-lift! Some good education there, but be careful of the educator, it runs the full range of experience...

I think this is the scenario where there is potential for most damage... where does the top of the jack end up? I think being forced into the rear of your vehicle with great force, no?

In this case @TerryD, @Michael would host it and he would have some members on the "phone" (using something like Skype, facetime, etc.) and be the one asking the dumb questions that the panel of experts would address according to their area of expertise --> that being pre-negotiated in a phone...

Serious question... how can you tell?

Wow, poor quality, poor quality check, and worse customer service. These issues don't heal themselves, they only turn worse. . . . . . . . Note to self: don't buy Wavian.

I know he wrote a really good post and has some good working knowledge, and is a good reference for folks here.

Thanks @Chris Jones That seems a good list, I think @pikeintheboat knows some stuff! It's important to 'tune' this to the beginner and not get too crazy about the real techy stuff and turn it into a 'show what I know' podium.

Just my experience, but references to "propagation and loading" are some of the reasons newbies are intimidated by transitioning to Ham. I know it's important to know those things, but to introduce people to the hobby, maybe those could come later as learning improves?

Hey Matt, I agree that making a single type of comm as a requirement for a trail run is a bit militant, but it's happened here I've noticed from a couple people. It does take the fun out of it but certainly sets a standard! Running the Mojave with that many people, we did have several members...