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Keeping a low CG was one of the main priorities when I searched for my trailer. That 18" of height that serves no other purpose while traveling seems a waste. I have had to do a quick lane change at freeway speed where a trailer that high (above pic) would be very concerning. And some of the...

. . . My wench goes in the house every time we get home. . . . My winch is firmly bolted to the front bumper and it stays. . . . Loyal winch. :smirk: Dan

Thanks for this! Dan.

These are pretty nice Mason, but do you have to put it on a land rover? [emoji16] Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using OB Talk mobile app

Is it the camera angle or me? It doesn't look like you'd be able to carry a full-size water/gas can in the space closest to the tire, it would hit the tire?

I heard another option to making lights up high legal is that they default to point straight up. I've seen some mounts that do this, they hinge and point to the sky, then rotate down/forward when needed, I guess that's legit. In fact, the one I saw was a LED bar light.

Dig the '60. Quality resto-mods, tasteful upgrades. Well done.

Take a look at Cathedral Valley in Capital Reef NP if you haven't already. There's a great little campsite at the North end of the good dirt road that is almost never crowded with views for days, very typical Utah scenery, which is spectacular! You're not passing by me on this route but have...

@Gravel Travel Canada good on you for putting this together, they are a lot of fun AND a lot of work but mostly fun! Good times, looks like a beautiful area, are you guys planning a skype / facetime with the OB OTG17 event while you're there? We did something like that with an event in...

Welcome (eventually) to Kalifornistan. The above are the basics, so I will just add that I have been pulled over for uncovered lights on my roof rack. It was California Highway Patrol (CHP) and the guy was not in good humor, no quarter given! The ticket was also for tint that was too dark on...

Wait a minute, last Wednesday it was on the road again, and now, today, it's a goner? We need pictures. And a story!

I'm a little disappointed in the Cummins engine specs. It has 267 hp (120 kW) @ 3,600 rpm, 267 ft-lbs (362 N-m) torque at 1500-3,000 rpm, and the engine itself weighs in at over 500 lbs! Not a big performer, but for a retro-fit engine maybe not too bad, and depends greatly on what the vehicle...

Welcome to the forum. Glad to see Austria represent! Nice Toyota, I'm a fan. Very cool camping addition, looks like it's been well-used too. I'll be you get stares and questions.

We call that "adding lightness" [emoji16] Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using OB Talk mobile app

3500 lb is well within the vehicle capability for sure but you've found the weak spot... engine power. It's actually got equivalent power to the previous 1GR 4.0L V6, it just doesn't feel like it! And, yes, I do have some experience with gear ratios, a fireside chat I would love to have with...

A tall Jeep will fit, but most anything on top of a rig will get ripped off. This is fun to drive through, everyone should experience what total darkness is at some point. It can be un-nerving if you've never had your eyes completely not adjust to that kind of darkness.

Nice Robert, it's great that a company will do that much for you, it makes it so you can do the stuff you can handle and enjoy to do. I'm in the process of building the kitchen section of my trailer now, it's slow going but the planning and thinking are some of the fun part for me. Looking...

Specifically for the 80 Series for sure. The brand I used was PowerStop. Drilled and slotted rotors. They seem to have a decent reputation and so far I'm pretty happy. The '80 goes through brake pads like a teenager through cell phones, so I'm used to doing the "Pad Slap" (pads only), but...

@GWNavigator Nice looking combination, glad you're a Toyota guy! Interesting to hear some of your feedback on the Tacoma. I'm not sure how Magnusson is going to get around some of the engine control issues that SC's have had in the past, AND get it certified for sale in CA, but I wish them...

I have an 80 series Landcruiser. Different vehicle, but I upgraded from the factory brakes to a good aftermarket rotor and pad set, along with braided brake line extension replacements, and it made a noticeable difference in stopping performance. And I'm very much heavier than a stock 80...