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  1. Kao pii

    2001 GMC Safari AWD Diesel conversion research

    Happy New Year everybody! Wishing all of you a very healthy and prosperous 2019. I am doing research on a diesel conversion for my overland vehicle as stated in the header. Looking for the most bang for my buck. To me, the ideal swap would be an R2.8 repower from Cummins backed with a 6 speed or...
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    Working on Ironhide build always something to add or change.

    Working on Ironhide build always something to add or change.
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    OB Approved How to make a great fire starter

    Depending on your beverage of choice it could dangerously flamable!...LOL
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    Pressure canned meals

    I haven't done this myself but Various formed styrofoam for things like wine and other bottled products are probably available in the back of your favorite grocery store. You could diy something with flat pieces of styrofoam cut in such a way to interlock forming cubby holes sized to your needs...
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    Overland GPS on a budget

    ...gps receiver. Anybody have experience with these and can recommend a particular unit that performs well but won't break the bank?
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    Overland GPS on a budget

    I am a budget Outlander and try to keep the cost down. I have a netbook ares 8a, bought two with cracked screens for $40 and bought replacement screens on Ebay.With YouTube videos for reference I replaced them myself. They are not highly rated but it's what I got. which is a little slow. I want...
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    OB Approved How to make a great fire starter

    OK guys. The most inexpensive fire starters yet consist of cardboard egg cartons, dryer lint, and candle wax. Fill the egg carton compartments with the dryer lint, heat the candle wax in a pot till melted. Pour about a teaspoon of wax into each compartment and you're done. Keep in a dry place of...
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    What is your rigs name

    S.T.O.C.K. gmc van
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    What is your rigs name

    Actually I ment stick GMC van.
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    What is your rigs name

    Ironhide after my favorite Transformer. The original caricature was a Toyota van and the movie version is a gmc truck. Naturally being a gmc van it made sense to me. Also the fact that it has been transformed from a stick GMC safari awd van into an overlanding rig is a factor. Hope to see all...
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    Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

    Welcome from the Northwest to the best overlanding community in the world Micheal!
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    01 Subaru forester build

    I know exactly what you are talking about. My build is a 2001 GMC Safari AWD van. With the help of astrosafari.com and various other forums and sites I have done a lot of modifications on my own with the help of my buddy. Budget builders unite! There is more than one way to skin a cat as they...
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    Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

    Hi guys, just wanted to say that we love our ARB 2500 awning and awning room, but we may be upgrading to a batwing type awning. I do have an awning hack for those campsites with a hard surface making it difficult to get a peg in the ground. I purchased a pair of aluminum PA speaker tripods on...
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    NW Washington Meetup - 22 AUG 2018 - Alger, WA?

    Thank you for hosting the meetup, we enjoyed meeting everyone, and hope to meet other members soon.
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    NW Washington Meetup - 22 AUG 2018 - Alger, WA?

    Sounds good! Hopefully, we will be able to make it there with a prospective member.
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    Suggestion: Window clings for vehicles

    Sounds good to me.
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    Trophies, Badges, and Ranks!

    Alright! Does that you'll be up here soon for a fireside chat with the Northwest bunch? By the way, I really appreciate your You-Tube videos.
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    Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

    That's a cool handle and it makes sense. I have an unusual handle as well. I am a Star Wars fan, but since I was a kid I enjoyed the Autobots. Ironhide has been one of my favorites. You see the original Ironhide was actually a Toyota van and the movie version is a GMC truck. In my mind, my 2001...
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    Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

    Thank you for the welcome Kent. I will be attending a meet up in the Bellingham WA area invited by Jedi, Looking forward to that. I am very impressed with the whole organization and community! I especially like the You-Tube videos. Looking forward to meeting you up here someday.