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  1. mep1811

    Tread magazine best truck contest

    TREAD magazine is hosting a best truck contest. I humbly ask you all to please vote for me. Thank you Michael Perez @badlands.expeditions...
  2. mep1811

    Land Cruisers of the Drug war in Overland Journal magazine

    My article Land Cruisers of the Drug War is in the Spring issue of the Overland Journal. I hope you get a copy of the magazine and let me know what you think of the article. The article is now online. Land Cruisers of the Drug War - Expedition Portal Thanks
  3. mep1811

    Re-fueling from your Gerry can

    Super syphon for the win. I only refuel in the cool mornings to avoid any venting of hot fuel.
  4. mep1811

    How to carry propane tank

    You left that detail out of your original post.
  5. mep1811

    Mission Overland Summit

    Shut off the fridge . That is the only draw. It is always a best practice to keep the trailer plugged into shore power whenever possible. Plugged into shore power keep your house battery charged.
  6. mep1811

    Salt Lake City parking

    Can't you meet the truck at your hotel?
  7. mep1811

    Jet Boil ?

    I also only use mine for boiling water for coffee or dehydrated meals.
  8. mep1811

    Big Bend National Park

    Don't forget your passport and make the trip to Boquillas.
  9. mep1811

    Roof top storage boxes

    I don't really hear anything. If some wind noise is an issue then don't put anything on the roof.
  10. mep1811

    No more generators in California?

    Another dirty secret is the amount of grid supplied electricity a windmill needs to work.
  11. mep1811

    No more generators in California?

    The sad truth of the matter is most people have no idea where electricity comes from. They think it is magic.
  12. mep1811

    No more generators in California?

    Nothing will happen until the "elites" are affected.
  13. mep1811

    No more generators in California?

    This will solve the problem. A car generator https://rvlife.com/cargenerator/
  14. mep1811

    No more generators in California?

    These decisions are made by people who live in the city and are not affected by their edits on the common people. My cousin lives in Southern California and depends on a generator for power dues to the State's inability to provide enough power to the population. He is not alone.
  15. mep1811

    What do you use as a battery tender when parked for long periods?

    I have an onboard dual battery charger for my Land Cruiser.
  16. mep1811

    Mission Overland Summit

    There is a large thread on the Portal and a Facebook page
  17. mep1811

    Solar motion lights

    I have them on my trailer . I like them.
  18. mep1811

    Re-fueling from your Gerry can

    I had a similar set up on my Land Cruiser. I could refuel from the roof without removing the cans.