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  1. mep1811

    Travel Buddy 12 Volt Portable Oven Install

    Nice. I bought a 12 volt crock pot and tested it out. Like the over it does draw a lot of amps. I found it to be too small to be practical and took over eight hours to cook some home made chili. I think the crock pot would be better for heating prepared food than actual cooking. You oven...
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    Ask About Gaia GPS!

    Is there a trick to deleting saved content? I've been trying to stop maps from downloading on my tablet but no luck. I also have waypoints that sit loading for over five minutes . I would like to delete them. Thanks
  3. mep1811

    Hello from Eden, UT and Salt Lake City

    Welcome. I visit friends in Eden frequently. Beautiful area.
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    Ask About Gaia GPS!

    I needed to update my Gaia to get the location marker color change to work. Since my tablet does not have a magnetic sensor the compass can't work.
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    Ask About Gaia GPS!

    I've been trying to change the color of the location marker arrow without success. I change the color in map settings hit OK and the color does not change. What am I doing wrong? Also I can't get the compass to toggle on. I'm using a Samsung Glaxaxy Tab A . Thanks
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    Do You Carry Spare Parts?

    When I drove a 1985 FJ60, I carried a lot of spare parts. Starter, alternator , fuel pump , belts and hoses. Now with a 2013 200 Series , I carry a belt , hoses and air filter and cabin filter.
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    Smart Bottle (Bags)

    cleaning it would just be a matter of swishing water around maybe with some bleach in it and letting it air-dry.
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    Smart Bottle (Bags)

    I wish I saw this a week ago before I bought a GSI water cube.
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    Camino del Diablo article in OutdoorX4

    My recent article on a trip on the Camino del Diablo was just published online on OutdoorX4 magazine. I hope you enjoy the article and look forward to your feedback. The Devil's Highway - OutdoorX4 Not included in the online article is this resource section. Planning your Adventure...
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    How to reduce clanking/banging of pintle hitch?

    I've been using a pintle for over 20 years. What little noise I hear, off-road , is barely noticeable.
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    Whiskey/Wine bottle travel cases

    I picked up on of these for my trailer. A nifty addition to my Yeti cup is called the Flask Kap. It holds an extra 5 oz of your favorite beverage and is dispensed a half ounce at a time by a pushing the button. Saves time on getting those refills...
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    Android GPS antenna

    There are a couple of Bluetooth antennas. The Garmin Glo and Dual are two. https://www.amazon.com/bluetooth-gps-receiver/s?k=bluetooth+gps+receiver
  13. mep1811

    Trail Security

    I never liked the thigh holster. Puts a lot of stress on leg. When I was doing a lot of patrolling I prefer a chest holster.
  14. mep1811

    Cordless Fans

    I have a couple of these fans and they work great. Moves a lot of air for a small fan.
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    SOLD Factor 55 Flatlink

    Factor 55 Flatlink. Never been winched. $110.00 with free CONUS shipping $140.00 on Amazon Located in El Paso Texas
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    Ask About Gaia GPS!

    When I download a map section am I downloading all the layers I have selected ?
  17. mep1811

    FOR SALE Snowpeak Baja Burner stove

    I have one Snowpeak Baja stove for sale . Works just fine. It is used and has seen real world use. Real world use means the stove has been used to cook on during trips. The stove has been packed as equipment and the sharp edges of the stove have caused small tears in the thin Snowpeak bag...
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    Ask About Gaia GPS!

    Is there a layer or integration with Geocaching to show Geocaches?
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    Ask About Gaia GPS!

    Another question. How can I make a route snap to an off road route rather than pavement? Do I need to make smaller routes along the Forest Road?
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    Ask About Gaia GPS!

    I have my Galaxy Tab A and load Gaia Pro and I'm playing with the system. I am placing way-points along a trail I'd like to take. (Magruder Road Corridor). Once I am done, can I create a route by zooming out to see both the start and finish way-points and select them as the start and finish?