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  1. MOAK

    Use of AI in Overlanding

    For us, that would remove the magic of finding a great place as knowing every little nook and cranny before you got there would ruin the discovery of the unknown. Exploring would become passé.
  2. MOAK

    Use of AI in Overlanding

    My son in law and I played with AI and used it to tell a short story of our trip to Tuk last summer. Blech. It read like something out of a Hallmark Card Movie. Blech- I can’t imagine how AI might slaughter technical data and information.
  3. MOAK

    Winch battery question

    Ya, that, sine wave inverter, 300 watts of solar, dc-dc management, and 3 135ah Dakota lithiums. I about choked on the price, then add starlink, etc etc. gonna be home for about 5 years, more if we stay slim & healthy. and avoiding full hookup sites. I’ve priced all the separate components...
  4. MOAK

    Winch battery question

    My point being, a second battery can and has been used as both an auxillary battery and a house battery. I’ve been doing it that way for 25 plus years. In the beginning old fashioned lead acid, lately AGMs. The OP asked if he should add an auxillary battery. Yes, hook your winch up to that...
  5. MOAK

    Winch battery question

    Then, ( and I'm wide open to learning new things ) what the "experts" are saying is that it is not recommended to have a second battery play both roles, both house and auxiliary? With a very simple switch to connect (auxiliary) and disconnect (house)? Running two high quality AGMs? no need...
  6. MOAK

    US West Hello everyone. My wife and I went to Afton Canyon campground last week and we must say that it sucked! (clickbait)

    That’s actually pretty funny. Who would think mosquitos in the desert? We have had great success using permethrin10, deet and the thermacells. They will attack your private parts quickly, so carry the thermacel , let it warm up a bit, then go.
  7. MOAK

    Into the desert, overland camping.

    I'll play as we have seen a lot of interesting things and are always looking forward to many more. First photo is of the remains of the Keys Ranch in Joshua Tree NP. this is the Mariscal Mine in Big Bend NP. last but not least, the 13 faces along the Salt Creek in Southern Utah
  8. MOAK

    Desert camping is ok?

    The high deserts and the tundra are our preferred areas where we feel most at home. No people, no light pollution, no noise. No artificial barriers or distractions between yourself, if alone, or your loved and nature. Solitude is a great way to connect with what’s important in your life...
  9. MOAK

    Real word opinions of 270 degree awnigs

    How did that happen? It looks like you will have to completely dismantle the thing and take it to a friend ( if you’re lucky ) or a shop that can weld aluminum.
  10. MOAK

    OZ tent Jet Tent 25fx / SOLD

    Friend of mine got 27 for his frankenstined ‘92 he repowered is with an LS. Thing was a hot rod. Another friend got 35 for his, all stock with Slee bolt ons , in a little better shape than mine. I figure when we are done traveling I’ll be able to relive my 20s and find a 76-84 40 series for...
  11. MOAK

    Dealing with other people's nasty

    Agree 100% - people abusing the privilege of access to our public lands ought to be dealt with in the extreme. We as a community have reached a point that we need to begin offering up viable, long term solutions. We all need to have a drivers license to operate on public highways, and...
  12. MOAK

    OZ tent Jet Tent 25fx / SOLD

    Ya, we have a lot of stuff up in the barn that’s gotta go. Somebody, sooner or later around here will know what it is and jump on it. Cruzer-trailer-and all supporting gear goes this fall; turnkey set up.
  13. MOAK

    Question: what to do if broken down and no cell service?

    All the above is true. I’ll add that anally retentative preventive maintenance is the key to not breaking down. Alternator has 150,000 miles on it? Time for a new one. Same for starters, bushings, birfs, ujoints, spark plugs, etc etc etc. I say 150,000 miles because that’s about the average...
  14. MOAK

    Winch battery question

    Oddly enough, I've ever only had to winch myself once in all our travels. Gooey mud, uphill narrow track, lots of trees. Wasn't stuck, we could have waited it out for the sun to dry it up, but instead, I hooked up and made it up without spinning a tire.
  15. MOAK

    Winch battery question

    My winch is run off of the auxillary battery, which is charged by the alternator, same as the starter battery. In fact, when I’m winching with the engine running, I’m drawing from both batteries unless I manually isolate them. Why? Worst case scenario, - truck won’t start, water rising, gotta...
  16. MOAK

    OZ tent Jet Tent 25fx / SOLD

    Price drop $500. Gotta get it outta my barn
  17. MOAK

    Working In the Overlanding

    We have been shopping for overland campers and stumbled upon Bison Overland Campers out of Tulsa. That might be a good place to check out.
  18. MOAK

    Home address

    Not the same- you are on the right side of the sign with a new vehicle, we are on the left side of the sign in a 28 year old 80- our photo was taken at 10 in the AM , it’s obvious that yours was taken a little after 10 PM - LMAO !! Great trip eh? We did not want to come home and are looking...
  19. MOAK

    Home address

    We are prepping and have secured an at home address at my brother in laws residence. It's going to be a lot easier that way for all licensing, passports, vehicle & health insurance, and voting. Because of where we live the Medicare supplemental insurance has no charge and as a retired couple...
  20. MOAK

    Those fancy mapping apps will not save you...

    Distracted driving; looking at a screen gets all drivers into a lot of mishaps.