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  1. MOAK

    First time overlanding, advice needed...

    Hey Jimmy, Nice photos and nice write up. We are headed there in January and I'll be referring to all the great advice written on this post.. Thanks to all. !!
  2. MOAK

    North to Alaska

    Don't cancel your trip-- The dog food is considered an agricultural product. You'd be better off just going in with a minimal amout of dog food and then buying it in Canada. Yes, have all your dogs shots up to date and current veterinarian papers to prove your dog's good health. You can get...
  3. MOAK

    What is Overlanding?

    Well spoken Todd. I confess it took me a while to figure out what kind of gram you were talking about. A few years back I was invited to be a charter member of a website that was all about trails. Once I figured out that a very detail oriented point to point, turn to turn, waypoint to...
  4. MOAK

    What is Overlanding?

    well said everyone above... from now on I will refer to myself as the hippie trippie trekker. Peace out !!
  5. MOAK

    What is Overlanding?

    I've read and re-read these posts. I've listened to Jason on the video. In full disclosure I unsubscribed from his channel months ago. I'm a member of EP and I subscribe to OJ. I'm by no means any sort of elitist, cripes I drive a 22 year old rig and tow a home built trailer. We photograph...
  6. MOAK

    Help me decide Dometic or Snomaster fridge?

    Interesting,, If were looking for a full size fridge/freezer ( I already have the Engle 14 ) I'd be debating either Engle of ARB only because of the lower amp draw. The Dometic would be my choice way over the sno-master because of price .. good luck, let us know what you think of your new...
  7. MOAK

    What is Overlanding?

    That sounds like a nice road trip, but my goodness 500 miles a day average? You need to stop once in a while, relax and smell the proverbial roses.. For me? Off grid is preferable, but of course the definition of overlanding is pretty broad. OB seems to encompass that very broad spectrum...
  8. MOAK

    What is Overlanding?

    what is instagram? my kids say I should post lots of photos on it, I just can't be bothered.. LOL
  9. MOAK

    Paddy Mountain driveable trail

    It's kinda cool that an area that we have been exploring for over 25 years is now on the radar. I'm sure you all have noticed the multitude of trails that have gates. I have spoken to the "event" ranger for BESF and anything over 10 vehicles requires an "event" permit. Keep that in mind when...
  10. MOAK

    What is Overlanding?

    Hmmm, Overlanding? We have been doing this since 1997, long before it was a term used to describe what it is we are doing. Before 1997, we were just going 4 wheelin and day hiking on the weekends locally and just not very often. Career and the restoration of our 1904 home simply didn't allow...
  11. MOAK

    General Maintenance

    With currently 290,000 miles on mine I've done quite a lot of maintenance constantly over the years. Too many things to list all of em. I try not to overdo it as over doing it can be a complete waste of money. I do change the oil every 6,000 miles or so, sometimes 8,000. I use Delo 400 le 15w40...
  12. MOAK

    White Rim Trail, Moab

    I'm curious, as I have been on the WRT many times, why on earth did you feel the need to park off of the trail for a photo op? I'm referring to the last photo of the bunch. That's how trail closures begin to happen, you go off the trail just a little bit, then the next guy goes a little more...
  13. MOAK

    Shower Water Heaters

    Hmmm,, the price of these things has come way down in recent years. I'm looking at Does anyone have any experience with this brand of heater? If not any opinion of any of the same style heaters will help in my decision making process. It seems awfully inexpensive, but it will keep us...
  14. MOAK

    Taking the Mrs.

    Wow,, my better half is very low maintenance. The only thing she dislikes is extraordinary hot weather. Once the mercury gets up over 92 degrees I too am more than willing to head for the mountains. Otherwise, cold is cool. We've camped in 10 and 15 degree nights on the Colorado Plateau...
  15. MOAK

    What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

    Once I saw how they worked, I just cannot trust those auto disconnect anti-sway bar links, just a nightmare waitng to happen.. If you can't fix it go manual
  16. MOAK

    What was the worst thing you purchased for your rig? Why?

    hmmmmm.. With my current rig so far so good. I'm very Anal Retentive when it comes to research and spending money. However, I'm beginning to think I should have bought 255/85/16s instead of the 285/75/16s that I'm currently using. But I'm still not decided on that. I maybe should have taken...
  17. MOAK

    Hot Topic? Navigation Tools

    It must be me. I must be out to lunch. I have tried several of the navigation apps available. I even spent a bit of money on a couple of them, as I recall about 20 bucks each or so, and I have dumped every one of them except the free Google Maps which is very good at estimating drive times...
  18. MOAK

    Jeep vandalized in Colorado

    Thats terrible news..... Roughly 20 years ago we parked our soft top jeep and our soft top trailer in a not so nice suburb, Montreal Nord, outside Montreal PQ. My wife was a little worried especially when I saw no sense in even locking the doors. We visited a friend for nearly 6 hours...
  19. MOAK

    AGM Batteries - Which one’s should I buy for my FZJ80 dual setup?

    Sadly the Sears Diehard AGM platinum is no longer available. It was a re-badged Odyssey and was a lot of bang for the buck.. When I went to dual batteries 5 years ago Autozone Duralast AGMs were on sale so I bought a pair of em. (built by Johnson Controls). As I recall they have 70 amp hours...
  20. MOAK

    Utility trailer to camper conversion (Photo Heavy)

    your neighbors must have had a field day discussing your sanity... I know mine do LOL