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Thank you Michael. You are a fortunate man to have had positive paternal role models in your life. It's also nice to know that the characters here on OB are not one dimensional beings from an alternate cyberspace, revealing nothing of their soul. Quite refreshing. My seed was planted at the...

when we winch, we winch properly, and because we do it right, at the end of our grueling day on the two track, a nice ice cold XX awaits our tastebuds.

Here is the interior. I'll be more than happy to answer any questions about the details of my build...

I've been asked time and time again to post up a walk around of our homebuilt trailer. Finally, after just finishing the slide out drawers in the kitchen I feel comfortable with posting up these walk arounds.

It depends on where we are going. Big Bend NP does not accept reservations for campsites. Canyonlands NP requires reservations, so our timeline is built around reservations. Other than that, free birds. Next June we will be on the White Rim Trail, reservations necessary, but we are pondering...

We bought our Volcano grill about a year ago.. #1, it packs in nice and small. All the other charcoal grills we have tried over the years were very tough to pack and took up a lot of space. #2, this thing is well built for decades of service, ( be sure to cure it), #3, we've used it for all...

That's great that you are learning to use your DSLR on manual settings.. I just taught my co-pilot aboout manual settings when I got her a new camera 2 years ago. Then I bought her a macro and it has opened up a whole new world for her. Those are some really good images, so I'd say you are well...

Hmmm,,, just checked it out.. Minor mods to make it an expo trailer would include, 3500 lb ez-lube axle, big rubber to match your tow vehicle, ( and wheels, unless you drag around a spare for the trailer ), bigger fenders to accommodate said wheels and rubber, IMHO, the ball hitch has to go...

Absolutely 100% correct. We always bring raw ingredients and act like super chefs on our Coleman, our Volcano Grill and our MSR Dragonfly. Enoough for about 5 days out. However, we still do pack MREs from Mountain Home or Backpackers Pantry, for backpacking, after a really rough day of...

Early one morning as I stumbled out of the truck ( 18 wheeler ) I dropped and broke my plastic coffee mug. Being half asleep I just had to pee, brush my teeth and get some coffee. When I got to the coffee part I grabbed a stainless steel coffee tumbler off the shelf without thinking. Once back...

Well, that is good news. I must say, that when we purchased the Yeti, it was the only game in town. No regrets though.

Unfortunately I found myself behind the mike of a CB radio for way too many years and burned out on em long ago. There are just way too many CB cowboys out there that just don't have a clue. Etiquette, manners and common sense are non-existent. When we're out with family we use the portable two...

It's not a recipe, as you simply add a bit of pepper and a bit of olive oil for steaks and asparagus. Then just a dash of balsamic vinegar on the veggies when done. One of the best things we've added to our kitchen in the Lodge griddle plate. It fits perfectly on the Coleman and now we can cook...

all of the above,, I get 14 to 15 fully loaded with trailer on the interstates. On two track it is around 9 to 10 mpgs in low range. If I'm in high range on two track the same as highway mileage. We are set up for about 5 days in the back country till we have to find gas, water, food and...

undoubtedy my winch. I don't use it very often but when I do it works really well along with all the associated gear.

I don't want to come off sounding like an elitist, as I certainly am not. It's just that over the decades I've learned a lot of stuff the hard way. The Ozark Trail stuff at the discount department stores is just not worth wasting your hard earned money on. Years ago, I thought that because...

I'm really on the fence with portable or mounted. I really like the renogy 100 watt portable, and I really like the idea of 120 watt mounted on my rack, each for roughly the same price. The problem with portable one might ask? We are already packed to the gills as we need room for a driver and 3...

That is a nice set up, a very nice set up, but I prefer a permanent mount up on the rack, on hinges so it can be angled up a bit... thanks for posting this great review..

Good for you getting out of Jersey.... If it were me, I'd wait till I got at least west of the Mississippi River before buying one.. It is very difficult to find a rust free specimen anywhere in the rust belt. I traveled to Atlanta for mine..

Oh,, no way.. the fridge is 12 volt dc and thats what we are drawing with it. . The inverter draws very little, maybe 4 or 5 milliamps. If it's being used to charge things up or power our water pump it's drawing 1 amp per 10 watts.. I leave it in the "on" position all the time to act as a...