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  1. Sidetrekked Overland

    Counteracting sag after installing a leveling kit?

    Don't overthink it too much like I usually do. :) Do the front leveling kit and see how it looks and performs, etc. If it sits a little lower in the back occasionally when it's loaded down, that's not really that big a deal. Any vehicle is going to do that when it has a bunch of stuff back...
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    Ham radio

    Because it's $40 not several hundred for a hobby a person may not even enjoy. They seem fine to me and there are plenty of videos from people with tons of experience who have started with them. Not buying one is like handing out an extra few hundred dollars and hoping you like the fries you just...
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    Ham radio

    I'm fairly new to the radio world but I bought two BF-F8HP's and am listening to guys a long ways from me talking now. They are cheap so might as well have one (or more) on hand and then start researching what you want for your big purchase/radio. I also bought two gmrs baofeng's last week and...
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    Just Joined - Ham Radio 2.0 on YouTube

    I've watched your channel for a while now and am a new ham operator. Welcome to overland bound. Still can't decide which model mobile to get even after watching yours and others videos! :)
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    Passed my test!

    Congratulations. I just recently passed my exam as well. I have been so busy with various other aspects of life that I haven't been able to do anything radio related so I've pretty much forgot everything I learned. Ha ha I'm starting to learn again though and I also got my gmrs license today. I...
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    I just can't decide

    I've had a rooftop tent since January 2016 and have used it quite a bit. I was trying to make the same decisions you did. What I ended up doing was both. I acquired a homemade trailer for free and then rebuilt it and put square tubing on top to hold my RTT. It holds all my camping gear plus a...
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    SOLD SOLD! REDUCED TO $6500! 1992 Land Cruiser near Ft Worth, Texas $8000 obo

    Ha ha. I guess I shouldn't have washed it. I hope y'all enjoy it. It was good meeting y'all too.
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    SOLD SOLD! REDUCED TO $6500! 1992 Land Cruiser near Ft Worth, Texas $8000 obo

    Update on the land cruiser: I haven't had the chance to diagnose the AC to see why it isn't working now since it was before. The brake booster also needs to be replaced now. It recently started making a "whistling" type noise when I push the brake peddle. A guy at Toyota said it's a rubber piece...
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    Big Bend National Park. Any tips?

    Ha ha the good part about going in the summer is you'll be the only one there. Its way too hot to go then. Keep in mind there are no trees in big bend other than by the river and up in the mountains. BYOS: bring your own shade. Thanksgiving and Christmas are very busy as is spring break. We...
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    SOLD SOLD! REDUCED TO $6500! 1992 Land Cruiser near Ft Worth, Texas $8000 obo

    Kinda. It was working when I got it but over the last few years it quit blowing cold air. I really ever drive it so haven't taken it to be recharged. It hasn't been a priority which is another reason I've decided to sell it.
  11. Sidetrekked Overland

    Big Bend National Park. Any tips?

    I know myself and others and placed some big bend info on here recently. It's such an awesome place. I hope y'all have fun. We'll probably go back this fall or winter.
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    SOLD SOLD! REDUCED TO $6500! 1992 Land Cruiser near Ft Worth, Texas $8000 obo

    Still for sale. I need money for the Tundra and the boat I'm rebuilding. $6500 takes it.
  13. Sidetrekked Overland

    This is David. I just met you at Possum Kingdom. Y'all have a great rig. Keep up the good work...

    This is David. I just met you at Possum Kingdom. Y'all have a great rig. Keep up the good work on it.
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    Overland Boat Trailer??

    ... I need a sponsor. .. Ha ha Don't we all!
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    Overland Boat Trailer??

    Holy cow now that's a sweet setup. I think you are correct that you would have to start from the ground up vs trying to modify the current one. I'm looking forward to seeing what ideas you come up with.
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    Overland Boat Trailer??

    I agree with Don. Also the higher you make the trailer the farther out in the water you'll have to back. Boat trailers are low for a reason. They're made for driving down a paved road not for off roading. I'm afraid you'd be creating more problems for yourself than it's worth. Having said that...
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    Outfitting Your Land Yacht -A Guide to Building a Strong, Full Size-¾ -1 Ton, Domestic Rig-

    I recently traded my Tacoma for a Tundra. Although it's not as full size as a 3/4 ton; it's all I need. I looked at the 3/4 tons and have had them in the past but I wasn't sure about the new diesel emissions stuff. The extra cost wasn't in the budget either. Many of things you mention apply to...
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    TRAVELS: What animal have you seen increase in number the most?

    Yes I was joking but I've heard they are definitely moving north. The wild hogs are really bad and spreading like crazy as well. Around here the deer and coyotes are abundant since there's no hunting.
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    TRAVELS: What animal have you seen increase in number the most?

    Do fire ants count as animals? I always see lots of those.