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  1. RAMf1

    2016 LC200 Series suspension question

    Does the 2016 Land Cruiser have AHC? The Active Height Control system is very robust. The "shocks" are actually hydraulic rams and they are always subject to a bit of weepage. Normal mechanics see this as failed shocks. They are not... You can get all of the information you need in the...
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    Weather Apps

    I'm really liking ZOOM EARTH ... They have many different weather maps that are intuitive and easy to switch through. The maps show you what is happening in near real time.
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    Desert camping is ok?

    Here is camping at Kelso Sand Dunes in the Mojave National Preserve
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    Grand Canyon Advice

    Whitmore Canyon Overlook is just outside of Grand Canyon National Park. It is 86 miles of dirt and gravel (and some lava rock a the end) due south from St. George, Utah. You can disperse camp right on the rim and there is a trail that will take you the 1000-feet down to the Colorado River.
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    Camp Photos!

    Our Campsite on May 15 on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon... Whitmore Wash to be exact. 86 miles of dirt to get her from St. George Utah. We spent the three days prior exploring the Gold Butte National Monument. We were on our way to Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, AZ. On the way back we...
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    What part of northern Cali are you from?

    The East Bay Group is meeting this Sunday at 1 PM at the Pleasanton Ridge parking lot.
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    US Southwest Annual Texas Hill Country Route Trip

    That was an Annular Eclipse ... Not even close to the same as a Total Eclipse. It is a Night and Day difference...
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    US Southwest Annual Texas Hill Country Route Trip

    You know that the 2024 Solar Eclipse (MAP) will pass right over that area on Monday, April 8th with "totality" starting at 1:40 PM... Millions of people from the other 49 states will be converging on Texas to observe totality. Watch this Amazing Ted Talk on YouTube about the appeal of seeing...
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    US West EastBay Crew heads to Anza Borego

    Sorry... I couldn't make it work. Have a great time.
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    US West EastBay Crew heads to Anza Borego

    I'll find out Monday if I can get the time off from work... I think so. Russ
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    US West EastBay Crew heads to Anza Borego

    I'll find out Monday if I can get the time off from work... I think so. Russ Sorry… I couldn’t make it work on such short notice… I changed my status to “ not attending “ Have a great time and may the weather gods be good to you!
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    Tx Hill Country route March ish 2023

    Maybe try to set something up for the April 8th, 2024 Solar Eclipse? Totality is something that has to be experienced... It is awesome.
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    Texas Hill Country Members?

    Anybody in Texas Hill Country going to be around for the April 8th, 2024 Solar Eclipse? Anybody have room for some Overland Bound Members from California? Someplace where we could set up a small group camp? Look at the linked map and let us know if you're open to this and where you are...
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    USB Rope Light for Truck Canopy Rear Hatch?

    I use the roll up LED Light Strip from Helian Lighting. Turns night into day.... They have other versions now.
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    2005 Lexus LX 470 in New Jersey

    Looking good! I have a 2006 LX470 and it’s taken me everywhere I’ve wanted to go…The AHC system is amazing at smoothing out the washboards of Death Valley and it easily goes into high mode when I need the extra height to clear obstacles. So far, no dings on the full Asfir Skid Plates though I...
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    US West OB Eastbay - DeathValley Spring Base Camp

    I reserved two of the tent sites... one for Sergio & Jane and one for me...
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    Dual Battery Type

    Peter, I'm running the Bluetti EB70S LiFePo4. I've been quite happy with it.
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    Anyone mounted a roam case to a roof rack/ crossbars?

    Check out the Sherpa Roam Case Mounts. They mount through where the rope handles are located. Pretty slick system...