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    Overlanding Mongolia : Experiences? Interest in future rally point?

    I'm doing some research now on a possible 2-3 week overlanding trip in Mongolia later this year. My wife and I are looking at flying there and joining an overland tour or possibly renting a rig ourselves if there is a group of others travelling as well. There are a number of tour operators...
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    Best 12V Electrical Connectors for Overlanding?

    I just finished up a two week trip where I was having issues with my solar setup and the standard MC-4 connectors in particular. I have two panels mounted on top of separate aluminum boxes which in turn are secured to my rooftop rack. After each trip or if I happen to stay in a hotel in an...
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    Wiring for Solar, Isolated Starter Battery, External Battery

    I am trying to determine an effective solution for integrating solar with my external battery (Bluetti AC50S) that will provide power for my fridge (Dometic CFX3 35) as well as various USB power points for charging camera batteries, drone batteries, etc. I would like to have a solution that...
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    HAM Radio with MARS/CAP Mod vs. 2 Radios in Rig (GMRS + HAM)

    I'm studying up to get my HAM license so I can get one of those radios and communicate on the trail with that in addition to the GMRS unit I already have. That will pretty much give me coverage on the trail runs one way or another. I am aware of the ability for HAM radios to be modified under...
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    Solar Panels - Thin not Wide

    I am looking for a good flexible solar panel that is no wider than 16” for install on a surface that is 17” x 49”. I see many panels that are around 20” wide and up with various lengths but I can’t seem to find panels that are a little more narrow in size. They all seem to be based on the same...
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    New BLM Plan for Alabama Hills

    The BLM has recently issued a new management plan for public comment on the usage of the Alabama Hills area in the Eastern Sierras just west of Lone Pine. The main changes introduced by this plan will be to replace the current ability for dispersed camping wherever you want for however long you...
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    Anti-Theft mounting of lights

    I am in the process of fabricating some mounts for a pair of off-road lights on my Jeep bumper. The mounting plate itself will be pretty well secured on my winch plate or frame inside the bumper. The question is how to best secure the light bracket to that mount and then the lights to that...
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    Large Bags - Duffel or Similar for Roof Rack Use

    I would like to see what recommendations are out there for larger size bags that are weatherproof (water and dust) for roof rack use. These would be for large but relatively light items such as camp chairs and tables, sleeping cots and pads, sleeping bags, etc. The camp furniture items I have...
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    Looking for camping/trail info on Sanger Meadow area of Coyote Flats

    I am in the process of planning a trip for a couple of days after the Labor Day weekend when hopefully crowds will start to thin. I am considering a couple of nights in the Coyote Flats area but probably avoiding Funnel Lake from the get go as that seems to be overrun this year. I have...