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Cross bars from Sherpa's scratch and dent. Was cheaper then Tnutzs. Have all the parts for my DIY Sherpa/Prinsu style roof rack for the 4runner.

Next purchase will be plywood for drawers / bed
 
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Next on the list is some sort of heat source for our tent. Just when I think spring is here and look to the weekend forecast. The temp continues to drop below freezing. I'm tired of waiting on the weather to warm up. I am ready to get out, camp and explore. Wouldn't be an issue for the wife and I. However, our children live a life of comfort and may be shocked and turned off by the experience. I'd like for it to be a good enjoyable experience shared by all.
 
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NMNomad said:
Next on the list is some sort of heat source for our tent. Just when I think spring is here and look to the weekend forecast. The temp continues to drop below freezing. I'm tired of waiting on the weather to warm up. I am ready to get out, camp and explore. Wouldn't be an issue for the wife and I. However, our children live a life of comfort and may be shocked and turned off by the experience. I'd like for it to be a good enjoyable experience shared by all.
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Have you tried a heated blanket?

My wife has a heated blanket from Costco, but it's not 12v, it plugs into the wall at home. However I brought it camping, and plugged into my ecoflow delta 2, and I would estimate to run at least 8 hours or more, on the lowest setting. I actually turn it off when I get too warm. The 12v don't get nearly as warm as this one. I place it into my sleeping bag and turn it on about 30 minutes before bed. Very toasty!
 
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I'm going to upgrading my Tazer lite to Mini. Didn't know there was optional upgrades, and there's so much! Mainly I want front or rear lockers in any transfer cade setting, traction off, and sway bar in any transfer case and higher speeds.

I recently installed a solar panel, and even with rain. It charged the 1024wh (delta2) to 100%. It's been going for a few days, and hits 100% by 3pm. Very happy with it.
 
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peeeeetey said:
Kinda large for USA Looks Australian!
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It's a ridiculous "overland" antenna. Midland has been pushing them a lot over the last 6 months or so. You could buy a pile of regular GMRS antennas for what those cost and probably never use even a few of them in your lifetime. Somehow, putting a GMRS antenna in a piece of fiberglass pipe with a spring on the bottom makes it better. Given the Aussie "CB" is really similar to American GMRS as far as wavelength, even theirs are overkill.
 
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Downs said:
It's a ridiculous "overland" antenna. Midland has been pushing them a lot over the last 6 months or so. You could buy a pile of regular GMRS antennas for what those cost and probably never use even a few of them in your lifetime. Somehow, putting a GMRS antenna in a piece of fiberglass pipe with a spring on the bottom makes it better. Given the Aussie "CB" is really similar to American GMRS as far as wavelength, even theirs are overkill.
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Thanks. Appreciate that.
 
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North American Sojourner said:
Downs said:
It's a ridiculous "overland" antenna. Midland has been pushing them a lot over the last 6 months or so. You could buy a pile of regular GMRS antennas for what those cost and probably never use even a few of them in your lifetime. Somehow, putting a GMRS antenna in a piece of fiberglass pipe with a spring on the bottom makes it better. Given the Aussie "CB" is really similar to American GMRS as far as wavelength, even theirs are overkill.
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Thanks. Appreciate that.
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Your nest choice for an antenna depends on your environment. Here in the tennessee hills I would rather put a quarter wave on a folding roof mount. On the other hand if I was in mid west corn country I would look at a 5/8 wave. The higher gain of the 5/8 has a flatter angle. For my money I am looking at a comet or diamond both around $60-70 on Amazon for both my ham or gmts needs. There are lower budget antennas available, and if you know a ham in your area they can or know someone who can practically make that antenna out of a coat hanger (o.k. maybe not a coat hanger, but a have used aluminum rod.)
 
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