Recent content by FJRpilot

The PETT is the the “Clean Waste” version I mentioned. This is the same system that is used by the military, FEMA and others. I’m with you when it comes to “dumping” and then having to clean the flushable toilets when you come home from your trip. I wanted something that was environmentally...

The only issue that I see with a portable flush toilet is that you have to use RV dump facilities to empty it. I’d rather go with a clean waste solution... http://www.cleanwaste.com/products

Just start studying for your technicians ticket.... That’s the place to start.... you will figure out where you want to take this, once you get the experience/info, that preparing for the test will give you. One fast growing segment is DMR... it won’t do a thing for you in the field, but it...

I would suggest that you pickup a copy of the ARRL study guide for the Technician license from Amazon. I would also suggest that you register for the online HAM study site “http://hamstudy.org”. This will really help you commit the material to memory. Lastly I would recommend that watch the...

KI5GLV...

Thanks for everyone’s response. I drive a 2001 F250 Powerstroke with a 7.3 (250,000+). The vehicle is sufficient for what I typically use it for (including exploring a significant amount of the Gila (including around Mimbra’s NM). Spending the majority of my time in West Texas, NM, AZ, CA. I...

So, I’m sure folks hate Newbie questions, so I’m a bit reluctant to post this one targeted at the experienced Overlanders. How important is it to have a 4WD vehicle to participate in “most” gatherings and community get togethers? I ask because I have lived in the desert for the past 43 years...

Just joined... El Paso for me...

Hello everyone, another new member. I’m from Far West Texas (El Paso) with no “official” overlanding experience but I have Ben camping for 50+ years some of which was out of the back of a pickup. I mostly camp off the back of my motorcycles and typically use a hammock with trees or a stand that...