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    CA Prairies Canada 2004 Suburban 2500 LT in Alberta

    Fully loaded 3/4 ton GMT800 Suburban. 265,000km 6.0L v8 with 4L80E and 14 bolt G80. 3 zone automatic climate control, heated tan leather seats, second row captains chairs. Excellent mechanical condition. Message for more info. Available with or without RTT, rack and awning. $7000 CAD
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    New Tires

    I'm very pleased with my Cooper ST MAXX. First winter in several years without proper winter tires and these have been great so far in pizza cutter size 255/85r16. I ran the same size KM2 a few years back and they were fantastic in mud but not nearly as good in winter.
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    Looking for advice on full-sized rigs

    I have a large RTT on the roof but for a few reasons I am building a small trailer and will move the RTT onto it. For your info, the primary reasons for this 1) being able to set up camp for an extended period and not having to break camp to drive anywhere 2) At 6'2" I still have to climb up...
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    Advise a Noob: What gear should I have for a winter storm

    Not to knock your preparations, but are you planning a feast if you get stuck?? Do you really expect your wife to go light up a pellet stove and cook a meal if she gets stranded alone?? Blankets, flashlight, shovel, proper winter clothing, a fat candle, lighter and a few protein bars and water...
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    Any suggestions on keep warm in smittybilt overlander xl in nov Colorado

    Also, we use our furry buddy heater when its cold! As has been said dry wool or synthetic clothing is essential, as is a warm, dry touque. If you have lighter, summer sleeping bags consider doubling them up and shoving winter bags inside of the summer bags. The outer bag will actually protect...
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    Any suggestions on keep warm in smittybilt overlander xl in nov Colorado

    In my experience the fabric doesn't breath well like poly-cotton canvas does and I like keeping a window vented by my face. That said there is a LOT of air in the XL and it does have a small vent on each side so probably not necessary, but I like to.
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    6x10 trailer

    It will definitely be heavy but that doesn't have to be a show stopper. What are you pulling with (driving) and where are you going to want to take it? I'm going to be building a trailer soon. It's not as sturdy as I would have liked but I couldn't buy the material to build one for the price...
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    6x10 trailer

    Doesn't that reverse the camber on the axle? Axle "flips" are typically just spring under to spring over conversions.
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    Overland Rig Setup vs. Trailer Set Up

    We have a RTT on the roof. I'm starting to build a trailer for it. If it doesn't work out I'll probably buy cots for our ground tent... RTT is a cool idea and sure has some big advantages but being up on our roof just isn't working for us.
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    Very specific question about suspension air bag use question

    Like deflating tires... Until it looks right! It ain't rocket appliances so put your tape measure away! [emoji13]
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    Looking for advice on full-sized rigs

    Are you going 4 wheeling or exploring and overlanding/camping? I've wanted bumpers, sliders and a winch on every one of my vehicles but never had them on any. If you're building a rock buggy/trail rig then go nuts but if you are realistic with your expectations you will realize what you do and...
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    Forestry roads to Whiteswan provincial park *Kid friendly* - 07/20/2018

    Hey Jim First off, welcome to OB! I will PM you to discuss. Sent from my LG-H873 using Tapatalk
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    Airing down.

    Great info in this video on the subject. Sent from my LG-H873 using Tapatalk
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    Alberta members and meets.

    Hey everyone, I'm heading out next weekend (July 20-23) to the Radium/Invermere area to do some exploring and camping. I know it's a bit out of the way but I told my kid we'd go to the hotsprings out there (Free, natural ones). If anyone is interested I made a rally point event you can check out.