Recent content by NV Bigblue

If you're coming up through Beatty, definitely drive out to Rhyolite (it's about 10 minutes from Beatty). And north of Goldfield is Gemfield. Depending on how far north you are going, north of Tonopah is Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park. It was closed to camping and the main exhibit was also...

Rlemond, We've been mostly, very pleased with our trailer (the Tuff Stuff). We've got about 3000 miles or so on it now, and other than a few issues right after delivery (and the...uh..wheel issue :/ ) we've been really happy with it. It tows great, and has plenty of storage. I still can't get...

This was our first Overland Bound get together, and the wife and myself had an absolutely fantastic time, even with the fog.... We're both looking forward to our next get together and the next Sierra Rally!

Sorry man.... I'd love to come, but I'm working in Vegas at the moment and won't be around.

We're there.....site 13. :)

So MrsBigblue and I (meaning me) finally pulled the trigger on a new front bumper and winch for our FJ. Really, REALLY wanted the Warn bumper. I think it just has that classic, old school look to it. Beefy, but not too much, single hoop.... (but can't find it anywhere) so we went with the...

So....bit of an update... After our 'incident'.... Check those lug nuts! I did get the the fender mostly back to normal, but it will never be perfect again. Oh well...fireside stories.... I finally got enough time back home to start fixing the wheel bolt issue.... I've had a hell of a time...

Hey guys, Just a reminder to verify the lug nut torque on your trailer wheels before heading out. We lost a tire off our trailer at about 70mph last Saturday. Luckily, no one was hurt and we were able to limp the trailer home using the spare. Totally my fault.... the one thing I didn't check...

Will, First off... don't panic!!! !!!! (I'm gonna quote you here so stand by..) There are a TON of people here to help you out.....!!!! I'll throw my answers out, but pretty sure others will chime in ... "Last year I returned home to the Northwest from Reno on New Years Eve by driving...

Hello all! Did some maintenance on the trailer last weekend. Braking action was there, but not what I think it should be.... so I tore apart both hub assemblies. Seems like the factory coated the drums in some type of protective stuff. Not quite oil, but still slick. Washed everything down with...

Finally got my new tent mounting rails today and got the tent off my FJ. (I cut the originals to fit my FJ) Still have to drill and trim the rails, but getting closer to being able to use the trailer. Stove regulator should be here tomorrow. I've also been testing my diesel air heater. It's a...

Dave, I don't have my FJ wired with an RV7 yet, so can't verify the brakes work yet (or the lights for the matter).... but I did see that on one side the brake wiring is run through the brake shoe lever hole, and the parking brake doesn't really set the brakes fully. I'll be going over that...

I'm also running the 1000's on my FJ. Really helps with the weight in the rear and while towing. NV

Greetings! Location: Northern Nevada (Reno/Carson area) Rig: 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser Why? Why not! Been working out of the country for most of the last decade, so time to start getting out and enjoying the great outdoors in my home state and any place else that catches our fancy. NV

I'm over in the Dayton area.