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    Trasharoo Review; Long term

    had mine for about 2 years now mounted on the spare tire carrier. it's held up surprisingly well considering it's basically always exposed to the elements. the zippers still work fine and the mesh hasn't torn. my only complaint is that when it rains everything inside gets soaked, so i started...
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    Winch battery question

    upgraded to an Odyssey PC1500 AGM when i put my winch on and it's been bulletproof. the stock battery in the JK just doesn't have the cranking amps to handle a long winch pull without voltage drop. if you're pulling more than a couple times in a day the stock battery will cook itself. the dual...
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    Roof Top Tent Mounting Options

    depends on your rig but for a Wrangler Unlimited i'd go with a full length roof rack that bolts to the rain gutters rather than a crossbar setup. the crossbars flex more under the weight of an RTT and you'll hear it on the highway. i run my RTT on a platform rack and it's solid at highway speeds...
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    Material for Skid-plates

    3/16 inch steel is the sweet spot for most overland builds imo. aluminum is lighter but it dents and doesn't slide over rocks as well as steel does. on my JK i'm running steel belly skid, transfer case skid, and gas tank skid. total added weight is maybe 60 lbs which isn't nothing but it's saved...
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    We are suckers for punishment! We are buying another Wranlger.

    ha welcome back to the club! i've had my JK Unlimited since 2015 and every time i think about trading it for something practical i end up spending the money on another mod instead. the wrangler just has that thing where nothing else feels right once you've owned one. what year are you looking...