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    Big Rigs, Full Sized Only

    Hey from Nova Scotia
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    Let's see those full size rigs - Trucks & SUV

    Big n bulky I get that
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    Let's see those full size rigs - Trucks & SUV

    Hey, we are in Windsor Junction.
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    Let's see those full size rigs - Trucks & SUV

    We did a great trip with friends this past summer, from Nova Scotia to Quebec, then followed the 138 along the St. Lawrence River until it ended at Kegashka. Beautiful country! This is called 'The Whale Route' and we were actually fortunate to see whales passing by as we drank coffee at our...
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    New Mexico / Colorado Adventure

    Awesome trip report! Really appreciate it as we are sitting here in Nova Scotia planning next years adventures.
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    Let's see those full size rigs - Trucks & SUV

    Sure. There are four anchor points on top, two per track, that the cross bar ‘feet’ fasten to. I took one of the plastic covers off so you could see, and each track is fastened with 9 bolts through the cap roof. There is a gear net that attaches to the bolts on the inside roof of the cap. I have...
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    Let's see those full size rigs - Trucks & SUV

    Thanks! When I ordered the cap (Leer XL100) I got the package where the long tracks for the Thule roof racks are bolted through the roof, and help distribute the weight. I know they have a pretty low weight rating, but after talking with others who have done it, and figuring in a safety factor...
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    Let's see those full size rigs - Trucks & SUV

    Dreaming of last years adventures...
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    Coffee and Rigs meet in KY

    Hey, I hope you don't mind my input. 6 years ago, as a type 2 diabetic, I was taking 4 needles of insulin per day (40+ units total!) and 5 prescription drugs. Felt like hell all the time. Then I read Primal Blueprint. My Dr. has since taken me off Insulin and all drugs and I am 40 lbs lighter...
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    Let's see those full size rigs - Trucks & SUV

    A couple pix from roaming around Nova Scotia this summer.
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    Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

    Hey! Finally decided to join up... Location: Nova Scotia Rig: 2011 F150 FX4 Super Crew Experience: Morphed into Over-landing after years of 4 wheeling and not wanting to leave the woods at the end of the day. :-)