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  1. WTSMatt

    US West Coast Rd Big Sur

    My dad is visiting and I’d love to show him a little off the beaten path Big Sur. I live in Monterey so it’s not far. Just a quick day trip. Was thinking Coadt Rd by Andrew Molera. Thoughts? Any side trails for amazing views?
  2. WTSMatt

    Icom-5100a bolt size

    Anyone know the bolt size on the sides on the base Icom-5100? I want to fab a little floor mount up but don't know the mounting bolt hole size. Thanks.
  3. WTSMatt

    2009-2014 F150 ditch light brackets

    I have a set of never installed ditch light brackets for 2009-2014 F150 from CBI Offroad Fab. They retail for approx $62 plus tax/shipping/handling. Asking $55 plus shipping or $55 if picked up. Located in Santa Cruz County CS
  4. WTSMatt

    GMRS basics info

    Hello fellow OB'rs. I've been trying to find this info and I'm sure its here somewhere spread out in these 25 pages but I'm struggling. My GF and I have gotten into overlanding/dispersed camping over the past 1.5-2 years. We do not go super far off grid. Most our trips have taken us no more than...
  5. WTSMatt

    Auxiliary battery issues

    I’ve installed a Renogy 200ah AGM battery, 2-100w Renogy solar panels and Redarc 1225BCDC controller in/on the bed and rack of my 2016 F150. I have everything wired but the battery isn’t charging off the solar or starter. It remains stuck in FLOAT stage charge. The 1225BCDC and auxiliary battery...
  6. WTSMatt

    US West Ebbetts Pass/HWY 4 camping

    Looking for dispersed camping ideas for the Ebbetts Pass/HWY 4 area. Near a creek/river/lake would be ideal but anywhere away from established campgrounds would be great.
  7. WTSMatt

    US West Tioga Pass dispersed camping

    Will be taking an adventure along the Eastern Sierras between HWY 120 and Mammoth. Looking for our first nights stay maybe somewhere along HWY 120 before diving off the other side to 395. Suggestions or ideas?
  8. WTSMatt

    New App format?

    About a week ago I noticed that when I click on a thread most of the posts have a “READ MORE” button to click to see entire post. You then need to click the back button to continue in the thread. Is this a new feature? Before I could just scroll the thread as one long thread and read all posts...
  9. WTSMatt

    Secure battery in truck bed

    I purchased the Renogy 200AH battery and want to install in my truck bed. I have DECKED system inn2016 F150 with Softopper. Would like to install behind my fridge. I can’t seem to find a box or system to secure thus shape battery. Suggestions?
  10. WTSMatt

    GPX between HWY 120 and Mammoth

    Got some ideas off of another post I had and I scoured the trip routes forum but am looking for a little more help. I am looking for GPX files I can download for dispersed camping on the Eastern Sierras with access from HWY 395 between HWY 120 and roughly Mammoth or as far south as Bishop...
  11. WTSMatt

    TrailFX Tube steps

    SF Bay Area-Santa Cruz County. Brand new in box, never installed 4” tube steps/nerf bars. Retail is $300 plus tax/shipping. Asking $250. Fits: 2015 to current F150 2017 to current F250, F350, F450, F550
  12. WTSMatt

    Extang Solid fold 2.0

    SF Bay Area-Santa Cruz County. Brand new, was on truck 1 week, Extang Solid Fold 2.0. Was on 2016 F150 5.6’ bed. Asking $750. New is $875+
  13. WTSMatt

    HWY 395 first week of April

    I have a little over a week off starting March 31 and looking to explore HWY 395 between the Mammoth and Tahoe areas. I do not believe there has been a lot of snowfall this season over there but do know at the higher elevations there will be. Looking to do some dispersed camping, driving, and...
  14. WTSMatt

    DECKED system set-up

    I just got my first DECKED system for my F150 5.5' bed. Got it all installed and I'm super stoked on it. Ordered a Softopper and when funds replenish looking at an Xtrusion bed rack. I found it used on CL for a good price and jumped on it. I am new to overlanding, not new to campng but certainly...
  15. WTSMatt

    Lake Tahoe day cruise

    Headed to South Lake Tahoe tomorrow for the weekend. Looking for recommendations for a easy-moderate trail to check out. Did Genoa Peak trail last time I was up there. Found a couple possible trails online but they lost as gates open May-November, wonder if they are still open due to minimal...
  16. WTSMatt

    Avenza vs. Gaia

    Sorry if this has been covered but I’m new here and to overlanding. I see a lot of good things being says about Gaia but I’ve got no experience with it. I’m very familiar with Avenza and use it a lot with my job. Are they essentially the same or is Gaia that much better for overlanding? I use a...
  17. WTSMatt

    Hi there

    Hi I’m Matt and new to the group and novice to overlanding. I love car camping and after a few hour adventure to Genoa Peak near Lake Tahoe I have steadily become more interested in overlanding. I’m in Santa Cruz County and hoping to learn about more places to get away and camp with my GF...