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    SOUTH AFRICA Kruger National Park

    Your welcome. And one more thing I thought about - Afton House staff can help you with getting to and from the Camp Car Rental and supermarkets - in fact they may have a preferred rental outfit. https://www.africanhuntinggazette.com/afton-guest-house/
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    Which awning?

    Check out the Darche awnings - not expensive, high quality and built strong.
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    Tacoma all generations build thread

    I set this Tacoma up with an AluCab canopy and home built drawer and power management system - off road/off grid setup. Pulled the outfit off to put on the Six Pac camper (off road/off grid build in progress) as it is way more comfortable for the Mrs. So working on the Six Pac build and when I...
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    A New Look for the Tacoma!

    With the past month being filled with trips to the BCOR (British Columbia Overland Rally 2018), local back roads and Banff we came to the decision to make a change to the way we overland - namely making it way more comfortable for the Mrs. Our expedition trailer sold to a very nice couple (saw...
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    SOUTH AFRICA Kruger National Park

    The road system in South Africa is very modern. Good signage and other than driving right hand steer in left hand lanes it is easy. You will get used to it. In Kruger park most main roads are paved and the gravel side roads in good shape - car access but I would recommend a pickup to carry the...
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    SOUTH AFRICA Kruger National Park

    We have been overlanding in Africa 3 times - first on a semi-guided photo safari and the next two times on our own in the camp car units. The camp cars are great and offer all the equipment you will need less food and water. A stop at the local supermarket (Spry) will fill that need. Note that I...
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    Glacier National Park Rally

    Any time in the first 7 days in September would be great for us. Planning to be in south east British Columbia anyways so that would be a great event. Keep us posted.
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    Anyone on here, order or receive a Go Fast Camper?

    I like it! Looks like a great solo rig. I am going to check them out.
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    We made the top 10, can you help us?

    Done - cool pic.
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    Extreme Expedition Echo 4 Off-roader FOR SALE

    Sorry for the late reply - we have been on the road. The trailer has sold - a very interesting couple from British Columbia purchased it. Very excited and we hope to see them at the BC Overland Rally!
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    Dempster Highway Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk

    Over the last few months I have seen where several overlanders have talked about the new section of road connecting Inuvik with Tuktoyaktuk - the last section of the Dempster Highway. I too had a plan to run this route this summer and visit the Arctic Ocean and mark off another major overland...
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    Extreme Expedition Echo 4 Off-roader FOR SALE

    It is a nice trailer and I just cleaned it up for an upcoming trip next week. Our vacation and so called semi-retirement plans have changed with new business responsibilities and a death in the family has left us to look after one of our parents, sale of some property and ongoing care. All 3...
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    Extreme Expedition Echo 4 Off-roader FOR SALE

    2015 Echo 4 Off-Roader Extreme Expedition Trailer built in South Africa for sale - purchased new in January 2017. Galvanized frame, steel body, queen size roof top style tent with an annex. Super strong sturdy unit for the African terrain and weather - well suited for North America. Canopy on 3...
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    What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

    Well tested my water tanks - the PVC solar shower on the roof rack works OK but need to seal the T better. The 60 liter in box tank with pump works great - tightened the clamps and wallah now we have kitchen and shower water.
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    First Aid Questions and Suggestions Post Here

    Great thread! And I had the question on liability as well. In Canada we have no issue with assisting - no way to sue. But one thing taught at the courses is the first thing you do before helping anyone is identify yourself as a first aider, and can I help you? and if they say no - back off and...
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    What to do About "Idiots" on Our Trails?

    Our area will be filled with weekend warriors the long weekend in May (18-21) and a lot of grad parties. You wouldn't believe the stuff we have picked up over the years! Our authorities are taxed on that weekend and as a forestry professional we get signed on as Forest Guardians for the summer -...
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    What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

    Well I got stuck! Went out to check on one of our campsites with one of my staff and WOW too much snow. About 2 feet of settled snow and the 6 inches we got on Monday and Tuesday. Made it in OK but when trying to turn around it was a no go - high centered. A bit of shoveling by Len and I to...
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    What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

    Well hopefully we are in the Spring Time mode so I swapped out my winter tires for good AT3 tires and steel rims.
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    need some advice on 2014 SR5 4x4 tacoma build

    I had a 2013 Tacoma with 265 - 75 - 17 and they rubbed - dropped to a 265-70-17 and they rubbed occasionally - with a lift kit same as what you described. One caution if you are thinking of going really big on the profile of your tires for clearance is the need to change the gearing ratio of...
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    Throwing around some new build Ideas

    Looks like a cool project. One recommendation - note the 60% rule when it comes to axle location under your deck - the center of the wheel/axle should be back 60% of the length of the deck. Too far and your tongue weight will be too high. Consider calculating the weights forward and rearward of...
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