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  1. Outdoordog

    Service Dogs

    I have dogs, but not a service dog. My wife and I talked about the possibility when I had a heart pump (LVAD) as the heart pressure and medication caused me to black out time to time. I think a service dog would be smart to have if you had a similar issue and your dog could go out and retrieve...
  2. Outdoordog

    Kids Education vs Overlanding

    I started camping in the early 80s. As soon as I was born pretty much. My parents love camping and took us no matter our age. At first it was my dad's dodge van. 2wd and we just packed it full of camp stuff. Then my mom got a VW Vanagon. Thing was cool, fairly spacious and had an internal...
  3. Outdoordog

    Cargo straps? Who is using what?

    For inside my cargo, I use bungee cords or tie down straps for the battery (ecoflow) and fridge (alpicool). These held my battery, fridge, and bottlejack in place when I rolled over in Moab. For cargo on roofrack, I use larger straps. Also use these for random tools, like shovel and tow rope...
  4. Outdoordog

    Every Couple Years I Have to Learn

    Why i always keep my tools in my jeep. You never know what could happen. Air compressor, deflator. Impact wrenches, sockets and bits. Tire repair kit. Plenty of ratchet straps, bungee cords, and paracord.
  5. Outdoordog

    Best Overland Rig for a Beginner?

    One you can afford and repair on the trail. Anything with 4x4 and high clearance will do. Then it'll be storage space and aftermarket support. I think toyota tacoma/4runner is the most popular choice. Jeep wrangler would be better if you offroad as well. Toyota is more reliable on the road, and...
  6. Outdoordog

    OB Replacement Emblems

    Oh I'd love another one too. Had one for my 2016 JKUR, but haven't got one for my current jeep.
  7. Outdoordog

    Three Years, 60,000 miles, Fifteen States and a lot of fun.

    I live vicariously through you! One day I'll have the time and money to do this. Ironically, I didn't work for almost 2 years after my surgery, but was tied to my hospital for multiple visits a month. That was the most vacation I've ever had from working.
  8. Outdoordog

    What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

    Installed new hood shocks, love them! Transfercase oil change. 91k miles and the oil was still reddish, no metal on the drain plug either. Rear brake pads, it was a pain to remove the caliper and the 2 pins were very very dirty and dry. Think it was seizing and resulting in lower MPG. Did a...
  9. Outdoordog

    What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

    Trying to figure out why my ABS is causing a code. Ever since snow wheeling it came on. Took off the wheels and inspected, see no sort of issue. Sprayed brake cleaner in case it's dirty. I can tell acceleration is in limp mode, drives fine on the highway, but feels weak when on the throttle.
  10. Outdoordog

    Overland "Types?"

    So many here in socal. Flat brimmed caps, face/neck tattoos. Will drive by you at 50 mph while you're airing down/up. Throw beer cans on the trail. They'll also go on the badge of honor trails, holding up the line for everyone else, and stacks tons of rocks to get over obstacles when...
  11. Outdoordog

    US West Big Bear - Trail Explore

    Hit me up on messenger, I come here rarely, a few times a month. The last storm was amazing!!! Had so much fun on the trails, I was the only one out here pretty much.
  12. Outdoordog

    US West Big Bear - Trail Explore

    Also if anyone wants to go on 3n16 (big bear lake area) March 10th, i can lead a small group. 33" tires are fine. Radio needed.
  13. Outdoordog

    US West Big Bear - Trail Explore

    Socal has a lot of groups for sure, almost too many. If I'm not working Saturday, I'd love to join.
  14. Outdoordog

    US West Big Bear - Trail Explore

    Ah ok. I work this saturday, so unfortunately i cant go. I am going tomorrow, crabflats/3n16.
  15. Outdoordog

    US West Big Bear - Trail Explore

    What date? I live at few hours away.
  16. Outdoordog

    What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

    Yeah, went to 1/4 from 3/8 and didn't seem to affect the flow at all.
  17. Outdoordog

    What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

    Finally setup my roofrack and solar panel. Was about to wire them today, but the RV cable sealer i got was too poorly made, so I have to return it and order a different one.
  18. Outdoordog

    What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

    Tested out the new dual hose, and they work fantastic! Cut down on filling time by a lot! Usually I'm last to fill (since I'm on 38x13.5x17), but I finished earlier than everyone last time we went wheeling. Very happy with my setup.
  19. Outdoordog

    Unlimited Self Sustained power!!! 2013 Tacoma High Output Alternator & Bluetti Charger1 install

    Ah that's good to know. I may attempt to do this. I have an ecoflow wave2 and want to experiment with the AC when it gets warmer. Thing eats a lot of juice.
  20. Outdoordog

    Unlimited Self Sustained power!!! 2013 Tacoma High Output Alternator & Bluetti Charger1 install

    Did you install it yourself? I've always been curious about doing this but not a fan of doing electrical work. Also only have a delta 2, and no plans for 2000wh yet. I have a 120w panel that keeps the delta 2 topped off for the most part, just an alpicool fridge/freezer.