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  1. old_man

    Is there a trail that you wouldn't run again?

    I grew up outside Walden. There are some nice trails. Try Buffalo Pass or the road up through Pearl and over to Hog Park and then down to Steamboat. Used to hang out at the sand dunes in the 60's before it was popular. There are also some interesting trails to explore south of Gould through...
  2. old_man

    Is there a trail that you wouldn't run again?

    You will have to stop by sometime and see the new toy I ordered for my teardrop. It is a gasoline powered heater that is designed to heat the cab of a big rig when it is parked overnight. It uses outside air and has an electronic lighter and thermostat. I just set the temp and presto, nice...
  3. old_man

    Anyone use their CPAP on the trail?

    I run a cpap as well. Mine will run off of 12v (without the humidifier). Back in the day I would run a line from my Jeep battery to my tent, but with the teardrop, I actually dedicated one to the trailer and it is wired directly into the 12v deep cycle. Running from 12v is a lot more...
  4. old_man

    Is there a trail that you wouldn't run again?

    Its not that bad. I pulled my trailer over it. The edge isn't going to jump out and bite you. Just remember, the view is better when you are hanging out over the edge.
  5. old_man

    National parks that have good off road trails?

    The only dirt you will find in Rocky Mtn National Park is Fall River Road.
  6. old_man

    My expo trailer build.

    Bummer, I won't be there until Thanksgiving week.
  7. old_man

    New in Colorado!

    Welcome. Hope to meet you sometime. Currently I am working out of state in DC and only get home to Loveland, Colorado a few days every couple of months. Hope to be home Thanksgiving week. Maybe we could do a Meet and Greet.
  8. old_man

    Gas can question for long term users

    I get mine from Eastwood www.eastwoodco.com
  9. old_man

    Gas can question for long term users

    Let me clue you into a little secret. I run a Jeep Cherokee XK. They run a submersible fuel pump. I keep a spare in the truck with a 20 ft hose and a 20 foot power cable with a cigarette lighter. When I want fuel out of the can, I just drop the fuel pump in, put the hose in the tank and plug...
  10. old_man

    Gas can question for long term users

    I run the old school military Jerry Cans. I coat the insides with a sealer and paint the outsides. Mine are probably 20+ years old military surplus and look like new.
  11. old_man

    Not your typical Overland Vehicle (pics)

    Being a hardcore rock crawler and 34 years old, I think non-typical might fit.
  12. old_man

    Hello From Colorado

    Maybe we can tag up when I get back in town.
  13. old_man

    How do you fund your expeditions?

    Like the man said, cut your expenses and save up. I make a lot of money in my field but I also end up having to work away from home most of the time and go without income between projects for months on end. My kids give me heck because my vehicle is 34 years old and say I need a new one. I...
  14. old_man

    How do you fund your expeditions?

    I am a contract engineer and work away from home a lot. My average work week is 70 hours. My problem isn't so much paying for it but having the time off. I fly back to Colorado every couple of months for 4-6 days to see the family. This last time I went back the smoke in the mountains was...
  15. old_man

    First time overlanding, advice needed...

    Take more water.
  16. old_man

    Porch lights....switch inside sleeper what you guys think

    I like the idea but my only concern is hanging them up on branches.
  17. old_man

    My expo trailer build.

    Nice looking setup. Hope you have lots of fun with it. Hope we meet on the trail. There is a chance I may be working a contract for a while in Gilbert.
  18. old_man

    Would you choose Oregon or Colorado?

    We just passed a new law in Colorado, you have to bring your own job with you.
  19. old_man

    OB Approved Water Crossing: Snorkels and Preparation

    I originally put my snorkel on a 85 Jeep XJ with a 2.5L for dust reasons. It was woefully underpowered on the freeway. Connecting the snorkel added 7 mph to the top cruising speed. I attribute it to the ram air effect at higher speeds. I now run a 4.7L stroker and have not repeated the same...