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  1. MOAK

    GMRS

    I’m obviously, once again, the oddball. When we are traveling with others, and talking, I’ll get it out there once in a while. When we get way off grid, I’ll key up on occasion, and announce, “WRPN506 monitoring channel 21 “ or whatever chanel I happen to be using. I used a CB for decades...
  2. MOAK

    Suspension options

    I’m curious about this too. I ran an undersized axle for about a year and two bearing blow outs, then stepped up to a 3500 lb axle. I can’t imagine the forces needed to actually break an axle.
  3. MOAK

    Tyre Recommendations

    Any one of the three Gs. Goodyear, Goodrich or General; Goodyear owns Cooper so that is a go to as well. I’ve never been able to justify the cost of the gourmet tires. I’ve used Goodyear for street tires for decades, Goodrich AT tires since the early 80s , then switched to Generals. I...
  4. MOAK

    Vehicle Opinions

    You are correct, I don’t do a very good job of putting in text what is on my mind. I spent 3/4 of my life trusting the big 3 automakers, only to get burned each and every time. Imagine having a dead short, in a brand new pick up truck. Had to shut down the job site , have it flatbeaded to the...
  5. MOAK

    Vehicle Opinions

    Ok, I’m thinking in terms of long distance; long time, touring. Simplicity is where it’s at. There are only one or maybe two vehicles currently in production that fit that bill and we can’t get them here. Here in the US we do have a lot of older vehicles with long track records to choose from...
  6. MOAK

    Vehicle Opinions

    And how much do they want for a speced out jeep with all that bling? The original Rubicon, I had one, was very affordable and somewhat dependable. How long do you think a new rubicon would last being used as a work vehicle on a farm, ranch or in petroleum or mining environment? If you...
  7. MOAK

    Vehicle Opinions

    Yes, it is rare for folks to sell good examples. They can be found selling anywhere from about 7,000 and up, but for 7k be ready to dump another 7k into it. The good examples? The sky is the limit, 20k and up! Be patient, the wait would be well worth it.
  8. MOAK

    Vehicle Opinions

    Ya, jeep lost its way when they built the big wrangler back in 2006 in an attempt to make it more bling & luxury instead of utility. Imagine if the 70 series had been exported to the US. Well, we got the 80- be happy we got that.
  9. MOAK

    Vehicle Opinions

    How How bout that; I do learn something new at least once a day. All these years I, as did many others, thought the Travelall was the first. Thanks- and yes it is an interesting aside, nothing wrong with a tangent now & then
  10. MOAK

    Does Overlanding Require You to Go Off Pavement?

    Here in North America if you truly want to be recognized as an overlander, this is the only permissible vehicle. Anything else is just posing .
  11. MOAK

    Vehicle Opinions

    Actually the International Travel All was the First 1953 or 4
  12. MOAK

    Vehicle Opinions

    I’m partial: The 100 series LC / LX470 hands down, not even a contest. The vehicle is in a class all by itself, just as the 80 series LC / LX450 is. These vehicles are the vehicles of choice for NGOs, Governments, and cartels world wide for too many reasons to list. The 4Runner is a distant...
  13. MOAK

    Moshannon state forest

    Trains: Virginian SD 70? Or GP?
  14. MOAK

    My Raptor needs a name!!

    That’s the high plains drifter- he lives in Buffalo Wyoming in the summer. He winters in Miami
  15. MOAK

    My Raptor needs a name!!

    A name? Do you talk to her? Does she talk to you? Do you give her a firm but gentle squeeze on her rear quarter panel? Or, a full on two handed rear bumper grab? Do you respect her? Or just use her for your pleasure, then lock her up in the barn? Does she behave herself in public? Or is...
  16. MOAK

    Tnjt

    What you’re asking about doesn’t exist, to my knowledge. The entire north half of NJ is metro NY. In the south are the Pine Barrens. That’s it. Everything else is private property. Check out the Appalachian Byway. It is a network of overland roads, gravel roads and trails stretching from the...
  17. MOAK

    Midnight Forest water tanks

    Agreed, rinsing fishing gear, dogs and hulls is a positive. The advertisement shows a guy washing mud from his jeep. LOL At a retail price of 500 I’m hoping that the spray wand is either stainless steel or brass. I too am a DIYer and I did pay maybe 400 for a pair of tanks over 10 years ago...
  18. MOAK

    A good tool to quickly air down your tires that wont break the bank.

    Gettin it here! I’ve a medium priced viar pump, takes about 20- minutes to air up from 20-36lbs. I say about, cause I’ve never timed it. What’s the hurry?
  19. MOAK

    Midnight Forest water tanks

    No experience but it seems really gimicky. Does anyone really concern themselves with washing their vehicle while out & about?