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  1. Rubiconcruiser

    Picked up a M416 Trailer minus the Tub

    Basic rule of thumb on water tank mounting. As close as you can get it to the axle but no more than 3 inches fore or aft of the axle. Stability is a key factor here Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk
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    Needs of my base camp expedition trailers

    I have but two questions. 240 volt system. European. Ok. Not necessary here in the USA solar panels at 240 are priced out of line for this voltage. Two spares are not really necessary as your bolt pattern should be the same on the trailer, your spare is the same wheel and tire. Good luck on...
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    Would you buy this trailer for $500?

    Guys. Unless the bed is totally rusted thru it is a reasonable offer at $350,00. The frame is well worth the time and effort to build it into an expedition trailer. If you were in So Kalifornia I'd offer to do it for ya, I've done three. Two worse off than these. Good luck Sent from my...
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    Member upgrade

    Please upgrade account. Rubiconcruiser Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk
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    Hello from SoCal/IE

    Good luck and we are all here to help. Just ask Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk
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    Overland Expo West 2017 (OEX W) SoCal CONVOY and post trip shenanigans

    I'll have mine in tow Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk
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    2 vehicles into - life changes

    Build a trailer for dual purpose. It's invaluable Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk
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    Reasons to have a arb bumper

    Glad you're ok. Buyback the rig if you can. It's parts are $$$. Feel better. Go Taco. ARB based of course Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk
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    Planning a 2 to 3 month overland trip

    Any JK above a 2012 is a winner. Below 2012 motors are mall crawler status only. No offense to you guys that have them. Just keep the oil changed they'll do well. Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk
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    Member Number? Upgrade Your Account! Read

    I'll take an upgrade Rubiconcruiser. Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk
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    Use of Radios While Driving (California)

    This is true however. This is where common sense plays a really big part. Be safe Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk
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    Use of Radios While Driving (California)

    Use of radios for communications yup good thread, now let's shift gears just a bit. CHP recently revised their actions regarding radio usage. Yes But think about this. Most of the usage is on the trail. Let's keep it simple. On the trail ok. On the road use your judgement or common sense...
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    HAM Radio Call Sign Check-In Thread

    Jim. KE6HEH. 2m, 440, 220. Talked around the world to the moon and back. Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk
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    HAM Radio Call Sign Check-In Thread

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    TYT TH-9800

    One cannot beat the Kenwood series of radios. The Baofeng. Once I figured it out is not as complicated as it seems from the outset. Go Kenwood or Yaesu. Little more output $$$ but faster and more satisfaction Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk
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    HAM Radio Call Sign Check-In Thread

    Long line in the attic. Miracle worker #2 Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk
  17. Rubiconcruiser

    Rhino Rack

    FR rack system probably best for the price anywhere. I run one on my Towd it supports an ARB Simpson 3 Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk
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    Farm Jack

    Give me a city location for you and I'll see if I can round you up one. I see a lot in CL and other sources Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk
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    How to Start a Fire - Collected Wisdom

    Let's take a walk here. Bacon grease great idea. This too can be added to my go bag. In line of campfires and beers. Toilet paper rolls ( Empty) filled with dryer lint also serve well as a fire starter. Let's get out there Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk
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    How to Start a Fire - Collected Wisdom

    One more we can Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk