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The side you install the awning doesn't matter too much. It's where you park relative to the sun that matters. If you're base camping, you'll be moving chairs around following the shade as the sun moves across the sky. That is, unless you really pay attention to the sun's arc and position...

If you have an iPhone, open the Compass app and swipe left. There's a level for horizontal angles (lay phone on the edge) and if you lay it on its back, you get two circles that overlap if it's level (like a venn diagram).

I've used the water bottle approach. You can also add the salt & pepper, cheese, onions, or whatever else you like in your eggs.

Front Runner has quite a few water storage options. https://www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/en/us/water-solutions.html

I would probably stick with 7/16" line for the 16.5ti. The MBS of 3/8" is close to the capacity of the winch. Any reduction in diameter of a rope will reduce the overall capacity. You want the winch to stall before the line breaks. If you think you will need more rope, consider getting an...

What kind of winch do you have? 3/4" rope is extremely thick and you're very likely to not get it all to wind onto the drum. My hundred feet of 3/8" rope just barely fits on the drum with a 10 foot chafe guard. I'm running a Warn XD9500i winch. For comparison, 3/8" Dyneema has a minimum...

I try to use red and black split loom to make + & - identification easy. Sometimes I only have black loom, so I wrap each end with red electrical tape for a positive wire. Not only will a system like that help you for future reference, but it's really helpful for someone working on your rig who...

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LR3 is good, but I'd expect some issue to pop up with the EAS at some point on the trail. An NCLR Club member had the marketing vehicle when the LR3 was introduced in 2005. It had coil suspension and it didn't perform as well as the airbags. I think in Europe there was an option to get coil...

You definitely don't need the tank. When selecting a compressor, you want the highest CFM (cubic feet per minute) rating and longest duty cycle. What size tires do you have, and what PSI do you run on trail/street?

I carry an Adventure Medical Kits Guide 1 med kit in the Rover. I have a reflective first aid sticker on the body of the truck, and the first aid kit is behind it, clipped to the dog guard so it's easily accessible. I've really only had to use it once. That was this past summer in Pismo when a...

I'm a recently certified "woofer" WFR (Wilderness First Responder). I've taken a couple "woofa" WFA (Wilderness First Aid) classes and each time they have left me wanting more training. Everyone should at least take the WFA course. It's 16 hours (2 days) long and covers the basics of what you...

So I did some research and called Samson about waxing a synthetic rope that would be used for winching. Their recommendation is to NOT wax the rope. At the factory, the rope is coated with a water based urethane. This coating is to add further protection from abrasion, uv damage, and includes...

I assume you have a chafe guard on your line. I would at least slide that along the line to get any sand it may have trapped out from under it. Doing that is a lot easier if the line has a little tension. When it's slack it tends to bunch up and is a pita to deal with. I've actually used the...

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Yes, this is a paid class. Didn't realize that you have to click the More button to see the details and the link to registration. I'll edit the event to make it more apparent.

I have the 60" Hi-Lift and it's seen some good use. The Off Road Base is not designed to act as a "stabilizer". It's job is to further spread the load on soft ground and help prevent the Hi-Lift from sinking. An added bonus is that you get about 3 more inches of lifting capacity with it too...

Pelican cases. Look on Craiglist for them. I seem to find them for about half of retail, in near perfect condition.

What material is the bow string made from? I've never heard of this for a synthetic winch line and would not recommend you try it. I think it would have the opposite effect and just collect more grit. It could melt in the sun and get all over your gloves and other equipment. Dyneema was...

**This is an Overland Bound sanctioned event** Do you have a capable 4x4, but aren't sure what to do if you get stuck? Maybe you have some recovery gear (or are thinking about purchasing gear) and want to learn how to safely use it. Then this class is for you! Details below. ADVANCE...