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Amanda, So glad it started up with no issues! I don't think ethanol is bad per say, just that with some older rubber components it would eat them up. Your GMC is probably new enough not to worry especially after sitting for so long and then running. Good to go! :^)

Hopefully no mice and just needs a jump start and maybe fresh fuel. Does Canada use ethanol in the fuel? It can eat away at seals and such. Wishing for the best!

Amanda, Lots depends on how deep into repairs you want to go. Simple oil changes won't need much but a head gasket will. When I got into cars they didn't make the blow molded cases, hence the proliferation of tool rolls. I like the 159 piece set...

Craftsman tools, cordless drill, I like my Ryobi as it has a 1/2" bit capacity. Just a time saver with the right nut drivers or socket set.

I agree with John and Mandi, Giving options is a good thing. My MWC faucet is (IMHO) a cool DIY project. It may give a newbie an idea for their buildout that was hidden by all the electric buzz. Whether or not one goes with power if they do the project they will know how to fix it when it breaks...

Maybe I'm a Luddite or someday some one will explain the fascination with electric stuff when camping. I used a push-pull manual pump/faucet for my MWC can. In my blog; Military Water Carrier, MWC, faucet

I carried a Leatherman on the job for 20 years they are indeed painful to squeeze when using. I won't use one again if I have the right tool. My most used tool has been a flashlight. I have a mini-mag in a holder strapped to my parking brake lever. My current fav is a Fenix rechargable LED...

Ah, silicon, looks like metal, hence the question. Thanks for the reply.

Years ago my daughter sewed up an old jeans pant leg for me. Works great!

Interesting, does the stove flashing collapse flat? Thanks for the update!

Hi Amanda, glad you made this a thread, So I admit right off that my viewpoint maybe different than others and it is; Don't take anything you don't know how to use or are not willing to fix on the trail. I say this because my situation is different, I don't drive a computer driven vehicle, I...

Amanda, I know nothing about this brand, I picked it for the image and fact it has a long lead and comes with a small roll of tape. It's a very simple tool not much to go wrong, I still use the one I bought 15 years ago. Not much in the way of electrical tools that you can't do with a pocket...

Hi, Amanda, A beauty of a camper! I haven't seen it mentioned, so I will; pick up a 12v test lamp for chasing electrical gremlins. You can use a volt meter for various things, a test lamp gives you quick visual knowledge of if there is power or not. With long test leads you can be hooked...

I have a 270 and a rear door that opens to passenger side with my spare mounted on it. I have my awning on the drivers side because I don't have to go around the door/tire to get inside.

Some random guy, just happened to have a box of plaster of paris in his car? I've never carried plaster when camping, does anyone?

Yeah, methinks they are too flimsy in the search for lightness. I've had to replace 6 hinges and them made some spares out of wood, I'll see how they go when I need to use them.

Arne, I have the Rhino on my Series 2. I think it would rest on the ladder. One thing to know about the Rhino awning is how fragile the hinges are. There is a reason they come with spares. Always set the legs down when you open each section and put in the leg stakes right away. A slight breeze...

Welcome! Nice 109, what are the wires coming out of the front roof for, lights? Do you like the Defender mirrors better than stock?

My Land Rover 109 is a diesel, The best place to carry more fuel is, as others have stated in an aux fuel tank. My stock tank carries 13 USgal, my long range aux carries 16 USgal. With 22mpg I can go a long ways..... I do have some NATO cans if I plan longer trips. I picked up these from ...

I have a 1960 Land Rover 109, 6'+ in the tub. I made a cot to roll out from the side for single me and 1 night campsites. https://poppageno.blogspot.com/2014/01/109-land-rover-cot-support-reciever-step.html Then I picked up a RTT, My rack is 7' off the ground and I had to climb up and down...