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I agree. But, explain Toyota.

I can't? I have a '55 Cadillac with steel wheels that are just fine. No funny corrosion problems. I just have to remember that the left side of the car has left handed lug nuts. But that is another issue. Most of my vehicles are from the mid '90s. I would hate to suddenly find that I need...

All those preservatives are my plan for longevity.

I have an Ox Locker in the rear of my XJ and love it. Cable operated. I think the key to happily running an Ox Locker with a cable is to properly install the cable. It needs to be run the same way the factory runs e-brake cables. That means a proper fitting coming through the firewall or...

Alloy wheels can have problems in colder climates, and especially areas where they salt the roads. Keeping corrosion out of the bead and keeping air pressures up can both be issues. I would think a clear coat should prevent this, but I know some folks seem to have problems. If looking to run...

Dual band can be nice for rig to rig communications on the trail. It is S.O.P. for one of the groups I wheel with. Having dual band means there is one channel for banter and a separate channel for the trail leader. That way the leader doesn't have to contend with the banter in order to get...

When I bought my XJ it came with the front driveshaft in the rear hatch. Because that was where it fit. The P.O. had fabricobbled a pathetic excuse for a downpipe such that the front driveshaft couldn't be installed. For about two years I put up with only having 2wd. That didn't keep us from...

That is another I would love to build. A diesel swap would be step one.

I am. White Rim trail is on the agenda for next month.

An International Scout was what I really wanted when I bought the XJ. I went with the XJ because I knew that if I bought the Scout I would be building it until long after The Varmints were grown and out of the house. I decided we would be best off picking the quicker, simpler route so that we...

My choice would be an image of a compass (or points of a compass) and mountains, and a slogan along the lines of "Keep the trails open".

Agree. I bought a box of the little packets containing 2 aspirin each and made sure all my first aid kits were stocked with them. Not so much for headaches as for heart attack.

I forgot the extra white gas on one trip. Had the stove, but ran out of fuel for it. Had to go into town questing for more. (And yes, I know, gasoline is an option, but it doesn't run as clean and is prone to messing up the generator tube/orifice. And that is a bigger problem.)

Thanks for sharing that. That looks like a royal pain. Definitely in the "last resort" column.

I could see this working well in a teardrop too. The Bride is a most reluctant camper. This could be a big help. Thank you all for the discussion.

I would suggest Boeshield T-9. Boeshield T-9 I haven't tried it in the situation you are trying to address, but it is the best thing I can think of. It will probably have to be reapplied periodically as tools chafing against each other are going to remove the wax from contact areas, but it...

Looks beautiful. One of these days the stars will align and I will make it on one of your trips.

How was the "Gorge-us" trip? I really wanted to go, but it was my first weekend home and getting some things done with family took priority.

Preach it brother! I grew up on a remote ranch. Remote enough that we did not get electricity until I was six years old. And it took 19 poles to get it it to us when we finally got it. Roads out to there were pretty dicey. If floods washed out the river crossing it could be weeks before we...

I own a pair of Husqvarnas, but I would not want to drag them around when camping. An axe is much lighter and most likely plenty adequate for trail use. A bow saw makes good sense too. I grew up heating with wood. I don't have qualms about using a chainsaw. My saws are excellent quality...