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If it could be only one it would have to be a set of combination wrenches. They are the most versatile option. But I think a set of sockets is also important. If anything I would consider the "complete" aspect. Most vehicles are not going to need a "complete" tool kit in order to service...

That is my experience as well. I have gotten to the point I won't even let a tire shop touch my vehicles. I just take them the wheels. There is not much I can't/won't do. AC systems and automatic transmissions are about the only things I don't want to tear into. I set up the gears in my...

The respect needs to go both ways.

I can't find any maps of the Gate Fire, but yes, it was in that area. I would think everything would be open by Father's Day though, and I don't think the fire was on Otay Mountain itself. Additionally, there is more than one way up the mountain. Access can be had from Dulzura (Marron Valley...

I appreciate the willingness to help. Ebay has been a useful resource toward such ends. But I do have one saw that I bought off local Craigslist, and it has been the one to pose challenges. It is now set up to perform correctly where I am, but heaven help me if I take it somewhere else...

Just a couple of thoughts, from a guy who really kind of prefers an axe, but does own a couple of chainsaws... Those who plan to depend on batteries should be aware that batteries don't perform so well in cold temperatures. My good acquaintance, Mr. Murphy, generally comes to visit when it is...

I wholeheartedly agree. I look at many things through risk/reward lenses. In order to truly live you must take risks. Trying to live a life without risks would be like living in a prison. Accept the fact that there will be risks, and then do your best to minimize them and choose them...

By far the largest use of my FAK is taking care of The Varmints and the trouble they find. The one item I have been most happy to have added to my kit is a pair of watchmaker's tweezers. They are great for pulling out cactus thorns, nettles and splinters. The ones I bought were cheap ones...

I have mine mounted where I can access it immediately. Only downside is if a short person needs to drive my Jeep they will have to remove the extinguisher from its mount in order to move the seat forward. That is not a problem within my own household, but it would be a deal killer for...

Single burner if it is just me and The Varmints in the XJ. Two burner if it is the whole family in the Suburban. Two burners means I can use the griddle and make pancakes for breakfast. Two burners also means I can cook pasta and sauce at the same time. Single burner means meals need to...

I don't know about adding a dense weight to the line. This is a jacket on a steel winch line: (First time trying to post a video here--Cool. Looks like it works.)

The tire shops around here are so bad that I won't even take my vehicle in. I put the vehicle up on jackstands in my driveway and just take the wheels to the shop. When I consider who they are hiring to change tires it all makes sense.

Add another Clairemont to the mix.

This is very cool. If others want to build something similar they might be interested in Lee Valley's Campaign stool hardware. It is a three way nut with bolts and radiused washers for the round legs. The hardware is well made. I have four sets of it waiting for me to get my act together and...

Cell phone (except half the time there is no signal), ham, FRS and I can yell really loudly. I could add CB if I felt the need (I have two of them in the garage and Varmint #1 keeps collecting them at swap meets), but ham seems to serve us better. I can't believe only 30% of respondents can...

I am aware of two makers of mounting brackets for the Baofeng UV-5R, and I think chances are pretty good the new BF**-8 radios will fit as well. Stinkyfab Racing (SFR) is one, and Kiddmen57 on Expo is the other. (Not posting links because as a newbie the system tells me those will likely get...

San Diego. I love the old Chevys. One of the first vehicles I was responsible for taking care of was the '68 C10 that was my father's and had been his father's before him. At one point I had a '72 K20 pickup, but I gave up and sold it because I didn't have the time to put into it. The frame...

Hi all. I suspect I probably fit in here. Vehicle based travel is a big part of my life. I have two camping vehicles: '96 XJ and '02 Suburban. Let's see if I can post pics here: Looks like I can. The Suburban is what The Bride is willing to camp in. She is a self-proclaimed...