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  1. Sparksalot

    Let's see those full size rigs - Trucks & SUV

    Dude, thank you so much! They make brackets for the 07-14 GM 1500 also. The first I’ve found.
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    Any ARES/RACES operators around?

    All the ARES stuff I’ve done has been storm chasing, so at VHF frequencies.
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    US Southwest Recurring - North Central Texas Meet & Greet

    Well the hood and the rest of the body had mismatched dirt layers. I needed a uniform starting point.
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    Let's see those full size rigs - Trucks & SUV

    Are you putting the overland hound to work pulling the truck?
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    GX470 Air Compressor

    You might get to do lockers, but a small compressor sized for air bags/shocks isn’t cut out for tires.
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    US Southwest Recurring - North Central Texas Meet & Greet

    I hope y’all appreciate the fact I washed thecopcar for ya.
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    Gearing up! What do I need?

    I suppose i should have tagged @GLOCKer
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    Gearing up! What do I need?

    Drone submarines tend to have short service lives.
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    CB Radio questions

    The small size is the main reason a handheld has extremely limited range.
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    Gearing up! What do I need?

    Waitaminute you made no mention of 6 inch lift, 40” tires, onboard air, or a trasharoo. To be a “real” overlander you also need a drone, YouTube channel and a skottle. kidding aside, just get out and camp. You’re well beyond most equipment a lot of folks have. just do it. and welcome...
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    US Southwest Recurring - North Central Texas Meet & Greet

    I like along the driveway into the pavilion. Show and tell is easier.
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    US Southwest Recurring - North Central Texas Meet & Greet

    All you show offs. Just think what would happen if you had actual space for your spare inside.
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    Icom 2730a and Mobilinkd are OTW, who is ready for APRS?

    I have a Tinytrack2 hiding around here someplace. I’ve been tempted to dig it up and at least get basic APRS going again.
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    Icom 2730a and Mobilinkd are OTW, who is ready for APRS?

    I just looked up that mobilinkd gizmo, holy moly. You could be in the ballpark of TM-D710 if you were starting from scratch.
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    The Rat-Lander

    I like the wood deck idea. That’s going to look awesome.
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    Have to skottle my kit now.

    I wanted to try one, but didn’t like the price, so I made one. I had an 18” disc already, and bought a pair of 00 horse shoes. I welded a plug into the axle hole, then ran the whole thing through an electrolysis tank to clean the rust up. It works like a champ. I use a cheap wok ring to sit...
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    PCO6's Off Road Trailer Build

    That's a serious table!
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    The Rat-Lander

    What are you going to do for a bed?
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    Comms

    I have a CB that I sometimes throw in, just in case. It's been forever since I've even heard truckers on it. I have ham and sometimes GMRS too.
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    Jeep JKU Rear Window Ventilation - DIY

    I like this idea for the overland hound.