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  1. NW Adventure & Overland

    Lexus GX rear door tire mount

    Hey guys, its been awhile since I have posted. I drifted off for a bit, but am coming back. This is a be careful when you buy note. I recently picked up a 2011 Lexus gx460 and it came with some bells and whistles. One of them being the rear door tire mount by JW Offroad. Before I get into it...
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    What kind of camp desserts/treats do you make while camping?

    Many of us have kids that come along on our trips and we like to make something special for them to enjoy around the camp fire. We stumbled across a neat simple treat, that we like to call Smore-Eo's. It's simple take your favorite Smore and add a marshmallow to the center and BOOM a new quick...
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    How to Start a Fire - Collected Wisdom

    Many of us know that fire starter cubes, fire paste, pine needles, petroleum jelly soaked cotton balls as well as drier lint can start vamp fires when the weather is not cooperating. I have also found that in a pinch, a good old car flare will work great to get a fire going, even if its raining...
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    Attention Toyota 4Runner Runners

    I have a 4th gen. and love it, so my vote went to the 4th gens. However I think for 4Runners it all comes down to personal preference. The first gen had a straight axle front and is highly sot after, the 2nd & 3rd gens have tons of after market parts available and are lower cost to buy. The 4th...
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    ARB Deluxe Bull Bar Bumper

    I have an ARB on my 4Runner and they recommend using what ever recovery or tow points your rig has from the factory. Mine has 2 welded on locations at the front of the frame. If you want some on your bumper you may need to look at another brand. ARB has great customer support and may have...
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    Off-Road Trailers

    Hey, a little info. you may already know. Make sure, if you have a rear kitchen hatch like most tear drops, that you install a real good gasket or seal of some kind around the hatch. Many of the tear drops develop leaks around that hatch and they begin to rot in the rear floor corners. when...
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    Tires, what do you use on the trail?

    How do the MTR's do in the rain and Ice? I'm in Washington and we get a lot of rain and more Ice than snow.
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    Off-Road Trailers

    Cool! Thanks Steve, I'll check these out.
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    Off-Road Trailers

    Thanks and I hear ya on the obsession, I'm the same way.
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    Off-Road Trailers

    We have a Off-Road Tear drop, that we plan on doing a few things to as we learn more of what we need and like. What trailers do you all have and what mods have you done?
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    2018 NW Overland Rally Discussion and Planning - 06/28/2018

    We plan on going for the weekend, just did a day trip last year and then hit the NWBDR for a couple of days.
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    Tires, what do you use on the trail?

    What is it about the X3's that you like more than the KO2's and how do they do off-road?
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    Tires, what do you use on the trail?

    We are looking to get new tires for our rig and are looking at the BFG KO2's. What do you run and why?
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    The 12oz "Shower" - how do you keep clean?

    We use a ZODI camp shower (hot water on demand), with a shower tent. had it for about 8yrs. and still works.
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    Bedding for camping, what do you use?

    We have a off-road teardrop trailer and found a 6" thick futon mattress (full), that fit inside. Way better than the 3" foam that came with it. We turn on the fan and sleep like babies.
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    This could be a great campfire topic of conversation.

    Yeah, no damage thank god! Hey, thanks everyone who has shared so far. Great stories!
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    Anyone running 285/70 R17's on a 4th gen 4runner with a 2" lift?

    I'm getting ready to upgrade my tires and I know the 285's will fit ok if you have a 3" lift. But has anyone done this with just a 2"? Is there plenty of clearance? I have been planning on running 255?75 R17's, but am curious about the 285's. I am still running stock size. Thanks!
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    This could be a great campfire topic of conversation.

    This could be a great round the fire topic of conversation. How many people have a story about a mistake you made while prepping, on you way to, or on an Overland trip, that at the time you didn’t think was funny, but can now look back and smile. I recently had one of these times. I went out on...
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    Where did you install your OB emblem?

    We put ours on the drivers side front fender.
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    Washington Backcountry Discovery Route

    My bad on the link lets try it again.