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  1. Mark D

    Off The Grid 2019. Now Sierra Rally

    I understand there will be an event this year? Where should I be watching for ticket sales?
  2. Mark D

    RTT mattress

    We have had our RTT now for about five years and the mattress is starting to wear out. I don’t want to just buy a piece of foam not knowing the density. How do I shop? Does anyone know a good source?
  3. Mark D

    Driving “off the road”

    I am torn about an Overland post of one of our members helping someone who got stuck. The stuck person looked like (from the photos) that they were off the trail in a grassy marsh. I thought it was nice of the OB member to help the person out but it appeared he also drove off into to bog to...
  4. Mark D

    Synthetic wench rope vs steel

    Are there any threads covering this subject? I am shopping for a wench and it looks like the synthetic rope saves about 35lbs but costs an extra $100.
  5. Mark D

    Solar Power-interesting read

    I have been seeing videos on YouTube of people out on the trail setting up small solar systems when they park. I looks to me like there is a lot of misunderstanding of how much power is produced by a solar panel. I found this article very informative. The author also covers things that effect...
  6. Mark D

    Open your hood!

    Recently I was on at an OB event. People had driven hundreds of miles the day before, some crossed several states to get there. Saturday morning arrived and we were getting ready for a trail run and I didn’t see anyone open their hood to check fluids and give the engine bay a general overlook...
  7. Mark D

    "Off the Grid" 2018 (Un-official)

    From @Michael ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ We now know the details: Dates: October 5th - 7th HQ and Overnight Camping Location: Camp Edison There will be multiple options for trail runs with new routes and destinations for Saturday. We've enjoyed working with Mike...
  8. Mark D

    Started my trailer

    my wife and I decided to try mounting our RRT on a small off road trailer for the less aggressive trails trips. I sketched out some plans and bought the needed steel yesterday. Today I got the basic frame welded together. I will be using trorsion axles to eliminate the axle tube and improve...
  9. Mark D

    Axle question, I've decided on torsion

    my wife and I decided to try mounting our RRT on a small off road trailer for the less aggressive trails trips. I sketched out some plans and bought the needed steel yesterday. Today I got the basic frame welded together. I have notice a lot of people are using the Timbren axles. I found...
  10. Mark D

    Ecotemp L5 water heater

    We head out for a lot of weekend trips. Load up Friday night after work, come home Sunday afternoon and we don't really need a shower. Any longer than that and the trail dust starts to build up so a shower is nice. We bought one the Ecotemp L5 tankless water heaters and are happy with it. It...
  11. Mark D

    "Off the Grid" Fall 2017

    My wife and I watched the YouTube video for the 2016 trip and it brought back fond memories. What a great time we had and we want to get our names in, spot reserved as soon as possible for the 2017 rally. If there has been any threads or posts or emails sent out please let us know. Special...
  12. Mark D

    OTG2 photos/photos to share...where?

    First I want to say thanks again Michael and Corrie for putting the trip together. After attending we could see an event that that size is as much work as planning a big wedding. I know Michael is buried and video takes a long time to prepare. I have a bunch of photos that I would like to...
  13. Mark D

    CB radio questions

    I have been running CBs for years. I just ordered a new radio but I can never seem to get the signal out very far. I can talk to my friends as we head down the trail but a soon as we get separated they are gone. I've set the SWR, have a good antenna. So??? Is there anyone in the Southern...