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  1. VladTheInstaller

    US West For Sale: Northern California: 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Series

    Beautifully modified 2013 Land Cruiser. 101k miles. UPDATE! Price reduced to $42,000 Posting for a friend. He bought it in Texas in 2018, modded it up, moved to California, and recently lost his job. That is why he needs to sell the vehicle. Positives: Top-shelf modifications including Icon...
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    Overland routes near Ashland, Oregon?

    I've been invited to visit some friends in Ashland, OR for the week of July 4, but am looking for some things to do while I'm up there. Anyone know of any good offroad/dirt road/4wd routes around there that would make good day trips? Any recommendation on good Nature spots to visit...
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    Mendocino Nat'l Forest, California

    I use an Android app called BackCountry Navigator. It is a GPS map app that allows you to save offline topo maps on your phone, so you can continue to view where you are on the map even if you don't have cellphone signal anymore. It also allows you to create and save GPS tracks. In fact, if...
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    Fantastic pictures, thanks for posting! Really looking forward to getting up there sometime soon. Sent from my iPad using OB Talk
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    Mendocino Nat'l Forest, California

    This Memorial Day, I took a long route through the southern part of the Mendocino National Forest in Northern California. Driving Time: 5 hours, with a 30 minute break for lunch at Pinnacle Rock. Difficulty: 2 out of 10. However, due to a few deep erosion gullies, you will need high clearance...
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    CB or HAM?

    Although I have a full size cb in my Jeep, I also carry a cheap handheld (Midland 75-785, less than $40 on Amazon) that I use as a "loaner" when traveling with folks that have no coms. Loaned it to a new acquaintance this weekend while offroading; it worked great as long as we stayed within a...
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    How do you power your cb?

    I went straight to the battery, and have had great results - I get a little bit of noise when I start the engine, but no noise after that. Sent from my SM-G935V using OB Talk mobile app
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    Inflatable boats/boats

    Thanks for the detailed review, I really appreciate it! Sounds like exactly what I am looking for. Would my electric tire inflator I use for my Jeep be able to inflate the kayak, or are the valves different? What do you use? Sent from my SM-G935V using OB Talk mobile app
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    Looking for Jeep Mechanic Near SF

    4 Wheel Parts has a guarantee that they offer installation for absolutely everything they sell. I have taken advantage of that on a number of occasions when I didn't have the time to tackle it myself. Sent from my iPad using OB Talk
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    HAM Radio Call Sign Check-In Thread

    KK6FRB checking in, Clearlake California. Just have a handheld right now, but want to mount one in my Jeep someday. Sent from my SM-G935V using OB Talk mobile app
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    Inflatable boats/boats

    I have been thinking about getting this inflatable kayak: For such an affordable little rig it has some surprisingly positive reviews on YouTube. Sent from my iPad using OB Talk
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    Nor Cal - Casual Meet Up?

    I live in Clearlake, but would come over the hill for a weekend meet in Petaluma or Santa Rosa! Sent from my iPad using OB Talk
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    Jeep Owners Represent!

    Great rig, great pic! Just wondering, how did you attach the overhead tarp to the opened rear window of the jeep? I'd like to put together a setup like that :-)
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    Poker Flat, Cleghorn Bar Trails CA

    Holy Cr** that climbout on Cleghorn looks STEEEEEP!! Great video :-)
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    A quick run up to Signal Peak (Tahoe area)

    I just watched this, fantastic video and drone footage! Really enjoyed it, hope to get up there sometime in my Jeep.
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    Purchase 2nd OB Emblem for existing membership?

    Thanks Steve, I didn't realize that - that's what I must have missed. Cheers! -Vlad
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    Purchase 2nd OB Emblem for existing membership?

    Thanks for sending me the link, I don't know how I missed that item when I was looking through the online store. Now I'm happy, just ordered the second emblem :-)
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    Purchase 2nd OB Emblem for existing membership?

    Hello OB, I'm an existing member (#3842), and got a single emblem with my original membership. However, now I would like to add a second emblem on the other side of my jeep. I looked in the online Store and couldn't find an option for this. Is this something I can do? Thanks Vlad