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Is that an Escapod trailer?
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How's your roof rack holding up? still pleased?Wishing I had a garage or shelter in the months of May - August in West Texas. Living in a downtown ground floor loft is fantastic, but prepping a rig for a Texas to Alaska adventure is challenging in the heat and humidity. Installed a new Smittybilt Pivot HRC hinge and tire carrier. This supports up to 135lbs and a 37" tire. I got on YouTube and watched others install theirs as the instructions were absolutely useless. Hodge podge of photos, missing entire steps and a diagram that made zero sense to anyone who has seen it. However, pretty straight forward once I figured it out. Terrific fit and looks way better than the thin cast aluminum OEM and crap hinges.
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Wishing I had a garage or shelter in the months of May - August in West Texas. Living in a downtown ground floor loft is fantastic, but prepping a rig for a Texas to Alaska adventure is challenging in the heat and humidity. Installed a new Smittybilt Pivot HRC hinge and tire carrier. This supports up to 135lbs and a 37" tire. I got on YouTube and watched others install theirs as the instructions were absolutely useless. Hodge podge of photos, missing entire steps and a diagram that made zero sense to anyone who has seen it. However, pretty straight forward once I figured it out. Terrific fit and looks way better than the thin cast aluminum OEM and crap hinges.
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I’m guessing the Rubicon model10 anniversary of what?
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You are correct. The rubicon started in 2003 and 13 was the 10a edition.I’m guessing the Rubicon model