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Posted: 1/13/2021 6:07:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: How often do you want to use/reuse them? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: What’s the best traction board for the money? Can’t be a poser until I get a pair.  How often do you want to use/reuse them? I’m a buy once kinda guy. |
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Posted: 1/13/2021 6:14:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm often camping by myself as basecamp for dirtbiking trails. Often where I basecamp there's a sliver of cell phone coverage, but not enough to really send or receive texts. Twice last summer my wife had issues where she couldn't contact me. So I decided to get a WeBoost Drive Reach cell phone signal booster. I installed mine today and came up with a mount using RAM ball components. That was I could lower it when driving, and raise it when I'm at camp. https://i.imgur.com/ThagbUk.jpg https://i.imgur.com/zcfU6D1.jpg https://i.imgur.com/BtYJKsT.jpg I've been wondering why I keep seeing trucks driving around with pear burners sticking up next to their headache racks  Attached File |
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Posted: 1/13/2021 8:37:10 PM EDT
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I must be drunk
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Posted: 1/13/2021 8:55:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I must be drunk Well... this is arfcom. |
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Posted: 1/14/2021 2:15:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I’m a buy once kinda guy. Then you want a set of Maxtrax Xtreme's Replaceable metal traction spikes. The plastic ones tend to melt away under wheelspin. The replaceable metal spikes solve that problem. https://maxtraxus.com/xtreme-recovery-boards/ |
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Posted: 1/14/2021 3:37:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What’s the best traction board for the money? Can’t be a poser until I get a pair. A set of 2 basic Maxtrax run $300. Cheap Chinese ones go $36.99 for Orange or $39.99 for Tactical Black: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NSHPRDF/ref=twister_B08NT6FPTZ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 |
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Posted: 1/14/2021 3:38:22 PM EDT
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I bought a set of these which were recommended by a local offroad group. https://www.amazon.com/X-BULL-Recovery-Traction-Tracks-Ladder/dp/B01MS1SKIW
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Posted: 1/14/2021 3:46:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Then you want a set of Maxtrax Xtreme's Replaceable metal traction spikes. The plastic ones tend to melt away under wheelspin. The replaceable metal spikes solve that problem. https://maxtraxus.com/xtreme-recovery-boards/ Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I’m a buy once kinda guy. Then you want a set of Maxtrax Xtreme's Replaceable metal traction spikes. The plastic ones tend to melt away under wheelspin. The replaceable metal spikes solve that problem. https://maxtraxus.com/xtreme-recovery-boards/ I have the regular ones, do kinda wish I had bought those instead. Because uber farkle. |
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Posted: 1/14/2021 3:50:40 PM EDT
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I've never had an issue with Maxtrax. I've got I think 12 of them between my vehicles and our other employees. They stay on my roof or bumper 24/7, zero fading and no signs of becoming brittle.
We've tried a few of the cheap knockoff trax and so far they have faded and become brittle when left out on the roof. I've heard good things about some of the more expensive alternatives. |
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Posted: 1/14/2021 4:07:52 PM EDT
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 Which is the best 4x4 Recovery Tracks |
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Posted: 1/14/2021 5:14:35 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/14/2021 11:28:11 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/18/2021 11:16:35 AM EDT
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Some friends and I, including @103 have been on a couple Overlanding trips. Essentially just car camping, although we were a little more serious on our last trip to the Ozark NF over New Years. Lots of water crossings and mud pits, one of which took out 103's Ranger's alternator. But not before he pulled me through one of the more treacherous water crossings. He's a good friend for sure, hooking a 3yo truck to my 21yo Tundra because I was worried about getting stuck.
Lots of stories to tell about that trip. Here's a video my cousin made. This covered probably less than half of our water crossings and not even a tenth of the cool stuff we saw and did. I think my Tundra is in 4wd in maybe 1 shot.  Oldsters Overland HIGH WATER MARK TRAIL 2021 |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 11:42:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Some friends and I, including @103 have been on a couple Overlanding trips. Essentially just car camping, although we were a little more serious on our last trip to the Ozark NF over New Years. Lots of water crossings and mud pits, one of which took out 103's Ranger's alternator. But not before he pulled me through one of the more treacherous water crossings. He's a good friend for sure, hooking a 3yo truck to my 21yo Tundra because I was worried about getting stuck. Lots of stories to tell about that trip. Here's a video my cousin made. This covered probably less than half of our water crossings and not even a tenth of the cool stuff we saw and did. I think my Tundra is in 4wd in maybe 1 shot.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNuexRNGA2Ybadass! doing fluid changes this week?
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Posted: 1/18/2021 11:58:48 AM EDT
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 sold my roof top tent. the cons weighed more than the pros. im going back to a ground tent. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 12:01:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: https://i.imgur.com/8Omwic7.jpg?1 sold my roof top tent. the cons weighed more than the pros. im going back to a ground tent. I’m almost there...we hate our 23 zero tent because it’s pretty in comfortable and it won’t allow anything other then sheets to be put in it. It’s also a PITA to close up. Those Giselle tents look pretty good |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 12:02:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: badass! doing fluid changes this week? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Some friends and I, including @103 have been on a couple Overlanding trips. Essentially just car camping, although we were a little more serious on our last trip to the Ozark NF over New Years. Lots of water crossings and mud pits, one of which took out 103's Ranger's alternator. But not before he pulled me through one of the more treacherous water crossings. He's a good friend for sure, hooking a 3yo truck to my 21yo Tundra because I was worried about getting stuck. Lots of stories to tell about that trip. Here's a video my cousin made. This covered probably less than half of our water crossings and not even a tenth of the cool stuff we saw and did. I think my Tundra is in 4wd in maybe 1 shot. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNuexRNGA2Ybadass! doing fluid changes this week? I think I’m good. I made sure all the breathers were up pretty high. I’ve got some front diff disco/actuator stuff to figure out and I may have a brake issue as well. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 12:04:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: https://i.imgur.com/8Omwic7.jpg?1 sold my roof top tent. the cons weighed more than the pros. im going back to a ground tent. I'm interested to read your pros and cons on a RTT. I bounce back and forth on them. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 12:13:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: badass! doing fluid changes this week? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Some friends and I, including @103 have been on a couple Overlanding trips. Essentially just car camping, although we were a little more serious on our last trip to the Ozark NF over New Years. Lots of water crossings and mud pits, one of which took out 103's Ranger's alternator. But not before he pulled me through one of the more treacherous water crossings. He's a good friend for sure, hooking a 3yo truck to my 21yo Tundra because I was worried about getting stuck. Lots of stories to tell about that trip. Here's a video my cousin made. This covered probably less than half of our water crossings and not even a tenth of the cool stuff we saw and did. I think my Tundra is in 4wd in maybe 1 shot. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNuexRNGA2Ybadass! doing fluid changes this week? I get to pick up my truck in Arkansas on Friday.
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Posted: 1/18/2021 12:21:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm interested to read your pros and cons on a RTT. I bounce back and forth on them. 1) for my softshell tepui, setup was longer than i thought. open cover, open tent, setup window supports as opposed to just popping my tent open with a Gazelle T4 tent (that even my kids can do). 2) lugging a sleeping kid up the rtt ladder is not safe and is painful. my 190lbs going up the ladder already hurts my feet by itself. late night potty trips are a headache. 3) gas MPG hit with the RTT 4) i get my roof rack storage space back. now my kids can be more comfortable in the cabin. i dont have to play tetris with supplies/gear in the cabin. 5) rtt cover gets mildew/mold that needs attention often, my truck doesnt fit in my garage and is stored outside. tropical south florida weather doesnt help. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 12:24:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 1) for my softshell tepui, setup was longer than i thought. open cover, open tent, setup window supports as opposed to just popping my tent open with a Gazelle T4 tent (that even my kids can do). 2) lugging a sleeping kid up the rtt ladder is not safe and is painful. my 190lbs going up the ladder already hurts my feet by itself. late night potty trips are a headache. 3) gas MPG hit with the RTT 4) i get my roof rack storage space back. now my kids can be more comfortable in the cabin. i dont have to play tetris with supplies/gear in the cabin. 5) rtt cover gets mildew/mold that needs attention often, my truck doesnt fit in my garage and is stored outside. tropical south florida weather doesnt help. Thanks. I've read some RTT's are able to be stowed with bedding inside. And I wonder if one of the hardshell versions might not solve some of your complaints? Not trying to convince you here. Just thinking out loud. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 12:36:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Thanks. I've read some RTT's are able to be stowed with bedding inside. And I wonder if one of the hardshell versions might not solve some of your complaints? Not trying to convince you here. Just thinking out loud. a hardshell would be my go to if i was single. but having a family, i need the roof cargo space the most. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 1:36:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I’m almost there...we hate our 23 zero tent because it’s pretty in comfortable and it won’t allow anything other then sheets to be put in it. It’s also a PITA to close up. Those Giselle tents look pretty good  Attached FileThey are! Setup is super quick, like 90 seconds quick. They're tall enough to stand inside. They only con is their length when packed down. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 1:59:48 PM EDT
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My new Roofnest Condor XL could MAYBE store one lightweight (50 degree) sleeping bag inside and still close.
My old Yakima Skyrise 3 could store 2 lightweight sleeping bags. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 2:42:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Last time we did something similar (in August), I had my diffs flushed afterwards, but they looked just fine. The Ranger really is well setup for water fording. ...Except for the alternator being at the bottom of the motor. I get to pick up my truck in Arkansas on Friday. Whatd you buy here? |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 3:02:08 PM EDT
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Wish I would've known about this thread earlier. I just purchased (remotely) a 2016 Ram Rebel that will be used as a mild overland/bug-out/daily driver.
This is my first actual truck. It doesn't have real rear lockers but has an electronic LSD with anti-spin. It also has 3.92 gears and I planning to put 35" General Grabbers on it. Currently has a tire brand called "Eldorados", dealer probably just found the cheapest 33s they could find and threw them on. I pick up the truck in March when I get back to the US and will drive from Ohio to home in TX.  Attached File Attached FileIt's no Power Wagon, Raptor or Gladiator but should be a good start. We will see if it stays. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 3:17:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Whatd you buy here? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Last time we did something similar (in August), I had my diffs flushed afterwards, but they looked just fine. The Ranger really is well setup for water fording. ...Except for the alternator being at the bottom of the motor. I get to pick up my truck in Arkansas on Friday. Whatd you buy here? |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 4:42:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Wish I would've known about this thread earlier. I just purchased (remotely) a 2016 Ram Rebel that will be used as a mild overland/bug-out/daily driver. This is my first actual truck. It doesn't have real rear lockers but has an electronic LSD with anti-spin. It also has 3.92 gears and I planning to put 35" General Grabbers on it. Currently has a tire brand called "Eldorados", dealer probably just found the cheapest 33s they could find and threw them on. I pick up the truck in March when I get back to the US and will drive from Ohio to home in TX. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/443802/3c48736cbc5a41fd9f4a344fe8f11e73_jpg-1785218.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/443802/Rebel2_jpg-1785287.JPG It's no Power Wagon, Raptor or Gladiator but should be a good start. We will see if it stays. but they don't get cool bumpers 
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Posted: 1/18/2021 5:21:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryKind of torn on rather I'd even need one. Rock sliders are more of a priority. I guess I'll know for sure on the first couple trips  If I had to get one it would probably be the Road Armor or AEV models   |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 5:39:12 PM EDT
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Off with the old, in with the new -
I took advantage of some black Friday sales to upgrade my RTT and awning. I got one of the new self-supporting 270 degree awnings from Overland Vehicle Systems. To go along with it, I picked up a new Roofnest Condor XL. These are mounted to my new Prinsu racks. The Condor XL has been awesome so far - about 60 seconds to set up and about 2 minutes to completely stow away - it beats the 5-10 minutes it took to stow away my old Yakima Skyrise 3. ETA: Bonus points to anyone who can spot the BFL on my truck    
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Posted: 1/18/2021 7:53:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Off with the old, in with the new - I took advantage of some black Friday sales to upgrade my RTT and awning. I got one of the new self-supporting 270 degree awnings from Overland Vehicle Systems. To go along with it, I picked up a new Roofnest Condor XL. These are mounted to my new Prinsu racks. The Condor XL has been awesome so far - about 60 seconds to set up and about 2 minutes to completely stow away - it beats the 5-10 minutes it took to stow away my old Yakima Skyrise 3. ETA: Bonus points to anyone who can spot the BFL on my truck https://i.imgur.com/yzkB5lR.jpg https://i.imgur.com/bg1C83L.jpg https://i.imgur.com/ynhvbMQ.jpg Left lower corner of the rear topper glass...   Attached File |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 8:51:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Left lower corner of the rear topper glass... https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/404934/Screen_Shot_2021-01-18_at_2_54_33_PM_png-1785695.JPG Winner! |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 10:16:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What’s the best traction board for the money? Can’t be a poser until I get a pair. ActionTrax. US made, super high quality. https://usactiontrax.com/shop |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 10:39:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryA friend of mine got these from his wife for Christmas. He hasn't used them yet, but he commented they seemed really nice, and also have replaceable metal spikes on the ends, similar to my MaxTrax Xtreme. If I were to do it over again, I'd probably go with the ActionTrax over the Maxtrax Xtreme, simply because the Maxtrax are stupid expensive. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 11:28:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: A friend of mine got these from his wife for Christmas. He hasn't used them yet, but he commented they seemed really nice, and also have replaceable metal spikes on the ends, similar to my MaxTrax Xtreme. If I were to do it over again, I'd probably go with the ActionTrax over the Maxtrax Xtreme, simply because the Maxtrax are stupid expensive. Quote HistoryQuoted: A friend of mine got these from his wife for Christmas. He hasn't used them yet, but he commented they seemed really nice, and also have replaceable metal spikes on the ends, similar to my MaxTrax Xtreme. If I were to do it over again, I'd probably go with the ActionTrax over the Maxtrax Xtreme, simply because the Maxtrax are stupid expensive. I have a set that I've used a handful of times, and I've talked 3 other guys into them. I've never used Maxtrax but I believe they're of the same quality, they're not a cheap compromise, they're legit. The US made thing is a big plus for me as well. |
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Posted: 1/19/2021 2:46:29 PM EDT
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 Ive used the XBULL Traction Boards already and they worked for muddy everglades extraction. I was impressed and bought another set to have 4 boards. |
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Posted: 1/19/2021 4:27:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: https://i.imgur.com/5GkvgeZ.jpg?1 Ive used the XBULL Traction Boards already and they worked for muddy everglades extraction. I was impressed and bought another set to have 4 boards. I bought the XBULL ones first, they're okay, but not nearly as durable or well made as the Actiontrax. They stack super tall, and they can't take as much flex or distortion as the Actiontrax. |
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Posted: 1/19/2021 6:18:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: https://i.imgur.com/5GkvgeZ.jpg?1 Ive used the XBULL Traction Boards already and they worked for muddy everglades extraction. I was impressed and bought another set to have 4 boards. What brand are your round lights and do you like them? @stampkolektor |
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Posted: 1/20/2021 11:40:02 PM EDT
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New 270 degree awning installed. (Overland Vehicle Systems Nomadic 270)
  
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Posted: 1/20/2021 11:42:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: https://i.imgur.com/5GkvgeZ.jpg?1 Ive used the XBULL Traction Boards already and they worked for muddy everglades extraction. I was impressed and bought another set to have 4 boards. Good luck with them, I busted 2 of them and they were almost brand new |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 2:51:29 AM EDT
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I get around with my Infiniti, based on the Nissan Patrol Y62.
Been to Moab a few times, Ouray, Telluride, Silverton, Northern California, Pismo, Sequoia National Forest, Kings Canyon, Death Valley, Tahoe. Hit up trails in all those places. In Las Cruces NM right now, going to try to do Montecillo Canyon before I leave. Looking to do Windrock soon and also the Red Clay Rally. Sold the RTT, it was great but have a hardshell on order, Tuff stuff Alpha 2.   
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Posted: 1/21/2021 3:04:55 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I get around with my Infiniti, based on the Nissan Patrol Y62. Been to Moab a few times, Ouray, Telluride, Silverton, Northern California, Pismo, Sequoia National Forest, Kings Canyon, Death Valley, Tahoe. Hit up trails in all those places. In Las Cruces NM right now, going to try to do Montecillo Canyon before I leave. Looking to do Windrock soon and also the Red Clay Rally. Sold the RTT, it was great but have a hardshell on order, Tuff stuff Alpha 2. https://i.imgur.com/WBJ9KEx.jpg https://i.imgur.com/KEaRjmL.png https://i.imgur.com/qMhAsBb.png Ok, that's a sweet rig. Never seen one like that before. Welcome to the site. |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 3:10:40 AM EDT
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I'm jelly....really jelly...
 DOOMSDAY TRUCK, Unimog Modified Episode 83 Are Unimogs reliable? |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 3:12:47 AM EDT
[#44]
This weekend I learned the importance of having lots of recovery gear. I carry 3 straps with loop ends, 1 snatch strap, 6 shackles, 1 snatch block, a winch line extension, and 4 recovery boards. I had to use everything I had after my cousin wrapped up his trans cooler line in his driveline.
 Attached FileIt took many hours of snatching and winching to get him up to the main road so I could drag him 20 miles to asphalt. We were down in a hole when this happened so I had to get him out with his vehicle being totally dead. It was a great learning experience and nobody got hurt, so all in all it was a successful trip. |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 3:19:11 AM EDT
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Quote History@cmxterra. Nice rig! Do you remember which fold out table you have on the tailgate? |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 3:26:07 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I get around with my Infiniti, based on the Nissan Patrol Y62. Been to Moab a few times, Ouray, Telluride, Silverton, Northern California, Pismo, Sequoia National Forest, Kings Canyon, Death Valley, Tahoe. Hit up trails in all those places. In Las Cruces NM right now, going to try to do Montecillo Canyon before I leave. Looking to do Windrock soon and also the Red Clay Rally. Sold the RTT, it was great but have a hardshell on order, Tuff stuff Alpha 2. https://i.imgur.com/WBJ9KEx.jpg https://i.imgur.com/KEaRjmL.png https://i.imgur.com/qMhAsBb.png Were you by chance at the Ouray KOA last July? If not, you have a twin running around with the same exact build
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Posted: 1/21/2021 3:43:57 AM EDT
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Quoted: Were you by chance at the Ouray KOA last July? If not, you have a twin running around with the same exact build Yeah that was me. |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 8:51:59 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I get around with my Infiniti, based on the Nissan Patrol Y62. Been to Moab a few times, Ouray, Telluride, Silverton, Northern California, Pismo, Sequoia National Forest, Kings Canyon, Death Valley, Tahoe. Hit up trails in all those places. In Las Cruces NM right now, going to try to do Montecillo Canyon before I leave. Looking to do Windrock soon and also the Red Clay Rally. Sold the RTT, it was great but have a hardshell on order, Tuff stuff Alpha 2. https://i.imgur.com/WBJ9KEx.jpg https://i.imgur.com/KEaRjmL.png https://i.imgur.com/qMhAsBb.png Windrock is fun and have buddies who did RCR last year. Might do it this year. |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 12:37:58 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/21/2021 12:50:37 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Windrock is fun and have buddies who did RCR last year. Might do it this year. Nice, probably will see you there there. I havent bought the tickets yet because I'm not 100% I can make it, but I will try. |
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