Recent content by Fat Ray

Going to be modifying a 7 x 14 cargo trailer (double axle, 2200 lb empty) and need a truck to pull it with.  I want to go with either a 4 x 4 Tacoma or Tundra just because all of my other Toyotas have been bulletproof.  My going in position would be the Tacoma since it's smaller and will get...

Just a quick follow-up: Some say that the electric brakes have to be adjusted every 2000 miles. That sounds like an awfully low amount of miles. Comments on the mileage or what's involved?

I am about to purchase a 7 x 14 cargo trailer to convert to camper.  This will be a dual axle unit.  Is it better to have torsion axles or leaf springs?  I think torsion would be better for highway but leaf is better for off-road?

Hey Jim,  Big fan of your videos!  Can you expand on the pain in the butt part?  I know this generator can charge a battery.. in an unregulated way... but in theory I can come up with some sort of regulation (a plain old battery charger running on the AC output?  May be inefficient).  I know as...

How do you like your WeeRoll?  I saw a video on it last night and I think one of their all aluminum models may be the way to go.

I plan to install approximately 400 watts of solar to my van and 200 or so amp-hours of batteries along with a 2000 watt pure sine inverter.  I also intend to have on hand a quiet 1000 watt generator.  I know that generator will really only put out like 800 watts and an AC will want 550-750...

What are the pros and cons of a 5th wheel trailer and regular hitched?  Is one better for rough terrain?

I'm suffering from analysis paralysis over choosing a van.  This thread is going to be long.... sorry everybody... A little about me:   -The van will be occupied by both my wife and I.  I know Bob says that's a no-no but my wife and I work well together - We plan to mostly spend time on BLM...

Hello Everybody.  My wife and I are hoping to hit the road in about 18 months.   Looking forward to spending some time in the van area trying to get over my analysis paralysis and figure out which van to buy.... there certainly is not a perfect one out there....  I think I've got everything else...