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    getting together around Q

    Thanks for everyone’s responses, I look forward to catching up with everyone. I know my old friend Swankie is staying in La Posa also so I’ll definitely be stopping by there. And I was hoping to camp at the old RTR site also, that might be a bit more of a crowd but I’ll definitely at least stop...
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    getting together around Q

    Hey all, it's been quite a while since I've checked in. I'm going to a wedding in California near the end of January and plan on taking my time heading back to Colorado. I still have my little red cargo trailer that I'll be traveling in ( it's held up to well over 30,000 miles of travel now) I'd...
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    What is outside your door?? *pictures*

    Hey all, I don't check in and post nearly as much as I used to. But I'm still around and keeping in touch with many of the tribe. We just had a small impromptu gathering at my place this afternoon. It was good to catch up with old friends and hear about their travels. 
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    Okay, this is what I need

    That or a Mitsubishi Delica, but unfortunately they're equally overpriced when you can find one in the USA. Pretty cool though.
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    Interesting mod for a jeep. JXL

    The company from Texas is actually importing a kit made in France. I've watched a couple complete walk around videos and they seem well made. Biggest issue for me is the rear overhang and all that extra weight hanging out back, on a vehicle that is already easy to overload the rear with larger...
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    Reporting My 1st Review, Living on BLM Land on My New Camper/Truck

    Sorry you had a bad experience in Colorado. I live north of Colorado Springs, and yes, the forests close by have become "urban" forests with a lot of nonsense going on. But you don't have to go that far to find quieter areas, they just take a little more looking. I actually prefer to be by...
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    Inside lock for topper

    A piece of 3/4'' pipe with a notch cut in each end. The notch fits over the the inside handle and keeps them from turning. The pipe is the full length across the topper. If the pipe won't stay in place by itself mount a couple broom holder clips to the door so the pipe clips into them. I...
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    Van Tramp adventures 2018

    You might want to wait a bit for the mountains. It was -1 in my driveway when i left this morning, and had snowed again. East of Monument, CO.
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    pulling 6x12 cargo trailer with Jeep 4.0l?

    Doesn't take as much as you think, My 6x12 actually was listed at 980 lbs empty - light wall framing and original wall covering was only 1/8'' luan. After conversion and loaded with clothes, food, water, etc... along with my KLR 650 motorcycle it's right at 3200 lbs. I tow it with a 1 ton dually...
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    Kreg Jig Question

    I bought the masterpack, but I use it for work also. Nice thing about it is it comes with a large assortment of screws etc already sorted. Along with extra drivers, bits, clamps, etc. I really like it as everything is ready to go and all organized. That said, I think you can probably accomplish...
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    Cargo Trailer Conversion Build - 7x12?

    The layout makes a lot of difference. My 6x12 v nose is the smallest camper/trailer/RV we've owned over 30+ years. And it's the most comfortable even though it's not 100% complete (are they ever). My layout is a sofa bed down each side at the rear, that can be joined in the middle to create one...
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    Four Wheel Trailer

    I see them in the mountains of Colorado. There are a couple companies that make them I think in Utah. The ones I know of are modern day sheep wagons and they have all the amenities of an RV, but on a simpler scale. And I think a little better built. They are a little more difficult to back, but...
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    Question for 6 x 12 cargo dweller

    Believe it or not, I actually have one of each. My 6x12 is a single axle V nose converted to a camper and it's build is posted under conversions - just search my user name. My 7x14 is a tandem axle full of metal framed shelving and loaded with tools. My current tow rig is a Ram 3500 diesel...
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    Farewell, my 21+ year old Thermarest mattress!

    Going up in altitude reminds me of my first air mattress experience. Not a Thermarest but rather a queen size velour topped model I bought in the eighties so my wife and I would be comfortable on our trip to check out Colorado before moving here. I pumped it up with a shop vac in California at...
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    Help me choose a 4 Season Tent

    Yes, pictures please! The Tenttipi wasn't a thing way back when I bought my Kifaru, but I'd like to see one in action.
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