Recent content by driveby

I live in Merino wool. Light, never stinks. Lasts forever. But $75 for a t shirt does hurt. Darn Tough for socks. 19 days in Madagascar- 1 pair of socks and 2 underwear. No stink for real.

If you have the $$ Unicat has a few options :D There is one with a SxS in a garage that lowers down like an elevator. The challenge with length vs people space vs toy space is a series of big compromises. Do I want my bed to smell like fuel? Is my road into the area so bad that a trailer...

I don't think you'll regret a 1ton chassis vs a Tundra. Regardless of logo on the grill. Who's your best local dealer? Ford or Dodge/Ram? Around here the Ram dealers are melting away and really only Ford is seamingly sticking around. Seems all the Dodge lots are becoming condos. Ford...

EarthCruiser has only built just over 100 or so units in North America. EarthRoamer much more but not 1000's. It's not like these things roll off assembly lines by the dozen every day. If I'm a buyer at that level, I'm going to be pretty detailed in my purchase. Part of that is the financial...

Interesting discussion on order of tool choice. Reminded me of my now ancient life guard training: Reach: lay down and reach for the person Throw: toss a line/ring/recovery to the person Row: take a boat/sling/and don't get wet yet Go: Finally get wet and swim Tow: that one is obvious. Point...

I get the deck plating removal. But how often when you travel now, have you felt the need to remove the habitat? I get it at home when duty calls etc. But 500 -> 5000 miles from home? Could you not simply just remove the decking and use nothing while the habitat is on? Seems the least...

I spent time in one Friday. Front seating is very flexible. Quite comfortable and as long as your kids won’t kick they can’t touch ;)

Go find a Winnebago Solis 59P and see if you envision living in that small a space with kids when it's wet and raining. Not saying you can't or shouldn't but that's not a lot of space to move or have privacy on those days like today. If you will be outside more than inside then sure, people...

I googled a bunch but couldn’t find anything. Anybody got a link or video of a Sprinter 3500 chassis being flexed? You see lots of MAN or DAF or Stevenson etc, but I can’t seem to find a Sprinter cut away. I’m looking at the new Sprinter based Winnibago Ekko but have questions on how flexy...

Umm, as an ex 86.5 CJ7 owner and a 97 TJ owner…. It’s not the same. TJ rides so much better. But I could sit in the CJ engine bay and do work. TJ is black box magic, the CJ is old school carb. TJ rides so much better but it’s still a Wrangler - short wheelbase, high clearance fun truck. The...

IMHO the larger issue is going to be filling stations. As in the number of them that survive as fuel only dwindles. As more EV get purchased in urban areas the profitability of fuel stations will fade. We saw this in the 80's when there was a gas station on every corner, now it's one every...

Well a diesel fired water heater and furnace would negate the need for the Truma and propane all together. It looks like it has more ground clearance but camera optics/angles can sway lie.. As for Sprinter vs Transit? For me it's looks mostly. I find the Transit to be a little... well I'll...

Agreed, whatever is in the parts bin is best. Especially if it’s already NA/CARB etc approved. And whatever will run in the most optimal power band for the least fuel is the right choice.

So if you’re going Raptor Liner on the outside, doesn‘t that cover all manor of sins? Meaning fairing doesn’t have to be perfect. Btw, I think you are insane for doing this but I’m amazed and happy for you in your progress. No way I’d attempt something like this myself.

The more I think about this the more I’d rather have the smallest ICE needed and the largest battery. 1L out of the parts bin in EU or something. The genny will run at the best torque for power and only as long as needed. A decent 48V PTO alternator etc. But I’m guessing “truck guys” won’t...