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    Overland Explorer Expedition Cabin on 2020 Ford F350

    A "1 ton" rear axle is a bit of a misnomer. Three-quarter ton and 1 ton axles can be rated anywhere from 6,500 pounds to 11,500 pounds depending on bearings, tube (wall) thickness, brakes, tires, single or dually, etc. Further, what Dana Spicer or AAM rates an axle at as an OEM is quite...
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    2020 Ram 5500 DIY Composite Panel Camper Build Thread

    That is likely the most robust LandCruiser ever made, with the venerable 70-Series in a close second. I will be following on Mud. Thanks
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    Camper box weight

    Hi Peter, it's nice to see someone doing things the right way and making the box part of the monocoque instead of adding 100 - 400mm in springs, pivots, mounts and double-frames. How many kilometers would you say you have on your OKA with this box? Any issues with stress cracks or delamination...
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    2022 Ford F550 - DIY - Adventure Expedition Vehicle Build Thread

    The fenders look great. I haven't seen any quite like that. Is there a non-facey-gram location for one to view the boat or camper build of "Wilds Drake"?
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    Camper box weight

    An inexpensive VPN (avoid NORD and other highly-marketed options), solves your problem and keeps ALL of your traffic private. Choose your 'country of origin' at will, changing if necessary for various transactions, such as signing up for BBC's iPlayer from "the UNITED STATES" :cool:
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    2020 Overland Explorer Vehicles (OEV) CAMP-X pop-up slide-in pickup camper (renamed "Back Country" as of 2023)

    EDITED Code/Script to display picture and eliminated hyperlink.
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    Best hoses and connectors for plumbing a water system?

    Title of Post: Best hoses and connectors for plumbing a water system? If you don't want the best, don't ask for that. Instead, ask for a ranking or hierarchy of best to worst, best value for money, or some other topic to be discussed.
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    Camper box weight

    I have built a box of a similar size using commercially-produced sandwich panels. Dry/empty weight was about 250 kg. If properly constructed, the box doesn't weigh much at all; it's the furniture, water, mountain bike, diesel, solar panels, inverters, cooking hob, crockery and so on, that add...
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    Best hoses and connectors for plumbing a water system?

    If you really want the BEST, get out your credit card. Options are: Hoses from a company such as Metra-Flex or Sani-Flex. PEX is awful and introduces micro-plastics into your water supply, as does PVC. Now, if you don't care about that or about really having the best, any old water line will...
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    Velit Chinese Diesel Heater

    ...as compared to a "regular" Chinese diesel heater. According to this video review, there are some differences, but the juice likely isn't worth the squeeze (5x - 6x the price in Pound Sterling) If you are a 'buy once, cry once' type of guy, look at ITR and stay away from all Chinese...
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    EarthCruiser Overland Vehicles

    A chassis holds and supports "things", e.g. engines, transmissions, cab mounts, and so on. It is not part of the suspension. It is the back bone of the vehicle, literally and is an un-damped, uncontrollable spring. Talk to anyone who builds or tunes race car/truck suspension and I guarantee you...
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    School Me on Heavy Trucks

    If you would like something truly unique, call Doug Busbee at Busbee's Truck Parts and ask to purchase one of the two Hino 500s he has there. I have only seen one other in the States. I believe they are 1022 Series and have literally been sitting in a field for more than a decade. Thus, both are...
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    Camper and Truck Photos

    https://www.firgelli.com
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