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You don't want to be sweating the whole time whether the carrier is going to give out. Try to get at least 20 % overhead on hitch and carrier. A bike under 350 lbs is ideal to start with. DR350, DRz400, XT350, etc. I put a KLR on my van and truck and it works fine. Don't be tempted to buy the...

Wow, thank you for sharing. You should submit this to Fox News or maybe even the AP. 14 minutes is definitely not an acceptable "service level". Kudos for handling the way you did.

When I was tent camping, I wish I knew what I know now. It's very clear your answer is in some self-inflating mattresses. I happen to have 2 Thermarests (the 2 inch thick ones) and a larger 3 inch Alps Mountaineering. I can honestly say that the Alps is just as comfortable - or more comfortable...

Absolutely amazing - keep the log coming! Also you have mad photography skills.

She's a keeper! What a trip - those "eventful" trips can be some of the best memories and are always great learning experiences of course. Tell her the non-FBers like it too.

I'm on my 3rd Dodge. I'm no fanboy but I do like them. Compared to a Ranger, a 360 will have poor mileage - I NEVER got more than 11.75 with a 2wd extended cab. 4wd will be even worse. The truck sounds like a good price but you can gauge the seller for his work - how clean is his garage? How...

I have a fam of 3 and we are going to cut the cord and not pull the trailer on our trip from So Cal to Mesa Verde, CO. We will probably camp at least one night. I have a long bed truck with camper shell which can sleep 2. So wife and kid will probably go there. Dog and me will probably be in a...

Cool stuff on here. It's amazing where technology is bringing us. I have used the Coleman white gas models for years mainly due to reliability but these things are just about there! I do like the sheer danger of a Coleman though!

I have a Dodge Ram longbed and would like to try some shell camping. 3 + dog if we can handle it. Has anyone made a bunk to go across the truck where the shell meets the cab? This is for someone under 5'6" so maybe it will work. I have a fiberglass shell. In other words, is there a reliable way...

Hey where did you buy these? My shell company has no idea how to help me on getting a front slider to replace my fixed front window.

I'm looking for a camper shell for a 2006 Dodge longbed. The truck is white. Ideally I'd like a Callen but I'd consider any high top, etc. Barn style doors especially desirable but tell me what you have and maybe we can deal. Overhead style or not. I have a cab high but it doesn't have quite...

G100, I checked out that whole thread. Wow! An awning for a pickup truck? I never would have imagined! Nice job with your setup.

I was thinking of going vegetarian for weight loss. Vegan sounds interesting but would it be better to start off completely vegan or starts vegetarian? Are there any web sites that talk about how to transition from carnivore to vegetarian or vegan for someone? Other than quit eating meat, it...

I like to research models I would like by Scala or Dorfman and hunt down on ebay or Amazon. Unfortunately fit and even hat size is often inaccurate so trying in hand is best. It's more expensive but have you thought about fur felt? Can be more comfortable.

Gombay for that! Couldn't think of anything else. I'd like to ride with the codgers. Beats the 3 up on Honda 125s when I was in SE China.

Cool, that looks neat. I may go the Thule or Yak route due to the various options they have but this is definitely a possibility. BTW, really dig your sleeping platform. I am trying to decide whether to go for a drawer based one or just the platform. I may have questions! Do you have a photo of...

Sounds good. Yes, it is a very plain fiberglass cab-high. I would love to be able to add a kayak, bikes or longboard. Storage would be cool in some cases too. It sounds like the rails would just be more versatile. It is a longbed, so that factors in. Speaking of rails, on a longbed, would it...

Hi, I have a camper shell which I would like to add racks to. It has no mounts obviously. I've seen rail type and the single mounting points. Any suggestions on best type to get and any gotchas when installing? Thanks. Matt

I've been lurking but you got me at Scotch! 1. Every day - if you want to go low budg, believe it or not, Scoresby is quite decent. Very often on sale for about $13 for 1.75 liter! I tend to like the scotches that are more "after dinner" than aperitif. So Glenmorangie (especially sherry wood)...