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  1. drodio

    Sprinter 4x4 build to seat & sleep 9 + Using onboard compressed air to pressurize water tanks (and wheel well tank recommendation?)

    I've got a build thread going over on the Sprinter forum for my 170" 2020 Sprinter 4x4 build to seat & sleep 9 people: https://sprinter-source.com/forums/index.php?threads/89458/ Had a question over there that might be better for this group: Water: I'd like to get 30-40 gallons of water...
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    The "khitchen" -- a camp kitchen (sink, stove, propane, 30 gal water tank) & porta potti, on a hitch

    Just fabricated this. I'm calling it the "khitchen." It's a fully contained: - 30 gallon water tank w/ 3 gallon per minute marine 12v pump, which hooks into the 7 pin trailer hitch connector for power - 3 burner propane stove - Sink table (hooks into the water tank via a hose) - propane cylnder...
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    Sealant question (But not your normal caulking debate!)

    I have an Adrenalin Blast adventure trailer (it's for sale...ish -- not in a rush to sell it, but case you're interested: http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/156198-Selling-My-Adrenalin-Blast-Trailer-San-Francisco-CA ) The trailer swings open, clamshell style. The floor has been...
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    Selling My Adrenalin Blast Trailer -- San Francisco, CA

    Asking $18,995 locally on Craigslist... but for ExPo members I'll knock $2k off asking price. Trailer is located in San Francisco Bay Area and is CA titled. Selling because I have a 2nd child on the way and have to become somewhat financially responsible... sigh. This is one helluva trailer...
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    First impressions: Adrenalin Blast Offroad Trailer

    I recently purchased an Adrenalin Blast trailer from a fello ExPo member and took it out for the first time this weekend. (It was also delivered to me by Russ, another ExPo member. THANK YOU!) The trailer is, indeed, a Blast! I'm starting this thread to post more followups whenever I take it...
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    Checking in before I do something crazy... wiring 7 pin power source to house battery

    I know there are other expo threads on this, but I just want to get a very specific answer to this before I go do something crazy that causes an explosion: I recently bought an Adrenalin Trailer, and in it is the following wire, which says "Truck Charge Feed, Needs Diode." (see pic below) I've...
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    Anyone able to haul a camping trailer from PA to CA in the next couple of weeks?

    I'm buying an Adrenalin Blast camping trailer from a gentleman in PA and hoping that by some miracle, there's a trustworthy soul in our community that's looking to do a road trip from the east coast out to CA (I'm in San Francisco but I could meet you elsewhere in CA if necessary) and would be...
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    Anyone able to haul a camping trailer from PA to CA in the next couple of weeks?

    I'm buying an Adrenalin Blast camping trailer from a gentleman in PA and hoping that by some miracle, there's a trustworthy soul in our community that's looking to do a road trip from the east coast out to CA (I'm in San Francisco but I could meet you elsewhere in CA if necessary) and would be...
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    Selling 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Dually -- Cummins Diesel, 60k miles, 8 foot bed

    I'm reluctantly considering selling my 2008 Dodge Ram Dually, with a Cummins diesel, 8' bed, Laramie trim (leather, power & heated seats, nav, XM/Sirius, etc). My plan has been to put an XP Camper on the back, and I still want to do that. I just haven't been able to get away from my work in...
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    Waterproofing an '08 Dodge Ram 3500 for River crossings?

    I cross-posted this over here: http://forum.xpcamper.org/index.php/topic/179-snorkel-for-dodge-ram-3500-and-other-waterproofing/ I saw these amazing pics of Sam & Erica's Dodge Ram doing some sick river crossings -- like this one: And I'm just wondering -- how did they waterproof their truck...
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    Sportsmobile vs. XP Camper -- Why the XP Camper Won For Us

    My wife and I recently put a deposit down on a V1 XP Camper and bought "Panda," a Dodge Ram 3500 Dually to carry the XP. We're super excited about getting an XP for weekend trips in the northern California area, and for someday world travel. We've spent two years reviewing and picking a...
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    Fun In The Woods With The XP Camper V2 Prototype

    I just wrote a full post with tons of videos of the XP Camper V2 Prototype. Check it out over here. Here are a few teaser videos & pics. Full gallery of pics is here. Video of me & my wife at Sawmill Lake with the V2: https://socialcam.com/v/bzoSduCy?autostart=true A few pictures:
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    The Insider’s Guide to Buying a Pop-Up Camper

    I just did a complete write-up of my experience visiting the following manufacturers Sportsmobile Four Wheel Campers Hallmark Phoenix Outfitter XP Camper EarthRoamer and I created a buyer's guide from this two year odyssey. Enjoy; I'd love to get your feedback.
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    Hallmark Factory Tour

    My wife Sue and I took a tour of Hallmark today. Here's the full write-up: http://www.trekadvisor.org/2012/12/14/hallmark-rv-soft-side-pop-up-campers/ And here are some pictures. You can find a full gallery of pics here: http://drodio.smugmug.com/Other/Campers/Hallmark-RV/ Thanks to Matthew...
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    EarthRoamer Factory Tour

    My wife Sue and I just took a factory tour to EarthRoamer. Here's the full write-up: http://www.trekadvisor.org/2012/12/14/earthroamer-expedition-vehicles Here are a few pics. There's a full gallery of pics at http://drodio.smugmug.com/Other/Campers/EarthRoamer And thanks to Mike for being a...
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    Limited Slip Faceoff: Detroit TrueTrac vs. ARB Air Locker

    Trying to decide whether I should put an Eaton Detroit TrueTrac limited slip differential on my 2003 Ford F250 diesel, or an ARB locking differential. I plan on putting a pop-up camper in the bed of the truck and hitting some trails; probably at a max difficulty rating of 5 or 6. No crazy...
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    Where to find a used service/utility bed for '03 F250 diesel?

    I have a 2003 F250 powerstroke diesel that I'd like to put a used service or utility truck bed on before I get a pop-up camper. I figure there *must* be some place that sells these used? Anyone have any tips? Pics of my truck at http://go.danielodio.com/tonka DROdio
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    Need tire advice for a 2003 diesel F250 with Mickey Thompsons

    Hi everyone, I've been lurking for a while and finally bought a truck to begin exploring with! It's a 2003 Ford F250 with a 6.0L diesel 6spd manual that I affectionately call "Tonka". It has a 4 inch lift. You can see pics of it at http://go.danielodio.com/tonka The previous owner also put...
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