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Discussion in 'Off-Roading & Trails' started by BuzzardsGottaEat, May 16, 2012.

  1. Jul 25, 2016 at 8:06 PM
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    Thelgord

    Thelgord The Pantagonist

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    It was common on my taco when I lived in Colorado. Not so much now that I have moved to Georgia.
     
  2. Jul 25, 2016 at 8:07 PM
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    Gramps

    Gramps My walker is faster than your Prius!

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    Colorado! Where else?
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    Interesting. I will have to keep an eye out on the shafts then. So far no issues.
     
  3. Jul 25, 2016 at 8:10 PM
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    whiskeytacos

    whiskeytacos Well-Known Member

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    Man that looks good. I wish I had the space to build a set of drawers. Keep up the good work.
     
  4. Jul 25, 2016 at 9:53 PM
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    forty2

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    Thanks, I've been really happy with the setup in the 5 months I've been using it. Only one downside so far and I already have a plan moving forward. Just picked up materials for a dedicated chuck drawer that I can swap in for trips with the whole family. Alone I eat pretty simple and don't require more to organize it all but after a week living out of the truck with the wife and kid one large undivided drawer for food and food related items got a little crazy pretty quick. New drawer will have a bunch of 1/8" dividers and maybe a spot for the stove w/ a drawer underneath. Don't have it fully flushed out yet, but I assume it'll come to me as I start building it.
     
  5. Jul 25, 2016 at 11:05 PM
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    goblue82

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    Looks great! Getting in any fishing while in the Eastern Sierras?
     
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  6. Jul 26, 2016 at 7:31 AM
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    1MK

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    Planning on it as two of our planned camping spots are right along the water.
     
  7. Jul 26, 2016 at 10:12 AM
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    goblue82

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    Oh heck yeah! Camping on the Owens? I've always wanted to find a good spot on the water. I've always camped at twin lakes, mammoth. I see you're in Murrieta. Not far from me. I'm in Calimesa about 30 mins away.
     
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  8. Jul 26, 2016 at 10:25 AM
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    1MK

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    We'll be at Laurel Lakes and Coyote Flats.
     
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  9. Jul 26, 2016 at 11:18 AM
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    Bman4X5

    Bman4X5 There is no substitute for square inches.

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    Hey @1MK. Where up in Coyote Flats do you camp? At the far end under the trees?
     
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  10. Jul 26, 2016 at 11:22 AM
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    socalktk

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    Have fun man! Can't wait to see the report!
     
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  11. Jul 26, 2016 at 11:23 AM
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    1MK

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    First time going up there but going to shoot for Funnel Lake or down by Baker Creek/Cabin.
     
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  12. Jul 26, 2016 at 1:49 PM
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    MojaveMadman

    MojaveMadman Cali Raised LED

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    Any of you guys have RTT's that are longer than your bed? Really want a 4 person RTT but I have the DCSB. Right off besides it hanging back a little bit I don't see a problem, but maybe you guys who have them know stuff I don't...
     
  13. Jul 26, 2016 at 1:49 PM
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    SixthSnail

    SixthSnail I have no idea what I'm doing

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    Calling @Mademan925
     
  14. Jul 26, 2016 at 1:51 PM
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    Mademan925

    Mademan925 Senor Taco

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    I did it. It would be fine if I didn't have a swingout. I had to put wheel spacers on my spare to fit it. My tent is 6 feet long over a 5 foot bed. Ill find photos
     
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  15. Jul 26, 2016 at 1:53 PM
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    Mademan925

    Mademan925 Senor Taco

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  16. Jul 26, 2016 at 1:55 PM
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    Mademan925

    Mademan925 Senor Taco

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  17. Jul 26, 2016 at 2:06 PM
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    MojaveMadman

    MojaveMadman Cali Raised LED

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    @SixthSnail @Mademan925 thank you!!! I never noticed it being long on the bed. Great note on the spare! Very much appreciated!!! Worth the little extra details for the larger tent. Gunna be mounted low for sure too.
     
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  18. Jul 26, 2016 at 2:17 PM
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    Casper66

    Casper66 grumpy ass

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  19. Jul 28, 2016 at 8:19 PM
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