Keystone State Thread

14ga is standard issue for 15amp circuits in a house. 8 gauge is good for up to 40amp.

Definitely overkill, but only thing it hurts is the wallet.

 

They look nice! I have some cheapo plastic ones.

 

my back yard

 

Looks very similar to my neck of the woods. Although most farms look the same in the winter.

 

I would have to agree on that one, Lehigh Valley Area here.

 

Nice man. Where did you get them from?

 

As many before me, I am kind of changing the direction of my build or long term plans. I originally wanted to build an off-roader/mudder. Mud and water haven't appealed to me since high school though. I have always had a love for the outdoors and camping, so overlanding seems like a more logical fit. That doesn't really change much as I am just starting the build, although springs and leafs will need to be beefed up. My question as there is quite a bit of experience in this thread.
1.) What are the essentials?
2.) What is nice?
Priorities or at least your priorities from experience?.....RTT, OBA, Self-Recovery, Coms?

I realize a shred of common sense can go a long way. Don't put yourself in a situation you aren't prepared for. I saw a video of a couple tacomas doing the Morrison Jeep trail, and the whole idea of overlanding really set in. Obviously I'm on a budget like everyone else. Mine seems to be smaller than others though. I really want/need bumpers and sliders for this year. After the armor though, I would like to focus on the overland part of the build. Thanks in advance to any advice provided.

 

I made a mistake with my suspension set up after months of reading threads and posting. I figure there has to be some lessons learned by some that I can use. I'm hoping this can be something that my son and I can do together. Then just make it a tradition to get out once a year to explore a new destination. PA sucks for trails and longer trips, but the state and National forests have some worthy places to check out. My son is 3 so I have a couple years before long trips. I'd like to start camping this summer though.

 

Nah, 3rd gen seems to have all the hate. I love seeing 1st gens that aren't total heaps!

 

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they fit on the prinsu

 

Well that explains why my outdoor burner was having a hard time keeping up.

 

what is that thing ?

 

Taco 007-F5 water pump. It should have a little.. pump like thing at the end.

https://www.pexuniverse.com/taco-007-042rp-pump-replacement-cartridge

Would look like that.

More funny is you can buy the entire assembled pump for like $80.

 

got ya
a circulator pump, get the new pump instead

 

@Chux

 

Yeah. I tore this apart because I already replaced the complete unit. I'm not wasting a 50 degree day in February.