Great White Taco build

So, I was kinda chuckling at the idea of limb risers when I saw Tacomaholic sporting them at AOAA , and then this happened...

 

ok old dude here wtf is a limb risers ?

 

They are a real thing.

Dave, its basically a wire going from your headlight (or bumper hoop) to your roof to lift branches so they dont hit/scratch your hood/windshield

 

Why don't you just make your own? Seems pretty simple

 

I will. Need to make a bracket since I don't have bumper hoops for headlights

 

this \/

 

Yes

 

Anyway, I'm totally intrigued by that GMRS stuff y'all talk about a moment ago. I do have a license, no radio. I was considering this Midland MXT275 MicroMobile 15W GMRS Two-Way Radio with Integrated Control Microphone

$165 Midland – MXT275 MicroMobile® GMRS Radio – 15 watts Two-Way Radio with Integrated Control Microphone – Overland Caravanning Tractors – Detachable External Magnetic Mount Antenna - 8 Repeater Channels

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FN2FBML/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_5Vr9Cb145YZD7 because of stealth install, but that radio puts out only 15W and has some issues.

@fatfurious2 why the sudden shift towards GMRS?

 

I've got a heavy crimper you can use.

 

@m603holden pushing me to ham. Just looking outside of CB.

He sent me that 50w one

 

$20 more can get you a 50w.

Or $50 less can get you a 25w

 

Did you guys (or someone) use GMRS during the trip? I never used one, so just wondering a benefit over CB or even ham

 

I replied over in the ham comms bs thread so we don't flood David's thread with tech chat.

 

I had made a limb riser kit for my truck, but it was a one off thing that I ended up selling.

 

I feel like its not too popular and lower on my list

 

@fatfurious2 do you remember what trim you put on your fenders.
I don't like the trim I have, need something better.

 

Edge Trim Black large U height 0.656" U Height x 0.039"-0.178" grip range (20 Feet)

$30 M M Seals - Edge Trim Black Fits 1/5" (4.9mm), Leg 0.65" (16.6mm), Length 20 Feet (6Meter) - Protective Edging Strip for Car Door Seal & Boat

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N9IB59U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_yzM9CbY2TNVYP

 

please correct me if im wrong here I do believe that I/we were able to tune "ham radios " to the gmrs frequency hat was being used on this last trip is that correct awesome Max Man ?
David go with the 50w

 

That's correct.