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BBZ, Do a search for self-adhesive solar panels. No holes needed and zero aerodynamic drag. This is the way we went with ours, a pair of 100-watt panels. They've never given us any trouble.

Mesmerizing images. Thank you!

One of the biggest problems with the 6.7 is that addressing any issue beyond the extremely basic requires removing the engine. That automatically quadruples a repair bill. I'm not sure about the equivalent Chevy and Ram engines.

Phil, check post #14. Regularly locking manual hubs or engaging 4x4 with auto hubs is simply intended to lube the front ring gear and upper knuckle bearings. There's no need to engage four-wheel drive to lube the transfer case gears, as all those gears receive lube in normal driving. For a...

It will fit but you will need to raise (shim) it about one inch to clear the bed sides.

If any of you are considering taking the plunge and doing a pop-top conversion on a Land Cruiser, Defender, or other long-wheelbase 4x4, I put up some thoughts and pros and cons here. It's an intriguing way to gain a self-contained camper with virtually no cost to the vehicle's performance, fuel...

There is no need to engage low range unless you want to check the linkage or operation of the switch. All the transfer-case gears get lubed in normal driving. The purpose of engaging the hubs/4WD is to lube the upper knuckle bearings and the front ring gear.

The factory jack will certainly work, as mentioned already. However, a four-ton hydraulic bottle jack would make the process much easier. Then look at the accessories from Safe Jack; they'll turn your bottle jack into a complete recovery kit.

Thanks for posting that. My understanding of internal-bypass technology is that is can be tuned for any application, just like a non-BP shock. The fact that ride height changes by an inch or two given varying load should make no difference to either type. The placement and size of the bypass...

If Accutune is "advising against" BP51s they're doing a disservice. Nothing wrong with promoting your own brand, but to suggest BP51s would somehow be a poor choice is simply disingenuous. The proper response would be, "Sure, the BP51 is a great shock. Here's why we think ours are even better."...

As Jim said, it doesn't take much to adequately distribute gear oil. Follow his advice and you'll be fine.

BmusBob, Generally the TRD package came with a softer suspension setup than normal, especially the Bilsteins. I've never heard of a TRD with a towing package and heavier springs, but I'm not familiar with every permutation. You'll definitely want LT (truck) tires on it, at the minimum D rated...

Having personally witnessed failures of numerous cut-rate MaxTrax copies, I'd be much more inclined to concentrate on theft-proofing the mount. But then if all you really want them for is to look cool . . .

I have an Extreme Outback ExtremeAir and it is excellent. I love all their products, especially their Ultimate Puncture Repair Kit, the best tire plug and repair kit on the market. However, I believe their compressor motors are manufactured offshore and the unit then assembled in the U.S.

I've been using ARB's deflator on several vehicles for ten years, with zero problems with valve cores. It's not a worry. You should have a good tire plug kit with you anyway, and the good ones will have spare cores just in case. I'm a big fan of 100-percent duty cycle compressors. It just takes...

The camper has been sold. Thanks very much for all the interest. Jonathan

Sold. For sale is our 2012 Four Wheel Camper Fleet model. This camper has been extensively documented and featured in numerous articles, both online and in print. It was equipped from the factory with: - front dinette option with shower grate and drain - built-in double-burner propane stove -...

Trystan, I'm not sure what your time zone is so I texted you. We're in Arizona so feel free to call any day.

Correct (and safe) pressure varies with the situation and the substrate. In deep sand you could go all the way down to one bar (14.7 psi) with your combination, although 18-20 will float you across most sand. For general driving on trails, to increase comfort and traction and decrease stress on...

That is exactly what I was referring to when I mentioned stress risers.

If you are going to have the camper on full time I'd be much more inclined to have a proper set of springs made to carry the load. Add-on systems such as this can work, but they can also add stress risers in places the truck manufacturer didn't anticipate. Many of the overload add-on systems are...

Thanks Stan! We're already thinking how much we're going to miss it.

SOLD. Thanks for all the interest. For sale is our 2012 Four Wheel Camper Fleet model. This camper has been extensively documented and featured in numerous articles, both online and in print. It was equipped from the factory with: - front dinette option with shower grate and drain - built-in...

I'm going to be the wet blanket here, and tell you that I think you are making a mistake to put an eight-foot camper on a six-foot bed. You're adding stresses the open-channel rear chassis of the 2nd-gen Tacoma was never meant to handle. And while your handling so far might feel okay, I suspect...

Nothing wrong with the Ram Rebel, and I agree it's a better choice than the Power Wagon for what you want. However, there is much to be recommended in a 3/4-ton or 1-ton truck, in terms of excess payload capacity that can get eaten up very quickly in even a half-ton full-size pickup. I just...