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One nice thing about the n/s is you can look out all 4 upper windows Sent from my iPhone using Wander The West

I did the extension a couple yrs ago used an extension of 1/2" plywood and piano hinge on rear of pullout so it will fold. It flexes but hasn't failed. Best mod for comfort! Interferes with cooking coffee in the am but worth it Sent from my iPhone using Wander The West

Thanx for the heads up Sent from my iPhone using Wander The West

Back from dealer who quoted $2,165 to replace both rear wheel bearings not including rear brakes or differential service. I told him it's a hard world and he would have a hard time convincing me to pay more than 2x the value just to use genuine Toyota parts. He knocked $500 bucks off but I am...

My '03 Tundra has put a wrinkle in a scheduled fall trip as the wheel bearing in the rear end sounds like there is a airplane propeller following me. At 107,000 mi and a pampered life it's timing couldn't be worse. Any Tundra owners here had this problem? Taking truck to dealer for airbag...

I picked up a used 4 step 18" brophy in alum a couple yrs ago and now I'm used to it I like it. I liked my ladder for yrs too. I think the size and added safety of stairs are worth it Sent from my iPhone using Wander The West

In heavy winds the the open roof latches become wind chimes The one object I would never own and I carry them with me! Sent from my iPhone using Wander The West

For the reasons stated above I adhere to the mud hole campsite philosophy ... once you pass the first mud hole u rarely see anyone! Sent from my iPhone using Wander The West

I spot welded my bolts to camper brackets then use wing nuts with jack brackets. I don't roll camper much and store on elevated saw horses using jacks as stabilizing outriggers Sent from my iPhone using Wander The West

I installed a 5' cable with a small mounting box as well. It lives in the cubby hole next to the 12v shutoff I didn't feel like I needed to see the display constantly so I slip it out to check when needed Sent from my iPhone using Wander The West

Will a magnesium anode bonded to alum frame protect every fastener? Sent from my iPhone using Wander The West

Would a sacrificial anode similar to outboard engines be useful? I know there are lots of choices of alloy materials for different applications. I had used one years ago in a rooftop swamp cooler that seemed to work. Sent from my iPhone using Wander The West

I have used 16ga stainless 1" tubing then marked 6" on each end where the towers clamp and put 2 layers of heat shrink electrical tubing. After shrinking down it just fits and clamps tight. Some deflection but much lighter! Sent from my iPhone using Wander The West

I have an'04 put total chaos upper A arms,rebuildable coilovers, up front. Deaver springs at the back with firestone airbags and BFG's down below on bilsteins. Change the lower ball joints on all 1st gen tundras it's ugly when they fail! Good articulation even with camper on it will walk over...

The aeropress w/ 4 scoops of coffee will make a full pot of coffee. After running hot water through it 3x then pressing you get a highly concentrated amount that then 3 cups of additional water is added. Elegant design for cleaning and reduced acid and oil. I'm sold on it! Sent from my iPhone...

If you can find a junkyard with any ford suv products their roof racks have trac hold down plates that work on yak tracks also the half round tie downs are neat as well as stop pieces I used those complete track systems on my hawk, seems more robust and cheap at a pick a part yard Sent from my...

In the old days that was called moto jack rack I agree it works a treat especially after a hard day's ride when you can barely load yourself! Sent from my iPhone using Wander The West

I was in Costa Rica recently an every Toyota Land Cruiser had a homemade water setup like that on a roof rack Sent from my iPhone using Wander The West

I used a moto jack for years when shuffling my race bikes around never a failure even over whoops with my van, as it uses foot pegs as attachment points. I've seen them mounted off the front of trucks. Not sure if legal because of headlight issues. Trailers are a pita if really trying to get out...

If one could fail safe the mount with replacing existing mounting screws with Rivnuts and add a 3rd triangulated arm to the mount for rigidity. I'm just sayin Sent from my iPhone using Wander The West

I think jack brackets for the spare would work with no problem since between the 2 of them you have at least 500# capacity. Sent from my iPhone using Wander The West

I never had a complete ball joint failure but the noise got worse. my worker who had an 04 tundra had a complete failure on drivers side while on the freeway and it did considerable damage. If marginal I would change them they are not that expensive Sent from my iPhone using Wander The West

+1 on BFG's tough tire overall. little more noise than what you have now Sent from my iPhone using Wander The West

I towed a guy out of a mud hole once with a swing set chain he had on hand it slightly bent the pin and I had a hell of a time getting it out. Not gonna do that again Sent from my iPhone using Wander The West

Now that's Funny! A happy camper needs a sense humor! Sent from my iPhone using Wander The West