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If a windshield mount is the problem there are several good dash or vent mounts that hold devices securely. The choice depends on your vehicle, device and preference. I use one from bayougoatmounts specific to the Ram truck. Topo maps are a foundation for backcountry travel. I find them most...

I have not used this particular lens but I have had a couple of Tamron zooms in the past. They were acceptable all-around lenses for daylight shooting. However, they developed sloppy focusing and zoom creep after a few years. Not really worth repairing given the low cost and plastic parts. To be...

Unless I shoot above ISO 3200 the micro four-thirds cameras do fine. Yes, full-frame sensors have a technical advantage but that rarely makes a difference (I do use a Sony full-frame for extreme low-light situations such as poorly lit events where ISO 6400 and above is required). In the last...

There are several excellent rangefinder style cameras in your price range. I mentioned one, the Lumix GX8. The Sony a6000 is another. If using your existing Leica lenses is not a factor, the Fuji X100 series is a marvelous fixed focal length camera. I've rented the X100S and X100T and really...

You said you wanted a rangefinder style body but now you are wanting a huge, 7-year-old DSLR? The D700 was a good camera in its day but times have changed. Good luck.

Many good choices. I'm partial to mirrorless systems (Fuji, Lumix, Olympus and Sony). They all have rangefinder style models with the capability of using your old Leica lenses with an adapter. Lumix and Leica have a close working relationship (see...

They make semi-custom campers so you might want to think about what you want and then ask if they can do it. Go wild. Pick their brains. Different layouts, materials, appliances and accessories are possible. You can check out some designs at the shop. Premium items will cost, of course.

Glad it worked out. I notice you didn't get the Torklift Derringer handles which probably helped with clearance in front. Now you have a few years before the twins grow too large for the camper. ;)

Nice! Enjoy, explore! I'm curious as to when you ordered the V1 and how long they needed your truck.

It looks exceptionally well made. Too bad it's not aluminum. ;) The kit weighs considerably more than the stock bottle jack that came with the truck but does more things. It weighs less than a Hi-Lift and the only thing the Hi-Lift did that this setup won't is winch. We carried a Hi-Lift when...

23 lbs for the kit with bottle jack, another 8 lbs for the baseplate combo. Not to be carried lightly.

Our front setup uses the same plate as Bad Habit with a small difference. The attachment bolt is in the middle hole of the plate, and the quick link is in the bottom hole; the end result is similar. The plate looks like something they grabbed out of the parts bin and adapted. The rear uses...

There are some rigid folding models that require no rails or even tools, install in a few minutes, and provide flexibility for different loads. They even provide a little security so long as the tailgate is locked. There are many models available; cost varies depending on materials and quality...

Ours has 4 thin slats that run the length of the camper under the floor material (Coosa, I think). That rests on the 3/4-inch pad and clears the top of the pickup box by 1-1/4 inch. On rough roads the camper moves around a little bit sideways but stays put lengthwise, and the turnbuckles have...

The Happijac front tiedowns have worked okay but I don't like the very short distance for the turnbuckle and the need for a special mounting plate on the camper (to increase the distance). It just doesn't look like a clean installation to me. Also, from what I have read the frame mounts put less...

Our setup is similar to Bad Habit's. He summarized things well. The turnbuckle angle should not be a problem, especially if you go with a rear frame-mounted tiedown. I also have a plate on the jack bracket in front that moves the mounting point up enough for the AnchorGuard turnbuckle, but I...

I got the same "chains are as good as anything" talk from Bill. Andy also did our installation and made a couple of errors with the turnbuckles. I highly recommend Torklift frame-mounted tiedowns and turnbuckles. As for the truck fit, I'll wait to see the photos. Ours is a Guanella in an...

Looks good! Sorry to hear about the plumbing and mounting. Our camper came loose on a graded dirt road a couple of days away from the factory. For some reason Hallmark does not seem to understand good mounting practices.

I had a signature with a photo that disappeared recently. Now under Edit Signature it says, "Images up to 1 x 1 pixels." Is that intentional or a bug?

I assume you have the original tire size. Were MPGs hand calculated? What was your average speed?

I do not question that you are telling the "truth" because vehicle handling is subjective and fuel economy reports depend on many factors. However, I doubt any vehicle will match its EPA rating when heavily overloaded and driven fast under normal conditions, hence the reference to tailwind. You...

So, you are 1000 lbs overloaded with a stock I-4 engine and it handles great, cruises at 64-70 mph, and matches its EPA economy? You should change your name to Tailwind.

Yes, that was the Charlton Butte Fire. Started by lightning in August 1996 it quickly burned 10,400 acres including the north side of Waldo Lake (the campgrounds were evacuated) and about a third of the Waldo Lake Wilderness. It came within a half-mile of the Irish-Taylor campground. We had been...

A few mozzies during the early morning and evening, especially in the dark woods. No problem in the open. Not bad this year possibly because of the drought. Did not see Sasquatch unfortunately.

These two small lakes are on the crest of the Central Oregon Cascades at 5560 feet elevation. They can be reached by a secondary forest road from either Waldo Lake or Little Cultus Lake. The Pacific Crest Trail passes next to them and enters the Three Sisters Wilderness just to the north. It is...