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I also have a Viar 400P-RV that I've used on several different vehicles. Works great.

The Wife and I visited the Sunshine Coast a few times back in the 90's. The first time we were on a planned trip to Vancouver Island in July and it was dumping rain which was getting old. We were perusing our BC guidebook and read about the Sunshine Coast across the Strait. We could see...

I also wear baseball style caps frequently, particularly if it's windy. If in intense sun, to keep the side of my face protected I sometimes wear a bandana under the ball cap & draped down the back and side of my head. Forgot to mention that all 3 of the brimmed hats I mentioned in my earlier...

I wear hats almost every time I step out the door. Either for warmth due to being a wee thin on top or, having been a redhead, for shade from the sun. My crushable hat that packs well is a Wallaroo Explorer. Also have one of their Jaspers, which is a more rigid style. I recently picked up a...

I'm in the Portland area and have ATT. Based on my experience in eastern Oregon years back, ATT had the best coverage. Then, at some point, Verizon upped their game and appears to have better coverage for some time now. My experience when hanging with friends with Verizon while in eastern...

If you go to the Expedition Portal Forums under "Expedition Trailers", you will find extensive discussions about trailers that are suitable for taking off pavement. This includes actual 4 wheeling with a trailer as well as more rugged conventional trailers that can stand up to miles of...

Just to clarify, does your reference to getting more power to the trailer while towing pertain to the concern mentioned in your first post about start up current when first underway? What are options for getting more power to trailer short of upgrading to a bank of 6 volt batteries?

Thanks for the input. So, for the e-bike battery in the truck I have no choice but to use the AC port. However, for an electric cooler, if in the trailer the 12V connection is my only option but in the truck, I can go either way. Having said that, it appears 12V for the cooler is the best...

My 2017 Ford F150 has an AC 110V 400 Watt Max Power Outlet in the cab as well as a 12 Volt DC power point. I have an e-bike with a Bosch battery that, ideally, I’d like to recharge when driving the truck while on vacation. I’m interested in getting input from anyone versed in electrical...

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I was at Cave Creek 4 weeks ago. Definitely not peak time but did see tons of Acorn Woodpeckers, Blue Throated Hummingbirds, Roadrunners and a variety of other things normally not seen in the Pacific Northwest. Also a Javelina. I recommend stopping by the Chiricahua Desert Museum in Rodeo...

For Sale, 2010 FWC Grandby Shell. Original Owner. Good/clean condition and located in Portland, Oregon. Reason for selling is that my wife and I rarely use it anymore. We now more frequently use our trailer as a basecamp. Purchased March 2010 direct from factory. See detailed list below...

Not sure he has enough flotation. Great stuff. The Rogue is a beautiful river.

I also have the same Yakima bike rack which bounced around quite a bit when mounted on the rear of my F250 with FWC Grandby. I solved that problem by fastening an eye bolt in the left rear FWC jack bracket and running a long length of heavy nylon strap with a camlock buckle around the verticle...

Ron & Sherry Nash founded Outdoor RV and, I believe, are also the owners of Northwoods Manufacturing that make the Nash & Arctic Fox brands. I recall they took over the Fleetwood factory in LaGrande quite a while back. It's my understanding that the frames for ORV as well as those sold under...

I've also been trying to find a trailer that is stout enough to handle backroad washboard and dirt roads in the western US. I've been down some BLM roads in far SE Oregon in my older F250 & FWC Shell that I'd love to explore with a small trailer but 20 - 40 miles of washboard is daunting for...

For the dog ramp, check out the PetSafe SolVit Telescoping pet ramp. Have been using one for quite a few years to get our Golden Retriever in and out of our Grandby Shell mounted on our F250. Truck sits high off the ground and I've always had concerns about the dog jumping up and down via a...

Regarding preferred fabric for a skin boat, years ago I had a single wall gore-tex mountaineering tent where they laminated the gore-tex to dacron vs the more commonly used nylon. I was told the rationale was that dacron is not as susceptible to UV degradation at high elevations as nylon. At...

Yep, it was quite a load, but not quite as bad as it looks. Photo was taken a few years back at Waldo Lake and the paddle was only about 2.75 miles over to the west side of the lake to a dispersed camp site. The two 5 gallon water jugs were empty and the river bag only had a light sleeping bag...

Per the Traditional Kayaks website, official hours are only 2hrs every Thursday. While total speculation on my part, if someone was coming in from out of town, one could contact the owner to see if an appointment could be set up for a visit.

For anyone interested in traditional skin on frame kayaks or canoes living near or coming through Portland, Oregon, you need to check out the Lincoln Street Kayak and Canoe Museum on the SE side of Portland. http://www.traditionalkayaks.com/museum.html The Lincoln Street Kayak and Canoe...

Per the 2017 Ford Pickup/Camper Combination Selector it shows that the F150 Heavy-Duty Payload Pkg (code 627) yields a GVWR of 7,850 lbs for XLT & Lariat trim levels. It requires the 5.0L V8 or 3.5L V6 EcoBoost. Hvy pkg comes with 18" wheels, Upgraded springs & auxiliary transmission oil...

Great trip report. I've fantasized about riding a motorcycle in Europe but haven't realized it at this point. Last night I met a young man from Switzerland here in Portland. He flew in to Toronto and headed NW to the Yukon/Alaska and, working his way south, wound up in Portland for a few...

I'm sure there are lot's of opinions on this subject. Having said that, I've been very satisfied with the Michelin LTX AT/2 10 ply E rated. Highly rated by Consumer Reports, particularly for travel on gravel/rock. I've had them on my '99 F250 with a FWC for quite a few years and have never had...

Try calling Belmont Station in SE Portland (SE Stark) or John's Market in SW Portland (Multnomah). They have the largest selection of beers in the state.