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  1. RC Pilot Jim

    Electric Bike "carry-behind " 2019

    Thanks everyone.... "...all right if you have to know...Fully clothed wearing socks I stepped into the shower pan with one foot to retrieve a tube of shaving soap with the vertical safety bar at my back. After collecting the item I transferred my weight back onto my out of the shower pan...
  2. Old carrier with tire "pockets" - Manually lift bike onto carrier.

    Old carrier with tire "pockets" - Manually lift bike onto carrier.

  3. Old bike carrier mounted into Lower Receiver

    Old bike carrier mounted into Lower Receiver

  4. Double Receiver adaptor

    Double Receiver adaptor

  5. RC Pilot Jim

    Electric Bike "carry-behind " 2019

    Medical Update In mid-June I slipped, fell 4.5 feet landing on the top of my right arm just below the collar-bone. Luckily no broken bones. I did manage to relocate the tendon on the opposite side of the bone = excruciating pain. Eventually started physical therapy. 3 months later my Doc...
  6. Joe Hauler mounted on truck

    Joe Hauler mounted on truck

  7. Joe Hauler ramp

    Joe Hauler ramp

  8. Joe Hauler - No Bike

    Joe Hauler - No Bike

  9. Joe Hauler carrier showing  ramp installed

    Joe Hauler carrier showing ramp installed

  10. Joe Hauler with Ramp # 1

    Joe Hauler with Ramp # 1

  11. RC Pilot Jim

    What does everyone use for camper steps?

    We use a plate on top of a receiver xtension The silver "U" shaped bracket takes the side "wobble" out. And the the Folding 3-step by Rubbermaid that 4 wheel sells. You still have a receiver to carry your electric Bike: Or Suzucki Samurai Sorry forgot the Samurai... Now I need...
  12. RC Pilot Jim

    8th Annual SoCal 4 Wheel Campers Offroad Rally - Ocotillo Wells December 6th - 8th - Updated July 10

    I'm bringing my RAD pedal assist electric Bike. Electric Bikes can be rented in Borrego Springs. Neighbor to Ocotillo Wells For more information Click on RAD Power Bikes link
  13. RC Pilot Jim

    8th Annual SoCal 4 Wheel Campers Offroad Rally - Ocotillo Wells December 6th - 8th - Updated July 10

    Hey Craig, If you come can I or we ride with you on the trail ride? KKug says he is going to be the trail master on another one.
  14. RC Pilot Jim

    Rollover accident - Lessons Learned in a FWC / Ranger Combination

    Glad no serious injuries. That you both walked away from that...miraculous
  15. RC Pilot Jim

    Tire pressure: BFG K02 ‘18 Tacoma w/ Fleet flatbed camper

    Comment from "rubber legs" about changing out the door sticker. One of my "knowledgeable" engineer friends said that doing that may effect the annual registration fee if Toyota reports the change to the DMV. As the vehicle weight is the number the DMV (California) uses to set the fee. I have...
  16. RC Pilot Jim

    Tire pressure: BFG K02 ‘18 Tacoma w/ Fleet flatbed camper

    My 2 cents: Our 2013 Tacoma weighs 4400 pounds empty (no tailgate, half tank of fuel, no driver). 2012 Eagle (improved) shell weighs 1,100 pounds empty . Camper loaded permanently. We run Hankook 10 ply LT265x75R16 on the street with camper empty (of portable camping gear) we run 36 pounds...
  17. RC Pilot Jim

    2013 Toy Tacoma 60,000 mile service

    Field Report This past July (2019) the 2013 Tacoma had its 60,000 major service which it passed with 'flying colors' including the brakes...7 mil front and 12 rear (drums) except I needed the rotors turned the result of a panic stop towing the Samurai a few years ago that did not have towing...
  18. RC Pilot Jim

    Joined the Cult....Now what?

    Adding my congrats. When you wire up your roof solar you might consider eliminating the "friction" connector that over time (in my case) gave us intermittant connectivity. See pictures: Old Connector removed from roof Junction Box Finished project Parts, directions, and tests Page 12...
  19. RC Pilot Jim

    ((Eagle/Fleet)) - Shell Amateur Build

    Field Report A reprint from 2016 (Updated 6/2019) Subject Tacomas - Tires, air bags, and rear springs, Weight issues Tires: Whichever manufacture you choose make sure there is letters " LT' before the number. LT (light truck) is a 10 ply rated tire that will support the camper weight. Most...
  20. RC Pilot Jim

    8th Annual SoCal 4 Wheel Campers Offroad Rally - Ocotillo Wells December 6th - 8th - Updated July 10

    Looks like we will all get an early start on winter camping. I hope the weather is colder...More winter desert like. For Reservations click on Tickets TICKETS Additional Information Dates: Dec. 6th - 8th, 2019 Cost: $125.00 per camper (not per person) Location: Ocotillo Wells State...
  21. RC Pilot Jim

    7th Annual Nor Cal FWC Rally - June 7th-9th, 2019

    Pictures are posted on Facebook
  22. RC Pilot Jim

    Camper Ordered, But Which Truck to get?

    As an oldster...age 75 plus, my comment is the problems Back in the 1980's had carrying a 2500 pound "wet" Lance camper on a half ton chevy 4wd truck towing a ski boat. Even with heavy duty upgrades: rear springs, E-rated tires, sway bars I was still experiencing tire blow outs and side wind...
  23. RC Pilot Jim

    ((Eagle/Fleet)) - Shell Amateur Build

    Field Report This past week the 2013 Tacoma had its 60,000 major service which it passed with 'flying colors' including the brakes...7 mil front and 12 rear (drums) except I needed the rotors turned the result of a panic stop towing the Samurai a few years ago that did not have towing brakes...
  24. RC Pilot Jim

    Electric Bike "carry-behind " 2019

    Ediie (Smibox) in October 2018 asked how far you can go on a charge. Field Report The RAD Power Bikes "City Step-Thru" is designed for Flat surfaces and low grades. It comes with a single geared motor and a 7 speed derailer. It's not designed for the terrain that I rode over Monday. Last...
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