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Are you possibly looking at waypoint symbols? The default is usually a flag symbol but you can set it to many shapes, including one labeled "summit". Perhaps your default is set to that summit symbol. Look in your preferences menus. Nope! These are the little mountain symbols that I find...

So, do we have a bunch of Brits here?? :D We Canadians are halfway in between. Generally, we prefer coffee to tea but we have adopted the metric system - sort of ;)! We also still use the 'u' in 'colour' unless spellcheck insists otherwise. And yes, 'grey' is spelled with an 'e'. Other than...

And if anyone can figure out how to turn off those stupid little mountain symbols in Garmin's 'Mapsource', please let me know. Jeez, they're annoying.

Congratulations on the Tundra. My brother has a 1st generation and loves it. And yes his is grey too. I agree on the sway bar. Ours is the second generation Tundra (grey too!) and I ordered it with the TRD sway bar. I've only had the truck for 6 months but I did drive it through one hunting...

Barely winter here in the middle of Canada. Just enough snow to cover the grass. The dark fields are almost completely snow free. Daytime temperatures are close to freezing. This is Canada. This is winter. If it keeps up, we'll lose our macho/stupid reputation.

What I am surprised to see is the lack of Bluetooth stereo headphone connection through the car audio capability in cars equipped with cell phone bluetooth hands free option. The mono cell phone hands free is very common in recent years, and even the aux audio connector is common now since...

Hadn't thought about using the factory installed Yakima rails for the solar panel mount. Great idea Leadsled.

I went and looked at the Montana online and in hindsight, I should have spent the extra bucks. I think its a better unit than the Nuvi 550. That being said, if you work withing the software limitations of the 550, its a good unit too. Easy to see even with aging eyes and quite compact. I wish I...

I don't have much to add except these are my plans exactly once the Grandby arrives in the spring. I have done an install on my travel trailer following the same plan and it worked out just fine. In that case, I opted for the remote temperature sensor for the controller since the batteries are...

Very nice job! I've been thinking of installing a similar compressor before next summers travels. I would like to put it in the engine compartment where its out of the dust and muck but I've seen many installs on the frame. The new Tundras with their short fronts don't have a lot of extra space...

I have a Nuvi 550. I bought it mostly so I could transfer it over to the ATV when riding. Some things I like; others not so much. It seems to be tough and reliable. I like the 'hardened' construction - dust and waterproof. The antenna is good. I can get a position lock in my den without even...

Nice. I should do that. But wood hates me. Working with wood is easy. Just count your fingers at the beginning of the day and at the end. If the number is the same you're good-to-go. If the second number is less, call 911. If the second number is greater, stay away from the libations while...

You guys are depressing me! Only a little bit of Washington State this year. Or, maybe inspiring me to quit that corporate job and start living. Left the 9-to-5 four years ago. Had a great career but it was time to move on. Highly recommend retirement as long as you have lots of plans to...

The fire extinguisher, flashlight and bear spray aren't really useful if they are not handy. I made this little mount out of a couple of scraps of oak I had around the shop. With a bit of playing with stains and finish, it looks like it came from the factory this way. All are mounted just inside...

Cool! I've added this to my favourites. Nothing worse than breaking your best coffee mug.

As the year draws to a close, my wife and I would like to wish all of you a happy holiday season and the best of travels in 2012. With luck, we may get a chance to meet during the coming year. As a tribute to all inveterate wanders, I would like to end with a quote which I think is appropriate...

To make a long story short I'm driving the camper to Georgia to pick up my new wife :D Then hauling her and stuff back to New Mexico and will probably get to repeat that in a couple months (just getting more stuff not another wife). Plus a visit to the Midwest to show off. Then once we get...

I really like the thread where folks are showing where they have been. Since tomorrow is the solstice and we will be heading into summer by Thursday, lets see where everyone is hoping to travel and when in 2012. Who knows, we may get a chance to meet face-to-face. Let's use the same cool little...

I've had issues when in Birch Bay, WA (mile or two from the boarder) of my phone grabbing Canada towers and getting hit with international roaming charges while in the US before too. <_< This is Canada's great plot to take over the US economy, 'roaming-charging' you poor folks into bankruptcy. ;)

I'm curious whether the window can be fixed without having to return the camper to the factory. Can the fabric be taken off and then shipped back to FWC? Can local tent and awning companies fix the windows? Keep us informed on how this turns out.

If your dealer is correct, the voltage at your engine battery and your camper battery should be the same and low with both batteries connected. The voltage at your engine battery should go up significantly as you disconnect the camper battery. If the voltage is high at the engine battery and low...

Not sure I would want to drive it across the prairies in the inevitable 80 klick crosswind. Not sure I would like to pay his gas bills either.

w You got it. For me creeping is the key whether in traffic or in the woods. With an automatic you can go as slow as you want with no effort. With a standard (depending on idle set and gears) you may need to slip the clutch constantly. The only time that I really miss a standard is in the...

You might want to check the gauge of the charge wire leading to your camper batteries. If you are using your stock 7-pin on the back bumper, the current has to go from the alternator to the back of the truck then forward to the batteries. With a small wire, 12 VDC can have significant drop in...

Great idea Stan. In such as small space, it is hard to get still photos that give the feel of the inside. If you decide to do a dinette, maybe pick a Grandby. I admit my biases.