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Is it possible, yes. Is it probable, no. How many millions of batteries are around this world in all kinds of vehicles and somehow they don't seem to be exploding at an alarming rate. Yes, they do out gas (including AGMs) and if even remotely ventilated correctly, probably won't build up...

Curious how everything forward of the firewall seems pretty intact. It is an F150 so the fuel tank probably did add to it.

Yeah, a little more than the bed too. I'm assuming it was cargo induced or at least propagated. The whole front clip and engine compartment looks relatively unscathed but cab back is completely gone. Will probably turn into a Chevy commercial with real people.

Tires, tires, brakes, tires, springs, shocks In that order...

We recently bought a second home in preparation of winding down and extricating (a little) from the rat race in a few years. Of course that means having chores at 2 places. Oh well, there could be worse places to spend a holiday weekend doing chores...Here's a map of our backyard, we're...

looks like way too much fun :-)

All of the lights and other "appliances" that are meant for 12v should only be wired to the 12v system. When you plug into 120v shore power, it would power the built in charging system, along with any other dedicated 120v outlets/appliances. The charging system would be essentially powering...

How does it work out at the hinge point for the under bed storage, and then also at the smaller storage bin at the nose?

Yep, did that Saturday. The appeal of splitting wood dies off pretty quick, Dealing with 30"+ rounds to start with doesn't add to it...

We had our sucker hole weather last week, officially hit over 70 last week. Cloud and rain moved back in, snow down to the passes, 5-6"+ in the mountains above 4000', unofficially over an inch of rain at the house over the past few days. 60 feels like a heat wave these days. But can you say...

Hey Sameguy, welcome. What part of Seattle is it in? It's a pretty big geographic area so I probably would have limited availability, but if it can work out, I'd try and help. JR

Always love watching tree work, they can make it look so easy (which it most definitely isn't). Have had ample opportunities just at house over the years, over 20 trees taken out, and it's a typical suburban lot, just over 1/4 acre. Still have lots of trees around us and more growing all the...

Keep an eye on the Northwest Overland site http://northwestoverland.com/ . It's different than the folks that put on the rally but they do help out and sponsor/lead a lot of the trail rides, some kayak/canoe trips up at Lake Wenatchee and Fish Lake, etc. Great group of people, mainly...

I have found that vehicles displaying NRA stickers have a tendency to be thoroughly questioned...

Depending on what Jeep, you may not have to do anything with the key. On our JK there's no steering wheel lock so once I get the transfer case set in neutral and the trans back in Park, it gets locked up and keys are in the truck. Maybe battery is getting border line and just leaving it "on"...

The NWOR is set up again for this year over Father's Day weekend. It's a great time, lots of like minded people with every type of camper and/or overlanding vehicle you can imagine. Lots of the various overlanding vendors (typically including FWC) there showing off their wares and showing how...

Yep, you definitely have to be aware of where you're turning into. I have had to "force" it once, luckily it was on dirt and the jeep tires could slide. Just needed a few inches so I could complete a U-turn. Another time, I just got in the jeep and used it to pull the truck back just a little...

So far no issues that I've noticed. There's a micro switch on the actuator that lights an LED on my dash when it's engaged. It doesn't seem to engage too soon that I've noticed. Having disk brakes on a newer jeep probably does help with the heat dissipation too. I stop every so often and...

Yes, I have the 6.7l diesel, great motor. With camper on I'm averaging about 14+ MPG, pretty much the same towing (actually I tell everyone it's almost 30 when towing, I get credit for two vehicle miles, right?). Seems everywhere I go is uphill. this is the towbar with surge brake...

Only decent picture of the set up, will have to work on that... We use a ReadyBrute towbar with the integrated surge brake system. Once I got the cable run into the jeep and attached to the brake pedal (along with a break away system), it's been super easy and reliable. Can barely tell it's...

Also have 3 of the clear, they work great. They do need strong sunlight to recharge, Used them at Halloween for some subtle pathway lighting and with the low sun and clouds up here, couldn't get them to recharge till we finally got some clear skies

Personally I think it's perfect. Let all the facebook babies and urbanites that would rely on a list like this to tell them where to "see America" spend all their time and energy going to these places that I'll probably not get near.

Known as a sucker hole in the PNW, Lulls you into a false sense of springtime...

I guess I really have acclimated to the Seattle climate. Just found out we broke the record for rainfall since records have been kept http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/weather/seattle-just-broke-a-122-year-old-record-for-rain-because-of-course-it-did/ I thought it was just normal...

I got my old F150 stuck in less than 6" of "snowcone" snow, springtime, just a bunch of ice crystals. Tires just made little cups and just spun. I got out with the truck idling in gear, all 4 wheels were just turning slowly. Valuable lesson, learned - always carry a shovel. Had to dog out...