The Random Thoughts Thread
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Guess I'm one of "those guys" with air tools (cut-off wheel and an impact). Naturally, all 10 pounds of that weight required a new suspension, a SAC, and V8 engine. 
What I carry is driven by what I've experienced on the trail, not necessarily by me, but from other unfortunate outcomes. To that end, I carry more than most, but I've helped more than just myself. YMMV
What I carry is driven by what I've experienced on the trail, not necessarily by me, but from other unfortunate outcomes. To that end, I carry more than most, but I've helped more than just myself. YMMV
^^^^Not necessarily...when I'm loaded for a long trip or a desert race, in addition to a full complement of hand tools, I carry a 1/2" impact, 1/4" impact, angle grinder, drill, reciprocating saw, (all DeWalt 18v stuff, one battery charger and interchangeable batteries) and the welder that I posted earlier. In addition I have a floor jack, bottle jack and a few other items that escape me at the moment. An old timer buddy and my men tor into the off highway world always told me that he'd rather be "looking at it than looking for it".
I've slowly migrated towards the comfort/convenience items over the years, but if its a toss up between a comfort/convenience item vs a tool that I think I might have a use for, the tool gets the call. When travelling with a group, we compare notes and split the load out between us. There is no need for all 5 of us (or however many are in the group) to all have a Hi-Lift jack for instance.
I've slowly migrated towards the comfort/convenience items over the years, but if its a toss up between a comfort/convenience item vs a tool that I think I might have a use for, the tool gets the call. When travelling with a group, we compare notes and split the load out between us. There is no need for all 5 of us (or however many are in the group) to all have a Hi-Lift jack for instance.
The ultimate go anywhere vehicle? A 1970's Soviet "screw" propelled over-everything vehicle.
http://www.foxnews.com/auto/2017/10/05/soviet-era-screw-propelled-truck-returns.html
I'm sure the screw's themselves are an off the shelf item that can be found in most third world countries.
http://www.foxnews.com/auto/2017/10/05/soviet-era-screw-propelled-truck-returns.html
I'm sure the screw's themselves are an off the shelf item that can be found in most third world countries.
Possibly old news, first I've seen it...the Army's new off highway vehicle...
Article about it here...
http://www.foxnews.com/auto/2018/05/01/meet-u-s-armys-new-ground-mobility-vehicle.html
Article about it here...
http://www.foxnews.com/auto/2018/05/01/meet-u-s-armys-new-ground-mobility-vehicle.html
Zam15
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Optimistic Paranoid
Adventurist
Three minute YouTube video of a Toyota "Hilux" with custom camper body moving around Iceland. Awesome Scenery! Many of the internal roads in Iceland are not only gravel, there are no bridges, just fords!
Garrett
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For anyone that likes landscaping...I was walking in my backyard along the fence and felt a soft spot. I looked over the fence and saw the problem. I went to the neighbor and asked permission to take pictures.
How to fix this??? cinder block retaining wall? They've already put up wood and some landscaping blocks, but not a proper retaining wall. That hole goes about 2 feet back and is held up in my yard by the gopher wire/weedblock material.
How to fix this??? cinder block retaining wall? They've already put up wood and some landscaping blocks, but not a proper retaining wall. That hole goes about 2 feet back and is held up in my yard by the gopher wire/weedblock material.
Garrett
Adventurist
Rain runoff. That’s apparently where my yard drains to theirs. So I’m thinking a cinder block retaining wall with gravel behind along that section to hold back sediment.
The Long Way Round: The Plane that Accidentally Circumnavigated the World
After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the crew of Pan Am flight 18602 were forced to do something almost impossible: return to America the long way round.
https://medium.com/lapsed-historian...ntally-circumnavigated-the-world-c04ca734c6bb
After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the crew of Pan Am flight 18602 were forced to do something almost impossible: return to America the long way round.
https://medium.com/lapsed-historian...ntally-circumnavigated-the-world-c04ca734c6bb
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What an outstanding example of American resourcefulness in the face of terrible news.
Andy G
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That is an f'ing AWESOME read!!!!
I couldn't stop reading. Picked up the book. It's free if you have Kindle Unlimited.
The Long Way Home - by Ed Dover
Perhaps a drywell / soakaway near the problem spot. Perhaps several spaced along the drainage line if one get's overwhelmed. It will depend on your soil type.
https://www.easydigging.com/Drainage/drywell_soakaway.html
Gallowbraid
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After spending the day doing vehicle maintenance and detailing, I believe there's a valid need for a car manufacturer to create an advertising campaign based on the following:
- Easiest wheels to clean
- Bug resistant grills
- Easiest oil filter to change
- Easily accessible headlight/turn signal bulbs
I apparently own vehicles with none of these features. If only I'd known.
- Easiest wheels to clean
- Bug resistant grills
- Easiest oil filter to change
- Easily accessible headlight/turn signal bulbs
I apparently own vehicles with none of these features. If only I'd known.
Brushogger
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- Easily accessible headlight
I apparently own vehicles with none of these features. If only I'd known.
You must
Own a Subaru.