Willow and I plan on attending this year’s RTR (Rubber Tramp Rendezvous) in Quartzite, AZ. We found ourselves heading through the vicinity and decided to find the area it will be held at and to get a look at the surroundings and lay of the land for future reference. This is a flat, open, graveled area right off Hwy 10 between …
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Maybe it’s because we pay attention for such opportunities but we come across wandering dogs-in-need on a regular basis. Actually not just dogs; animals of all shapes and sizes. Sadly, not all our efforts are successful. Sometimes an animal is just in no mood to be approached and we don’t want to push the issue. If …
When we are in camping mode for more than a day I wanted to give Willow a way to get in and out of the shell area of the Tacoma at will. With her somewhat reduced mobility we looked for a solution to give her the freedom and flexibility to live her life on her terms and this ramp seemed …
Our adventure habitually takes us outside the boundaries of regularly traveled roads as well as along everyday commuter routes. On our journey it helps to know where we are, where we’re heading and to document those travels. Stumbling upon interesting history and culture along the route and even finding hidden geocache treasures can be an extra-added bonus. Several …
I’m a firm believer that everyone on an adventure should, figuratively, carry their own weight. When out on a hike this means Willow has to carry her own backpack. Her standard load is her water in two one liter Platypus soft bottles (one on each side for proper weight distribution), her booties in case they’re needed, …
After installing the dual-battery system I needed a way to keep it charged up when we’re not on the road. I looked at both wind turbines and solar options. Most turbine options need a mast of 20′ or (ideally) more to get them up and away from turbulence caused by the ground, nearby trees, rock outcroppings and the …
I’m sure I wasn’t the first to come up with the concept but I’m pretty sure I was the first to put a name to it. Poop Karma© is the number, positive or negative, which is the differential between how much waste your dog leaves and how much more than that you pick up. Kind …
UPDATE (Dec. ’23): We upgraded to a larger, dual-zone fridge for longer adventures. ======================== After deciding to undertake this adventure we set about thinking what we’d need and how to set it up. One of the most important things we need is to store refrigerated food for long periods of time. After the Tacoma was acquired, the ARB Fridge/Freezer and the …
In no order of importance and just off the top of my head at the moment: For the Tacoma: • Bumpers. Front for sure. Rear would be nice as well as much to carry extra Jerry cans and another spare as anything else. I like the ARB and its price but not its weight. There’s …
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I traded in my old mid-90’s snugtop camper shell for a brand new snugtop Hi-Liner. I now have no idea why. I am extremely disappointed in the fit and finish and lack of attention to detail they took when making it. The installation was of the same low caliber as well. Aluminum drill shavings were left in and …