MODIFYING MY TRUCK - Roof Rack Install - (CAMPING & OFF ROAD)
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Date: 2019-09-10
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craig kirby
Vandalism is vandalism, even if all it takes to fix is a little air, or a rake. The raking of the bunker isn't done by the groundsman, it's done by every golfer after every golfer disturbs the sand. If a player doesn't rake the bunker after they have been in it, it totally ruins the next person's game. They have no way of knowing in advance that someone has trashed it. It's a bit like someone letting down two of your tires while you're away from your car on a hike. It's not all that important in the big scheme of things, it just totally ruins your fun for the day. Just rake it all smooth behind you taking out all the footprints as you leave once your dog has had his fun. There's a reason the rake is left there. People also hate golfers that dont do the decent thing. (I dont play golf, but all this is just common knowledge if you've ever met a golfer - they spend 5 hours hiking, and then concentrating like a shooter, only to find their day ruined be somebody else) If the ball lands in a dog or human footprint, it will be buried rather than splashing off the surface when it lands, and sitting in a way that allows it to actually be played. It's only a game, but it's only air in your tyres. Vandalism is vandalism, even if all it takes to fix is a little air, or a rake. People who take pleasure at ruining other peoples fun are a little disappointing, so please just use the rake. I do love your latest building though, that lamb rotator was a great idea.
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Vandalism is vandalism, even if all it takes to fix is a little air, or a rake. The raking of the bunker isn't done by the groundsman, it's done by every golfer after every golfer disturbs the sand. If a player doesn't rake the bunker after they have been in it, it totally ruins the next person's game. They have no way of knowing in advance that someone has trashed it. It's a bit like someone letting down two of your tires while you're away from your car on a hike. It's not all that important in the big scheme of things, it just totally ruins your fun for the day. Just rake it all smooth behind you taking out all the footprints as you leave once your dog has had his fun. There's a reason the rake is left there. People also hate golfers that dont do the decent thing. (I dont play golf, but all this is just common knowledge if you've ever met a golfer - they spend 5 hours hiking, and then concentrating like a shooter, only to find their day ruined be somebody else) If the ball lands in a dog or human footprint, it will be buried rather than splashing off the surface when it lands, and sitting in a way that allows it to actually be played. It's only a game, but it's only air in your tyres. Vandalism is vandalism, even if all it takes to fix is a little air, or a rake. People who take pleasure at ruining other peoples fun are a little disappointing, so please just use the rake. I do love your latest building though, that lamb rotator was a great idea.
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Jack Deakin
I have the same truck, cover and bars etc with lights etc. Spot lights can swivel on the bars so you can direct lights when camping (very useful, also, by upgrading the gas struts on the cover you can open it easily with loads stored on top. I use a large water proof travel roof bag which looks good strapped down(mainly for bulkier/items you need first when camping, bedding, tents clothes etc. You could also drill through the tonnau cover and install basic rails for tying things down easily. Turn up on site and unload it. Also some good 12v boat power units you can wire in to the tonnau cover light for basic 12v charging, USB ports etc. all accessible easily from the back if cooking/using the tailgate. Useful for water pump too. The cover is not great for bulky loads due to opening angle but actually better for camping and carrying lots of smaller items as acts as a divide between storage. When fully loaded a full back can be a bit of a pain to reach certain items and kit.
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I have the same truck, cover and bars etc with lights etc. Spot lights can swivel on the bars so you can direct lights when camping (very useful, also, by upgrading the gas struts on the cover you can open it easily with loads stored on top. I use a large water proof travel roof bag which looks good strapped down(mainly for bulkier/items you need first when camping, bedding, tents clothes etc. You could also drill through the tonnau cover and install basic rails for tying things down easily. Turn up on site and unload it. Also some good 12v boat power units you can wire in to the tonnau cover light for basic 12v charging, USB ports etc. all accessible easily from the back if cooking/using the tailgate. Useful for water pump too. The cover is not great for bulky loads due to opening angle but actually better for camping and carrying lots of smaller items as acts as a divide between storage. When fully loaded a full back can be a bit of a pain to reach certain items and kit.
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George B
Hard top shell (Canopy top) does make sense to increase a protected storage area and a place to truck camp. But removing the tonneau cover and leaving the bar would allow you to load out sized items to transport. You could also erect a shelter cover for truck camping. The bar can be anchor points and where the lights mount are, you could place LED lights on the under side to illuminate the bed. Leaving the factory roof rails is a good idea for the added benefit of giving more support to the rack when it is in place. Great video Love all of them, but like the fact that you're addressing your vehicle that takes you to the outdoors and how it can be utilized. Have a great day
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Hard top shell (Canopy top) does make sense to increase a protected storage area and a place to truck camp. But removing the tonneau cover and leaving the bar would allow you to load out sized items to transport. You could also erect a shelter cover for truck camping. The bar can be anchor points and where the lights mount are, you could place LED lights on the under side to illuminate the bed. Leaving the factory roof rails is a good idea for the added benefit of giving more support to the rack when it is in place. Great video Love all of them, but like the fact that you're addressing your vehicle that takes you to the outdoors and how it can be utilized. Have a great day
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William H.
There exists a folding hard style tonneau which will work (usually. Having outfitted a truck years past, the shell adds considerable weight elevating the petrol consumption. The other option is a canvas backed leather look top which is removable. As an added remark, the hard shell covers usually have gaskets which denigrate and then leak water into and then onto the truck bed floor. I used the shell as a camper and outfitted it with plywood and outdoor carpet for a flush floor. Expect a 20 percent fuel consumption increase with the shell Cheers and good luck.
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There exists a folding hard style tonneau which will work (usually. Having outfitted a truck years past, the shell adds considerable weight elevating the petrol consumption. The other option is a canvas backed leather look top which is removable. As an added remark, the hard shell covers usually have gaskets which denigrate and then leak water into and then onto the truck bed floor. I used the shell as a camper and outfitted it with plywood and outdoor carpet for a flush floor. Expect a 20 percent fuel consumption increase with the shell Cheers and good luck.
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David Carey
Hey I just want to let you know I like you all of your videos but I just want to give you some food for thought. If you're driving farther away you don't want to put a roof top tent on the cap roof I would suggest either getting or fabricating a raised kind of ladder rack for the truck bed and putting it there so that rides the same and doesn't have the aerodynamic issues. you're just going out in the bush then it doesn't really matter but if you have to drive on highways going fast you will be eating away a lot more fuel consumption.
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Hey I just want to let you know I like you all of your videos but I just want to give you some food for thought. If you're driving farther away you don't want to put a roof top tent on the cap roof I would suggest either getting or fabricating a raised kind of ladder rack for the truck bed and putting it there so that rides the same and doesn't have the aerodynamic issues. you're just going out in the bush then it doesn't really matter but if you have to drive on highways going fast you will be eating away a lot more fuel consumption.
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Taralga Bush Adventure
I would say lights should not go on the style/roll bar - they should go on the front of the roof rack, over the to of the windscreen. For the rear tray, I've seen covers that are like a horizontal roller door. It can roll back towards the rear of the cab, leaving the tray open for big objects, or rolled out as a hard cover, protecting the tray with the same profile as now. I use my cheap Jeep in the same way, to get me to hard-to-reach places. Looking forward to seeing more improvements.
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I would say lights should not go on the style/roll bar - they should go on the front of the roof rack, over the to of the windscreen. For the rear tray, I've seen covers that are like a horizontal roller door. It can roll back towards the rear of the cab, leaving the tray open for big objects, or rolled out as a hard cover, protecting the tray with the same profile as now. I use my cheap Jeep in the same way, to get me to hard-to-reach places. Looking forward to seeing more improvements.
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Cricket 2691
Getting the hard top makes more since for Y'all's type of life style and it can look just as good I know there are people who just trick out their trucks to look cool and if that is all they have it for then good on them But you need to be able to use your truck to accommodate what Y'all do and enjoy All of your needed accessories can be accomplished in good taste and you can feel just as proud and good about it By the way, really enjoy all your videos Keep up the good work
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Getting the hard top makes more since for Y'all's type of life style and it can look just as good I know there are people who just trick out their trucks to look cool and if that is all they have it for then good on them But you need to be able to use your truck to accommodate what Y'all do and enjoy All of your needed accessories can be accomplished in good taste and you can feel just as proud and good about it By the way, really enjoy all your videos Keep up the good work
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Dave Rucker
A little bummed by what looks like disrespect for the recreation venues of others. The rake isn't left there for the groundskeeper to fix the bunker, it's for each golfer to rake after they've gone in. The least you could have done after letting Jax have his run would have been to rake it up afterwards. I'm hoping this is something you did and just didn't include in the video, if not I hope it's something to consider in the future.
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A little bummed by what looks like disrespect for the recreation venues of others. The rake isn't left there for the groundskeeper to fix the bunker, it's for each golfer to rake after they've gone in. The least you could have done after letting Jax have his run would have been to rake it up afterwards. I'm hoping this is something you did and just didn't include in the video, if not I hope it's something to consider in the future.
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Geography in Action
Hello. I have a canopy on my F150, it has the same height as the cab; it keeps the snow out, keeps your gear dry, and you can, in a pinch, sleep in it. Depending on the canopy, you can mount the tent on top if the canopy is reinforced. My truck is equipped with a back-up camera, and this makes backing-up a non-issue I would lose the light bar and tonneau, they are simply for looks and very impractical. Cheers.
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Hello. I have a canopy on my F150, it has the same height as the cab; it keeps the snow out, keeps your gear dry, and you can, in a pinch, sleep in it. Depending on the canopy, you can mount the tent on top if the canopy is reinforced. My truck is equipped with a back-up camera, and this makes backing-up a non-issue I would lose the light bar and tonneau, they are simply for looks and very impractical. Cheers.
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Oliver Janeba
You'd need a solid axle in front for it to be ultimate off road, which is quite expensive. Get a winch, it'll help you around the house and get you unstuck. Also get 17 rims and BFGoodrich KO2. If you don't have it, get rear diff lock. Then maybe some work lights. Put roof tent over the bed to keep the consumption low. Truck looks nice with the roofrack.
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You'd need a solid axle in front for it to be ultimate off road, which is quite expensive. Get a winch, it'll help you around the house and get you unstuck. Also get 17 rims and BFGoodrich KO2. If you don't have it, get rear diff lock. Then maybe some work lights. Put roof tent over the bed to keep the consumption low. Truck looks nice with the roofrack.
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