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The molding is attached with adhesive tape (peel & stick) pre-mounted on the molding I used 1-3/8” wide molding manufactured by “Trim-Gard” There was enough linear feet in two packages to cover the distance, but I needed to order 3 pack to get enough pieces with 'bullet tips' for the...

Side molding added for style. Color matches side molding of Toyota RAV4 TW. Increased aerodynamics and fuel efficiency (ok, maybe not ;) )

Yes, they are Crager center caps. I have ordered these caps from the site provided and they are a direct replacement.

See: Cragar Chrome Smoothies

Never machine wash a tent. Do not use laundry detergent. Do not use bleach. Search any tent manufacturer's website and you will find that most suggest cleaning your tent with a solution of lemon juice & salt or a non-ionic soap specifically designed not to strip off any water repellent...

A plug-in voltage meter will show the charging voltage applied to the battery when charging is active since they are part of the same circuit. It will normally read a volt or two above the voltage measured when the battery is in its resting state. What the meter won't tell you is the...

Unfortunately my CampInn incurred some water damage while stored outside last winter. No driving in the rain, no power washing, etc. just wet Washington weather. My first indication that I had a problem was I noticed some black staining / streaking on both side walls inside the cabin...

The problem with 'Dri-Z-Air' is the plastic holder that they sell. As the calcium chloride crystals absorb moisture, liquid accumulates in the base of the holder. A full packet of crystals will fill the base almost to the top. The liquid is 'sticky' and the container is easy to spill...

Jean W's idea is a good one. You might consider a Honda EU1000i / EU2000i generator. Small / portable and very quiet. Use it to run a portable electric heater when needed. They are expensive, but can be used for other tasks (unlike the built-in heater)

Catalytic heaters are 'safe' because they don't produce carbon monoxide as a byproduct. However, they need oxygen for the catalytic reaction to occur. The danger isn't propane in an enclosed space, it is the possibility that the heater will use up the (limited) available oxygen in the cabin...

My recommendation, based on your stated usage (ignoring cost) is to buy the biggest Yeti that will fit into your tow vehicle and keep the Coleman in the CampInn. Pre-chill the Yeti before you embark on an adventure, fill it with frozen food and frozen water bottles (instead of ice) top it off...

A couple of additional things to consider: 1.) The internal dimensions of a Yeti are much smaller than than a comparable sized Coleman due to the increased insulation. That means less food in the same space. Yeti 35 = 7.2 gal (28.8 qt) Yeti 45 = 9.4 gal (37.6 qt) Yeti 50 = 11.8 gal (47.5...

Yeti coolers are nice, but they serve a niche market since their their cost is hard to justify for the typical camper. I can see the benefits of a Yeti if you camp by floatplane or take rafting trips down the Grand Canyon, but a CampInn requires a tow vehicle so anywhere you go you have...

My thought too. I can see the benefit of pushing content from one device to another at home with a high-speed internet connection but I am having trouble understanding the benefit of pushing content while camping? Without internet connectivity, content would have to be pre-loaded into one...

I installed a B&M Supercooler in my wife's RAV4. It was a little work to squeeze it in between the Radiator and the grill but it worked out OK. Just make sure that the fluid lines are well protected since a cut / ruptured hose could destroy your CVT. Your Subaru might already route your...