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I will be heading out on Saturday for a 10 day spring trip to SE Utah. You can track my trip here: http://aprs.fi/?call=k0nrz-9&mt=roadmap&z=11&timerange=43200. I will have APRS on when the FJ is moving so you will be able to track my breadcrumbs around SE Utah.

Being somewhat of a gadget freak, electronic mapping fits right in. With the on-board computer in our Toyota FJ Cruiser build, the GPS and mapping capability is built in. I have a number of applications that I run on the PC for real time use; Garmin Routing Software, National Geo TOPO! maps, APRS (Ham Radio…

This December ARB will be offering additional sizes of its well respected Fridge Freezer. The sizes will be from 37qt to 82qt. I may have to get a 37qt to run as a freezer in the trailer.  I have been running the 50qt since it was released and it has performed very well in all…

We have finally surpassed the 200 followers mark on facebook. It is nice to have a group of people who are interested in the work that I am doing building our new FJ and the adventures we will take it on. Photos, writing and posting all this information takes a good chunk of time but…

Toyota has issued a press release announcing the 2011 FJ Cruiser line up. It is nice to see the line continued with some improvements. The main changes look to be in the electronics with an improved stereo with additional phone and bluetooth controls. The Trail Team special edition will be a solid Army Green with…