There is some great info above. An alternative to the FORScan/timer method above, one can also run a dedicated 12v line from the battery and through the firewall for an interior 12v power point.
My receiver's hitch pin lock rusted out again. I seem to have to replace these locks every year. No matter how much I keep away from salt and oil-coat them, they just rust out.. I buy cheap ones and expensive ones, but they all seem to rust. I suspect that they're all made in Asia and am not...
Thanks, Rene. For my winters on the Texas Coastal Bend, I need to find a way to shoehorn my Honda 125z, two kayaks, and a set of ramps into a 5' bed. In-bed racking should help with all this stuff.
"Easiness" doesn't really come into play--it's usually a battle. Sometimes, magically, it works without too much trouble. It's impossible to predict. If it's raining or cold, it's usually an ordeal and takes a long time.
It seems like the bumper is in a different place every time. Until...
My Blue Ox bars will allow the toad to roll eighteen inches or so in each direction while hooked up if the locking handles aren't engaged. When pushing the Ranger to ensure rolling, it helps to make loud grunting noises that embarrass your spouse and concern any bystanders.
Wait a minute. Let's think this through. Would it be possible to invent a damper that would both slow the tailgate's descent AND moisten it at the same time? Now, I'd buy that.
Our Ingot got into its first accident yesterday. We were up in OKC doing some tasks for #2 son's upcoming wedding. We were on I-35 leaving town on Saturday afternoon and heading back to our home in the DFW area. Traffic was crummy and we'd been starting/stopping on the interstate for 30...