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Moving and Getting Sick
Wow, things have been crazy busy at the Mello Mike household lately. In December, we moved into our new home and my oldest son and his wife had their first baby (yes, I'm now a Grandpa). The holidays,...
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Goodbye, Stinky Slinky. Hello, RhinoFlex!!!
It was like a scene out of the Robin Williams comedy film, RV. We had just completed a big weekend camp-out with family and friends. Everyone had used our bathroom over the weekend, so the waste tanks...
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11 Benefits of Truck Camper Ownership
For consumers looking to buy a new RV, most never consider a truck camper and I think that's a serious mistake. Today's truck campers possess the same accouterments as the finest motorhomes and fifth...
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Torklift International Announces Changes to the Turnbuckle Line
SUMNER, Wash., —Torklift International altered the most popular FastGun turnbuckle by design of its handle and introduction of an additional finish.“From customer feedback and further testing on the...
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RV Black Holding Tank Cleaning Tips
We RV'ers have a love-hate relationship with the black tank in our RVs. We all love the convenience of having one to do our business, but hate the smell and cleaning associated with having one. Not...
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In Search of a TJ Jeep Wrangler
What, Mike? Another Jeep Wrangler? Yep. Last year I sold my 2004 Jeep Wrangler in what turned out to be a big mistake. That '04 was practically cherry with only 55,000 miles on it. The wife wanted...
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Found: One 1998 Jeep Wrangler
Well, here she is. After looking for several weeks I found this TJ on Craigslist the same day she was listed. She's a 1998 Wrangler Sport with 106,900 miles on it. She has the 4.0L Inline 6 engine, a 5...
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10 Craigslist Dos and Don'ts for Selling Cars
It seems like everyone has an opinion about Craigslist, the popular website for buying and selling. You either love it or hate it. I'm in the love it camp. It's free, easy to use, and is accessed by...
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Rancho Steering Stabilizer Upgrade
With the recent purchase of a 1998 Jeep Wrangler with 106,000 miles, swapping out the old OEM components that are prone to wearing out from age and use like shocks, fan belts, and hoses will be...
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Stock Interiors Carpet Kit Installation and Review
What is the nastiest project that everyone who is restoring a car or truck will have to do at some point in time? If you said, replacing the carpet. You are correct. The job is filthy, smelly, and...
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Blog Title Change
Hello, everyone! You may or may not have noticed, but the title of this blog has been changed. The title has been changed from Mello Mike's Truck Camper Adventures to Mello Mike's Overland Adventures....
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Bulldog Canyon 4x4 Jeep Trail, AZ
A couple days ago, we had an opportunity to explore the nearby Bulldog Canyon OHV trails in our newly acquired 1998 Jeep Wrangler. That morning I just had a set of Rancho RS5000X shocks installed on...
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Mello Mike's Truck Camper Departure Checklist
I'm sure we've all done it at one time or another. You've loaded up the camper for what you hope is an unforgettable trip. You get on the road and are heading toward your destination when your wife...
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Hello From Sedona, AZ
 Well, the wife and I finally got away on Monday after a two-day delay due to a freak snowstorm that hit Northern Arizona last weekend. We decided to hit Sedona for 3-4 days before heading out to...
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Report of the 2015 Overland Expo
Yesterday marked the last day of the 2015 Overland Expo - West at Mormon Lake, AZ. Since I first attended the Overland Expo in 2013, I've been hooked and now look forward to this annual event every...
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Giving Your RV Refrigerator a Boost
As most RV owners know, RV absorption refrigerators can sometimes be very finicky. One common problem is poor performance on summer days when ambient temperatures are high (90 degrees and higher). Not...
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Trip to Lake Powell and the Grand Staircase
Sunday, we returned from our two-week getaway in the truck and camper. If you've been following along, you know our first stop was in Sedona followed by the 2015 Overland Expo at Mormon Lake. After the...
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1,000,000 Page Views! A BIG Thanks!
This website and blog reached another huge milestone today by registering 1,000,000 page views! Yahoo!!I wanted to take this time to say, thank you, to you my readers. I simply couldn't have done it...
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Fixing a Leaking RV Toilet
RV ownership certainly has its pros and cons. One con of RV ownership is maintenance with toilet and black tank repairs being, perhaps, the biggest and smelliest con of all. As you know, RV repairs can...
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Time to Sell our 2011 Wolf Creek 850
After two dozen trips and three 1/2 years of ownership we've decided to sell our 2011 Wolf Creek 850 truck camper. This decision was a difficult one for the wife and I to make. "Wolfy" has been a great...
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Top 10 Reasons Why the Jeep Wrangler is Cool
Despite poor fuel economy and mediocre safety ratings, the Jeep Wrangler continues to be a huge seller for the folks at MOPAR. What makes the Jeep Wrangler so popular with men and women of all ages?...
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"Wolfy" Has Sold
It was a sad day Monday as we transported "Wolfy" to the home of its new owners. This couple will be vacationing in it in Canada for a month or so and really liked that it was equipped with 240 watts...
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Converting MOPAR's JK Tool Kit into a TJ Tool Kit
Have you ever wanted to remove your Jeep Wrangler hard top and/or doors when you were out and about on a beautiful day, but didn't have the tools available to make it happen? Don't fret. The folks at...
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Top Nine Reasons to Buy a Northstar Camper
Since announcing my intention to sell my Wolf Creek 850 truck camper a month ago, I've received several emails asking me why I decided to buy a Northstar Laredo SC truck camper and not one made by one...
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Health Tip: Keeping High Altitude Dehydration in Check
Did you know your body exhales and perspires twice as much moisture at 6,000 feet above sea level as your body does at sea level? It's true. At altitudes higher than that, the rate is even higher. That...
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