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Magnetic Camera Mount – Multiple Angles

Stuck my camera mount all over my car today: Let me know what you think!

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Magnetic Camera Mount

I have a ton of ideas but find it hard to execute them. The other day I was frustrated by the amount of work it took to mount my Contour HD to different parts of my vehicle and realized it … Continue reading

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Honda Nighthawk Custom Sidebags

I found a post on the Nighthawk forums, where another member installed 50 cal ammo cases to the side of his bike.  I have the exact same bike and really liked the way they turned out.  I don’t have the … Continue reading

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Honda CRV Camping Bed/Storage – Test Run

I went on a spontaneous trip this weekend and decided to throw the bed in the back and see how it would fare. I had a piece of carpeting left over from a move and stretched it over the wood. … Continue reading

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Honda CR-V Camping Bed/Storage – Part 3

I was able to put together a large bulk of the bed/storage shelf today. I also discovered that you can never plan enough. The seat piece can not be folded up without hitting the roof. Here’s the rear section out … Continue reading

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Honda CR-V Camping Bed/Storage – Part 2

I finally got together all of the materials I needed to start this project. All of the wood, screws, bolts, pipe, sandpaper, paint and hinges came out to $86 from Lowes. I decided too to get some sawhorses, a circular … Continue reading

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Highland Universal Car Top Bar Carrier

IMG_20100714_193304 Originally uploaded by RoadRich After finding out that roof racks cost anywhere between $200 to $400 I decided there had to be a less expensive way for me to haul my kayak. Fortunately I found a universal fit roof … Continue reading

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Honda CR-V Camping Bed/Storage – Part 1

If I am going to be able to travel for an extended period of time with everything I need, I will need two essential things for my car: plenty of storage and a place to sleep. I have enough construction … Continue reading

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Kayaks!

Horray for Craigslist! I got a ridiculous deal on two kayaks from a nice lesbian couple in the middle of nowhere Georgia.  They came with all the gear I need to get on the river tomorrow…  which I probably will … Continue reading

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Mr. Planner and Mr. Spontaneous

Everyone gets their turn at the wheel. Until I actually get behind a wheel, Mr. Planner gets a lot of my attention.  This is the part of my personality that enjoys the planning more than the doing.  I think that … Continue reading

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