TL;DR - the alternator failed as I was about 90 minutes from home, and it was because the brushes had worn out. Luckily, I was carrying a spare set and swapped them in about an hour, completely fixing the issue.
Worn out brushes in an alternator. A $15 part, and a 45 minute service - in the comfort of your garage - can mean the difference between completing a trip and being completely stranded.
TL;DR - I had to cut my trip short when another leaf - this time the main leaf - broke on the first day of a 4 day adventure. I've now replaced the leaf springs, solving the problem.A clever solution to a broken leaf spring.
TL;DR - I've raised the height of the center console by 1½ inches, and it's much more comfortable to lean on now, since it's the same height as the arm rest on the door.
Performs perfectly, and now I sit much more evenly in the driver seat when I've got my elbows resting on each side.
TL;DR - After a couple solo trips where I had limited cell coverage, and some thinking I should have done long ago, I now have an inReach Mini.The inReach Mini is now part of what I take on every hike.
TL;DR - I should have gotten one of these long ago; it makes opening the Scepter Jerry Cans so much easier.A few items I recently added to my kit that I should have added years ago.
TL;DR - I couldn't be happier with the performance, longevity, and low dust of the Toyota Tundra OEM brake pads.I highly recommend Toyota Tundra OEM Brake Pads.
TL;DR - we're always looking for ways to speed up meal time. Storing spoons, bowls, cereal, and paper towels separate from the rest of the kitchen stuff - and within easy reach - makes breakfast a snap.Adding blueberries to breakfast is a huge win. They aren't cheap, but they are worth it.
TL;DR - if you're a fan of avocados, a little care can keep them safe and unbruised for up to 10 days.An avocado a day...is better than an apple a day.
TL;DR - The top, military wrap half-leaf on the driver side broke in two places. I'm not sure what I'm going to do as far as replacement goes, but I have two options.You've served me well, but I'm still a little disappointed in you.
TL;DR - I've put 10K miles on my reinforced axle housing and it's working great. I'm really in no rush for my new one to arrive.It's amazing what a little metal glue can accomplish. This fix was a huge success.
TL;DR - My rear axle housing cracked at the passenger spring perch. I've ordered a new axle housing.To say I was not happy upon noticing this would be the understatement of the day.
TL;DR - Just a little bit of maintenance, replacing the insulator under the hood. Easy and done.Ready to protect the paint for another bunch-o-thousand miles.
TL;DR - I got lazy with my offline maps this trip, since they've become so "easy" for me over the years, and it really bit me in the butt.The Accuterra maps I had with me (left) vs. some actually useful maps I should have downloaded (right).
