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    Use of spare place of spare tire...

    I got my full size spare on the roof and thought to use spare tire space for something useful. And since I'm going to the trip to mountains I bought Quechua tent (http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/2-seconds-xl-ii-35307020/) which is ideally fit into the space like it was especially designed for my VX (even the color looks very similar ).

    2001 Isuzu VehiCROSS (build in progress): 4JX1/A340/part time, 2" body lift, front Aisin hubs, rear Aussie Locker, 4.56 gears, OEM rear sway bar disconnect, AirFlow snorkel, cabin air filter
    1980 Jeep Cherokee (assembling): 1.5" body lift, TBI, HEI
    1987 AMC Eagle: stock

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    I have a 12in subwoofer installed in mine. Sounds incredible. It makes for approx a 1.2cubic ft enclosure with dynamat, sealed acoustic suspension enclosure (no boomy ghetto sound, just tight acoustic bass) With the proper sub brings my f3 down to just under 20hz. Image Dynamics ID12 sub was made for such a sealed design.

    The rest of the audio setup is beyond the scope of this thread, just letting you know what I did with my spare space.

    I like the tent idea too! Looks good.

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    I love the tent! I looked up the others in that brand line and they are cool! Too bad no distributors in the US...
    Scott / moncha.com

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    Quote Originally Posted by Moncha View Post
    I love the tent! I looked up the others in that brand line and they are cool! Too bad no distributors in the US...
    They are available at eBay, but you can't touch it before buy...

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    I keep tools, a tire inflation compressor, and a thorough tire repair kit in mine, as well as bungees, a knee pad, and a large blanket that I can use to wrap items when hauling, or to lay on if/when I break down. In 36 years of driving, I've had ONE flat tire (a recap). Between those items and AAA, I'm not too worried about a flat; also, I buy REALLY good, name brand tires...

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    In the location for the spare, I carry a tool bag, a roll of paper towels, a blanket, a jacket, a flashlight, a cupla short 2x4s, a bottle of Mother's back to black ... but the most important thing is a can of silicon spray for the window tracks.
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

    Put a smiley after you say that Bub.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TheGanzman View Post
    I keep tools, a tire inflation compressor, and a thorough tire repair kit in mine, as well as bungees, a knee pad, and a large blanket that I can use to wrap items when hauling, or to lay on if/when I break down.
    Quote Originally Posted by tom4bren View Post
    In the location for the spare, I carry a tool bag, a roll of paper towels, a blanket, a jacket, a flashlight, a cupla short 2x4s, ... but the most important thing is a can of silicon spray for the window tracks.
    Pretty much the same...with the addn of spare upper & lower radiator hoses, serp belt & S/C belt, & most important of all...TP.

    No, not toof paste.

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    Rumor has it that there is also plans in motion for a 12V Chocolate Monkie blender for Moab 2010 with flip down mini bar ... all cleverly concealed in the OEM spare location.
    Last edited by tom4bren : 08/10/2009 at 07:31 AM

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    Quote Originally Posted by tom4bren View Post
    Rumor has it that there is also plans in motion for a 12V Chocolate Monkie blender in works for Moab 2010 with flip down mini bar ... all cleverly concealed in the OEM spare location.
    Bad intel...gas powered...chain saw engine...Dub out...

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    We mere mortals stand humbled by the mere glow of your greatness.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tom4bren View Post
    We mere mortals stand humbled by the mere glow of your greatness.
    Yeah...right...

    I'm right up there with red green...

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    Quote Originally Posted by tom4bren View Post
    Rumor has it that there is also plans in motion for a 12V Chocolate Monkie blender in works for Moab 2010 with flip down mini bar ... all cleverly concealed in the OEM spare location.
    Quote Originally Posted by Ldub View Post
    Bad intel...gas powered...chain saw engine...Dub out...
    Man I gotta make it to Moab, my question is: do they allow camping on the trails ? Depending on where Dub breaks out the "2010 Moab Moonkee blender", I figure they'll be no further driving from that point. Let's see, Moonkie party at "Fins and Things","Poison Spyder" or moonkies and "Potato Salad". I think I'll install the tent in the spare tire holder just in case.

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    "& most important of all...TP"

    I keep mine on the radio antenna.

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    Very nice! Awesome it is orange as well!

    Bart

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    Quote Originally Posted by handeeman View Post
    Man I gotta make it to Moab, my question is: do they allow camping on the trails ? Depending on where Dub breaks out the "2010 Moab Moonkee blender", I figure they'll be no further driving from that point. Let's see, Moonkie party at "Fins and Things","Poison Spyder" or moonkies and "Potato Salad". I think I'll install the tent in the spare tire holder just in case.
    Always gotta wait till we get back to the "Rock"...where the hooch & the fridge is...

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