Recent content by Ravenkeeper

In CA, you have to have a CDL, your first trailer has to be a 5th wheel/Gooseneck, and then a tow-behind trailer behind that. BUT, watch your overall length/weight.

One of my friends, in high school, had a "kill switch," under the seat, in his '76 Toyota pickup, that he and his dad rehab'd in the late 80s.

How do you figure?

Spent $50 on a universal hitch/receiver about 2 years ago, on CL. It's sitting in my garage, still, was going to install it on the front of my '15 Silverado, but now, I'm waiting for some cleared space in my garage to roll my '18 Silverado inside and install it. I may be up that way in the...

All of the major city CA DMVs are PITAs. Depending on which part of CA you're in, Ridgecrest or Arvin would be your "easiest" visits. With/Without an appointment, I've been in/out of Ridgecrest's office within 20 minutes, DL work, tags, kids for their learner's permits, only visits more than...

I originally bought a CB only SWR Meter, like this one. But since I couldn't find that one, I bought this one at a nearby truckstop.

The "good thing about CB" is "limited range?" Sounds more like a flaw than it does a benefit.

I've used the same replacement end before, and from what I remember, the outer braid is supposed to go on the outside of the first sleeve (over the smooth section and NOT over the threads) and pressed between it and the next sleeve, as you tighten them together.

Actually, the Uniden Bearcat 980 is smaller.

For the most part, I've used the stock mics that came with my radios. As long as the original still works, I won't replace it. The one time that I did replace a mic that had gone severely south, was "hot mic'd with a serious sequel," I bought a new mic that had "roger beep" in it. Don't...

I know that people have been running with the cheapest CB that they can find, and spend a little bit more on their antenna. I've been running a Uniden PC122XL (U/LSB) since that particular radio came out around 1991. When I have my setup up/kicking, I'm on the SBs often. But when the guys and...

For your hard-mount antenna, make sure that it sticks up at least 2' above the top of your vehicle. FireStik is great and easy to tune. FireStik makes 3', 4', 6', and 8' antennas. I use to run a cheap-o Realistic CB with a K40 antenna, until I purchased my Uniden PC122XL (CB+U/LSB). Tuning...

I was born and raised in San Diego, California, and I was a Navy Brat. Lived in San Diego for almost 21 years, before I joined the United States Air Force, in February 1991. Besides Basic Training at Lackland AFB, and Tech School at Shepard AFB, I have been stationed at Cannon AFB (1991-1996)...

As stated above, I would put the spring back in, but right on top of the mount. This would put a larger base against the mount bracket.