sebois

Check yor battery cables, esp. if you're running extra lights, winch, etc. I burned out two alternators due to corrosion in the cables. Because of the corrosion the alt wasn't fully charging the battery, so after a while the extra electrical load in my rig killed the overworked/underpowered stock alternator and the vehicle would just die when the battery ran out. I replaced the first alt thinking that was the problem, but when the second one died six weeks later I started checking the rest of the system.

I had to sell my 95 SE last fall, and have just started looking for a "new" one. Mine was a 5-speed and I'd like to find another, but most of the ones I'm seeing for sale have automatic trannies. What is everyone's opinion on the whole manual versus auto thing?

Always in the rig, or mounted on it: fire extinguisher Warn xd9000 MagLites (2) w/spare batteries first aid kit jerrycan with gas knife vehicle safety kit w/flares, space blankets, etc. For the usual backcountry trip, I'll add: tool kit spare battery spare belts oil washer fluid chainsaw w/gas gloves bungie cords nylon rope 20' of chain w/clevis hooks 15,000lb tow strap rags TP (actually, this never really leaves the rig!) sleeping bag MREs, snacks, and water snatch block Sig P229 During hunting season I'll have my hunting gear, along with a 20- and a 16-gauge with plenty of ammo. For backcountry snowboarding I'll have my boards and gear, plus some extra cold weather survival stuff: warmer bag, four-season tent, camp stove, etc.

I just sold my 1995 SE. That thing would go ANYWHERE... and that's with minimal aftermarket stuff. I'm currently looking for another one.