Recent content by dennisblass

I've got the tires. The front skid plate is next. Thanks.

I'm old and fat. Old means I have to go to the bathroom a couple of times a night. Fat means I have a hard time moving around tight spaces. Question? How hard is it for you to get in and out during the night. How do you do it? Thanks.

A great start!

Fair winds and God's speed. I hope someone will provide progress reports for those of us that cannot make the trip (this time).

I have the gps communicator. I've tested it a few times but never needed it.

Im finding a lot of Love here. Its what makes a Subaru.

Woody, Thanks for your reply. I was in policing for thirty years and private security for 15 years. Now I am an assistant nanny or nanny in waiting. My wife cares for my grandson while my son and his wife work. I help, hence I am an assistant. Forest bathing does indeed change perspectives...

Looking for a Rally within my capabilities: Southeastern area, doable in a Subaru.

Thank you. Armor would cost me ground clearance. Doing a lift is to compensate is a little outside my abilities right now. Good luck and God's Speed.

armyRN, question. What do you think about a stock Subaru Outback with AT tires making the trip? Any recommendations? Dennis

Thanks for your advice. I will be buying AT tires soon. I'll save the advice on Wildpeaks. I'm also considering a brush bumper and skid plate. I ride on forest roads near my home and my OB has never really strained itself. Ground clearance has been fine and I've never needed X mode even...

I did not know what those dots were. Thank you.

WaWa Skittletits, great thread. Thanks for sharing your mods. Your Subaru looks terrific. I have a 2017 that I bought new. The warranty is over so its time to make some mods and pursue a bucket list item doing the Trans America Trail. My thinking is start with tires, skid plate, and brush...