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Hey man, sorry I missed this. The last couple meetings have overlapped with family trips. If anyone has questions, don't hesitate to call or text me. I may not answer the first time you call as I don't typically answer strange numbers but I'll call right back if you leave a VM.

Really glad you are making it. Your truck will be just fine for what we're doing. The trails at the national park are fairly mild and can be done in a 2wd F150. We'll also have several experienced people there to help spot you through any challenging spots. This will also help build your...

Welcome. We look forward to meeting you guys.

I won't be able to make the next meeting but wanted to say that I am open to any of these places as well as the one Tommy mentioned in Ratcliff. I have hiked DCNF and liked it but I also have Sulphur Springs on my list of camping spots recommended to me. Is there a date in mind yet?

I'm afraid I will be out of state this weekend and won't be able to make this months meeting but hopefully someone will be able to take advantage of the opportunity and take it off your hands.

Sorry about that. Try now. I had updated the limit to 15 but didn't realize I had to also update how many people could RSVP. Should be fixed now.

Absolutely

I was there also and was lucky enough to get parking up close but when we left we saw folks walking quite a ways. The turnout was bigger than expected and they definitely need a larger venue if they do it again next year. Great vendors and lots of cool people though, plus when it's next to a...

Excited to do this one with y'all.

I was sad to miss this. I went to an offroad expo in Houston. However, here's a shot from the last time I went to Hidden Falls (I'm on the far left). Got a blowout and crack in the windshield on Green Mile(4) trail. I'll definitely look to join the next outing.

Great seeing everyone this weekend. I just learned of an event happening next month in Houston that I'm going to try to attend. Let me know if you're interested in caravanning from the Austin area. https://happeningnext.com/event/houston-offroad-expo-eid4so1fx1uie1

If we tried to maintain the exact same battery tech for the next 50yrs, this guy might be right. However, battery tech is advancing quickly, improving novel methodologies for mineral extraction, increasing density and range. Is it perfect today? Not by a long shot but it's getting better. I'm...

I got mine about 6 mos ago and love it. I live in TX so range is a concern. Thankfully, with 300 miles, I haven't found a limitation yet. For reference, with my'97 Tacoma I get 16mpg which gives me ~250 miles of range. I carry an extra jerry can to get an extra 75-80 miles so an EV that costs...

Thanks for that insight. You are correct that it's difficult to disassemble the packs. Along with logistics and grading, it's one of the largest cost drivers. Fortunately new technologies are in the works that will help improve this (LFP, solid-state, etc.) and improved methodologies for...

That's a fair opinion to have if you've only seen them parked. When they are not in Off Road mode, putting the vehicle in park lowers it to less than 8" from the ground (sport mode height). However, when you go offroading, the suspension raises to give you 15" of clearance with a flat, armored...

I blocked my calendar to ensure I make the next one.

Funny considering that Rivian's come with larger stock tires than jeeps and have better clearance

Won't be able to make this one. I'll be camping at Hidden Falls but will try to catch the next one.

Curious, what's fairy tale about it. I work in this field and see it every day. Companies like Spiers New Technologies recycle used EV batteries into second life applications. If there's something I am missing I'd be interested in learning.

Having a 1st Gen Tacoma and also a Rivian, I have a few thoughts on how they compare for overlanding. First with regard to range, my Rivian actually has more off road range. I have been getting about 220-240 miles per charge from the Rivian whereas I get about 200 miles in the Toyota. The Toyota...