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Keep in mind GM is not the only one to cater to "high optioned driveway queen 4x4s". Ram, Ford, Toyota, Nissan are all doing it. Because that is where the money is. Offroaders are very very small percentage of the buy public. They all make a lot more money selling high optioned soccer mom SUVs...

creative solution. I like it.

I will think about it, that is a possibility.

I would really love to go, however it's 3.5 hours each way for a one day ride. If it was an overnight I would be in.

Wonderful, I would love to have you join us. Your rig sounds very nice and well suited for trips worse than this. I am also Ex-Airforce and used to do the WABDR on 2 wheels. I had to sell my bike due to arthritis issues. My wife and I grew up in Salem Oregon. Encourage your wife to join us...

My last rig was a 1990 Suburban 2500. I loved that rig, but my wife did not. It started to have some transmission issues, and it just was not a great rig to tow my 30 ft travel trailer. It only had 190hp stock and to fix the trans, add power, fix some other issue was more than I wanted t spend...

I keep working on my new truck getting it ready for this trip. I ordered a new winch mount, roof basket, and window screens. I have mounted the Hi-Lift jack and the traction boards on my new Super-Strut cross bars. With the Hi-Lift and boards mounted on the left side, I installed the awning...

Please do not be put off by the above rules, these are simply there to help us all enjoy the trip and have fun. I hope many of you will join in and do this this year. If there is an issue with the dates, please let me know and I can adjust them to allow the most people to attend. Lets get...

You are correct about the "Work" type air compressors using oil and that could get into the water, however it is a very small amount. But, nearly all of the small portable air compressors are "Oil-less" they use a rubber diaphragm or other method to pump the air. I have a few small air...

A few years ago I bought a 1990 Suburban, outfitted it with a bed in the back, and all the other gear. I built several versions of the platform and in the end my wife and I decided that we liked the mattress as close to the floor as possible so we could sit up while in bed. This allows us to...

Uni-Strut or Super-Strut is great stuff. I am making a rack for my new Suburban with the stuff. I found the "T" nuts slid right into the factory roof rack bars and will allow me to add cross bars that are better for me than the OEM type. Thank you for sharing, I love these ideas and they give...

Miscellaneous: Dogs. I like dogs. I like dogs better than I like some people. I have dogs at home (too bad they’re not overlanding dogs). If you bring one (or more!), you need to keep them under control (it would be extremely sad if one got loose and we couldn’t find it). I know bears poop in...

Need a GMRS radio (and a license to go with it). Ask me/us if you have questions about specific GMRS radio options. Link: Why Do I Need a GMRS License & How Do I Get It? | Midland Radio (midlandusa.com) Vehicle must be capable of traveling at least 150 miles using the gasoline you're...

Last year we did this same trip, however I was not able to finish it. This year we will. Below are a list of rules that were created by @armyRN and he did such a wonderful job of stating things that I asked if I could use them for our trip and he agreed. Please note the goal is to have fun...

Come explore Washington's great outdoors. The WABDR is a 575 mile route through scenic Washington. We start in Stevenson Wa. near the Bridge of the Gods and drive North through the lush green southern forests. Near Yakima we cross over the Cascades and venture into he high deserts and warn sunny...

FIskars for me, I have the hatchet and the Axe, light, easy to use, a great tool for a reasonable price.

As much as I hate to part with it, I can't own 2 Suburbans. So, I am selling my 1990 GMC Suburban 2500 4X4. All stock and rust free. This is a NW truck and is currently in Yakima Washington. The body is in great shape with only one dent that looks like it was from a gate hitting it on the left...

If cloth seats, no need for heat in the southern states. Leather, maybe. Remote start, not if garage kept. Adaptive Cruise, I personally hate it. I hate all driver interference "Aids". Don't forget, if all you want is heated seats, they can be added aftermarket. (probably for less money)

Thank for sharing the camp kitchen/chuck box set up. I like how that turned out. I have a large Pelican box, but I would like a deeper one. Your set up and truck really look great and give me a few ideas for mine.

I was a Crew Chief on C-141B and then C-17A (45732C, then 2A571 when it was changed) I did 14 years, 7 before 911 and 7 after. I worked a lot with Fuel truck drivers. At least once a day. I had a good time, got to do some really cool stuff. I got to meet Dick Cheney, he gave me a coin that I...