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Ya, not sure what this discussion is about. The Colorado is a formidable overlanding vehicle with surprising trail prowess.

Sadly we were in South Carolina. Don’t get me wrong, it was a great time with our daughters and husband & grandkids. Sadly, because we missed one of the coldest Christmases on record here at home. My BILA & I have yet to exchange gifts but we always get one another things for our trucks or camp.

Northern penninsula of Michigan is supposed to be pretty nice with a moderate selection of dispersed camping sites. Some state forests in Pennsylvania have dispersed “permit” camping as well. Some think the Allegheny National Forest is a good place to explore. I was there decades ago and was...

Yes, exactly; leaving the rat race and all its entrapments far behind, only connecting with what is important. I do have a hobby room in the basement that lacks any adult supervision but it isn't all that important.

What thing? And what does on line gambling have anything to do with anything?

I don’t care for large groups at all. Over the past few years I’ve settled on no more than 6 vehicles and that includes me. I’ve only ever encountered one whiner. The other thing I’ve noticed, some people think these tours are “ all about the kids” or “ making memories”. Making memories...

There are some very good reasons to not do this. That’s why virtually no one does it. I just can’t think of any this early in the morning.

Scott Brady or Brian McVickers? Never heard of them (sarcasm emogee) or you either, as I quietly thank the gods of travel

I had an old boss teach me that you always get something, anything, bigger and more capable than what you think you need. Another bit of unsolicited advice, as I know more than a few people will disagree, body on frame vehicles can take the beating. Unibody? Not so much. It will reach a...

Not to burst your bubble but you’re not going to get reliable for 6K, unless you are ready to dump another 4-6K into it. Even as reliable as Toyotas are, and they are, provided you baseline it and realize that major repairs can be avoided by doing major preventative maintenance, will still...

Overland tax on quickfists? Lowes, Ace, local mom&pops gets my business.

I use quick fists to hold a lot of stuff, shovel; axe; divining rod ;

Fiskars X11 axe- an old Boy Scout style hatchet, a SOG fold up shovel for camp and a stout flat shovel with a “D” handle for the wagon . We carry a small pocket shovel in our packs when hiking.

Decades ago I had this problem with an F-100, (yes, F100, I’m that old) back when the fuel tank used to be behind the seat. It’d fire right up in the morn, and get home at night, however, any more that that short 12 mile trip, it would not start if shut down. I’m thinking clogged filter in...

I’ve never ever understood people adjusting their mirrors to look down the side of a vehicle. Lean your head a bit to see the side of your truck in the mirrors. Even pulling a trailer. If I can see my trailer in the mirrors, I know I’m in trouble, cause it’s coming around.

Well, a nightmare for some is an uncomfortable dream that ends well, for others. Just last spring, while out west, a seam ripped on the annex, a short phone call, an email with photos and we had a brand new annex 5 days later. Now I have a faulty canopy & ripped annex up in the barn. I’ll...

Lesser models than a 150? Don’t get me wrong, as I am a lifetime Ford pickup guy, but in the world wide market the 150 is scraping the bottom of the barrel and ARB is interested in maintaining a world market share.

Well then, if fuel economy is nary a concern, stop hedging and get yourself a 70, 80 or 100 series Landcruiser.

Absolutely agree with # 1 & #2, parts availability is still pretty good on the 80 series and there are more than a few guys with cottage industries making those little things that work. Witts End and solvefunction.com come to mind. Same is true of the Jeep TJ, once the learning curve is past and...

Wow, I can’t imagine paying that much for a set of lights and then get burned. ( pun intended ) my old set of KCs are still burning strong after 10 years and they might have cost $150.00. You are correct about ARB, top notch company and always willing to discuss the pros & cons of their...