I had previously posted links to Instagram (before I deleted Insta) of the Escape and H&R lifting springs on the 2017RS. I did post pics of the coilovers on the 2016 but they were set to 2.5" lift at the time. I now have a new Insta will post new pics there when I can. Only down side of the RS over the Bronco Sport or Escape is wheel well size you cant go over 28" without hitting the fenders. Got a sleeping bag on close out from REI, great price. Getting my Grandpas old Coleman camp stove for now from family.
Add to the bove,
If you never lent it out but ya just can't find it......
was it really an essential overlanding bit of equipment?
Given we are all travelling heavy, losing stuff we don't use might be a blessing.
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I am in the process of reorganizing my camping/overlanding gear so that I can keep track of it better. I'm also in the process of downsizing trying to reduce the amount of stuff I have to take. There's things you need and then there's things that are nice to have but what makes the cut LOL!
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Much of the gear you mentioned can be picked up for a good price on the Used market. I would suspect that Portland has a used market as good or better than we have here in Colorado. I know you guys have Home page | Next Adventure with a couple of locations around Portland. (Buddy stopped in to pick up some last minute items before picking us up at the airport on my last trip up that way.)
Down in the Denver area we have:
So if you know what you are looking for you can search around for the best price on what you need.
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Much of the gear you mentioned can be picked up for a good price on the Used market. I would suspect that Portland has a used market as good or better than we have here in Colorado. I know you guys have Home page | Next Adventure with a couple of locations around Portland. (Buddy stopped in to pick up some last minute items before picking us up at the airport on my last trip up that way.)
Down in the Denver area we have:
- Rental Camping Equipment | Rent Tent | Backpacking Equipment
- Home Page | Wilderness Exchange, Denver Colorado
- REI Used Gear - Used Gear | REI Co-op
- http://bouldersportsrecycler.com/
- https://www.playitagainsports.com (multiple locations)
- for some things even the local thrift shops can score some deals.
- Hiking and Camping | Used Camping Gear & Discount Hiking Equipment
- ebay
- craigslist
- https://offerup.com/
- Currently has a couple of '08 SCAMPs for $1400 if you are interested in the drive:
https://offerup.com/item/detail/1000192449/
https://offerup.com/item/detail/995948486/ - Or if the color and artwork works for you there is another one for <$1000
- Currently has a couple of '08 SCAMPs for $1400 if you are interested in the drive:
So if you know what you are looking for you can search around for the best price on what you need.
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@Boort, Noted I had heard of offer up but had no idea what it was or how it worked I thought it was an app. Yeah we have tons of used thrift stores and military surplus here in Oregon. Those are nice Scamps. I can't really get out, or travel now. I am "STILL" the only caregiver for a parent with final stages of ALZ pretty much requires around the clock supervision. That's kind been my primary obstacle for 5+ years.
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Yes, OfferUp is mostly app based, but I've never used their App as I don't carry a Cell Phone. The website is almost usable. Items are kinda hit and miss, much like the early days of Craigslist. I kinda keep an eye on it and had seen the pink flower SCAMP a couple of weeks ago for ~$1200 so when I saw your post I checked back and saw the others.
I kind of understand about the not being able to get out due to ALZ. A campmate and good friend of mine is in the same position with her Father going on 7-8 years now, and my Father-in-law is on that path. I can already see being a sole caregiver taking it's toll on MIL after only 2 years or so. Please, Make sure that you find a way to take time to care for yourself! Even if it is only moments "stolen" through out the day.
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Wait a minute- Ok, minute is up — a Ford Focus has more cargo space than the new Bronco? Am I the only one that sees that as horribly wrong?
YES! If you have the rear seat bases removed or base model Ford/Mazda 3 flip and fold rear seats the Focus Hatch has more cargo volume than the Bronco Sport yes. I took my rear seats out as no-one ever sits back there. Every time you fold them down the leather gets an impression from the seat belt anchors which will eventually wear out the leather so they are out now. They do both use the same chassis platform, and share wheelbase and length. The Bronco Sport is a new variant of that platform architecture so it has slightly different front suspension and instead of having lifting blocks on the control arms awith the lift kit like most Subaru and Mazda lifts do they integrated that into the trailing arm. The Bronco Badlands has a variant of the Focus RS AWD system programed for offroad use, and the engine from the Focus ST. Parts bin special :).
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Hmmmm. Just hmmmmm... sounds like you know exactly what you’re doing, tip o the hat to you
Right now this is the vehicle I have so what I am using; but I may not stay with it long. My fears of dependability are starting to be confirmed. Allot of little things used on all Ford cars failing that just should not. This is a 3 year old car.
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He mentioned Bronco Sport, which is a dolled up Escape, so not surprising.
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I confess that I have done zero research on the new Bronco so I’ve learned a bit here. I’m not sure how Ford is able to label two completely different vehicles with the same name.
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I’m not sure why they bothered either. I guess Escape sales are lagging.
My wife has a Bronco on reserve. She’s been running configurations. all I’m asking is get Sasquatch.
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I would like to know more about the Sasquatch lift first. Does it simply flex the IFS down, reducing travel, or does it add an long travel suspension lift?
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I don't know that there is any less travel. To me the main thing was getting the locking differentials.
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The other big thing is to never let someone else (family mostly) clean out and rearrange your "Stuff" unless you are right there on top of it yourself. No one appreciates your junk like you do and it disappears fast if someone finds it just laying there collecting dust !
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I'm getting bad vibes from this information. I want my old Bronco back. I already have an escape AWD (Ford calls it 4 wheel drive ??) that I wouldn't use for any serious off roading. That's why I bought the Land Rover Discovery for my choice of rigs.
That is better than what I usually do. Which is spend weeks looking for the items. Buy the replacement then find the originals 2 feet from where they should have been stored when I'm putting away the new ones!.
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The last Explorer I drove was “4WD”. i asked the sales guy if it really was or AWD. He said they were the same. I quit while I was ahead.
it was a very nice vehicle, but with 20” wheels and 50 series tires, it was really a pavement princess. Although I did tackled part of the Enchanted Rockies trail with it. He he he.
