Tolerance

[Tim Roberts]

It has occurred to me after reading a fair amount of different forums that we all need to be careful of how we project our enthusiasm! In terms of our rigs, each one of our rigs are awesome but, no more awesome than an others!! We all have great rides, some more capable than others but, that depends on what you want! Please be careful not to down play or criticize other rigs! I drive a full size truck and it’s rigged nice but it can’t crawl rocks or dive into mud like some, SO WHAT! It accomplishes what I want at the level I want! Come on guys, enjoy life, enjoy the outdoors and more importantly, ENJOY EACH OTHER - life is short!

 

[RoarinRow]

I agree everyone has their reason for their rigs. Mine didn't start as an overland 'want-to-be'. It started as a basic truck to haul stuff to the dump, to help friends and family with over sized junk, etc. I have what I have and enjoy transforming it to whatever I am into at that moment. To me, by truck is a bug out vehicle first, then overland build second. If I can combine the two somehow, great! To each their own.

 

[Tim Roberts]

I agree everyone has their reason for their rigs. Mine didn't start as an overland 'want-to-be'. It started as a basic truck to haul stuff to the dump, to help friends and family with over sized junk, etc. I have what I have and enjoy transforming it to whatever I am into at that moment. To me, by truck is a bug out vehicle first, then overland build second. If I can combine the two somehow, great! To each their own.

Come on all, life is short enjoy it and each other. You all inspire me! Let’s just go do it!

 

[rsweet]

Mine was a work truck and I needed storage for tools...well that started a snowball effect. Been reading the forums too and everyone has their ideas of what is "right". Kinda takes the joy out of a build. I say just have fun.

 

[Lanlubber In Remembrance]

Come on all, life is short enjoy it and each other. You all inspire me! Let’s just go do it!

In the dirt, huh ?

 

[Tim Roberts]

In the dirt, huh ?

Anytime with My Full Size Vehicle.
Life is good, enjoy buddy!

In the dirt, huh ?

 

[rsweet]

I am ready for some fun!

 

[Lanlubber In Remembrance]

Anytime with My Full Size Vehicle.
Life is good, enjoy buddy!
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Well in you case do it in the rocks. Awesome rig my friend.

 

[Tim Roberts]

Well in you case do it in the rocks. Awesome rig my friend.

Well in you case do it in the rocks. Awesome rig my friend.

Thank you!

 

[Baipin]

Like others said, everyone has their unique needs, and that translates to some difference in the rigs we drive. I chose a 2018 Subaru Forester XT because they seem to have great reliability despite some myths about them, it's a great daily driver, great on the highway, and in my expereince, pretty damn capable off road - especially for an AWD vehicle. My first vehicle was my dad's Ford minivan, which I happily drove into the ground. It had about 600,000 km's on it, had a good life, but I knew I wanted something new and more practical for my needs.

Mid-way through the process of buying a vehicle, I got into overlanding, and the Forester was the smallest vehicle that I could comfortably sleep in as a 6'3" guy, and the smallest vehicle with the best ground clearance for all my photography/camping equipment. I've always wondered if a Tacoma or Ranger would've been a better choice, but then I thinka bout how much highway or even gravel road driving I do while overlanding (and the fact that this is also a daily driver). Considering all that, the Forester seems like the best choice and I'm very happy with it.





It's been able to handle everything I've thrown at it. With the new R160 diff lockers being released soon, it'll be even better!

 

[Winterpeg]

It has occurred to me after reading a fair amount of different forums that we all need to be careful of how we project our enthusiasm! In terms of our rigs, each one of our rigs are awesome but, no more awesome than an others!! We all have great rides, some more capable than others but, that depends on what you want! Please be careful not to down play or criticize other rigs! I drive a full size truck and it’s rigged nice but it can’t crawl rocks or dive into mud like some, SO WHAT! It accomplishes what I want at the level I want! Come on guys, enjoy life, enjoy the outdoors and more importantly, ENJOY EACH OTHER - life is short!

Be happy... but not too happy.... might offend someone.

Got it!

 

[Tim Roberts]

Be happy... but not too happy.... might offend someone.

Got it!

Put a smile on my face. I like someone with a sense of humor!

 

[Tim Roberts]

Like others said, everyone has their unique needs, and that translates to some difference in the rigs we drive. I chose a 2018 Subaru Forester XT because they seem to have great reliability despite some myths about them, it's a great daily driver, great on the highway, and in my expereince, pretty damn capable off road - especially for an AWD vehicle. My first vehicle was my dad's Ford minivan, which I happily drove into the ground. It had about 600,000 km's on it, had a good life, but I knew I wanted something new and more practical for my needs.

Mid-way through the process of buying a vehicle, I got into overlanding, and the Forester was the smallest vehicle that I could comfortably sleep in as a 6'3" guy, and the smallest vehicle with the best ground clearance for all my photography/camping equipment. I've always wondered if a Tacoma or Ranger would've been a better choice, but then I thinka bout how much highway or even gravel road driving I do while overlanding (and the fact that this is also a daily driver). Considering all that, the Forester seems like the best choice and I'm very happy with it.

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It's been able to handle everything I've thrown at it. With the new R160 diff lockers being released soon, it'll be even better!

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I bet it also gets pretty good mileage! Nice rig!

 

[Tim Roberts]

Be happy... but not too happy.... might offend someone.

Got it!

How do you like the Falken Tires your running? I put them on my truck and so far they’re great!

 

[Baipin]

I bet it also gets pretty good mileage! Nice rig!

Oh yeah, fantastic mileage even loaded down with gear. It really makes a difference when you've got to travel vast distances on everything from highways to gravel backroads. Much less "gas tank anxiety" with this rig than my dad's current 5.7L Sequoia (good truck though).

Also, I run Falken Wildpeaks myself. Love 'em.

 

[Lanlubber In Remembrance]

Like others said, everyone has their unique needs, and that translates to some difference in the rigs we drive. I chose a 2018 Subaru Forester XT because they seem to have great reliability despite some myths about them, it's a great daily driver, great on the highway, and in my expereince, pretty damn capable off road - especially for an AWD vehicle. My first vehicle was my dad's Ford minivan, which I happily drove into the ground. It had about 600,000 km's on it, had a good life, but I knew I wanted something new and more practical for my needs.

Mid-way through the process of buying a vehicle, I got into overlanding, and the Forester was the smallest vehicle that I could comfortably sleep in as a 6'3" guy, and the smallest vehicle with the best ground clearance for all my photography/camping equipment. I've always wondered if a Tacoma or Ranger would've been a better choice, but then I thinka bout how much highway or even gravel road driving I do while overlanding (and the fact that this is also a daily driver). Considering all that, the Forester seems like the best choice and I'm very happy with it.

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It's been able to handle everything I've thrown at it. With the new R160 diff lockers being released soon, it'll be even better!

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Do they still put boxer engines in them. They are great little engines.

 

[Baipin]

Do they still put boxer engines in them. They are great little engines.

Yup, same old boxer engines, minus the head gasket issues ;) Great little engines indeed! Though I wish the diesel Boxers were available here in Canada. They now have some hybrid powertrains, and I'd be really interested to see how the electric motors assist the boxer engines off-road with their instant torque.

 

[Lanlubber In Remembrance]

Yup, same old boxer engines, minus the head gasket issues ;) Great little engines indeed! Though I wish the diesel Boxers were available here in Canada. They now have some hybrid powertrains, and I'd be really interested to see how the electric motors assist the boxer engines off-road with their instant torque.

We are going to see a lot more electric assist motors I think in the future. My son has a Tesla and loves it. He better, he waited 3 years for that thing.

 

[Winterpeg]

How do you like the Falken Tires your running? I put them on my truck and so far they’re great!

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I've got Goodyear Duratracs.... and love 'em. Best AT tire for winter in my opinion (can't beat a true snow tire, but best AT).

 

[CR-Venturer]

It has occurred to me after reading a fair amount of different forums that we all need to be careful of how we project our enthusiasm! In terms of our rigs, each one of our rigs are awesome but, no more awesome than an others!! We all have great rides, some more capable than others but, that depends on what you want! Please be careful not to down play or criticize other rigs! I drive a full size truck and it’s rigged nice but it can’t crawl rocks or dive into mud like some, SO WHAT! It accomplishes what I want at the level I want! Come on guys, enjoy life, enjoy the outdoors and more importantly, ENJOY EACH OTHER - life is short!

Well, one of OB's core principles is that it doesn't matter what you drive, it matters that you get out and adventure. As far as what rig you drive, I think you'd be hard pressed to find any off road community on the interwebs more accepting of different rigs than here.

Cheers and enjoy the adventures! :D