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    GX vs 4Runner - is GX too "fancy" for me?

    The deal on the 2011 4Runner fell through, but I just bought a pretty nice 2004 GX470. Happy with it so far. Nothing wrong with a bit of luxury, indeed!!! ;-)
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    GX vs 4Runner - is GX too "fancy" for me?

    Thanks Birdmann, good point. I made a deal on a 2011 4Runner today, good deal and it buys me a bit more future with it, being only 5 years old.
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    GX vs 4Runner - is GX too "fancy" for me?

    Well, I just went to test drive a 2011 4Runner this afternoon, and if I can get it for a good price, may go for it. It's got a more local ownership path (2 owners) than the 5 year older GX470 rolling into town any day, which has rather spotty ownership (started life in the US, moved up to...
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    GX vs 4Runner - is GX too "fancy" for me?

    Yeah, as you say leather would likely clean better. And I have to measure twice, measure thrice, but I have a feeling the GX may not fit as well height-wise in my garage (older house). So that may point to the 4Runner for that reason alone. Yeah, I thought about a Tacoma, but am more...
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    GX vs 4Runner - is GX too "fancy" for me?

    I've been looking for a good 4th Gen 4Runner or GX470 for a while now. Have looked at a few local ones, just missed out on a nice 2006 4Runner Sport (single owner low miles). An 06 GX470 is arriving soon at a local car lot so will take a look at that. I test drove a 10 year old GX and a V6...
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    SOLD! Dodge Ram diesel 4x4 and Alaskan Camper

    Sold locally in 2 days. Someone's getting a very nice expedition rig for North-America! Well, that's probably it for me and expedition vehicles. Time to put my feet up and read about adventures instead.... :ylsmoke: Cheers! Due to health reasons preventing me from doing the long-distance road...
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    Choosing tough & versatile tires for 2500 CTD with camper

    Hi Brad, nice to hear from you since you have a very similar setup to mine, and went with the M55's. I'm seriously leaning that way, and sounds like the noise issue some people have complained about on different forums may not in fact be much of an issue with a Cummins truck! Good point in that...
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    Choosing tough & versatile tires for 2500 CTD with camper

    Hi all, I've decided to stick with the stock tire size on my 96 2500 4x4 auto CTD (245-75-16). That means I can keep the stock wheels and only buy 4 tires (2 of my existing tires can serve well as spares), which makes the cost more reasonable. My truck has an Alaskan camper loaded on the back...
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    Suggestions for digital traveling gear (phone, computer)?

    Hi all. I'm trying to make a wise tech investment and believe I can get some good advice from members here. I'm a bit of a luddite so most of my stuff is quite outdated. I'm paying a visit to a friend in Tokyo in a few months, and am looking at around 15 hours total flight time, each way...
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    Got a truck for my Alaskan!

    Thanks guys. Rotbox, I'll have to read over your buildup thread to inspire me for my own "gypsy wagon"!
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    Got a truck for my Alaskan!

    Got the camper on the truck! Hi again! After doing a bunch of repairs and PM on the truck, and finishing the re-caulking of my Alaskan, I finally put the camper on the truck last weekend, and installed secure tie-downs. Previously, I had built a 2x8 and 2x4 ladder-shaped base for the camper...
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    Got a truck for my Alaskan!

    Great, will do. I'll look forward to getting some tips about great places to see and experience around there! Cheers! --Robert
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    Got a truck for my Alaskan!

    Thanks. Thought I'd add a couple of pics of the camper so people can visualize what it will look like on the back of the truck! Something to look forward after the long winter, getting this rig all setup and ready to go! Have no fear, once I am able to get going on some of those trips I've been...
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    Got a truck for my Alaskan!

    Hi all, My Alaskan re-caulking project is a bit on hold, http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=49900 due to: (1) garage getting a little too cold to comfortably work in (cold caulking and cold hands!) (2) suitable pickup truck became available locally, which I ended up buying...
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    Used 2WD Sportsmobile - good value?

    Hi all, thanks for the thoughts. No, I don't know what options come with it. I only saw it from the outside, parked in a shopping mall, and left a note in the window for the owner to call me if he should happen to think of selling. He called me a couple of hours later and told me a bit about...
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