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I have a 3rd Gen and 4th Gen V8 4Runner. No way would I want to tow in the mountains with a V6…even a 4.0 liter (mine is a 3.4 liter with 4.88 gears). The V8 tows my 2200 pound Aframe trailer rather well in the mountains of Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. I get 13 mpg doing it with the...

Regardless of your trailer choice do try and find a way to repurpose a 60mm mortar ammo can. Very manly look it adds, lol.

I drag mine on various adventures off paved roads. It literally weighs a ton so I don’t do hairy technical stuff with it. It’s ground clearance is better than my lifted 4Runners! I just put the screws back in it after they have all rattled out from the trip. It’s a great base camp suitable for...

An A-Liner type trailer might work. It can sleep 4 but it’s better with 2 or 3 people. It’s better than a tent style pop-up. It will easily fit in a garage.

Drug the Starcraft Comet out…it’s been awhile! Upgraded my tow rig to a V8 4Runner. A 4.7 liter V8 sure is better than the 3.4 liter V6. I highly recommend the Rock Creek area southeast of Missoula Montana.

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That is a tight budget for what you seek. Doable but be willing to be picky and maybe travel to get what you seek. That price range puts you at or near the 200K mile range. Used for sure. However, for some modest costs (like timing belt, radiator, water pump replacement) you can easily get...

Hmmm...ROI and rolling stock? There is none! Maybe you might consider the cost of fixing what you have? No way will you rack up a bill equal to a new rig. I think you should skip thinking about ROI and just determine if you want a new rig. If you do I would consider that anything new might be...

Well...an LR3 is better built than the Disco 2 I once owned for sure. Not better looking but the Ford influence helped. Having said that I no longer drive anything Land Rover. I have a 3rd gen 4Runner with 300k miles on it. Bought it with 205k for $5K USD. I have performed modest preventative...

Love the 3rd Gen but think about the 4th too I love my 3rd Gen 4Runner, but... If you aren't totally set on the 3rd Gen give the 4th Gen a look. The 3rd gen is agile and frankly the best looking 4Runner out there IMO, but the 3.4 liter engine is lacking a bit in power if you load the rig or...

I have two 100 watt flexible panels mounted to my trailer...it is an A Frame type pop-up trailer (similar to an ALiner). It works and combined with my suitcase array I have 360 watts of solar. Honestly the suitcase is where you should begin since it is so much more flexible (as in movable...

I use a Zamp 160 watt "suitcase" to keep my A-Frame trailer charged, works great. It is a complete package with a padded carrying case, a charge controller (with voltmeter and ammeter), and a wiring harness that plugs directly in the trailer and it comes with clamp on cables that can attach to...

Are you sure you want a toilet inside? I use an A-frame trailer and had the choice of what to get. I use a composting toilet setup outside. Frankly having a toilet inside is just not for me, plus that damn black tank has limited volume and the whole setup robs you of useful space. Outside...

I suggest you start as follows: 1. Stop: Brakes, tires, and suspension. 2. Steer: Suspension, ball joints, tie-rods, steering system 3. Start: Engine and electrical. Tune up. Battery. Starter After the three "S's" I would start looking at armor, etc. The best braking system you can put...

Propane Tanks going on a diet I have decided my Comet Extreme trailer is a bit too heavy...total weight and tongue weight. Aside from the heavy dining table (all particle board construction) I noticed the steel propane tanks have some weight to them. I repurposed them to life grilling and...

Advice Water is how to unwinterize...fill up the water tank and let the water come out of the faucets. You will want to be sure that the hot water tank is flowing water. Look under the dinette seat next to the sink and you will see the valves that shut off/turn on or bypass the hot water...

Calicamper I am curious as to your comment on handling and comfort. Were you running a stock suspension? Did you buy your Runner new, or used? Being an aficionado of used cars I can tell you that new OEM parts really make things shine. Especially on the front end. I guess we all expect a new...

I drive a 3rd gen 4runner...as much as a LC would be nice I can't do it. The 3rd gen 4Runner is likely the most agile rig in its class out there and that means everything in the back country. I know some folks bash the IFS and say solid axles are the thing. I say naw. If you want a trailer...

Updates... Updates... I was in Sandpoint. That may have been me. The nice part of the A-frame pop up is that you literally open it up, 1 minute tops, and start cooking, etc. Perfect for pulling into a rest stop and having lunch. Latest tweaks. Spent silly money on a Zamp solar package...