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  1. al_burpe

    7.3 question

    https://www.kbb.com/ford/f250-super-duty-crew-cab/2002/short-bed/?category=pickup&condition=verygood&intent=buy-used&mileage=166932&options=153528%7ctrue&pricetype=private-party&vehicleid=3987 According to Kelley Blue Book, you are wrong. The average private party selling price for an F-250...
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    Thinking about buying this tacoma - reasonable price?

    https://expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/2010-nissan-frontier-pro-4x-overland-camping-ready.218483/. This Frontier was posted on the forum today.
  3. al_burpe

    bunch of questions about e-bikes

    They have figured out regenerative breaking for ebikes. This model from RadPower has it. https://www.radpowerbikes.com/products/radcity-electric-commuter-bike
  4. al_burpe

    Vehicle for Family of 6 Camping Trips

    There is the Expedition EL which is closer to the size of a Suburban. You might be able to get into one for $10K. I wouldn't do it though as all the ones in your budget come with the problematic 5.4 motor. I had a 2005 and the build quality on that was poor as well. With the 5.4 you are not...
  5. al_burpe

    A/C in a RTT

    They make cooled sleeping pads that are probably far more energy efficient than an air conditioner. https://www.chilitechnology.com/products/chilipad-sleep-system I haven't done much research but maybe it is an easier way to cool down your body at night.
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    Best full size SUV under $7,000

    I had a 2005 Expedition that was problematic. I loved the stow and go third row and how much space it had. Unfortunately, it had weak rear differential that had to be rebuilt. It also developed the issue with the cam phasors that was common with the 5.4 motors. They don't hold their value...
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    Flatbed DC Taco and a baby... Camper Suggestions?

    I know this won't be the expo cool answer, but my suggestion is to rent a cabin in the remote areas you want to explore. I don't know if you have used hipcamp but you can choose any level of amenities in all kinds of interesting places. I have a two year old and a four year old. I desperately...
  8. al_burpe

    6-Seat Toyota Pickups

    I think you could get the quad cab Dakota with bench seats. The Rangers only came in access cab and they had bench seats where you have to sit sideways.
  9. al_burpe

    Are there any good fully enclosed travel trailers?

    http://www.3feathersmfg.com/index#/basecamp-4/ This is an interesting option. Doesn't appear to have a full bath however. Looks to be far more robust however.
  10. al_burpe

    Vehicle choice

    There are some global vehicles sold in Canada and the US. They might not be as exciting however. The ones I can think of would be Toyota RAV4, Toyota Highlander (Kluger elsewhere), Suzuki Vitara, first and second generation Pathfinder.
  11. al_burpe

    Opinion on used Toyota Tundra

    I am assuming it has the 5.4 in it. Those motors were problematic from 2005 onwards. Do some research on those motors and the issue with cam phasors. I had that issue with my Expedition. I won't buy another Ford from that era.
  12. al_burpe

    Opinion on used Toyota Tundra

    None of those sources would have information on if a car was sold for cheap because it had a bad transmission or one of dozen other mechanical failures that weren't part of an accident.
  13. al_burpe

    Opinion on used Toyota Tundra

    State licensing and registration does not have information on mechanical condition of a vehicle though.
  14. al_burpe

    Opinion on used Toyota Tundra

    They couldn't possibly have this information from every car sold. Having bought and sold a number of private party vehicles, the most they would have access to is location, mileage, and price. KBB would have no idea that I sold my last vehicle for far less than book value due to it needing...
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    Opinion on used Toyota Tundra

    I think you are going to find it a challenge to find a used Tundra anywhere near KBB value. It is called the Toyota tax for a reason. They hold their resale value much better than other brands. I have always shopped other brands for that reason, and it almost always costs more in repairs in...
  16. al_burpe

    E-bikes?

    It is great news for everyone who wants an alternative form of cheap transportation. I have no idea what DUI offenders have to do with this discussion. I use my for commuting to and from work daily.
  17. al_burpe

    E-bikes?

    It really depends on the ebike. I have a class 2 ebike, and it has a throttle where I don't have to pedal to move. Class 1 ebikes don't have a throttle and require pedaling. I find the throttle comes in handy at times when I need to roll forward and still keep my feet down.
  18. al_burpe

    Small cross-over SUV functional for adventuring?

    I have been contemplating getting a AWD Sienna and discovered that you can get a lift kit for them. I started looking at builds people did to add bigger tires and better suspension. Then it occurred to me that they were spending the money to turn their Sienna into a Sequoia when they could...
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    Small cross-over SUV functional for adventuring?

    A Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk is going to be the best off road cuv that you can get. You can find articles comparing it to the RAV4 Adventure. It probably won't be as reliable or get as good of gas mileage, but it take you further off-road.
  20. al_burpe

    Best 4Runner Under 8K? late 90s, early 2000s?

    Not a 4runner but in your budget and should be able to your described trip. https://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/2007-nissan-xterra-off-road-6-000-obo.205589/
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