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19-21mpg is very good for something with the size and capability of a F-350. As for the EPA regulations: yes, to some degree they do hamper fuel efficiency. But the emissions technologies have been optimized quite a bit since their introduction in 2006-2007. DEF/SCR, while it adds another...

This is all true. And in over the past few decades, that strategy has served Toyota NA well. The question is: will that strategy keep Toyota competitive in the years to come? Domestic trucks, by-and-large, are a lot more reliable than they were in years past. Personally, I'd love to see...

Again, you should take the time to learn what is actually involved in hunting an animal, especially an apex predator like a bear or wild cat. Even with the technological advantage available to humans (which has arguably been our only advantage ever since we began as nomadic hunters), the...

The issue isn't that the Tundra is inherently less efficient than the other v8 gasoline trucks. The issue is that the Tundra only gives you a gasoline v8 option, while most of the other 1/2 ton makers are offering more efficient engine options, or are about to do so. Truth be told, the...

Okay, but warranties are real things, and if a company denies a warranty claim on a powertrain component, there has to be a valid reason for doing so.

It used to be because of more stringent EPA regulations for diesels in North America. But the truth of the matter is that Europe's diesel emissions reg's are now nearly as strict as those found in North America. Europe is using pretty much all the emissions tech that has been so common in...

The 68RFE certainly doesn't have the reputation of the Allison or the TorqShift, but I also don't think it's nearly as problematic as the older Dodge transmissions. Plenty of owners out there driving high mileage 6.7L 2500's and 3500's without any problems. I haven't kept tabs on the...

From the way you talk, I don't think you've spent much time, if any, hunting an animal. It's not as simple as getting to within a few hundred yards and pulling a trigger. And believe it or not, simply getting to within a decent range of animal in order to line up a shot can be much more...

That's why I threw the "easement" exception in there.

Well if the land is marked as private property on the map, it's a good bet that it's off-limits unless there is an easement for that area. You can figure that out with a somewhat outdated map. Updated maps are preferred, but I find that outdated maps work well enough for getting a general lay...

What range is that?

But when a hunter spears a black bear (the way that old hunter-gathers did), all the self-righteous keyboard warriors cry bloody murder. Also, the natives who guide and hunt polar bears up in the Arctic regions of Canada are anything but "pansy's." If you had the balls to take a leave of...

I used to be a 'manual only' kind of guy. But two things changed that perspective: 1) Modern automatics are a whole lot more reliable and more efficient than the older ones. and 2) I've become dependent on coffee for long road trips; rowing through through the gears doesn't mix well with that...

I've heard a lot of western hunters comment on how hunting, especially elk hunting using calls, has become very risky with the resurgent grizzly population. There is only so much landscape out there where bears can roam without getting into trouble with ranchers and townfolk; hunters I suppose...

For as big and complicated as these new diesel engines are, that would be a smart way to enhance engine bay access for 3/4 and 1 ton owners. I'm really surprised none of the OEM's have gone that route for their non-commercial offerings.

Why not just load the tire so that it is standing up in the bed? I believe Titan Tanks makes kits which keep the tire secure to the bedside. Swingout carrier would be a lot of weight cantilevering off the rear end. Also, I'm not sure anyone makes a decent one for the Ram HD. Has Expedition...

For the record, I believe Wilderness should be wild too, but I don't think that should preclude humans from visiting it and recreating in it on foot. Some of the most memorable outdoor moments I've had occurred in wilderness areas. If you're not allowed to escape civilization by going into the...

The GX = the LC Prado = the 4runner. They're all built off the same platform, with obvious differences in the engine department, body panels and interior. I don't understand why there is such a disconnect about that.

My take is that there are some areas where heavy-impact traffic (motorized, equestrian) should be allowed, as long as the proper maintenance efforts are in place, and there are other areas which should be restricted to foot and bicycle traffic (wilderness areas are a prime example). I do get a...

That is what I was alluding to in my earlier post. I think different parts of the world have different views on safety for towing and hauling loads.