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  1. Mickey Bitsko

    Carpet or No Carpet in Truck?

    Start a poll? I would be a NO on carpet, it fits my lifestyle.
  2. Mickey Bitsko

    Expo Vehicle MPG

    Cutting to the chase here , what is a baseline environmental impact (carbon footprint) is part of the environmental impact, imo, based on your camping/exploring expectations? For instance, exploring your state, the US? For what length of time? There are SO many variables, it is impossible for...
  3. Mickey Bitsko

    Expo Vehicle MPG

    After reading this thread, it appears environmental impact is not being addressed because, how small is small. Op, please describe exactly how you define environmental impact? Where to begin? Are you concerned about how gasoline is produced and environmental impact of ice vehicles , et al...
  4. Mickey Bitsko

    Offroad capability of full size truck

    Gotta ask, do you check first?
  5. Mickey Bitsko

    Ram 5500 15ft Composite Camper $395k USD

    Is this rig considered an rv? Seems it would be a bit limited in it's off road capability, maybe more of international type exploration rig? Just for giggles, it's about $20.00 a pound 😄
  6. Mickey Bitsko

    Thinking about a Pause

    Search reveals, Forest River Rockwood Windjammer 3008V is the #1 best of the best winter camp trailer.. Good luck
  7. Mickey Bitsko

    What Half-Ton Truck & Why

    Well... it is an auto parts 🙃 They know stuff.
  8. Mickey Bitsko

    RV & Camper Prices vs Inflation

    I notice inflation and rising prices haven't slowed our glutinous consumption. We love credit debt 🤪
  9. Mickey Bitsko

    RV & Camper Prices vs Inflation

    @rruff , I'm not choosing sides but, beware of the rabbit hole 😳
  10. Mickey Bitsko

    Bolting jerry can mounts directly to tailgate? Talk me out of it...

    Might be over thinking this, you do/ could have have a gvw problem, extra 50lbs isn't something you should worry about. If do have spill proof cans great if you don't, get what want/need. Then, either mount to the back or sides or the top of your fwc. I'm with you, NO ,on carrying inside, I...
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    Bolting jerry can mounts directly to tailgate? Talk me out of it...

    Just to be clear, according to your comment you would NOT need a "full swing out 99% of the time? Then, why would you NEED to carry any type of apparatus to hold a gas can for 1% of the time. Is the bed fully loaded with survival equipment , no room for a couple of gas cans?
  12. Mickey Bitsko

    "Cheaper" seats for overland travel?

    Most logical, have them rebuilt to fit his butt and back, probably cheaper than spending time searching and driving around aimlessly for weeks and months and settling for something halfway worn-out.. Imo.
  13. Mickey Bitsko

    NPS fines AWD owners…

    This is all about keeping not so bright people from doing not so bright things. As evidenced from past , it's an uphill battle and job security.
  14. Mickey Bitsko

    NPS Fines AWD drivers…

    There's no article on MSN link..
  15. Mickey Bitsko

    What was your first Jeep?

    Bought new in 1972
  16. Mickey Bitsko

    ✅ Questions about Ford E450 w/ 6.8 Triton Gas V10…

    Not a big deal, remember, 6.8 love to rev . Sweet spot on mine with 3:73 @ 2500 rpms in the rockies with 2300 lb camper in the bed. Mpgs? Hope you didn't buy it for economy.
  17. Mickey Bitsko

    ✅ Questions about Ford E450 w/ 6.8 Triton Gas V10…

    Easy search, average auto manufacturers oil consumption, Very eye opening.
  18. Mickey Bitsko

    Zam15’s Tacoma Build

    The Rubicon can be brutal, Home safe and sound?
  19. Mickey Bitsko

    RV & Camper Prices vs Inflation

    Two separate topics here, wants vs needs. Needs, are a part of life, can't live without them, food, shelter, clothing , safety etc. Wants, on the other hand is keeping up with the Joneses. As people keep up with basic living expenses, insurance, food, rent , et al . Toys, rvs, phones...
  20. Mickey Bitsko

    Payload ratio

    For a truck, qvw minus curb weight.
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