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What's it going on? HF winches are usually very economical and as good as any low budget winch. I have no experience with them, but for around $250 the Apex 5,500 lb winches seem appealing. However, for about $100 more you can get a Badland ZXR 9,500 or 12,000 lb winch. In ATV/UTV size...

I looked up the Factor55 hitch pin, and I don’t see where it is rated. I saw a statement that it has a shear strength of 50,000+ lbs, which is not the same thing as a rating, and when considering a safety factor is little different than the Curt hitch pin referenced earlier that states it’s...

You'd do better to worry about proper shovel application prior to the pull than which hitch pin is strongest. Edited to add: A pin for a Class V hitch will withstand all that hitch can handle.

It sounds like you may already have a daily driver; what is it? Do you need a different vehicle for your hobby? You can "overland" in a Toyota Corolla. If you do need a different vehicle to meet your needs, I'd suggest replacing the one you already have so that you aren't paying for...

There were no 5.0 V8 F150s built from 1999-2004. The 4.6 from those years is the most reliable option.

Not at all unusual for that configuration to get mileage like that. Dad has a 2014 2WD double cab with the 5.3, and his lifetime average is over 20 mpg. That mileage from that size vehicle skews everything for me; 25 mpg from a 4 cylinder crossover or 30 from a compact car with less than half...

That's exactly what GM is doing.

They can cost nearly as much as a winch and mount, take up cargo space, and you have to stand right by the loaded cable when in use. I considered a Tirfor or Wyeth-Scott with synthetic rope, but the price was up there with some winches. I believe a winch with an economical tray or hidden mount...

When I need to boil a liter of water quickly, I just use a JetBoil. In fact, boiling water is the only reason we carry it with us.

What did she hate about the Outback? It may impact how she'd feel about a new Forester. We had a 2015 Forester and really enjoyed it, and we traded it at 106,000 miles for a new 2020 Subaru Ascent which we also enjoy. Subaru builds a safe vehicle, but pretty much everyone does these days...

I'd get a 2024 GM with the 6.6 gasser & 10 speed. The 10 speed hasn't been available on a gas HD until the 2024 model year. A lot of driving combined with nothing rougher than dirt roads/FS roads means I'd opt for the one that drives the best, which would be the IFS GMs.

Even my very average F150 CC 5.5’ 4x4 has 1937 lbs on the payload sticker. The GMC that it replaced was the same configuration and had a payload of nearly 1800 lbs.

Doubt a 4Runner would be any better on fuel than a Tahoe. The new Honda Pilots are pretty sharp - rated 19/25, 21 MPG combined.

Those look like later model GMC 18" wheels. The GMT800 Suburban/Tahoe/Yukon/XL was designed for 31" OE tires. I don't think you'd have a problem fitting a 275/65R18 all terrain on there without rubbing, and its a very common size on 1/2-ton 4x4s for the last several years, so there are several...

If you want payload and don't want a dually, then you don't want a diesel, especially in older trucks. The extra engine weight eats into payload. I don't know how old "older" is, but if you want reliable then I'd get a Super Duty with a 6.2 or GM HD with the 6.0 V8. Still might be a bit...

Are you using the Gladiator?

From what I've seen on here, overlanding sure involves a lot of hauling or towing.

GM will also be offering a GCWR alert system on the 2024 Silveraod & Sierra HDs.

I'm sure it'll be available on a case-by-case basis when it comes to warranty work. If you show up to warranty a broken frame, I'd bet that load data would be the first thing they look at.

There's a reason that Yakima rates their truck bed racks for only 60% of their on-road capacity when used off-road and Leitner rates theirs at 50% when used off-road. The forces generated off-road are unpredictable. Folks would be wise to consider this when selecting a vehicle for carrying...