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  1. ThundahBeagle

    Will Jeep and Ram Truck Prices Take a Steep Dive Soon?

    I havent bought new since 2006. Even before that, I didn't really buy new. Just that 06 Honda Civic Si, just that one time.
  2. ThundahBeagle

    Sleeping in vehicle in black bear country (what to do with food)

    Scout ran after the bears in my yard. Mama bear ran across the creek, and the cubs each climbed a tree. And I stopped Scout before he got too close. I'm not in the city, but I'm not in the wilderness either. Maybe where you are is more remote and the bears behave differently? I know that...
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    Sleeping in vehicle in black bear country (what to do with food)

    Absolutely I am not the expert. Yeah, there is definitely at least one story just this year alone of a black bear chasing a dog back to the owner, for sure. In that case, the owner was half right and half wrong. She made herself big and made noise, which was good. But she also charged at the...
  4. ThundahBeagle

    Sleeping in vehicle in black bear country (what to do with food)

    I once thought the same and am still careful about it. However, the science does not actually show that, among black bears at least. Researchers have shown that even black bear mamas with cubs are going to move away from you and the cubs, if they can not keep up with her, will go up a tree or...
  5. ThundahBeagle

    Will Jeep and Ram Truck Prices Take a Steep Dive Soon?

    Can some tycoon from the United States just buy back Dodge Ram Jeep already, and do everything that should have been done since the 1980's with them? First, make a solid car. Make it not terribly expensive and leave out some of the bloat to reduce prices, without skimping on quality Quit...
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    Favorite Swiss Army Knives?

    Left = Tinker Deluxe purchased 2012. No bow and cross on tang Right = Super Tinker circa 1988 with can key slot in backside Phillips. You can make it out in the photo Bottom = 1985-1994 Tinker, black scales, "BSA" metal inlay.
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    Favorite Swiss Army Knives?

    Top = 1985 Vic Ranger with "Camping" metal inlay Middle = 1973-1984 Vic Camper with "Camping" metal inlay Bottom = 1985-1994 Vic Tinker with black scales and "Boy Scouts of America" metal inlay
  8. ThundahBeagle

    Sleeping in vehicle in black bear country (what to do with food)

    Agree with all except, for black bears in North East, I've never had need for the firearm.
  9. ThundahBeagle

    Sleeping in vehicle in black bear country (what to do with food)

    Yep. We drove and camped around Badlands of S. Dakota and in Colorado, we had a sleep platform in the 6.5 foot bed of the truck, with Leer topper. The food was elsewhere while we slept but it lived under the topper in the bed while we drove, so I'm sure the smell lingered. But I feel, for...
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    Sleeping in vehicle in black bear country (what to do with food)

    The "early warning Beagle" is real! Love my Beagle. They should have put Beagles up in Alaska during the cold war as a Distant Early Warning Beagle" system, or since the military likes their abbreviations: DEWBEE
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    Sleeping in vehicle in black bear country (what to do with food)

    I'm in New England and do most of my hiking and camping in western Mass or up in the NH Whites and I have rarely even seen a black bear out in the wild. We are too noisy, what with the dog and all. I see bears all the time in my backyard though. Get even a small dog, keep em on a good...
  12. ThundahBeagle

    Battery degradation, Motortrend article Ernst & Young data

    Not sure I communicated well. They got to the airport early and just sort of hung out. I don't unde5why they didn't take that opportunity to top off, is all. Just because the car didn't tell them to, is no reason not to be ready for the next leg of the trip.
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    Battery degradation, Motortrend article Ernst & Young data

    My lady just rode from Boston to NYC in a Tesla. They went to pick up a friend at the airport there and drive her back here. they got there early and sat in a waiting lot for 2 hours. Didn't charge the Tesla during that time because it "didn't tell them to charge." However, on the way back...
  14. ThundahBeagle

    ducks?

    If I'm not wrong it was started by a Jeep-driving lady from Canada who was visiting the US during COVID. Someone gave her guff for traveling during covid and she decided to spread happiness instead of dwelling on anger. She'd bought a rubber duckie in a convenience store or something and put...
  15. ThundahBeagle

    2016 Chevy Silverado LTZ Z71

    No 8-speed. I do have the 6 speed. If you are beyond warranty, you may want to look into getting the dipstick and tube off a 2016 Camaro.
  16. ThundahBeagle

    Favorite Swiss Army Knives?

    That file, though...much like the old 91mm Mountaineer I have. There seems to be less call for the metal file/ metal saw combo and any SAk that has one.
  17. ThundahBeagle

    Battery degradation, Motortrend article Ernst & Young data

    I'm not so sure consumers are waiting for an EV with 850 mile range. 500, or even a solid 400 would be comfortable to most people
  18. ThundahBeagle

    Battery degradation, Motortrend article Ernst & Young data

    I got a reman transmission as well. Have to ask: is it cheaper than a new car, do I want a new payment (and excise tax and higher insurance), and, how long will the rest of the vehicle last.
  19. ThundahBeagle

    2016 Chevy Silverado LTZ Z71

    What? I have a 2014 that has a transmission fluid level dipstick. It is on the passenger side in this generation. Even if you don't see a dipstick grab handle, it is usually there. Look for the same tube to run up the side of the engine but with a simple, unmarked, cylindrical stopper with...
  20. ThundahBeagle

    Favorite Swiss Army Knives?

    That's certainly a collection. What's the shelf life of that stuff? Just casual interest...
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