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I would but Shuttle to Airport $120 Flight $300 Taxi/Uber to AEV $100 Michigan tax $ 1500 Cheap Hotel $150 Diesel x 1360 miles $275 Missing 1 day of work $ 500 - $1000 Total $3-3.5k The shipping will cost me anywhere from $1200 to $1700.

Good podcast with Dave Harrington of AEV on payload and OEM quality. Link Here

Ok, car is ready….but can’t find a driver willing to come out west to deliver it. I think eventually I will end putting the brush guard and some lights in the front. The AEV bill was 25k and change. The shipping costs are going to be around $2k-2.5k round trip.

Ok. So to close this thread for good, I’d like to share that I was able to come way ahead in the price paid by negotiating a low price and accepting some insurance type products and then cancelling those and getting a refund. Netting a -18% out the door price relative to MSRP. You can follow...

Not much movement, just taking advantage of discounts of the season. All the major purchases were done. Waiting for AEV to finish. Target for the whole build still, end of February, early March.

Do you have plans to carry a full size spare?

The upcoming BFG KO3 40" tires are a game changer for prospector owners. Tire is a bit narrower and has a more efficient thread. Also notice how it fits the Salta wheels, whereas the TOYO and others requires the Kalta. If for some reason I decide to go for 40", it seems that it would cost me...

This was my issue as well. But now I know and I can time everything to for next winter. Can you comment on the functionality?... Is it worth it?

Its a good question. I guess its about familiarity. Never tried Starlink, but I have use sat phones in the jungles of Colombia and Tanzania. Given that this is a US centric vehicle, you make a good point.

Ok, a quick update: In the end we decided against the bed, mostly because it would delay the project quite a bit (August - September). We will travel with the normal rig during 2023 and reassess during next winter. By the time that comes, it appears that Bowen will also have a rear bumper...

Oh wow, Expedition Essentials does some really nice interior design and builds!

Duratracs don't come in 37x12.5 R17

I live in the Vail area. Heavy snow up here. Do you carry a big load in your truck at all times?. I wonder if the combination of tire dimensions, specific snow conditions and load of the truck, render the comparison useless.

A quick note on tires. It seems like when selecting for size, weight, 3PMS and loading rate the 3 best tires are: BF Goodrich KO2's General Grabber A/T X's Toyo Open Country A/T III I'm specially intrigued by the Toyo offering, it's a E - 10ply load tire at 73lbs!. However I can't find...

The last few days have been relatively quiet, but there are some notable developments to catch up on: It seems we're inching closer to blending the Goose Gear with a Bowen custom bed. The specifics? Still up in the air. We're having to sideline the idea of an extended garage custom bed...

Seems like a larger and/or an extra tank is a welcome addition!

Yesterday, I got the chance to sit in a "Prospector imitator" with a Carli Pin Top suspension, reportedly costing around $12k, and carrying a load of 1000-1500lbs. The difference between this and my stock truck was clear, even on regular roads. While the experience was informative, I find it...

Progress on this venture often feels like a process of elimination. Bad ideas fall by the wayside, while only the essential components and setups remain. Yesterday, we made significant strides, thanks to some enlightening visits. We spent time with the outfitter and had a valuable chat with...

And height.......I'm very surprised at how tall we sit in our truck.

I think the problem could be the width, but definitely worth inquiring. Thanks.