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Regarding the towing vs stopping. I've towed a bunch with two legacy platforms since 01. I found stopping distances started to be impacted above 1600lbs but was still better than my J80 with the same trailer. Going heavy 2000lbs stopping takes more attention and trailer brakes would really help...

How about a sliding tray under the tent with a hard panel attached? There was someone that did that on a build. I thought it was pretty slick. Though I have found being able to plug in a panel or panels and set them out facing the sun in a non shady spot works best. Which is why the suitcase...

Rubicon will be dramatically different this yr IF!!! The snow melts off enough to run it this summer.

Couple of friends were discussing this not long ago. Seemed they all agreed the plastic caps especially the new ones really lack structural points to support more than a surf board or light ladder. The alum toppers all seem to have racks that target placing loading on the sides where they have...

My guess is that frame mounted sliders impact some type of gov reg or affect crash results or have some other effect and the work around is the body mounting. How many TRDs do you see at the mall with sliders? .0002%? I'd say GM is doing ok putting them on as they are. The true rock bashers will...

Very cool truck. All the reviewers I've listened too seem to have a similar response. As for price vs full size argument I don't see one. If you need a beast of burden you get whatever flavor full size needed. If you want a life style rig with enough capacity for light work and trip /gear...

Rubicon is snow shoe only right now. Lol Its nice that GM offers real rock sliders. I hope they are offered as an option with any of the models gmc and chevy. The lockers go a long way in the rocky sierra trails.

I think boats and RVs get a property tax bill each yr. I get one for my boat. But not for the utility trailer.

I did back in 2011. Lifetime tenttrailer via Costco. It had an added layer of complications. It was a kit built in Utah and assembled by me. On top of that the registration paperwork listed as a camp trailer. I had to take it to a DMV office others reported having issues with the inspectors...

7 in a j80 with trailer capable enough to bunk 7? Plus all the stuff that seven people need? My j80 was hating 3 people plus lots of gear and an 1800lb boat. Its a goat off road but not a great super hauler on road. The v8 sequoia has been far better and tows way WAY better. But 7 butts in the...

Unknown history have the front and rear diffs serviced. The cvt is a drain fill and specific fluid level check / process. The cvt fluid is very Subaru specific only use the updated current stuff. I have Subaru do mine so no doubt is left that the cvt is covered if it has a premature failure. Do...

The brand new troopy we spent 2 weeks in the Serengeti was a cool rig. Imported directly from Japan as a 2 door. Then stretched and custom 9 pass body put on it in Tanzania. Duel 10ply spairs on heavy pipe racks on the rear, crazy heavy custom body built like a bank vault. It sat on a set of...

Bay Area. This winter the rates and tiered rate times were all tweaked. People are freaking out. I have a big pool that solar heats / filters during peak power time. We were starting to see $500-$600 bills from about March 2016. Today a cold month we might have a $80 gas bill. Warm months $10...

I race sailboats and find the sailing community and the "land lubber" camping groups are allot alike when it comes to looking out for each other. A stolen racing sailboat rarely ever goes missing for more than a few days. The hills have eyes when it comes to small production specialty rigs be it...

Wife has a plugin 2016 fusion with 40k on the clock. Id be lying if I said 70-86mpg and running EV only is pretty damn cool. Due to stupid high utility rates I put solar on the house last yr. LG panels and Semens micro inverters. 8.2kwh system. Just finished our full yr end of Feb. Finished the...

Buddy has one of the first MB metris to arrive at the dealer. So far he really likes it. If it holds up he's eyeing the camper conversion kit for it. Not awd but it sounds like MB could offer it easily if the metris has a big enough selling numbers.

Bearings are your limit on any motor electric or ICE. Lubercation and block flex have ultimate say in just how long bearings will last. Its not about age or even engines. Typically it comes down to operational expense, maint, mileage and even modern ammenities etc. I only kept our 93 LC as long...

Heat and being run at at a good rpm has always been good for diesels even the old beasts like a good hot run to get things warmed up and burned out. I've heard a few Dodge cummings owners with light throttle use having issues with DPF and the crusty old dodge techs all tell them to send some...

Nice single owner lx470 100series on craigs list. Add new tires and go. 140k all records. Id be all over that.

Have a dealer share the vin service info before buying. I found this can be very informative on used cars.