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Interesting numbers. This is the new 3.5L v6 right?

We have been running an 18ft kelvlar older hull for several yrs, cant recall the model. Its an easy two person effort to move or a single person working pretty hard. We've run two adults two kids easily. I wouldn't want anything smaller regarding load capacity thats for sure.

I said the same thing after basically holding my breath for 1200 miles in a Nissan CVT that was absolutely horrid. I own a Subaru with 88,000 miles on it now its a CVT. I tow with it also. The weak link with the Subaru cvt is the torque converter, but at 120hp the XV wont have any issues. The...

For sure not larger than the 4runner. Sequoias in nicer shape and lower miles can be found for less than most 4runners. The 4.7v8 is a great engine. It does have the timing belt / water pump service at basically 100k

Three kids and big dogs? V10 32foot RV sounds like a better fit. ;-) Ditch the dogs with neighbors or kennel and your options that work increase.

Ran my sequoia 100% stock with BFG rugged t/a's stock size, we did a Gwagen guest trip a few yrs ago just north of the Rubicon. The Sequioa was bigger than the G's and almost too big for the trail. The only weak spot with the Sequoia is lacking rear locker. We covered mud, rock and steep trail...

I'll say Suburban or Yukon also. We sold grandpas 03 with 90k two yrs ago for $9000. I dont think it ever exceeded the speed limit or had people in the back seat more than 5 times. His 87 is still running at 380,000 but a rusted out mess in Indiana. Miles dont seem to matter much but condition...

My last three trucks were Toyota but my current Sequoia isnt really anything special regarding quality or durability over GM or Ford. I mainly got it for its foot print and usable 3rd row. AkA our mini van alternative. Ford and GM both do great stuff in the larger vehicles.

Sequoia prices are down and most seem to have lived a soccer mom life. Mine was a good example of that. Just know that the Sequoia tow rating isnt that high when you look at Suburbans and excursions. 5700 for gen 1. The first gen Sequoia is also smaller dimension wise. Better for tight trails...

Propper clutch use is either on or off not slipping. Engine braking does not have ABS. All the advanced traction systems leverage independant braking at each corner to push power across open diffs.

Dont use an inverter unless your wife needs a curling iron or her hair dryer while camping off grid. I keep a super light weight inverter for charging our small 2way radios and powering a lap top but we rarely ever use it. Maybe once in the last 2yrs. The ammo box contains the solar controller...

I built a 50 cal power box for my trailer two seasons ago. I put all the gear in the box including the 18ah battery which just fits. No fridge to power in my set up. Also too light to power a fridge.

My 3yr old Red Dobie. He only does glamping.

Not as quick as the wrx ;-) but gets into more remote trails.

Range and a better interior is why this Toyota owner likes the new Canyon. Not to mention around here new Tacomas sell at msrp or higher unless your sleeping with the sales manager. And I dont swing that way.

2500lbs is way beyond the actual practical tow capacity anyway. 2000lbs is pushing it. 1600 is very doable. No mods needed. But I do suggest a very indepth check on the cooling system and make sure the Timing belt is not 5+yrs old and pushing 105,000+ miles.

No way its real $12250? Its easily 18-19k sold the same day type of rig.

Cool camper. Front roof section needs option to lift for full head room. Side note a diesel Colorado owner running a FWC is reporting solid 25mpg averages on their trips so far. The Tacomas do about 16-18 sporting a fwc. Thats a big difference!

Your brakes adventure was interesting. I grew up with a 85 250. I recall the brakes sucked something bad.. LOL

I thought Rover river crossing ability was directly related to keeping weight on the tires? That and fast draining on the other side so your not weighed down with water.. Rover your building a boat. LOL