Size matter? Western Washington Worry
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As much as I wanted to get a smaller truck, I just cant get comfortable in them. For me it wasn't a big issue, I'd rather get out and walk anyways at a trailhead.
ExplorerTom
Explorer
Not necessarily a "mistake", but it could make things more difficult (or fun depending on your mindset) for you. You can't care too much about the condition of the paint along the sides (pin striping like crazy- my Explorer is heavily pin stripped). And those 33" tires that were plenty for your Toyota will not quite cut it on a longer wheelbase full-size.
Ducky's Dad
Explorer
I've had small trucks and I've had big trucks and it will be a long time before I go back to a small truck.
PNWINFERNOPRO
@PNWINFERNOPRO
Fullsize vs small rigs definitely depends on mindset. I Jeeped the area trail systems, repeatedly for almost ten years. It's repetitive and boring. I now choose fullsize comfort, and amenities. Fire roads can get you a long way.
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Johnston
Observer
Not necessarily Western Washington but I have done the Washington BDR 3 times with a full size truck and was great. A little pinstriping through the jungle but don't have to worry about that after the fires last year. A lot of the roads in the Northwest where built for log trucks so there is a lot out there to explore.
smlobx
Wanderer
I have a CC LWB diesel F-350 to haul my Hallmark pop up camper.
For us it is just the right size for the extended trips we have planned.
Interestingly we just came back from Expo East and the range of sizes of the various rigs was amazing. Everything from taco's up to tandem rigs that must have weighed north of 25,000 pounds!
Go with what works best for you and don't worry about what other people do..
For us it is just the right size for the extended trips we have planned.
Interestingly we just came back from Expo East and the range of sizes of the various rigs was amazing. Everything from taco's up to tandem rigs that must have weighed north of 25,000 pounds!
Go with what works best for you and don't worry about what other people do..
It really depends on what you want to use the truck for. I had a 1993 Toyota SR5 and used it extensively on the narrow National Forest roads of the Colorado Rockies and was oh so glad I had a narrow vehicle with a shorter wheel base for the ability to turn it around in tight places and negotiate narrow roads with steep drop-offs. If you don't anticipate finding yourself in such places, full size is fine. In fact, I have a Silverado now as I spend far more time on wider roads, under less intense conditions.
TheFutur
Adventurer
I choose to go smaller simply because i dont need the capabilities of a full size right now.
I have a 2001 ranger and its more than big enough for my girlfriend and myself to do extended camping trips in, especially if we bring our little off road trailer.
My one complaint was lack of room for my families dog (30lbs wheaton terrior) but i just swapped the bucket seats for a 60/40 bench seat and that solved that problem.
My next truck will either be the new ranger when they bring it back to North America or it will be an f150. All depends on what i need at the time.
Either way whichever route you go im sure you will be satisfied!
I have a 2001 ranger and its more than big enough for my girlfriend and myself to do extended camping trips in, especially if we bring our little off road trailer.
My one complaint was lack of room for my families dog (30lbs wheaton terrior) but i just swapped the bucket seats for a 60/40 bench seat and that solved that problem.
My next truck will either be the new ranger when they bring it back to North America or it will be an f150. All depends on what i need at the time.
Either way whichever route you go im sure you will be satisfied!
p nut
butter
I'm very interested to see what the new Ranger will be capable of. Several videos I've seen on youtube are very impressive. A small ecoboost motor giving it 30mpg wouldn't be out of the question. It'll be a contender for sure.
TheFutur
Adventurer
Yeah im pretty excited for it too! And buy the time they've tweaked the bugs out of it ill be able to afford one. Sometimes it sucks being in college and live at home... Other times its great. Haha
ExplorerTom
Explorer
I've also got my eye on the new Ranger.