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    Should I buy a 2024 Tacoma TRD Off Road?

    I can. I’ve been doing it in a Subaru that has a payload of 900!
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    Should I buy a 2024 Tacoma TRD Off Road?

    Main purpose is to be our camping and adventure vehicle - towing a teardrop all around Colorado, Utah and beyond and going further up roads than we've been able to go with our Subaru. So a lot of highway, a fair amount of off pavement/4x4, towing and hauling gear. It'll also get use a daily driver.
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    Should I buy a 2024 Tacoma TRD Off Road?

    You're right. One in my region has one on the lot now. A closer dealer said theirs are a month out. Might go test that one is available though.
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    Should I buy a 2024 Tacoma TRD Off Road?

    I’ve driven my neighbor’s Ram 1500 Laramie and have ridden a bunch of times. Very nice truck. Clearly smoother and quieter than any midsize. It’s somewhat tempting but doesn’t really make much sense for my use.
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    Should I buy a 2024 Tacoma TRD Off Road?

    Slightly uncomfortable seating, but not terrible, and a little less desirable tech (camera is pretty weak). But it’s still a possibility. My wife hasn’t driven the Tacoma yet and I suspect she might not like the sight lines out.
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    Should I buy a 2024 Tacoma TRD Off Road?

    Canyon wasn't available, but it's a twin to the Colorado so I'm not sure I need to test it (but I would if one is available near me soon). New Ranger is not available yet. Local dealer said a couple months I drove the previous Tacoma, the Frontier, the previous Ranger, the Colorado, and the...
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    Should I buy a 2024 Tacoma TRD Off Road?

    I'd like a new mid-sized truck this year. I tested a '24 Tacoma TRD Off Road a few days ago and I really like pretty much everything about it compared to the competition (though I haven't tested the new Ranger or a Canyon). I liked the comfort, the drive and handling, the drivetrain...
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    Truck vs SUV for towing

    Honestly that would be near the top of my list, used, maybe 60-80k miles. I like a little luxury.
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    Truck vs SUV for towing

    A good friend of mine said, "I don't know how you live without a truck. Baffles me to no end!"
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    Truck vs SUV for towing

    Isn't pretty much everything discussed in this forum a "want?" No one needs to overland or camp or even drive! So, yes, this is most definitely a want. It's a matter of how much do I want it given the cost and other tradeoffs. That said, thanks for the input on pros and cons. I think there are...
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    Impressions of the current Frontier Pro-4x?

    The current generation has been out a couple of years now. I've read some reviews and watched some videos and I even test drove a 2023. It's on my list for a variety of reasons for my next adventure vehicle (my reasons for picking it would include price, size, adequate capability for me, I kind...
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    Truck vs SUV for towing

    For those who overland or just generally travel and camp with a small (teardrop size or off-road cargo size) trailer, do you prefer to use a pick-up truck or SUV and why? If you use a truck, mid-size or full-size? Does the truck have a cap or soft-topper or bed rack? If SUV, what kind? I...
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    After 8 years in a full size, moving back to a mid-size - Recommendations?

    Not to my butt and legs! 😂 The Tacoma seat is low to the floor and short front to back, so the support is limited. It’s like being in a low slung sports car but with crappy seats. Been a while since I drove a gx but I remember the position being more normal. And the 4Runner is definitely...
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    After 8 years in a full size, moving back to a mid-size - Recommendations?

    I’ve been testing all the mid sized vehicles (trucks and SUVs) and have a few thoughts. I plan to buy within a year, after I test the new offerings coming in 2024. Keep in mind I’m new to 4x4 and I’ve never had or driven a full sized. I’m also in Colorado and generally also prefer suv format. I...
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    Is the roof tent trend over?

    I hope so, because I’d like to try one and would love a bargain on a used one. I really haven’t looked on CL but now that I perused this thread I might check. Of course it wouldn’t work very well on my car (Outback, not the Wilderness). But I have to say that I still see them A LOT in...
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    portable gas fire pit

    We recently bought the Outland Living Fire Cube. It's a little smaller than their fire bowl and square which makes it easier to pack. We considered the Lavabox, Ignik, and other similar options, but this won out for us. We just used it on a weeklong trip in New Mexico (no fire bans, but we opted...
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    For packing clothing...

    Great idea. This kind of thing will work well in our trailer.
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    Mountain Bikes

    Not a bad idea. Mine ride on the roof of my vehicle, fork mount, wheels inside (but I’d like a solution to put the wheels on the roof separately). However, I’ve seen at least one camper van with a slide-out solution under the bed. The slide out came out the back barn door and allowed up to four...
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    The Toyota Land Cruiser Is Coming Back To America

    And this will very likely be me. I’ve resisted a a real 4x4 till now, mostly due to mpg and lack of features and luxuries in many of them. This LC may solve that for me. I would not even contemplate the larger LC.
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    OnX GPS, Gaia GPS, All Trails or other for hiking and public land boundaries

    I do all those things and use Gaia. Get it via Outside + and you’ll also get AllTrails Pro and the various media sites.
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