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    Ford Ranger, 2021 and the new 2024, questions

    We put a desposit down for a Tacoma and we're waiting (3 weeks and counting). The wait has given me time to develop 2nd thoughts about the cost of Tacoma with the options we want ($53k+) and look around some more and I'm starting to like what I've leaned about the Ranger, both the previous...
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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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    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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    Upgrade my Subaru Outback or trade it in?

    I've got a '21 Outback Touring XT with minor mods (AT tires, skid plate, Ralitek rear springs). It has served me well towing a teardrop and exploring in Colorado and Utah. And it's absolutely fantastic as a daily driver (fast, pretty nimble, quiet on highways, good mpg). But there are definitely...
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    Carrying extra gasoline with Outback and teardrop

    Hey all. We travel with an Outback XT and a “squaredrop” trailer (see pic). Not exactly overlanding but we do get off the beaten path regularly. We get less than 20 mpg with the trailer in tow, shrinking our range to around 260 mi or so. For an upcoming trip to Utah I’d like to carry and extra...
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    Best value these days: 4Runner or GX460?

    I’m driving a slightly modified Outback turbo, and I can’t shake the desire to get a more capable 4x4. Prices are crazy these days. Scanning vehicles available in the ballpark of $30k to maybe $40k, it seems like the GX is a better value. I’d have to make some mods (tires, wheels, skid plates)...
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    Help modifying my trailer, 12V, solar

    Hi all. We took delivery of a new teardrop this winter and I think I‘d like to modify how they have it wired. I opted for the most basic wiring the company offered because I just didn’t like the packages (or prices) of what they offered. Right now it’s set up with: - shore power connection...
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