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Cowracer
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# Posted: 21 Jun 2017 12:14
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Quoting: LoonWhisperer 2009 AWD Toyota Venza Our driveway is pretty narrow and fairly steep as you get up towards the cabin. There is also a pond on each side so you can't really punch it. This pic doesn't really capture all of that but you get the idea. With even a little snow, the Venza will get stuck so we have to park at the top and haul our gear to the cabin during late fall and winter. Next ride will definitely be a 4x4 of some kind.IMAG0030.JPG
It'd be a lot easier if you get that damn coyote out of your way. LOL
Tim
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mick968
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# Posted: 3 Aug 2017 23:15
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The get to the cabin mobile and then the get around once your there vehicle
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KinAlberta
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# Posted: 5 Aug 2017 22:23 - Edited by: KinAlberta
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Speaking of Excursions, I have a V10 Excursion (was our tow vehicle for the trailer). Basically have left it in my yard 99% of the time. Just put 3-4,000 km/yr. Only use it on lake trips when I need to haul something. It's not lifted but the suspension is beefed up, but it's still a horrible handling vehicle but fine if not great for being a hybrid pickup/station wagon. Ok on the straight in snow but wouldn't count on it on winding winter roads.
Over the years I've taken any of my vehicles on the roads in the winter. Tires made all the difference.
However we recently had both Honda CRV AWD and a Subaru Tribeca st the same time. The Subaru was far better at winter handling.
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OwenChristensen
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# Posted: 17 Aug 2017 20:08
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The little rig to tour the country roads, the Excursion 7.3 to tow the cabin, and the Arctic Cat to haul wood.
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The wife and dog
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toyota_mdt_tech
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# Posted: 17 Aug 2017 20:50
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Owen, love the little Bronco truck and the rear fenders havent been chopped out like most. I like the OE rear wheel openings.
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paulz
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# Posted: 17 Aug 2017 21:42
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Yeah nice Bronco! Co-incidentally I was working with a guy this week that showed up with this one. Very original.
And I'm taking my "little rig" out to the cabin this month for a BBQ party.
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OwenChristensen
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# Posted: 19 Aug 2017 22:04 - Edited by: OwenChristensen
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Thanks, I've owned five, still have two, but to let one go and buy another isn't going to work anymore.
That rod is so cool. Nice job on the box too. Dual fours on what engine?
The bridge just fits the Bronco
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paulz
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# Posted: 20 Aug 2017 14:10
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I wanted an early Bronco when I was looking for a cabin rig but very expensive around here and I knew I'd be thrashing it. So I got a cheap Blazer and fixed it up. One advantage is it's a bit larger, 4x8s no problem.
The hot rod is quite rare actually, 1940 American Bantam, built in Butler Pa.. The body and bed are basically stock, google it and you can see how they were. Mine has a Ford flathead, blown, 5 speed, 4:11 posi....
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OwenChristensen
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# Posted: 22 Aug 2017 09:15
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Real cool. I also love those big pine trees.
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OwenChristensen
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# Posted: 22 Aug 2017 18:56 - Edited by: OwenChristensen
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Real cool. I also love those big pine trees.
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Mr RoC
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# Posted: 23 Aug 2017 20:05 - Edited by: Mr RoC
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3 km of unmaintained road to my cabin and the snow can be easily a foot deep or more. No problems making it in with my Silverado in 4 Hi and this is with the cheapie SR-A all season tires.
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paulz
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# Posted: 24 Aug 2017 11:15
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Those are interesting looking chain connectors. I've been curious to try those chains that go on just from the outside, spiders I think they're called. My driveway is steep and muddy in winter but don't need chains on the road, be nice to have something thar went on and off easily.
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Mr RoC
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# Posted: 24 Aug 2017 17:57 - Edited by: Mr RoC
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^^^^
They are Peerless Auto-Trac tire chains I bought from Princess Auto. Check them out on Youtube as well.
I used them on my Elantra compact car but can messy because of the limited wheel well clearance but with the truck and clearance it's much easier and cleaner.
Putting them on is easy. Taking them off takes a bit of extra time because you need to move the truck forward bit to position and get at the removable links that are behind the tires.
Worth the time and effort as the truck just claws through the snow with ease.
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Borrego
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# Posted: 25 Aug 2017 10:33
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Can someone explain to me why one would get a Subaru when you could have a 4 door Jeep for about the same price? I must be missing something......
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Atlincabin
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# Posted: 26 Aug 2017 00:30
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Just to be a bit different.... I get to my cabin using an airplane (that we also built ourselves). Long distance from CO (home) to NW BC (cabin) but the airplane does it in 2 easy days. Driving (which we also do some years) takes minimum of 5 days but we can haul a lot more! For driving, we have a F150 with an All-Terrain popup camper. At the cabin, we keep an old 1997 Honda CRV to get around.
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KinAlberta
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# Posted: 26 Aug 2017 00:48 - Edited by: KinAlberta
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Quoting: Borrego Can someone explain to me why one would get a Subaru when you could have a 4 door Jeep for about the same price? I must be missing something......
I've long toyed with the idea of getting a Jeep. Which model?
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paulz
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# Posted: 26 Aug 2017 10:50
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Lot of folks around here drive Subarus. Maybe better gas mileage? Better ride? Heck if I know. I gotta have an open bed.
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Borrego
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# Posted: 26 Aug 2017 18:53
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Quoting: KinAlberta I've long toyed with the idea of getting a Jeep. Which model?
Wrangler Unlimited (which is the 4 door model). Get one made after 2012, they changed the engine/tranny that year and it is a HUGE difference. If you can afford it, get a Rubicon.
Now I don't own stock, nor am I an official spokesman,but I have owned 4, unless you need an open bed, I can't imagine a better vehicle for off grid usage, and here is why people love them:
1) They go almost anywhere even with the stock tires and lift height
2) They are easily customizable to almost any configuration you would like
3) Bullet-proof mechanically
4) Top and doors come off, windshield folds down, drain holes in the floorboards to hose it out
MPG 17-22 is not the best, but if you have to ask.....
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toyota_mdt_tech
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# Posted: 26 Aug 2017 21:41
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Quoting: Borrego 1) They go almost anywhere even with the stock tires and lift height 2) They are easily customizable to almost any configuration you would like 3) Bullet-proof mechanically 4) Top and doors come off, windshield folds down, drain holes in the floorboards to hose it out
I thought you were talking about a Toyota until you got to the part where the top comes down... 
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Borrego
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# Posted: 27 Aug 2017 10:46
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Quoting: toyota_mdt_tech I thought you were talking about a Toyota until you got to the part where the top comes down...
Haha you're right, if there were no such thing as Jeeps, I would most likely get an FJ.....Don't see much of them off-road out here, but I'd like to see what they could do, bet they're pretty capable knowing Toyota...
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mick968
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# Posted: 28 Aug 2017 22:17
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Driveway with a view
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moneypitfeeder
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# Posted: 16 Sep 2017 10:03
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We take our 4x4 diesel minivan, Mitsu Delica. There aren't many in the US yet, but we are starting to see more of them around. We have fun running it through the muck and mud, and have a snorkel on it in case we encounter water, plus it has plenty of room in the interior for hauling stuff up there. We had to get an older model to avoid import issues, and its a right-side drive, but she still runs great for being a '91.
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paulz
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# Posted: 16 Sep 2017 18:45
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I use this to get around my lot.
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uberjason
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# Posted: 6 Jan 2018 10:42
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2014 Toyota Tacoma, regular cab 4x4 at the cabin.
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Whiskey Jack
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# Posted: 6 Jan 2018 16:50
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2015 Jeep Patriot. I bought custom tire chains for it this year. So far I've been able to drive to camp every weekend since I got them.
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paulz
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# Posted: 25 Feb 2018 10:43 - Edited by: paulz
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Yesterday the heater core blew in our '96 Chevy S10 2wd, the newest vehicle we own, used for daily driving and occasional cabin trips. The engine check light is on, the seat's ripped, the mirror's on with duct tape, tires bald..I may finally move into the 21st century automobile wise, however keeping my '83 Blazer cabin runner.
I'm considering electric or hybrid so I thought I'd ask here considering all the battery knowledge. Needs would be good economy, roomy enough for a 200+ pounder (me), an easy space to toss a wheelchair (wife's), as well as tools and the usual crap a blue collar guy hauls around. Don't think I'd buy anything new because we beat up our cars too much and I couldn't stand it. Maybe 5-10 years old, under $20K. Wouldn't have to be 4WD but nice to get to the cabin if the Blazer is down, not at the cost of significant MPG however. Like to get at least 20, or whatever the comparable electric cost is. A daily driver also good for medium length trips.
I'd probably stay with a small pickup but there doesn't seem to be anything electric or hybrid on the market. Next option is an SUV, something like a Toyota Hylander. Buying something like that used runs the risk of existing battery strength though, right? And how much better do they do MPG wise than all gas? Then there's the Prius/Volt, maybe that's an option. I'm an old car guy used to the styling of '57 Chevys and what not, the styling of most new cars leaves me flat but I guess that's just the way it is. Maybe I'll weld some tail fins on.
Any thoughts appreciated.
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Rickant
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# Posted: 25 Feb 2018 12:31
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We have a GMC Acadia AWD which is great with 8-pass seating since I have 4 kids. I've had it 8 years and it had been great and tows 5200lbs. We also have a Sienna - rock solid but not for towing. That being said our driving part is not remote.
Then we have a 14ft tinnie with a 9.9 to get to the island... That one needs to go, we've far outgrown it.
Hope to get a Dodge Ram next time around... Of course a nice Lund behind it would be a good match
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Borrego
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# Posted: 25 Feb 2018 19:07
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https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=469684487&zip =92040&referrer=%2Fcars-for-sale%2Fsearchresults.xhtml%3Fzip%3D92040%26listingTypes%3 Dused%26startYear%3D2012%26sortBy%3DderivedpriceDESC%26maxPrice%3D20000%26incremental %3Dall%26firstRecord%3D125%26endYear%3D2019%26modelCodeList%3DWRANGLER%26makeCodeList %3DJEEP%26searchRadius%3D0%26driveGroup%3DAWD4WD&listingTypes=used&startYear=2012&num Records=25&maxPrice=20000&firstRecord=125&endYear=2019&modelCodeList=WRANGLER&makeCod eList=JEEP&searchRadius=0&makeCode1=JEEP&modelCode1=WRANGLER
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Bushwhacked
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# Posted: 26 Feb 2018 00:29
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Quoting: paulz I'm considering electric or hybrid
Id check around online before you jump into that one. I think the batteries last 7 years or something like that, then you need to replace them.
As far as my two cents on which vehicle I would pick based on the 20 ish mpg, under 20k, 2008-2012 year vehicle, etc. Id pick up an older 4Runner. I use to haul a ton of tools out of that thing, it can kinda tow(I think it was 5500 lbs), it was 4 wheel drive, I love them. I kept the rear seats down all the time so it was pretty much like a carpeted/covered truck bed back there, and the rear window rolls down so I could haul long stuff in the cab or on top with the rack. I bought an 2002 4Runner in 2008 for 10k. I havent priced them lately though you may be able to find a similar/newer deal.
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KinAlberta
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# Posted: 28 Feb 2018 11:50 - Edited by: KinAlberta
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Quoting: moneypitfeeder We take our 4x4 diesel minivan, Mitsu Delica. There aren't many in the US yet, but we are starting to see more of them around. We have fun running it through the muck and mud, and have a snorkel on it in case we encounter water, plus it has plenty of room in the interior for hauling stuff up there. We had to get an older model to avoid import issues, and its a right-side drive, but she still runs great for being a '91. Delica.jpg
I’ve seen a few of those around town and last August on a trip to BC it looked like some sort of group of owners or a Delica club was out and about on the highways.
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