Uh, marketing a winch has absolutely ZERO to do with the realities of off roading. Mall so hard. So keep pushing.Detroit wrote: ↑Thu Dec 07, 2017 5:42 pmIt's something I've been pushing for, but this trip changed my mind.
Look at how that truck is stuck. If he had a front winch, it would have been buried in mud and nearly completely worthless, especially since pulling forward would have made the situation worse. The only way out was to pull backward.
We rented a receiver mounted winch, and that's really the way to go. I actually bought one on a black friday deal, along with a front receiver mount. Being able to mount the winch to the front or back depending on the situation would be WAY more useful that having something permanently mounted on the front. Not to mention, you can leave it at home for most of the time when you're not wheeling.
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Yeah I’ve driven a full size in South Philly and it’s rather lol. It can’t make turns because the streets are too narrow and truck is too long. They end up being 3 point turnsDetroit wrote: ↑Thu Dec 07, 2017 5:44 pmFull sizers blow. I will never have another one after getting used to my midsizer. I think you'd be amazed by how maneuverable it really is.Johnny_P wrote: ↑Thu Dec 07, 2017 2:22 pm
Most days I find parking that a full size aircraft carrier Silverado could fit into. About 1/10 days I need to wedge my car into a tiny spot. Those days a much longer vehicle would be a real problem. Or any day I come home after like 7:30 PM, all the street spots are taken. I dunno maybe I'm just being about it. If I wanted a truck bad enough I bet I could make it work out. Some people in my hood have pickups, granted most of them are totally clapped out (even the brand new ones).
I think a 4Runner would be easier to live with in the city, really.
Especially wheeling. Some areas of the trails we did were super narrow. Like big trees on either side narrow. There's no way a full size truck would have fit.
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Leave it at home gets you ZERO added mall points.Desertbreh wrote: ↑Thu Dec 07, 2017 5:47 pmUh, marketing a winch has absolutely ZERO to do with the realities of off roading. Mall so hard. So keep pushing.Detroit wrote: ↑Thu Dec 07, 2017 5:42 pm
It's something I've been pushing for, but this trip changed my mind.
Look at how that truck is stuck. If he had a front winch, it would have been buried in mud and nearly completely worthless, especially since pulling forward would have made the situation worse. The only way out was to pull backward.
We rented a receiver mounted winch, and that's really the way to go. I actually bought one on a black friday deal, along with a front receiver mount. Being able to mount the winch to the front or back depending on the situation would be WAY more useful that having something permanently mounted on the front. Not to mention, you can leave it at home for most of the time when you're not wheeling.
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Oh, I'm pushing for it on the next gen truck for sure. Front mounted winches are serious scene points.Desertbreh wrote: ↑Thu Dec 07, 2017 5:47 pmUh, marketing a winch has absolutely ZERO to do with the realities of off roading. Mall so hard. So keep pushing.Detroit wrote: ↑Thu Dec 07, 2017 5:42 pm
It's something I've been pushing for, but this trip changed my mind.
Look at how that truck is stuck. If he had a front winch, it would have been buried in mud and nearly completely worthless, especially since pulling forward would have made the situation worse. The only way out was to pull backward.
We rented a receiver mounted winch, and that's really the way to go. I actually bought one on a black friday deal, along with a front receiver mount. Being able to mount the winch to the front or back depending on the situation would be WAY more useful that having something permanently mounted on the front. Not to mention, you can leave it at home for most of the time when you're not wheeling.
But I also want to work a receiver into our next nudge bar so it's functional for guys that actually off-road. I think doing things that build us credibility with people that actually do this stuff will take us far.
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Yea, true.Johnny_P wrote: ↑Thu Dec 07, 2017 5:53 pmLeave it at home gets you ZERO added mall points.Desertbreh wrote: ↑Thu Dec 07, 2017 5:47 pm
Uh, marketing a winch has absolutely ZERO to do with the realities of off roading. Mall so hard. So keep pushing.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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A few other places in Michigan. Unfortunately, no photos of those.
There's an offroad park about an hour north of me that's fun. Been a few times there. Then there's a ton of trails in the northern lower peninsula to explore. We've spent a few days exploring those in the past, which was particularly fun when the fall colors were in full blast.
Nothing as challenging as Drummond yet.
In the next year, I'll get it to the sand dunes on the west side of the state, get my epic overland trip in the upper peninsula, hit Drummond Island again in the fall, and with any luck, explore something south like the Daniel Boon trail.
I fucking love wheeling. It's something both Infamous and I enjoy, the dog can come along, it's outdoors, challenging, everything. I really missed this hobby.
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I got used to my Silverado, and it was fine for being so cheap, but day to day usability and overall enjoyment is with the midsizer.[user not found] wrote: ↑Thu Dec 07, 2017 5:58 pmMan this is what I tried to tell you. Midsize is where it be at.Detroit wrote: ↑Thu Dec 07, 2017 5:44 pm
Full sizers blow. I will never have another one after getting used to my midsizer. I think you'd be amazed by how maneuverable it really is.
Especially wheeling. Some areas of the trails we did were super narrow. Like big trees on either side narrow. There's no way a full size truck would have fit.
I am constrained with my pinshitting, doe. The Silverado was better for carrying big shit.
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This may not be as related to trucks, but I can relate when my dad downgraded his Expedition EL to an Explorer. Expedition is roughly an f150 chassis wise anyway and boy, it felt like i'm driving a GTI in comparison.Detroit wrote: ↑Thu Dec 07, 2017 5:44 pmFull sizers blow. I will never have another one after getting used to my midsizer. I think you'd be amazed by how maneuverable it really is.Johnny_P wrote: ↑Thu Dec 07, 2017 2:22 pm
Most days I find parking that a full size aircraft carrier Silverado could fit into. About 1/10 days I need to wedge my car into a tiny spot. Those days a much longer vehicle would be a real problem. Or any day I come home after like 7:30 PM, all the street spots are taken. I dunno maybe I'm just being about it. If I wanted a truck bad enough I bet I could make it work out. Some people in my hood have pickups, granted most of them are totally clapped out (even the brand new ones).
I think a 4Runner would be easier to live with in the city, really.
Especially wheeling. Some areas of the trails we did were super narrow. Like big trees on either side narrow. There's no way a full size truck would have fit.
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Get the GC out there!!
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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For sure. I could just fit more in the Silverado.[user not found] wrote: ↑Thu Dec 07, 2017 9:40 pmEh you can still haul stuff.Detroit wrote: I got used to my Silverado, and it was fine for being so cheap, but day to day usability and overall enjoyment is with the midsizer.
I am constrained with my pinshitting, doe. The Silverado was better for carrying big shit.
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Yes. Get out there! Anyone with a 4x4 that doesn't do any wheeling is
Also, pics or it didn't happen.
If you're going to go explore, I highly recommend the app Avenza Maps. It's free to download, and it has most government issued maps available for free download (you pay for more advanced ones). It'll work even if you don't have phone reception, which can really save you if you get lost. Ask me how I know.
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, just found a few from our first wheeling adventure at the local offroad park. Infamous got all hipstagramy with them...
Definitely mud behind the tail lights.
Definitely mud behind the tail lights.
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Pro tip acceptedDetroit wrote: ↑Sat Dec 09, 2017 10:10 amYes. Get out there! Anyone with a 4x4 that doesn't do any wheeling is
Also, pics or it didn't happen.
If you're going to go explore, I highly recommend the app Avenza Maps. It's free to download, and it has most government issued maps available for free download (you pay for more advanced ones). It'll work even if you don't have phone reception, which can really save you if you get lost. Ask me how I know.
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Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.