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I live in fucking Danbury. It's seriously amazing how much of this stuff I see around here. Mostly pristine. Pretty sure my 2014 Mazda3 wagon has seen more offroad action than most of the GOTOS rigs I've seen around here.Quote:
Originally Posted by From_the_NEK
That looks like a John Kearney bumper sculpture.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peruvian
Cool dude. Lots of his art in chicago and ptown
He lied about his age to enlist for ww2
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Kearney_(artist)
Not sure that’s his work. But very similar.
I agree this vehicle doesn't make sense, but around here (east coast) you see vehicles set up for driving on the beach. If you have an oversand permit you can drive way out and camp and fish all night. It's super fun. That said, you see stock RAV4 with aired down tires doing just fine, sometimes the ruts get deep but overall you don't need what you see there.
I recently drove way down hole in the rock Rd in Escalante. There was one deep hole that had a plastic bumper in it
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Originally Posted by evdog
I still see one driving around town. If I see it again I'll grab a pic.Quote:
Originally Posted by scrublover
I don’t know if everyone will get that, but I laughed.Quote:
Originally Posted by SKIP IN7RO
$500?Quote:
Originally Posted by TBS
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Originally Posted by klauss
Looks like he had added some bad ass lunch bag to the rear tire
Can I get a points judge ?
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What does that sound like at highway speed
That really is over the top
One of these people threw a Birkenstock at Perry Farrell.
Ladder under the awning ??? Yeah….
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Yard sale waiting to happen.
Should probably get a couple negative points for signs of use.Quote:
Originally Posted by bad dancer
Seen today…a jacked bmw 735iL
Prolly legit & currently unloaded of the external mounted gear
Big tire excepted cuz that prolly doesn’t fit in the trunk
But an oddity & wasn’t sure where to post it
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^ legit mount hood Sasquatch searching stoner mobile
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Likely a Gambler 500 participant. They were in Crescent this weekend
Heh, cool. They should put a turbo on that m30.
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That is cool as shitQuote:
Originally Posted by ::: :::
I've always loved 7 series Long versions, I don't know why. That one is great, the side scratches from branches shows it's not another weenie-mobile. it would be funny to be driven in it, rallying around, while sitting int the back in all it's leg-stretching luxury.
Ding ding dingQuote:
Originally Posted by TBS
Big ole sticker across the windshield
Hadn’t heard of it before
https://www.gambler500.com
You could read course notes from the luxury of the backseatQuote:
Originally Posted by muted reborn
This could be more appropriate in the Shit that amuses you thread, but figured it would resonate well with those reading this thread.
Add to the list of things you didn't know you needed - a soft topper to go over the roof top tent mounted on your pickup. There's an 8 page thread of Taco owners exclaiming this is exactly what they've been looking for.
No one explained why it is useful so I can only assume it exists to keep the tent out of sight to avoid the shame and embarrassment of having a RTT mounted all the time that you seldom use. LOL
I suspect they would say it's to protect the contents of the bed from the elements, but surely there are some unnecessarily expensive gear boxes they could buy for that purpose that would also help them score additional GOTOS points. The soft topper appears to prevent mounting of all sorts of accessories.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/...topper.454723/
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There are few vehicular accessories I hate more than a soft topper. Okay idea in theory, but terrible in real world use.
There are few forums that bring me more anxiety than TacomaWorld. Great for specific information, but maddening otherwise.
I've barely paid attention to this thread, but surely this belongs to one of you:
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Is that a tiki torch poking out of the roof?Quote:
Originally Posted by Danno
So true.Quote:
Originally Posted by bagtagley
no idea wtf that is.Quote:
Originally Posted by El Chupacabra
internet booster you get lots of points not sure how many because your a tool and can't live without your 5g while escaping
I've seen quite a few of those tiki torch deals, no idea what they are.
The Gambler 500 reminds me of an underground event here in Crested Butte. $500 budget to buy an old dirtbike, ATV, 3-wheeler, etc and race to Aspen over Pearl Pass.
Those little tires on that huge body bother me. Can we get some Sprinters with 40"+ treads?
About every 5 pages here the tiki torches get explained: it is a cell booster. And every 8 pages on this thread the backpacks get explained: trash bags.
FF explained them just a few posts up
Unless they put in a sizable lift kit, I don't think those wheel wells are very accommodating to larger wheels/tires. Put the lift in and those sprinters get really tall and probably really top heavy with all the shit on top.Quote:
Originally Posted by hatchgreenchile
Our local (weekly) newspaper ran a piece this week on the "Covid Wagons" invading our little village
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You’ve seen them. They’re everywhere. Ringing Village Green. Nosing into Peterson Ridge Trailhead. Lurking on Cascade, Hood, and Main, trying to find a place to squeeze in. They are big, as much as three tons, and tall — often over seven feet. They are mainly gray and usually have all sorts of thingamabobs attached. You know them as camper vans. I call them Covid Wagons.
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Just drop in to Creekside Campground and see what I’m talking about. Largely gone are the old Fords or Chevys with a camper shell. Good luck finding an iconic Vanagon. But high-end camper vans? And the new generation of Airstreams? Well, it’s like a dealer showroom down there. In fact, they might as well rename it Creekside Glampground, “glamping” (glamour camping) being the go-to replacement for vacation homes.
The trend is good for Sisters, as more experiential travelers (as we in the travel biz call them) pass through dropping dollars into our shops, galleries, eateries, and pubs. The Covid Wagons can be outfitted with racks capable of carrying a dozen bikes with rear, front, and roof configurations. This means even more cyclists in town, given our reputation as a biking mecca.
Pull into Suttle Lake, Clear Lake, or Big Lake and it’s the same thing, only with kayaks or canoes instead of — or in addition to — the bikes. Ka-ching!
The angled parking (in front of City Hall) is a nice touch...
https://nuggetnews.com/Content/Colum...rs/10/10/31045
Simplicity
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That it is.
Is that a Pulaski strapped to the tire?
Has anyone told them not to leave the gas can unattended in that neighborhood?
How come if Sprinters are all diesels, all the lil side mounted fuel canisters are red instead of yellow? Is it gasoline for their generators they're gonna bust out at the campsite right next to yours and run 24/7?
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As suggested upthread, can't wait until they start throwing massive batteries in campers and they can go a week without a generator, especially if they are being topped up with panels and when the vehicle is running. Tesla powerwall capacity or bigger. Shit, with all the money the richies are dumping into these things they have to be able to afford and haul a powerwall or two. Hmm. Maybe a ghetto rig using a canabalized Nissan Leaf, especially if you're towing one around as your bitch rig. Figure out a way to charge it while being towed.
Let's hope not. They can stay in the fucking campgrounds and run off shore power. Massive battery systems that allow them to stay off grid will just encourage more dumbasses to take up dispersed campingQuote:
Originally Posted by riser3
Fuckers will be able to hide it all inside the truck at that point.Quote:
Originally Posted by riser3
https://youtu.be/bTjViMJ3o1Y