That’s it...it’s time to play G.O.T.O.S.

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09-12-2021, 08:58 PM
snowaddict91

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Originally Posted by evdog

Haha, I had same thought and tried using that screen in my Taco once. It is no where near accurate enough to level the truck for sleeping. The screen would show level both ways when you could see clearly (and definitely feel lying down) that it wasn't level.

Just checking in because I'm camping in my f150 now and it's not nearly accurate enough IME. Had to flip the bed around for the night so my head wasn't downhill tonight.

Also, report from the field: since leaving TX and rolling through OK and AR GOTOS sightings are down significantly.
09-12-2021, 09:01 PM
anotherVTskibum

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Originally Posted by nickwm21

What’s the point of the thin gas can? They hold what? 1gal? 1.5gal? You get what 350miles on a tank, in what circumstance is another 15-20miles going to save your day?

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When you park in a cool, off-road looking spot that makes for a great insta post but puts all the gas in the tank downhill of the pickup, and you just need to bring the level up so you can start it and pull back into the proper parking lot five feet away?

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09-13-2021, 08:50 AM
MTT

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Originally Posted by frorider

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The new Sportsmobiles are fire

I like this one. Someone put some love into that rig. Purpose built on a budget
09-13-2021, 09:39 AM
Foggy_Goggles

I'm guessing I've spent a thousand nights sleeping in the back of my pickup over the years. Never once have a needed an app to ensure a good nights sleep. But I don't have a Yeti nor an Instagram and get by on Coors Heavy and Nathans with spicy relish cooked on a $20 gas Hibachi.
09-13-2021, 09:40 AM
old_newguy

Whoa, whoa, you can’t go camping without spending at least $1000 on fancy camping gear at REI, even if you aren’t sleeping in or on your vehicle.
09-13-2021, 10:01 AM
Jong Lafitte

That’s it...it’s time to play G.O.T.O.S.

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Originally Posted by old_newguy

Whoa, whoa, you can’t go camping without spending at least $1000 on fancy camping gear at REI, even if you aren’t sleeping in or on your vehicle.

REI?!?!?!? Are we not going “cottage” for car camping yet?

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09-13-2021, 10:14 AM
Ted Striker

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Not sure what condiment this holds... relish?

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09-13-2021, 10:21 AM
mcphee

What a find! Spectacular specimen
09-13-2021, 10:50 AM
Ted Striker

And I saw a similar one in red just a few day before.
09-13-2021, 11:34 AM
CarlMega

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Originally Posted by Ted Striker

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I think this may be the worst one yet.
09-13-2021, 11:42 AM
LHutz Esq

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Originally Posted by Carl_Mega

I think this may be the worst one yet.

Truly- is that a car washing brush? Mounted to the mattrax? So like after you use the trax to get you unstuck you can wash your rig?
09-13-2021, 11:45 AM
adrenalated

Ted Striker officially wins this thread. Those fkn rims!
09-13-2021, 11:51 AM
CarlMega

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Originally Posted by adrenalated

Those fkn rims!

It gives at every level.

I was so caught up on the relish containers, I almost missed the douche parking job.
09-13-2021, 12:05 PM
riser4

The more you look the worse it gets.
09-13-2021, 12:13 PM
Conundrum

That dude spent a lot of money to look cheap.
09-13-2021, 01:10 PM
JayPowHound

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Not sure what condiment this holds... relish?

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Guacamole. Obviously..
09-13-2021, 01:11 PM
JayPowHound

Looking at the front bumper pic.. is that a hideaway hook system, or a winch bumper without a winch in it?
09-13-2021, 01:20 PM
adrenalated

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Originally Posted by JayPowHound

Looking at the front bumper pic.. is that a hideaway hook system, or a winch bumper without a winch in it?

Winch bumper without the winch, but with a ridiculous cover plate with fangs.
09-13-2021, 01:24 PM
mcphee

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Originally Posted by Carl_Mega

I think this may be the worst one yet.

…or is it the best one yet?

Ted: the photos kinda make it look like it’s rocking the Carolina Squat. Please tell me I’m correct.
09-13-2021, 01:25 PM
Ted Striker

Nothing better than guacamole that's been cooked all day by the sun.

I'm guessing the space invader shaped fairlead is mounted with quick release, and there is a winch behind it.

...or maybe not. I mean, why spend money on something you can't see, I'mma right?!
09-13-2021, 01:28 PM
Norseman

... at Lowes. These rigs all piss me off but that one really sucks. What a fuckin dweebo.
09-13-2021, 01:34 PM
The AD

I was in Chicago over the weekend and one of my friends mentioned Sprinter vans and one of the others in the group didn't even know what they were. Always interesting to hear how these trends vary geographically. I think the GOTOS footage from the Chicagoland area would be a bit lacking (so far--it's probably coming).
09-13-2021, 01:35 PM
Dantheman

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Originally Posted by adrenalated

Those fkn rims!

It's like seeing a guy in the lift line with 192 Pro Rider 105s, 18 DIN bindings, and rear entry boots.
09-13-2021, 01:37 PM
Ted Striker

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Originally Posted by mcphee

the photos kinda make it look like it’s rocking the Carolina Squat. Please tell me I’m correct.

Oh yeah, big time.
09-13-2021, 01:41 PM
Ted Striker

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Originally Posted by The AD

I was in Chicago over the weekend and one of my friends mentioned Sprinter vans and one of the others in the group didn't even know what they were. Always interesting to hear how these trends vary geographically.

Sure, but has he ever ridden in a hotel shuttle?

BITD, Subarus and beat up American pickups were ubiquitous here. Now it's sprinters and teslas.
09-13-2021, 01:45 PM
The AD

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Originally Posted by Ted Striker

Sure, but has he ever ridden in a hotel shuttle?

Right, or had a plumber at his house. The context of the story was my friend was renting a vehicle for a trip to National Parks in Utah and the Sprinter was one of the options. I think the other guy probably had never considered a Sprinter for a non-commercial use.
09-13-2021, 01:51 PM
Conundrum

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Originally Posted by The AD

Right, or had a plumber at his house. The context of the story was my friend was renting a vehicle for a trip to National Parks in Utah and the Sprinter was one of the options. I think the other guy probably had never considered a Sprinter for a non-commercial use.

I wish there were more people like him who have never considered Sprinters for non-commercial use.
09-13-2021, 01:59 PM
The AD

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Originally Posted by Conundrum

I wish there were more people like him who have never considered Sprinters for non-commercial use.

Lots of people with money burning holes in their wallets, I guess.
09-13-2021, 02:58 PM
mcphee

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Originally Posted by Ted Striker

Oh yeah, big time.

*chef’s kiss
09-13-2021, 03:01 PM
easyrdr

Ted Striker wins. That thing annoys the fuck out of me. You spend all that coin then you put the dumbest wheel/tire setup that would completely hinder your off road ability. That dude can't drive on anything but smooth dirt and lawns with that setup. At least he looks cool at Lowe's.
09-13-2021, 03:13 PM
Boissal

That Taco is making me regret the fact that we're selling ours. Instead of getting a bunch of $$ back switching to something smaller I could pour ALL OF MY FUTURE INCOME into turning my vehicle into something that looks like the Mars rover if it used Monster energy drink as fuel...
09-13-2021, 03:19 PM
JayPowHound

Not sure I buy the pop-off cover for the winch. Is that a thing?

I'd love to give the guy the benefit of the doubt and say that these are his weekday wheels/tires and there are some lockers with super swampers sitting in the garage that he puts on for the weekends, but doesn't seem likely.
09-13-2021, 03:37 PM
Ted Striker

I don't know if it's normally a thing, it's just that I'd use bolts to attach the fairlead to the truck, but he had something else going on there.

The wheels are what really me laugh. The rest can more or less be justified, but those wheels are just so specific.
09-13-2021, 03:38 PM
Conundrum

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Originally Posted by JayPowHound

Not sure I buy the pop-off cover for the winch. Is that a thing?

.

It is a thing but I doubt a guy that would put that pickup together would know it's a thing.
09-14-2021, 07:25 AM
Meadow Skipper

…and it’s spotless. SPOTLESS!
09-16-2021, 06:43 PM
MakersTeleMark

Same spot yielded two specimens. That's a first.

I had it all covered except for the snorkel. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...b5d689494c.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...eef0e7d248.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...faa0fc54ef.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...1be4af21a9.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...488376dfd5.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...d2322aa69a.jpg
09-16-2021, 06:48 PM
frorider

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Originally Posted by MakersTeleMark

Same spot yielded two specimens. That's a first.

I had it all covered except for the snorkel. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...1be4af21a9.jpg

Shovel provides added downforce and improved cornering. Nice.
09-16-2021, 07:08 PM
JayPowHound

^^ At least the tires are dirty. These look like rigs that may actually be used.

Negative points?
09-16-2021, 09:01 PM
bodywhomper

Having a jack living on the front bumper like that seems sketchy.
09-16-2021, 09:51 PM
CarlMega

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Originally Posted by MakersTeleMark

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...d2322aa69a.jpg

Despite having a roof tent and some extra crap hanging off.... this guy removed his flares, running boards... did some home paintin'/linin. I'm saying its a rig well used. [waves hands] this is not the GOTOS you are looking for.

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