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mtgoat666
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Why did you park in a creek? Toyota stuck or broke down, eh.
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“...ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” “My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America
will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.”
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mtgoat666
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Pic just looks like bad place to park. You would track mud getting into car. Parking on a slope just makes the door open/closing awkward due to extra
weight against hinges.
Or does the setting / car location have aesthetic property or meaning i am missing?
Seriously, i need clarification.
Woke!
“...ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” “My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America
will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.”
Prefered gender pronoun: the royal we
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David K
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I didn't step in any mud (sand & gravel there). I didn't even get wet. I don't think I knew my back tire was still in the creek when I stopped to
take a photo. I like seeing water in the desert. Water is life and a photo showing a cardón with a stream that one can drive to was my objective.
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Grenadiers
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I have two, but only one is going this fall. Our Saurer 6dm, a Swiss-built military truck with a German Army box converted into living quarters. Also
have a built 2004 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, lift, lockers, bit tires, etc. Would like to take both, but, have electric bikes and a boat for toys this
time.
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StuckSucks
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My high school girl's truck in Schofield Pass, between Crested Butte and Crystal, CO. Works in Baja too.
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JZ
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What size tires are you running on it?
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SFandH
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I want one!
Audi electric off-road
0 - 60, 3 seconds. New SCORE class?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssKZfz_GVGA
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brucedog
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Looks better in Baja but here it is in the driveway
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StuckSucks
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LT265/75R16, load range E
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Nikno
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Grenadiers wins this one! Holy crap that thing is a beast!
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sandpoint
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My current ride (Tacoma), and the unkillable Tercel in Guatemala near the border with Belize in '95. Ok, I killed the tires and shocks. I'd just
blasted though a very deep and long mudlbog that had a large stake-bed delivery truck stuck to the frame. Wipers & 4wd on, hit it floored at 55,
much to the amusement of the crowd. I blew out one of the plugs in the sidewalls. We put tubes in a couple of the most punctured/patched tires right
after this. The Tacoma has Tundra front brakes, steel braided lines, heavier front springs and 3 leaves added in the rear.
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StuckSucks
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saurer_6DM
The Saurer 6DM is a heavy truck manufactured by Adolph Saurer AG.
The name 6DM reflects its 6 tonne payload. The two-axle vehicle has a power output of 250 hp.
The vehicles are equipped with Saurer six-cylinder engines and turbochargers are connected via a semi-automatic transmission. Some units are equipped
with a winch, which costs 60 liters of fuel capacity.
The 6DM and 10DM were the first military vehicles of the Swiss Army, which went into operation with NATO structure. The most widespread are flatbeds
with tarp for troops and supplies, but they also serve as fire engines for military airfields. The firefighting version includes the special F/A-18C
Maquette device. It also serves as a crane truck and as container transporter for the operating components for TAFLIR (tactical aircraft radar). As
these trucks reach the end of their useful life they are replaced by trucks from Iveco.
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mtgoat666
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Quote: Originally posted by Grenadiers  | I have two, but only one is going this fall. Our Saurer 6dm, a Swiss-built military truck with a German Army box converted into living quarters. Also
have a built 2004 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, lift, lockers, bit tires, etc. Would like to take both, but, have electric bikes and a boat for toys this
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My f-150 is a more comfy ride. That thing looks like it would give me a sore back and kidneys on baja potholed roads! I that thing would require
driver and pax to wear hearing protection!
Saw one of those on a baja washboard road last year. They were doing 4 mph to avoid dental damage 
Woke!
“...ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” “My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America
will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.”
Prefered gender pronoun: the royal we
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Kevox
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1981 Mercedes Unimog camper (photo from original builder/owner). Shakedown cruise starting next month from our home in Yellowstone to Baja. 8-10
weeks. Next up, the full Pan American starting in July...kind of excited
currently adding mods...upgraded solar, batteries, radiator, hope the weather cooperates! Last time in Baja we tent camped, but had an amazing time...
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hdn2mx
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This 2003 Quigley has done us well.
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DouglasP
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Trailering down, no camper yet.
KTM 450 XC-W
KTM 400 XC-W
Can Am Mucho modified
2006 Tundra, air lockers front and rear. Go Fast Camper added. Super happy with this set up so far.
Ready to head to Agua Verde from our place in Punta Chivato last May
I like beer, better than most people.
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chippy
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Hey DP you need to either get a more HD truck or change your suspension! That looks dangerous!
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Pacifico
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That's what I was thinking…. airbags maybe for that tongue weight? Nice rides, though!
"Plan your life as if you are going to live forever. Live your life as if you are going to die tomorrow." - Carlos Fiesta
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DouglasP
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Yeah, it's a little squishy, but it towed surprisingly well. I do tow it with respect though. It was a one shot deal with that load.
I like beer, better than most people.
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chrishaynesusa
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STEEL PASS Death Valley NP
2005 Nissan Xterra
front and rear locked
4:56 Gearing
tires 315/75/16(35's) Goodyear Wrangler MT's with Kevlar.
ready for Baja in December.
[Edited on 10-6-2019 by chrishaynesusa]
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