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For those of you using the YATOUR - have you figured out a way to disable the annoying "connected" voice announcement?

Honestly there's very little maintenance on the LS. Tranny fluid once. Timing belt/wp every 9 years. I've had to fix a burnt out door lock motor. Tighten the screws in the center console. A visor light blew.

2004 LS430 is my second (rather, first) vehicle. Similar bright airy interior with big windows, very quiet, incredibly roomy and comfortable (far superior to the LC/LX in both factors), huge trunk, similar ML sound system, tons of power, gets 26 mpg on the highway. Mine only has 90k miles...

Actually it looks like this HF tire inflator is no worse in convenience than what's out there. They're mostly the same compressor form factor + battery clamps + coiled air tubing. I'm not going for a mounted solution, so I'm gonna keep it.

Well, I'm back. Kept to the lower elevations - camped out near Panamint Dunes and then in Mesquite Springs. It was definitely cold and I'm glad y'all convinced me to get the 0F sleeping bag. I really didn't get cold from below (Ikea latex mattress topper) so I used the bag as a cover. The new...

18! Even if the tires are SL not E-rated?

Well I heard enough about it that I pulled the trigger on some A/T tires. Maybe not top of the line, but I really didn't want E-rated bricks, so I got these half-price Rocky Mountains for 600. Didn't gain much if any weight compared to the LTX but should provide some protection. They're just as...

Alright I have a real question: Anyone know where the hell I should camp if I'm coming from 395 and going to be closing in on sunset when I get to DVNP? You can't carcamp along all the major roads, and if I go on north as I planned, I need to go all the way out to Oasis on 168 and then come...

Ha, well the sedan is far more adventurous! Yall convinced me to go get a 0F sleeping bag. Also thinking about maybe getting these: Discount Tire | Tires and Wheels for Sale | Online & In-Person - https://www.americastire.com/buy-tires/rocky-mountain-all-terrain/p/120819 On the cheaper side...

@RAMf1 big drops. I don't even have sliders :D Whoa. Taking propane for the stove, maybe I should take the Mr Heater along...

Thanks, that forum is useful. Looks like open but differing reports on how rocky. Will have to see but I think I might skip these long jaunts and just come at those areas from the North side.

Dude have you been there? Correct me if I'm wrong.. I believe 20F rated means comfortable at 35-40F. Every forecast I've seen, indicates lows in the 40s for this entire week. DVNP website says: I've got wool thermals and a down vest, if I can take 40s in a drafty tent on the ground, then I...

Awesome thanks. I'll probably just come at it from Big Pine, definitely won't attempt the sand. Your video is private. Can't see. How is Saline Valley (orange) itself from Warm Springs to Big Pine in terms of difficulty/harsh terrain? Given all the warnings about not having A/T tires I might...

It'll have to be and I'll just have to take range into account - I'm generally good on watching consumption anyway as that's probably my number 1 anxiety when I do moto trips. No way I'm carrying more - esp cause I'm carrying it inside.

Or several bad days! Nah I just take it as a reality check it is. No rain. Actually I'm going to DV to escape the Norcal rain!