What size meats?Finally got the front suspension redone, tires cleared. Mud time.
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What size meats?Finally got the front suspension redone, tires cleared. Mud time.
What size meats?
Hey everyone,
Looking for some guidance on a bunch of things. Have 08' LX570 and recently damaged a few things on 3 day overlanding adventure through NH. Keeping in mind this is my wife's daily driver that I also off-road so trying to keep it as stock looking as possible.
1. Need new tires: Was thinking Yokohama Geolander AT/G015? I'd like to stay stock size and get best on road (80% of time) and off-road performance possible. Keeping in mind I'm in the northeast so we see snow.
2. I damaged my passenger side step and need to replace. Any ideas for options that look as stock or "normal" as possible but give me more protection.
3. Rear diff skid plate options?
4. Front & rear protection for rubbing on approach or departure? If I have to replace w/ aftermarket bumpers would like to look as stock as possible.
I know this is alot to ask, but trying to compromise as any heavy mods my wife says looks like a "zombie killing machine". Thanks everyone!!!!
Depends on your sleeping bag and padding. Would you do a heating source such as propane, diesel, or electric? A lot of different factors to make it a lot more livable.How comfortable is sleeping below freezing in a RTT?
Depends on your sleeping bag and padding. Would you do a heating source such as propane, diesel, or electric? A lot of different factors to make it a lot more livable.
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We do a RTT in the cold often as a family (4 of us). We run 15-20 degree bags and a Buddy heater to offset the cold weather inside. We've done this down into the single digits.
Awesome. Asking because a RTT is gonna be my hunting setup. I've slept on the ground in -15F weather so I know how to get a good bag.
Another option for RTT is the 12V blanket heaters. They don't normally run above 60W due to standard 12V (cig lighter) current limitations ~10A, but that's 50-60W of heat your body won't have to generate to keep you warn at night. Don't expect a toasty warm bed when you jump in in cold temps, but you will be surprised how much it helps take the chill off when combined with your own body heat. If you have the power capacity, you could even run two smaller blankets and double the output.
I’ve always been comfortable in the cold. Like it was mentioned, diesel heaters are a good option (never had one but I have a friend who uses one all the time, him and his family love it). Having a bag that is rated for the temp is great. We have a two person bag that’s rated for 20 and I always find it comfy my wife typically brings a wool blanket up, she runs colder.How comfortable is sleeping below freezing in a RTT?
Just got back from a month long trip with the LX. Kids were doing remote schooling so we figured let's do a road trip to see some national parks and do our best to socially distance from people. Saw Park City (planning to move there so it was an exploratory mission), Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce, Canyonlands, Arches. Only took the truck off pavement on a few instances as I didn't prepare very well for offroad adventures. Next time for sure, as there are just so many great areas to explore.
The Lexus performed outstanding over the 5000 mile trip, towing my 19' fiberglass camper through all sorts of conditions. Kids were occupied with videos in the backseat, wife and I were comfortable with other creature comforts up front. If remote schooling keeps up we might do another trip in spring. Need to get some items addressed in the car and camper before that. Also wish that Starlink was GA as well