RE: Could Toyoda cancel their truck?
This is a good move for Toyota. They are smart enough to know when they have created a sales bomb, and will now move away from it. They can't come anywhere near the light truck sales numbers of Ford or even Dodge. When the American vehicle buyers think of Toyota, they think of a dependable and nicely-appointed car, not a truck. Light trucks is a tough market to compete in, and perception is an obstacle Toyota can't get past.
RE: smaller toy haulers with seperate garages
We have a KZ Sportster 5ver and tow it with an 05 Ford F250 (see sig below). No problems in the mountains, had it over the Rockies and back. You shouldn't have any problem with that Duramax towing something like that. Thinking about selling it, and it would be under 21K.
RE: More land grabs
There are some sadly misinformed and unthinking people out there who know nothing about ORV trails and usage. Make a ORV trail and the land is destroyed forever? If you believe that, you haven't seen what happens when an established and well-used ORV trail in a forest is closed off or re-routed. Within 1 year, it would be very difficult to tell a trail was ever there. In 2 years, you can't tell. I've seen this many times in a National Forest, and one wouldn't know there was ever a trail there if they hadn't used it a year or two earlier.
Tree-huggers should be a little more careful about picking their fights, and learn a bit more about the land they propose to "save".
And what the heck is a NY congresscritter doing writing a bill that doesn't affect anybody anywhere near NY? She doesn't have a dog in the hunt, don't you think she should be deferring that action to the elected representatives from the affected states? And, please don't use that tired "it affects us all" argument. It doesn't wash.
RE: Disappointment - Michigan State Parks - Mclain
We camped at several Michigan SP's with a small pop-up in the before-5th wheel age. A variety of campgrounds for sure. Then moved to a 5ver toy hauler, and they charged me $8 a day extra because I had a motorcycle in the back. It never hit the ground, but they wanted that extra $8 for bringing in another vehicle. Instead of staying 4 nights, we stayed one night and moved on.
RE: Time For A New Grill ---> What Do You Use?
Another vote for the Weber BabyQ. Well made for the $$$, easy to transport, can use small propane bottles or hook it up to 5ver gas with the proper fitting and hose. Cooking area is sufficient unless you're BBQing for the neighborhood or a large family. The domed top seems to aid in even cooking temps. Usually $140.
