IME the EZ pull handle isn't really necessary for two bikes. I would set up the EZ pull for three bikes and then just add the handle for those times you add the third tray. You won't be able to leave...

I once had a single wheel pop out of a 1Up tray, but that was with a three-bike configuration mounted on the hitch receiver of a travel trailer over a very potholed stretch of highway (before my...

Me too, but this strategy doesn’t usually save you much $$ with Toyotas, especially if looking at something less than ~3-5 years old. The flip side is that you can get something older with more miles...

Used Lexus GX 460, if you can tolerate the somewhat terrible mpg.

This has been our issue with SMBA as well, although fortunately my kids didn't get thrown into the rock garden (!) IME their staff was much more professional and better trained before the pandemic,...

Thought I would throw this out here - I'm selling my kiddo's Spawn Yama Jama 24, located in Boulder. I bought this as the stock build from Spawn a few years ago, including Reba fork, NX 1x11...

Following up to say thanks for all the info and suggestions. We had an awesome trip, ended up sticking to the northern coast for this trip for a few reasons (namely the dog and our eleventh-hour...

+1 for the GX460, seems to tick all of the boxes. Any truck that meets your cargo space/passenger requirements will probably be a lousy DD.

Huge thanks to DJ and others, this has been super helpful. We are looking hard at the north coast but may try to work in a stop at Yosemite if timing/route works out. Steering clear of...

Hot damn, this is great. I need to set aside some time to go through all of it. Kids generally prefer outdoorsy stuff, but I'm sure would be keen for the aquarium, amusement park, or other urban...

Lol, good question. We have around 14-17 days total for the whole trip, so maybe 7-10 days in CA, depending on how much we want stop and see on the way there or back. I would rather focus on one or...

Thinking about a family road trip from CO to CA and back in late June and could use some suggestions for a good destination or two in CA. Also open to ideas on drive routes there and back. Two kids...

Absolute classics, great ski. That color scheme is more like circa 1994-95 or so, IIRC. Preceded by the white/black version. Looks like you've got a race stock version, given the lack of plastic...

Yep. If I go down this road I would be replacing a 5.7 Land Cruiser. I have been assuming that any Tundra iteration would actually be a mild improvement in mpg.

Anyone here have seat time in the new Tundra that can offer real world feedback on how it drives, along with overall quality? Weighing a new one vs. finding a 3-4 year old previous generation, but...

I'm sure I'll see one of these in the Boulder Whole Foods lot any day now, likely with the requisite GOTOS accessories suitable for the task at hand.

No financing here either, but given the cost (and replacement cost) of the trailer I figured it was worth it.

Insurance for our Escape was around $700/yr. I was also paying a local guy to repack the bearings every 12-18 months, and with four wheels that was around $400 each time. In the last couple of...

I should also say that we have no regrets so far. The one time when I knew we would miss the camper was our annual Thanksgiving week pilgrimage to southern Utah, so for that we rented a ridiculous...

Timely thread, we sold our Escape 19 last year for similar reasons. We owned it for five years, averaged 35 nights a year in it, and kept it in our driveway. It was great, and made some cold desert...

For Sand Flats- I wouldn't necessarily count on getting a site if you show up Thursday evening, it's prime time. But if you can get there in the morning you should have better luck. Your chances...

Good advice on the Monument, usually super chill. Be aware that this time of year the Monument CG is all reservation based. Website says they keep Loop C open for first come first served, but when...

Thanks, good to hear. It looks like 2003 was the only year the 2500 was available with AWD. The more research I do the more I agree that $45K is insane...possibly one reason it's been listed for a...

Who's the resident Chevy Express van expert? Hoping to check this one out tomorrow:

https://boulder.craigslist.org/cto/d/boulder-awd-chevy-express-sportsmobile/7464331537.html

I really like...

Yep, this was my experience catching it in January. Mid-40s, typical Boulder dentist generally in great running/cycling shape, and it knocked me down for a couple of weeks.

And a lot of the...

TT- are you saying she only wants to run in college if she can get a scholarship? Or is she still interested in running without a scholarship if other objectives (academics, location, etc.) are met?...

^^^lol, surely there are some bonus points for that ladder. Outstanding.

Also adding "butt dueling" to the lexicon because of this thread.

Awesome TR, thanks. Logistical question: how do you handle food storage/bear safety when camped?

We've had good luck with the MSR Groundhog stakes for backpacking. For car camping I've been using some Springbar stakes, they have a couple of different types to suit various conditions. And yes,...

Northern New Mexico?

Seems like it would be better to take advantage of high prices in the used car market now before letting a bunch of renters run up the miles and beat on it all summer. Pigs get fat, hogs get...

lol, WTF?? Never seen one of those in the wild, but not surprised they are a RFV thing.

I should swing by the Whole Foods in Boulder this weekend, there are usually several overdone vans plus an...

Kudos to you, sir. This same thick-headedness is why I can occasionally be found perusing the internet for a 3-series wagon with a manual, until threads like this snap me back to reality.

From someone who has been down this road before (twice): don't do it unless you are willing to budget $2000-3000/year for repairs and ready to deal with issues that range from mildly annoying to...

Low hanging fruit- don't underestimate the value of extra core and leg insulation. I've had fairly good luck with my kids by making sure they go with 1-2 layers more (usually something puffy) than...

Good timing, I’ve been thinking about this as well. Have had an Ice Cream Truck for the past five years that is super fun, but wondering if a Krampus would make more sense on the Front Range.

Down bags, IME sleep warmer and hold up better in the long run (at a price).

If you plan to camp fairly often in the future I would skip kids bags and spring for a warm small-sized adult bag. Our kids kept waking up cold in various "high quality" kids bags from Mountain...

Glad I'm not the only one who thought the Boulder Valley soccer emails have been a bit of a joke. I'm not seeing much in the way of covid protocols other than coaches wearing masks and asking people...

See section 3, "Overnight Lodging" (pp. 4-5). I saw an article online (which of course I can't find now) stating that local authorities were coordinating enforcement with BLM.

Edit: here's the...

$325 for a Soma steel fork for QR? That doesn't seem right, I'd look for a new LBS. Check the Salsa Cromoto, it's a nice fork and should be around $130. Surly should also have some offerings that...

He's not wrong.

If 285 is the goal, take Tennessee Pass to Leadville then BV. No reason to loop back up through Summit County.

But check closures, with the wind forecast 285 could be more of a nightmare than...

Some of the recommendations from that thread are gone, e.g., L’Atelier. You’ll be staying at a good end of town to avoid (most) of the parents weekend chaos, which generally focuses on the west end...

Also, I'm coming around to bodywhomper's approach here.

See, this is what annoys me. Where are the "3-season plus" tents? Something like the new Mountain Hardwear Outpost in a larger size would be the sweet spot IMO:...

I get the suggestions for a bigger 5-6 person tent, but I don't see much in that realm that would be suitable to throw in a backpack. MSR Stormking??

And AKBruin, I hear you on footprints, they...

Not bad, hadn't considered Kelty. Still a little mesh-y but way better than a lot of other options from big manufacturers.

I've thought about going with two small tents in the past, as we occasionally run into site-selection issues with the mid. My wife has been less interested in that idea, but something like a pair of...

Lots of threads on car camping tents, but I'm looking for recommendations on a good backpacking/boating tent for a family of four. Current setup is a BD Mega Light with the bug insert. Big...