Cruiser got dirty this weekend

"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch) 08/27/2018 at 15:27 • Filed to: cruisin

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Which made us both happy. Its amazing for how bad a road vehicle the Cruiser is (I mean, its not BAD, but its not good) how much better a vehicle it becomes off road. Even minor roads and tracks it just changes its character completely.

Took my gals on a “quick overnighter”

Thing is...there wasn’t a lot of frivolous packing going on here. Aside from a bigger tent than we actually needed...this was all stuff we used. 1 adult and 2 kids.

About 80 miles, about 20 of those on trail.

The views did not suck

As a side note, I feel okay about loading it like this as I just noticed on a review on the newest GMC’s that the gross rear axle weight rating for my truck is higher than any current half ton truck. Those trucks usually have 3800 lb axle ratings, and the cruiser is 3970

Future Heap Owner > HammerheadFistpunch 08/27/2018 at 15:39

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Those views are extremely not sucky.

arl > HammerheadFistpunch 08/27/2018 at 16:10

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You’re lucky to be near that sort of wilderness! Great pics and it looks like fun was had by all. 

random001 > HammerheadFistpunch 08/27/2018 at 16:13

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I know you've talked about the cruiser, but where'd the Lexus go?  When did this happen?

random001 > Future Heap Owner 08/27/2018 at 16:13

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This!

HammerheadFistpunch > random001 08/27/2018 at 16:26

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Lexus hasn’t gone anywhere, but its my wife’s car.

random001 > HammerheadFistpunch 08/27/2018 at 16:27

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Awesome!

HammerheadFistpunch > arl 08/27/2018 at 16:34

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i really am. I need to do more exploring in that area, there is a lot to see.

Nothing > HammerheadFistpunch 08/27/2018 at 16:42

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What? No drawer system? No Pelican cases? No RTT? You suck at this Overlanding thing! I like how you do stuff, but your truck doesn’t necessarily broadcast it. It just looks purposeful.

My wife and I always kid around that packing for a 1 night trip, or a week, there seldom seems to be a difference in the amount of items that need to go. Also, I’m jealous, I didn’t get to go out this weekend. Darn household responsibilities.

HammerheadFistpunch > Nothing 08/27/2018 at 17:07

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I know! ImThe worst overland I know!

And you are right re: stuff. The main difference is food. Makes overnighters tough but still rewarding

gmctavish needs more space > HammerheadFistpunch 08/27/2018 at 18:22

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The Raider makes a similarly massive character change when you leave pavement. It really does drive about 10 times better on a dirt or gravel road than on pavement 

tuffmudder > HammerheadFistpunch 08/27/2018 at 18:40

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GAWR for Tundra is 4150 lb, correct?

HammerheadFistpunch > tuffmudder 08/27/2018 at 18:57

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correct. The Tundra has a CRAZY big axle for a half ton. Those will NEVER break (especially since they d ont offer a locker)

tuffmudder > HammerheadFistpunch 08/27/2018 at 19:25

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And 200 series gawr  is 4300 lbs for a smaller axle. So Toyota is probably under rated the tundra axle.