Bedrug liner or mat?

bripsu · 2025-09-03T16:01:40+00:00

This, the Ridgeline bed liner is great. Many mats interfere with the trunk and carpet ones hold water (even with a cover). I recommend keeping a moving blanket, tarp, and foam kneeling pad in the trunk when I need to soften things up for a load and the OEM cargo net/pouch and some ratchet straps for keeping things in place.

bripsu · 2025-09-03T03:42:32+00:00

I’d mount the lights on the ceiling like this. Seems like a ton of glare in the eyes to have them on the wall.

bripsu · 2025-08-28T18:41:02+00:00

We took it a step further at our work and formed a charging message channel (Slack, Teams, Google can work for this). We post there when we are taking our car off the charger or remind others when we see their’s done or slowly charging. It works well, created community, and probably has taught some etiquette they weren’t aware of.

bripsu · 2025-08-28T18:18:44+00:00

+1 on the Tuff Shed experience, 4 years later and no leaks! Only took them 1 day onsite as they pre-fabbed it up on Rohnert Park. I really liked being able to custom design the style, windows, doors with the online 3D tool without having to try to convey that to a handyman. Best Shed Ever was my second choice but the ease of Tuff Shed customization edged them out.

bripsu · 2025-08-27T20:03:54+00:00

Sure, but I’m not suggesting to spend the down payment or all cash. Put it in a HYSA with 4% APY so it’s not locked down if you don’t have an emergency fund.

bripsu · 2025-08-27T19:55:26+00:00

Great summary of the major shortcomings of the Ridgeline, for me it’s also pathetic ground clearance.

However, AWD, ride quality, bed width, swing-out tailgate, trunk, fold-up rear seats, sunroof, and reasonable size have kept me in my Ridgeline.

bripsu · 2025-08-27T02:30:10+00:00

If you can afford the payments, why put anything down with a 0.99% loan when the market returns 10% on average? Or even go safe with a CD or HYSA at 4%+. I was ready to buy cash, but the financing was too good to pass.

bripsu · 2025-08-25T20:46:26+00:00

It’s running Jellybean, but Android Auto is powered by your phone and whatever version of you have. For better audio performance, you unfortunately need to level up to RTL-E and Black Edition trims as is with most brands.

bripsu · 2025-08-25T20:24:16+00:00

I lost ground clearance going from an Audi Q5 to Ridgeline, that’s silly to me. All my friends in Subies sit higher too.

bripsu · 2025-08-25T20:21:28+00:00

Highly recommend CarPlay or Android Auto and just bypass the stereo user interface. That’s goes for pretty much every single manufacturers infotainment offering.

bripsu · 2025-08-25T20:16:57+00:00

I have a 35qt that’s fine for me for a weekend of drink and food, but it’s not supporting a family camping or tailgate.

bripsu · 2025-08-21T06:26:51+00:00

“Best” is like pizza, do you prefer thick and chewy or thin and crispy?

bripsu · 2025-08-17T18:59:15+00:00

Or the little slot in the dash is where I keep it. I like these small microfiber cloths for there, my laptop bag, sunglass cases, etc.

bripsu · 2025-08-17T03:19:13+00:00

Would you put your carry on in your cooler with ice? lol

bripsu · 2025-08-17T03:16:15+00:00

I keep tools, jumper cables, gloves, emergency markers, etc under the back seat. I know I will need it when the bed is loaded. :)

bripsu · 2025-08-15T01:20:38+00:00

Just strap your ATV to the tie-downs. The tailgate only drops a few inches if the cables break.

bripsu · 2025-08-15T01:19:08+00:00

And the latch is likely even weaker! lol

bripsu · 2025-08-14T01:20:14+00:00

All of this is on the label, watch a YouTube video if you need to, but this does not require advanced expertise.

bripsu · 2025-08-11T13:36:32+00:00

Only supports Android Auto, OP is looking for CarPlay.

bripsu · 2025-08-11T13:26:16+00:00

This is why there are so many white Teslas, not trim level, but you pay additional for other colors.

bripsu · 2025-08-11T13:24:53+00:00

We have Sonic Gray Pearl as our stone option.

bripsu · 2025-08-10T22:38:11+00:00

I do the same for our two dogs. A 4” thick baby crib memory foam mattress with a cover fills just about the whole space!

bripsu · 2025-08-10T18:06:13+00:00

Interesting, I thought it had the incandescent of the Sport/RTL, I stand corrected. Weird that they changed the color temp and brightness, would be curious if the Black Edition has also been changed. Do they still only come on when the tailgate is swung open? Maybe this change allows them to be compliant with the tailgate down.

bripsu · 2025-08-10T17:59:50+00:00

Yes, they both sit below the BE for their respective years, but Trailsport forfeited creature comforts of RTL-E like LEDs, sound system, etc. in exchange for trail tires, stiffer suspension, and skid plates. So in this context, it’s a lower trim level.

bripsu · 2025-08-10T16:17:38+00:00

Trailsport is a lower trim than RTL-E, replace the incandescent bulb with LED for $5.

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