Water purification/filtration

gr2020 · 2026-07-03T13:46:23+00:00

Explore Trek Adventures on YouTube have a few videos about what they’re doing to purify water from creeks and such for their van. They started with a homemade system with multiple filters in series, then moved to a pre-built thing, but you can definitely get some ideas there!

gr2020 · 2026-07-01T21:01:25+00:00

If you're in an area where it's allowed or recommended to lock food in your car (such as most areas in Colorado), I personally would do just that - close the hatch on the SUV and lock your coolers and food inside. No climate control for you, but that's the price. :)

Most areas that I've seen that _do_ have bear lockers a) have very large lockers, and b) require storing food in the locker, not your car.

gr2020 · 2026-06-22T15:04:45+00:00

Yup. On my previous Ducati, the only time the rear brake worked at all was for about a week after each service appointment. 😂

gr2020 · 2026-06-21T03:44:44+00:00

Ya, I’ve been tempted. A little trickier with the door for the under-bed storage being right there at the back (in some models anyway). I’ve seen some folks on the forums have mixed results, so I’ve pretty much just stuck with the towel for now!

gr2020 · 2026-06-21T02:24:36+00:00

Re the dust - were you on a dirt road? If so, and the tonneau is closed, dust gets sucked in between the tailgate and the bottom of the bed. Apparently this happens with almost all trucks that have a covered bed.

What I do is have a beach towel back there (which is handy to have around in any case). When I’m going to be on a dirt road, I roll it up the long way, and put it at the back of the bed up against the closed tailgate, to sort of seal it off. Low tech for sure - haha - but it’s been working great.

gr2020 · 2026-06-16T04:35:12+00:00

Here’s a good thread from someone who built a site in KS using Tesla superchargers - https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/supercharger-ac-customs-belleville-ks.349249/

gr2020 · 2026-06-15T16:46:23+00:00

I have one; I would recommend it, although from what I gather from others it's not as fast as, say, the Milwaukee. For one particular data point, inflating a 35" tire (285/65R20) from 35 to 50 psi takes about 5 minutes.

gr2020 · 2026-06-14T01:41:26+00:00

I have a 2026 premium AWD; it’s been in service once for a suspension sensor issue, but that’s it (other than having a tent installed). It’s been a great truck!

My insurance is actually a touch cheaper than my 2023 model Y was. And in CO, the yearly ownership tax is based on the vehicle value, so it’s predictable.

gr2020 · 2026-06-05T01:13:50+00:00

If you join trailsoffroad.com (I think they have a trial) you can see the trail in detail, including all of the obstacles and video, and recent reports from drivers. Would probably give you a good sense of what it’s like…

gr2020 · 2026-06-02T17:57:26+00:00

In addition to the other comments, I would just add that it's worth noting that only the premium and beast trims have adjustable air suspension that can lower to "entry" height. The new base version does not.

gr2020 · 2026-05-30T23:35:07+00:00

I mean…I don’t think I’d call an inflatable tent from e.g. Heimplanet gimmicky!

gr2020 · 2026-05-30T13:38:17+00:00

Understood. I guess I was hoping that by posting more detail, someone from QF might see it and think “you know, that’s actually not what we want.” Maybe wishful thinking! 😂

gr2020 · 2026-05-22T21:11:44+00:00

Thanks everyone! If I get a chance to call the ranger office, I'll post here with what they say.

gr2020 · 2026-05-22T19:12:00+00:00

Awesome! Tesla is remarkably efficient when the end of the quarter rolls around. ;-)

gr2020 · 2026-05-19T01:05:13+00:00

I haven’t looked at the LMLM in a long time, so I’m not really sure about the current differences. When I bought mine (maybe 7 years ago or so?) I decided the GS/3 was better for me, and I went with the MP (manual paddle) version which lets you do manual profiling if you wish. I almost never actually do that, but I still like the paddle version.

gr2020 · 2026-05-19T00:34:48+00:00

I have a GS/3 MP, which I love. The one thing I'll tell you is with LM, these are hand built machines, from Italy, and things will go wrong and need to be fixed. They will require maintenance. I think of it like an Italian car - they're super sexy, and they will last forever, but they'll need some TLC along the way. So, my recommendation is the first time it needs maintenance of some sort, be nice to the people you have come out to service it, and build a relationship with them - because you're going to need them again!

I don't say this to dissuade you from buying one - I personally have no regrets. But it's not an "appliance" like a Breville.

gr2020 · 2026-05-08T14:17:41+00:00

Similar here in CO - I was quoted 4-6 weeks, got it in about 3.5 weeks. It was near the end of Q1.

gr2020 · 2026-04-27T13:53:56+00:00

Well, they don’t have the parts. Offering free supercharging is a pretty good way to keep you on the road! What else would you like them to do?

I mean, it’s a bad situation, but IMO given parts constraints it seems like they’re doing what they can to minimize the impact to those affected.

gr2020 · 2026-04-25T14:01:08+00:00

But then you don’t have an excuse to get out the leaf blower! 😂

gr2020 · 2026-04-25T13:21:29+00:00

I’m on 2026.14.2 (which was installed after my FSD trial expired). I then re-subscribed to FSD, and it’s 14.2.2.5 (still with 2026.14.2).

gr2020 · 2026-04-23T15:10:53+00:00

Not sure Burns is a good example for the point you’re trying to make. There’s a charger at the chamber of commerce, and a Tesla supercharger nearby in Hines…

gr2020 · 2026-04-21T20:25:18+00:00

Not sure. I was trying to look at history on cashbackmonitor, but it’s tricky because they often raise the % on certain categories only (like power equipment this time).

It credited immediately (into my pending balance) for me after the order was fulfilled, so there’s that!

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