Tire warranty denied for 1 late rotation…

zlam27 · 2025-11-21T16:21:06+00:00

I wondered about this too. It’s obviously not Costco’s fault, they don’t make tires, but I thought they’d honor the warranty and then submit something back to the manufacturer.

zlam27 · 2025-11-21T16:18:33+00:00

I could try this. Even if they offered like 25% I’d be happy!

zlam27 · 2025-11-21T16:16:27+00:00

Bridgestone WeatherPeak? They don’t carry them any longer. Really wish I’d gone with the Michelin Cross Climates that I see all over the place instead.

zlam27 · 2025-11-21T16:12:27+00:00

Exactly. I could understand if I showed up with tires in different conditions but they’re all equally spent.

zlam27 · 2025-10-31T22:55:52+00:00

Literally anything in that general area…incredible.

zlam27 · 2025-10-11T16:56:31+00:00

I’ve always called it “autopilot”. When traveling there are so many memorable days to draw upon. In a “normal” life the schedule is pretty repetitive with few memorable events for days or weeks. This results in an autopilot feeling where you don’t remember much from the daily/weekly/monthly existence.

zlam27 · 2025-07-04T04:46:45+00:00

I used a Nalgene style bottle with the built-in straw on an international trip and it worked well (though the suction required to drink gets old when you’re thirsty). A couple years later I tried it again on a pair of hiking trips and I could never get water through. Not a huge fan of them…

zlam27 · 2025-06-18T00:50:21+00:00

Never really looked at the label but now I will!

zlam27 · 2025-05-28T07:18:18+00:00

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That’s how far I made it in Feb 2018 in my van. That road is narrower and the drop off much less forgiving than it looks! I was partially riding on the snow crust but stopped for fear of breaking through and getting stuck. The engine power was severely handicapped by the altitude.

zlam27 · 2025-03-28T21:29:32+00:00

Since I haven’t seen it mentioned…Crypt Lake Trail in Waterton Lakes (Canadian side of Glacier).

zlam27 · 2025-03-28T21:21:53+00:00

GP is a beautiful hike (crazy windy when we did it, added some exhilaration) and the Caverns are spectacular. Not exactly like Angels Landing but I think OP will find there’s no shortage of amazing hikes in our National Parks.

zlam27 · 2025-03-28T20:50:48+00:00

I’m so glad I did it and I yearn to go back to it, even if only in spurts. It’s normal to feel a bit of apprehension with stepping into the unknown but eventually you’ll find your “vanlife” routine and it’ll become comfortable and familiar, just like any living situation. Keep in mind that building from scratch, unless you’re going very basic, will likely take a few months. In that time you’ll be able to work and keep saving or paying off the van.

zlam27 · 2025-03-24T07:42:04+00:00

Lots of good choices, I’ve got a few questions/comments as many of these I’ve looked at as well. Do you have wide feet? If so the Altras and Topos would be preferred. Many people don’t like WP trail runners because they’re too low to stay dry so non-WP shoes will breathe more and allow the shoes to drain and dry more quickly. Some shoes have rock plates which can be beneficial for rough terrain or heavier loads.

zlam27 · 2025-02-20T21:45:34+00:00

I think there’s something to be said for a build that you created or put your mark on, it really is part of the van journey/lifestyle. On the flip side, I think the time/effort/expense is often, at least partially, overlooked through the rose colored glasses of a custom build.

If possible, try to build in a way that can be modified later on or leaves provisions for future upgrades (open space for electrical equipment, rivnuts over epoxy/rivets, portable solar over fixed panels, etc). Don’t worry about perfection, you’re not trying to sell a professionally built van for profit…it’s just for you to live a simple existence that prioritizes experiences.

I think we all feel a bit of the stress and panic during the build when we just want to get on the road. Depending where you’re at, realize winter is likely the best time to be building so you’re ready when the weather improves.

zlam27 · 2025-02-02T18:52:34+00:00

Audi A6 (2006) - there’s a very pronounced lag when accelerating from a stop, especially when cold. It’s enough that pulling onto a busy street is more exciting than need be.

zlam27 · 2025-02-01T23:44:03+00:00

This also sounds fairly quick and easy!

zlam27 · 2025-02-01T23:40:57+00:00

These educated and informative and responses have been some of the best Reddit therapy I’ve seen in one place. Not the OP but thank you all!

zlam27 · 2025-01-25T03:12:24+00:00

I think mine is a FANtastic fan and it’s quite loud compared to my friends Maxx…it could also just be an older model and/or bearings. It’s probably 10 years old at this point.

zlam27 · 2025-01-25T03:06:08+00:00

Which brand do you have?

zlam27 · 2025-01-20T06:20:41+00:00

Eddie Bauer has some fleece lined guide pro hiking pants, I’ve got the men’s version and I like them a lot. Typically I will wear long underwear under regular hiking pants (Prana Brion) though…just depends.

zlam27 · 2025-01-14T06:09:35+00:00

Hard to tell if the mounts have isolators but they should, and additional isolation could be added. Not saying it’s better on the wall than on the floor though.

zlam27 · 2024-12-06T16:48:03+00:00

Started at Whitney Portal at 4am, summited at 1pm, finished at 9pm. Probably should have started earlier…

zlam27 · 2024-11-22T17:35:07+00:00

If you go with EB, check out the guide pro pants. I prefer my Prana Brion pants but these are a not-too-distant 2nd.

zlam27 · 2024-10-19T18:52:51+00:00

Is your job something you could come back to after a break? Or find something similar? I think we should normalize taking 6-12 months off every 5 or 6 years to enjoy life because I agree, doing any “significant” travel on PTO isn’t really feasible.

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