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  1. LostInSocal

    I am SCREWED. It looks like my trip will be cancelled

    Don't the vehicles usually come with two key fobs? Glad you found yours.
  2. LostInSocal

    Camp Shower (Merged)

    Totally agree on the funky areas and the use of a wash cloth. When cleaning those areas, I wring out the towel and don't let it directly touch those areas. I wonder if those wipes are sold packed but dry. I've had some wipe packs dry out on me when left in the car, and all I do is pour in...
  3. LostInSocal

    Camp Shower (Merged)

    Are these pretty much like the Costco wipes? We use them around the house and take them when we're camping anyway. Thank you for the suggestion.
  4. LostInSocal

    Planning on a short Sequoia NF/ Kings Canyon NP

    Big Bear was ....... crowded! Haha. We ended up at Holcomb Campground and was able to nab one of the last spot available. Come to find out from the camp host that just up the road are disperse sites available and since we brought our own "facilities", the only thing we'd be giving up is a...
  5. LostInSocal

    SKYCAMP Kickstarter Campaign just kicked off!

    This would be a great size for my family of three, and the hard shell is definitely a plus for me. At 150 pounds though, it's no minor task to get it off the rig, and leaving it on semi-permanently is not an option. Their site says orders are shipping in September. Sent from my...
  6. LostInSocal

    Camp Shower (Merged)

    Yep! I'm that guy. I need to be clean before turning in. I'm not saying a hour-long shower with a bar of soap and shampoo. I just need to get the grime and dirt off of me. To that end, all I usually do is wipe down with a bucket and towel. I've always felt that if I'm clean, I'll keep my tent...
  7. LostInSocal

    Skyline Drive Question...

    Agreed, it's a very beautiful trail to drive. I did it several times in my old 4R (2x4), and only once in my 4R (4x4). Seeing as this thread has been opened for a while, you probably already have your answer. If you haven't already done so I'd contact the Big Bear Discovery Center for details. I...
  8. LostInSocal

    Incognito Camping

    I share the OP's sentiments. Sleeping in the rig off on the side or turnoff of a dirt track is easy, and though I've only done it a handful of times, I've not had any issues yet. I think part of it is my vehicle doesn't attract much attention being that it looks fairly stock. That said, I would...
  9. LostInSocal

    Camp Site Tips and Tricks.

    LOL ... got it ... don't want to be "that guy" for sure
  10. LostInSocal

    Camp Shower (Merged)

    Ultimately I'd like to get a Road Shower. For me, I'd prefer not to have anything permanently attached to my DD, and really the only requirement is decent temperatures for a good rinse off. A Road Shower looks like stone aged technology compared to some of the solutions out there with tankless...
  11. LostInSocal

    Overland Gear For Winter: How to Prepare for Cold!

    This stuff is hardcore to me. Lowest I've been out in is 23 degrees, and that wasn't intentional. Lots of good stuff here so thank you all. I planning to do more cold-season camping this coming fall / winter so I'm watching this thread. I have a Coleman catalytic heater what looks just like...
  12. LostInSocal

    Rear bumper weight

    Had a double-take moment on this one... lol
  13. LostInSocal

    Members Instagram ID

    @grumpy_dadd just a buncha random pics ... hope you all enjoy
  14. LostInSocal

    SKYCAMP Kickstarter Campaign just kicked off!

    I have seen that video. It's a nice introduction to the RTT and its configurations / accessories but no details. Guess the RTT is too new to really get any usable reviews. Thanks for the share though.
  15. LostInSocal

    SKYCAMP Kickstarter Campaign just kicked off!

    Anyone have an update on the Skykamp? I didn't take the plunge with Kickstarter partly because it was (is) a new product and the price is steep to be a guinea pig. I'm digging the hard shell design and usable space. It appears from their videos you can pretty much stow all your sleep gear when...
  16. LostInSocal

    Camp Site Tips and Tricks.

    I've learned since that I need to have medium-sized kindling to make it really effective and not empty the butane cannister. I used to try and start up large blocks of wood which didn't usually work well. Sometimes, if I didn't want to whip the Snow Peak out, I'd use those 14g Esbit fuel...
  17. LostInSocal

    4Runner Owners Registry

    Pretty standard. Next on the wishlist are sliders and at least a front bumper though I'm not sure what to go with yet.
  18. LostInSocal

    Rig Mileage

    Had my rig since end of August 2016, currently at ~14,500 miles. Just found out this morning my defroster is out. Toyota reliability my @ss.
  19. LostInSocal

    5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Oil Change Video

    Holy crap! I'm glad Toyotas come with the 2-year Toyota Care package. BTW, I have a 2016 TRDP 4R and the TRD skid plate does not come with the hatch. Great!
  20. LostInSocal

    Post Your YouTube channel

    Many of my favorites have already been listed so I won't go through those again but this one I don't think I've seen mentioned. https://www.youtube.com/user/squirrelhuntertv Something oddly satisfying about a rat hunt with an air soft rifle. These videos are like 20+ minutes but I find myself...