North West BS Thread

Fires are getting worse every year it seems.

 

Generally speaking the fires are not a problem. Maybe for a few days or a week, but not constant and some summers we have no smoke.

If you want to go whale watching then that should be your primary date selector. It is getting harder and harder for those guides due to increased laws and reduced population.

 

Dunno. I’ve actually never been. Just laughed at all the boats ripping around Puget Sound packed with tourists.

I’d start calling the local guides and see what they say. Besides Orca, I’m not sure what else there is in the region

 

or... you could just take @gosolo up on his offer. Drive straight to his place; pick up a nice quality tactical skinner; and carry that when you are in a non-permissive environment!!! Seems like a win-win

 

Yeah, good call here. If your primary objective is orca spotting, that should set your dates! I'm not sure when that is either. (But we did see some in mid-July off the Olympic peninsula in 2021. Not up close, but from the beach. Not sure about when they're in the sound.)

 

I believe humpbacks are in the area as well.

 

I have the Valvomax as it doesn't hang down like the Fumoto and its stainless and not brass. Too many stories about people ripping out the Fumoto.

The filter housing wrench for the alloy housing I bought, works well.

ARES 56012-64mm Oil Filter Wrench for Toyota, Lexus, and Scion 2.0 to 5.7 Liter Engines - 3/8" Drive 14 Flute Wrench - Easily Remove Oil Filters

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VWDX22F?ie=UTF8&th=1

 

Really? Ripping out the Fumoto during the install or catching it on things during driving?

 

Dolphins!!!!!!

 

Hey, just wanted to confirm.... did that free wheel transaction end up working for you???? I believe I saw you guys were scheduled to meet up, but just wanted to make sure everything finalized before I stopped looking

 

Yeah! I picked them up next day. I owe you a thank you for watching out for me. Now I have to wrap my head around how expensive a decent set of all terrains are haha

 

No worries... you owe me nothing, it was my pleasure

Yeah, I was looking around and it seems like they've gone up again... !!!

Good luck on finding something that doesn't break the bank!!!

 

Durring install from what I found.

 

Selling my LOWMAX folding bed cover. Was on a 17 Crew Max with the bed rails.

600.00

In great shape.

https://realtruck.com/p/lomax-tonneau-cover/v/toyota/tundra/2017/

 

I got a lomax too, they are great, light, simple and easy to remove. You may want to mention if it’s a 5.5 or 6.5ft etc. though?

 

5.5 bed, crew max

Link is for the same one.

 

Was down in Portland yesterday and stopped at Sam’s NW BBQ store. Figured I’d post my thoughts since there are a lot of smokers here…

• Huge Yoder dealer with a large variety in stock to fondle. Plus lots of accessories. Also sells Myron Mixon’s line of pellet smokers and pellets.
• Nice, large variety of rubs and sauces.
  
• Carry both pellets (3 brands) and chunks of smoke wood.
  
• Has lots of BBQ gear…gloves, spray bottles, butcher paper, etc.
• I’ve emailed Sam a few times and he’s always been responsive. He and his son were both very friendly.

I was hoping for some trailer pit smokers to rub up against, but doesn’t look like he stocks those anymore. Now if he’d only start selling Pitts and Spitts smokers!

 

Who this? Saw in Milton, Wa.

 

Ah the majestic 2022 grand taco found in it’s native environment the strip mall parking lot. Jk looks nice, not me.

 

GRAND TACO
LMFAO
So accurate

 

Just posted a Marmot Limestone 6-person tent in the For Sale section...https://www.tundras.com/threads/marmot-limestone-6-tent-200.120498/

 

Did one of you guys trade in your Lunar Rock TRD Pro?
https://www.beavertontoyota.com/used-Beaverton-2021-Toyota-Tundra-TRD+Pro-5TFDY5F12MX961672

The value retention on these is nuts.

 

That's just nuts

 

OMG that payment for a used rig!

 

Not sure it's anyone from here... Carfax showed 2 owners in 2.5 years , but both were registered in OR...

I will say our local dealer had a 2020 Pro w/38k miles on it last summer. It was originally listed at 60,500 and sat for a few months. They dropped it down to mid 50s and it still sat for a couple of more months. It finally sold to someone out of the area.

Not sure they'll see $60k+ for it, but will probably get mid-$50s... which based on MSRP would definitely be good retention in value over 2 years!

 

Anyone tow a travel trailer on 37s? How does the truck handle it? Wife wants my 35s on her 4runner. Says her 33s look tiny haha.