What did you do WITH your Ranger today?

[Dave859]

Hey Dave! Nice looking truck! Is that Velocity Blue?

LOL yes. Popular color.

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[subquark]

Did the second most important thing that I'll ever do on an annual basis with Soupie!

The single most important thing will be done as soon as the rain and cold eases a little and the victorious photo shall be posted (of course!). =D ...

Soupie's 2023 dump* sticker!

* - for those sticklers, the "artisanal, locally-sourced, recycling center" =p

 

[subquark]

Yesterday drove almost 500 miles home from the in-law’s. Anyone have tips for securing tarps better so they don’t flap? When I strapping it down, wife actually suggested we get a tonneau or camper shell ?. With the bed loaded it’s about impossible to get to the tie-down loops sometimes.

I use 24 inch soft loop straps to "extend" the tie downs. I have to remember to pull them up before loading and they aren't as strong as the tie down points, but it lets me tie things down a little easier.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B084VQT8MM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title

In this previously posted pic, you can see that I have doubled them for the middle tie down so that the ratchet strap clip wasn't pressing on the compressor.

With them doubled, I can clip at the tie down, at the end of the first one, or at the end of the second one (good for large brush piles).

I also like retractable straps because I can attach the end of it to the tie down before loading on the one side.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08RW67ZH4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title

These straps only have a 1,500 pound rating but I only use them for brush and for things that probably would never bounce out of the bed.

 

[TVRangerSTX]

Did the second most important thing that I'll ever do on an annual basis with Soupie!

The single most important thing will be done as soon as the rain and cold eases a little and the victorious photo shall be posted (of course!). =D ...

Soupie's 2023 dump* sticker!

* - for those sticklers, the "artisanal, locally-sourced, recycling center" =p

Breathlessly awaiting celebration of the first dump run of 2023! Congrats David, saving the planet from that demon of global warming...we should nominate Soupie for the Greta Thunberg Award, complete with window sticker!
I'm disappointed however that you're only #4500! Should have been in line early for #1...

 

[mr.wonderful]

On today's issue of "What did you do with your ranger?", it is once again a case of what happened yesterday....

Still in California, ready to go back to Colorado... Start my road trip pre checks since I have to work this week and discover my passenger side outer tie rod is PUKING grease ?. So it's at the dealer right now, hoping they can warranty it out.

Here's to hoping I'm on the road Saturday, motorcycle and dog loaded up and ready to leave

 

[subquark]

Breathlessly awaiting celebration of the first dump run of 2023! Congrats David, saving the planet from that demon of global warming...we should nominate Soupie for the Greta Thunberg Award, complete with window sticker!
I'm disappointed however that you're only #4500! Should have been in line early for #1...

Oh no, that's my license plate number (quick, blur it out!). I lucked out with an easy-to-remember tag - this is the first time I've ever had a tag I know by heart! =D

Fortunately Soupie's race red exterior, its drivers obsessively-frequent dump run schedule, and the ever snarling Cheech (who will snarl but gladly take the Milk Bone from the gate attendant) means recognition on sight by the Public Works team.

I have finally arrived and I'm touched by your nomination of us for such a fine award.

I'll place it under my GT poster ...

 

[AzScorpion]

Oh no, that's my license plate number (quick, blur it out!). I lucked out with an easy-to-remember tag - this is the first time I've ever had a tag I know by heart! =D
Fortunately Soupie's race red exterior, its drivers obsessively-frequent dump run schedule, and the ever snarling Cheech (who will snarl but gladly take the Milk Bone from the gate attendant) means recognition on sight by the Public Works team.
I have finally arrived and I'm touched by your nomination of us for such a fine award.
I'll place it under my GT poster ...

Welp, there goes breakfast! ??

 

[subquark]

Welp, there goes breakfast! ??

Maybe it's time for a dump run! Or something related to taking a dump ... =D

 

[Utope]

I use 24 inch soft loop straps to "extend" the tie downs. I have to remember to pull them up before loading and they aren't as strong as the tie down points, but it lets me tie things down a little easier.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B084VQT8MM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title

In this previously posted pic, you can see that I have doubled them for the middle tie down so that the ratchet strap clip wasn't pressing on the compressor.

With them doubled, I can clip at the tie down, at the end of the first one, or at the end of the second one (good for large brush piles).

I also like retractable straps because I can attach the end of it to the tie down before loading on the one side.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08RW67ZH4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title

These straps only have a 1,500 pound rating but I only use them for brush and for things that probably would never bounce out of the bed.

yeah that would be a good idea to grab something like that. my uncle has cable extension in his. something like these:
https://www.amazon.com/Roadmaster-9...ocphy=1014570&hvtargid=pla-593698353754&psc=1

 

[Dr3wDrop]

This was so tempting...

 

[subquark]

yeah that would be a good idea to grab something like that. my uncle has cable extension in his. something like these:
https://www.amazon.com/Roadmaster-9...ocphy=1014570&hvtargid=pla-593698353754&psc=1

Now that's strong! I think I'd trust that with far more than my setup - thanks for the link! =)

 

[Grumpaw]

Did the second most important thing that I'll ever do on an annual basis with Soupie!

The single most important thing will be done as soon as the rain and cold eases a little and the victorious photo shall be posted (of course!). =D ...

Soupie's 2023 dump* sticker!

* - for those sticklers, the "artisanal, locally-sourced, recycling center" =p

I thought it was the ### of times you were permitted to make a dump run this year......

 

[subquark]

I thought it was the ### of times you were permitted to make a dump run this year......

Yeah, that wouldn't cut it ... =D

 

[MXGOLF]

This was so tempting...

WOW gas is still way over $4.00 a gallon here

 

[Dr3wDrop]

WOW gas is still way over $4.00 a gallon here

It has been fluctuating 35 cents +/- over the past two months. I tend to not even pay attention since I get premium. I find that premium swings way different. Not even dependent on 87 octane prices. 87 could be the same at 2 different stations but 93 would be 10-20 cents higher at one vs the other.

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