Army Green thread: let’s keep it green!

I went through about 4-5 different dealers. 2 had AG Pro's in stock and wouldn't budge off of MSRP. Finally ordered one and had to wait 2 months to get it. Did talk them down to $3,500 below MSRP. I figure that was worth the wait.

 

Went to the west slope for a few day’s of camping wife and I were hoping to see some wild horses in the Little Book Cliff area, but no luck. Easy 4wheel road to monument rocks.

 

Incredible scenery! I'm super jealous.
Is that an Akita? Beautiful dog!

 

Crewed a hot air balloon flight this morning. First time we've been out since February with the pandemic issues. It was good to get the pilots and crew together for a flight before we restart taking passengers sometime soon...hopefully.

 

Great Pics!

 

Thanks! He’s a Shiba. The dog Akita’s were bred from originally. They are like cousins almost

 

Clint, where did you end up camping and was it full - any restrictions to be aware of? Thanks in advance.

 

We camped at Highline state park in Fruita. Got there Thursday and surprisingly there were several spots still open but it filled on Friday. You have to make reservations at all state and national parks now cuz of this COVID thing, so no walk ups are allowed. Stage 1 fire restrictions, so no open fires, only allowed in permanent fire rings or I'm pretty sure you can bring your own portable fire pit but it has to have a screen for dispersed camping. Wife came along so we have to camp somewhere with a decent bathroom and preferably running water, otherwise no fun for her Highline has showers so perfect for the lady

 

Thank you, the same here for my wife, I prefer to just back country camp but that doesn't work for her and she wants to see the Little Book Cliff area for the horses. I kind of figured we would have to reserve a site. To be honest I haven't camped in a State or National camp ground in years. Again thanks for the information, that helps planning purposes.

 

Your welcome. Wild horse area is about a hour drive from Highline and the trail is 4+ hours, so be prepared for a full afternoon followed trail 88 in the Fun Treks northern 4WD book. If I were to do it again I might connect trail 86 and 88 to make a loop rather than a out and back. If you really want to please the wife on a different day (and get some day drinking in) drive the Palisade wine and farm loop, tons of wineries and fruit/veg stands to check out

 

Thanks Clint, that info helps a lot. Looking at going in the middle of the week - less crazy now I just have to convince the boss that is the best time - LOL - thanks again

 

What gauge wite did you use for the s8 wiring and where did you route your wiring? Thanks

 

Just hit 5k miles and my maintenance needed soon light came on, I received an email from the dealer within an hour of it coming on which was pretty cool. I assume 5k service is just a tire rotation and multipoint inspection? Has anyone cleared the maintenance needed soon light? I was ready about resetting it earlier today but that was on an older model with a key and not the keyless models.

 

You can reset the maintenance in the settings on the little screen in between your speedometer and rpm’s using the steering wheel controls

 

Oil change, too.

 

I would have to change it I think, the dealer will only change it at 10k. At least I took it in around 1500k wanting to do an early first change but they shooed me off and said "come back at 10k, it's synthetic."

 

Interesting. My dealer said 1 oil change for ever 5k for 25k. Already had 2 when I just turned over 10k the other month.
I just looked it up, and you're right.
https://www.toyota.com/content/ebrochure/toyotacare.pdf
Guess I got lucky lol

 

Sent you a message!

 

Just picked up @CaliRaisedLed

Now time for some In-N-Out

 

Guess what I found at In-N-Out