What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

I checked to see what I was working with before I attempt to go paddleboarding next week. The paddleboard is 12’ and I’m using this in the hitch:

$63 ECOTRIC Truck Bed Extender Pickup Truck Bed Hitch Mount Extension Rack SUV Lumber Ladder Canoe Boat Kayak Long Pipes w/Flag 750lbs Capacity

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AW6BEBK?_encoding=UTF8


My Vizsla is dubious

 

That works! Watch the corners!

 

That and also I’m thinking nose first parking only, unless it’s wide open behind me.

 

This makes me miss @RivetNutBob

 

Threw some tailgate inserts on the new truck. Found some metal ones that bow out just a bit and I love them more than my previous flat ones!

 

I’m missing the connection…

 

I zip tied noodles to mine




Also use a flush bed bar so I can load them on with the tailgate up and still use rear cam, and hides all my crap in the bed

 

Excellent call on the noodles!

What’s the extension that you have in the second pic? I figure that might save me some time searching.

 

$150 Hornet Outdoors Quick Adjust Receiver Hitch Steel Powder Coated Made in USA U-4043

Amazon.com: Hornet Outdoors Quick Adjust Receiver Hitch Steel Powder Coated Made in USA U-4043: Automotive

 

No interference at all. It's a body armor bumper if you're looking for one.

 

Has anyone heard anything from @RivetNutBob. I think we all assumed it was a hunting season break thing but it sure has been a long time. He was so active here it just seems strange without his input.

 

Bob was (is) a proponent of those extended hitch carriers.

 

WD-40 will help prevent rust. "WD" stands for "water displacement." The company says its also anti-corrosive (see here).

 

Installed my XBull trax today. I know they ain`t Maxxtrax but for something I'll probably use for snow or someone else, I'm saving my money for some bronze wheels.

 

It’s aluminum so I’m rolling with it

 

Emblems look awesome! Make sure you buy a car wash soft brush to clean in-between those crevices! Haha

 

Put the pro grill, prinsu rack, and got tinted.

 

I wonder about Bob as well, miss the old fart. I can relate of course to the old fart part. Yes, he and I wanted a front bumper with a receiver hitch upfront. I know they make the hitches by themselves but they use to make a steel bumper with a receiver hitch but they stopped making them.

 

Took mine deep into a hole this last Sunday........

https://youtu.be/m8EGSbYrXNg

 

Update on AC leak repair

I wish I could give y'all an update but I don't have any to give........ I sent the Assistant Service Manager who is handling my repair an email late yesterday asking for an update. No replies. I was told the part would come in on Saturday and they may have it ready Saturday or Monday at the latest. That was 4 days ago! I envision the new unit leaking too, the part never made it, or perhaps they wrecked my truck and they are trying to repair it quickly.