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Best Hunting Truck, SUV, or Van?

Exhumis said:
Truck will give you tons of cred with the devil dogs. “Damn, Chaps drives a truck? He’s good people!”
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I had hoped to get to officer development school a little sooner (Before the end of deer season in Rhode Island). That way I could try to be the first person ever to butcher a deer on the grounds! That would probably give me some credibility with some guys... and lose a whole lot with others. ODS is supposed to be a “knife and fork” school for Navy officers. I already know how to use mine LOL!
 
dalton916 said:
Oh well now that changes things.....if it’s cred you’re looking for, might I suggest a fire truck.....


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It looks like a US Marine bought a fire truck. And yes, that's totally allowed

Turns out you can totally buy a fire truck and drive it around base, assuming you have the appropriate license, insurance, and don't mind being stopped by the Duty NCO every five minutes.
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When I was stationed at Norfolk Virginia, one of my best friends got an on-base parking sticker for his John Deere tractor! He claimed it was his “personal vehicle”.
 
PastorKen said:
When I was stationed at Norfolk Virginia, one of my best friends got an on-base parking sticker for his John Deere tractor! He claimed it was his “personal vehicle”.
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We had a bear of time getting use of THE duty truck for Devron12 so me and a buddy of mine bought a ‘64 Chevy stepside, painter that thing haze gray and stenciled USN and SSN-690 on the doors and M-DIV on the tailgate. One day the CO of the Boston called our CO and asked if his guys could use our Duty Truck. Capt. Ryan told him, “ain’t my truck. It’s M-Div’s truck and I ain’t asking ‘em, you ask ‘em. Ask nicely though, those fellas can be a testy lot”

Loved that man. Great CO!
 
dalton916 said:
We had a bear of time getting use of THE duty truck for Devron12 so me and a buddy of mine bought a ‘64 Chevy stepside, painter that thing haze gray and stenciled USN and SSN-690 on the doors and M-DIV on the tailgate. One day the CO of the Boston called our CO and asked if his guys could use our Duty Truck. Capt. Ryan told him, “ain’t my truck. It’s M-Div’s truck and I ain’t asking ‘em, you ask ‘em. Ask nicely though, those fellas can be a testy lot”

Loved that man. Great CO!
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That's awesome!
 
PastorKen said:
I had hoped to get to officer development school a little sooner (Before the end of deer season in Rhode Island). That way I could try to be the first person ever to butcher a deer on the grounds! That would probably give me some credibility with some guys... and lose a whole lot with others. ODS is supposed to be a “knife and fork” school for Navy officers. I already know how to use mine LOL!
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Well you’ll be a mustang anyway, you’re supposed to be rebellious and unpredictable. Go with it.
 
I hunt with a 2010 Toyota 4Runner. It has been a great vehicle.
I have a hitch rack that I keep a pull sled in to recover deer and transport home. I have put a deer inside the back, but there are lots of reasons it is preferable to keep them outside. This truck has been bulletproof for me...
 
PastorKen said:
Very nice. But the bed isn't long enough to sleep in is it?
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It will work for me. I’m 5”10 and can sleep anywhere. I need the Crewmax because I have 3 kids. Otherwise I would have the regular 4 door tundra (longer bed). Really I can sleep just fine in the rear seat of my crewmax. It’s disgustingly spacious.
 
Wirrex said:
It will work for me. I’m 5”10 and can sleep anywhere. I need the Crewmax because I have 3 kids. Otherwise I would have the regular 4 door tundra (longer bed). Really I can sleep just fine in the rear seat of my crewmax. It’s disgustingly spacious.
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I have the 3 kid problem also so went the same route as you. I want a topper too. I just have a roll up top on my bed to hide my gear. Just got a lift and new tires.
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swampsnyper said:
I have the 3 kid problem also so went the same route as you. I want a topper too. I just have a roll up top on my bed to hide my gear. Just got a lift and new tires.
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Wow that’s awesome and next on my list. What lift and size tires? I just want to clear 35’s. I would be real happy then.
 
Wirrex said:
Wow that’s awesome and next on my list. What lift and size tires? I just want to clear 35’s. I would be real happy then.
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BDS 3in coil over kit. Nitto trail grapplers. 295/70/18. That’s a 34.5 in tire. I barely get a rub if wheel is at full turn while in reverse. Im debating whether to trim it or not worry about it. Plenty of room all around except at that one spot behind the front wheel.
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I vote 4-runner!!! I have an '86 4-runner and like you said it is darn near bulletproof and you could set it up to sleep inside if you wanted too! Plus it will go through and over just about anything!!!!
 
My uncle just got an Earthroamer. It seems pretty nice so far.


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