Recent content by MavTed

I was just about to post that! Great minds and all that. I bought it for $46 + shipping for $54.50 from this outfit.

Mine too, but wasn’t on the list. Bummer!

We use it for its WiFi hotspot. While we live in the greater Phoenix metro area, it’s shocking how poor cell phone coverage is in many places. The hot spot helps. I assume that’s because it’s a different carrier. I’m not sure it’ll be worth it but we’ll decide in 11+ months when our trial is up.

I recently filled my new Lariat Hybrid (<1500 mi), being sure to stop when the pump stopped (ie not topping off). Within a handful of miles, I was at the next tick below full (7/8). I know the concerns for overfilling, but I’m going to try a single top-off next time. The hybrid tank is small...

I’ll bite. What’s a glove box damper? 😳

Thanks for this.

My only caution would be to double check what other features the Connectivity may provide beyond navigation. I previously had a high-end Audi that never had the Nav package, and was told by salesman that with Apply CarPlay I really didn’t need it. After that I learned that there were a host of...

I learned only today that “top tier” was more than a term of art. It is actually a gasoline standard originally promoted by a host of car manufacturers that included big name, mostly foreign companies and GM. Since its inception, many others including Ford have joined the ranks. If I had read...

I notice the hay and the snow blower are in the 26 yr old truck. Very cool pic!

I was quoted $300 in NW Phoenix metro area for a quality ceramic film. I also paid $150, however, for my front side windows, and a number of others paid quite a bit less.

I can’t compare the BakFlip to any of the knock offs, but have had both the BakFlip and the BAK Revolver. I prefer the Revolver hard roll-up. When you need the whole bed (except for the diameter of the roll-up) you can still see out most of the rear window thru the rear view mirror. The BakFlip...

I was quoted $130 by my local dealer (where I bought my Maverick) for full oil/filter change, tire rotation, multipoint inspection with a recommendation of every 5000 or 7500 miles service. The first service is free. They said at 20K miles the cost would be $250 for adding cabin and engine air...

I’m a 5th generation Montanan taking refuge in the Valley of the Sun likely for the remainder of my years, but I well remember the treachery of walking on icy surfaces, none worse than those descending a steep hill. Still gives me the Willie’s thinking about it. 😱

Watch your footing, please! It’d be a shame to take a bad fall so far away from any help. 😜