jband's Lobo Log-o

[jbandc122]

Got you, you can recline it after that

Absolutely, no clearance issues! I made it to fit where I keep the seat

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[Cherokee]

I appreciate it, but I have the same one and my dog is not a fan (of any hammock). Plus, showing me a cheap alternative after I have already made the bench is kinda silly.

The bottom is ridged, my dog is happy,
I did it for others who might like a cheap easy drop in that will get~er~done.

Yours looks very comfy.
Did you remember a seat belt/short leash hook up for the dog’s safety in a crash ?

In my 2004 Escape a deer ran out in front of me,
I hit the brakes, near miss,
My 82 pound Bulladore hit the dash. Cracked two control knob faces for the A/C controls. Knocked my coffee all over the floor mats and my shoes.

My dog was fine but very pissed off at the deer. :’P

Just sayin.

I think In NC there’s a pet seatbelt law,
No really I shit you not !

 

[Cherokee]

I picked up my third Maverick on Jan 13. The first was a Lariat FX4, then a Lariat Lux Hybrid, then a random Porsche Cayenne Diesel, and now a '25 Lobo High. I went in to test drive a '25 Lariat Hybrid but was disappointed. Almost as a joke, I asked the salesman to pull the Lobo around. Turns out, I loved it. It sounds better, the turbo adds to the feeling of fun, and the frame handles like a civic that is also benefiting from some rear end action. Shoutout to Interstate Ford in Miamisburg, OH for the absolute best buying experience I've had.

Thus, begins my Lobo Log-o.

My plan is to log everything here for everyone to see. This will include categories of:

1. Total Costs
2. Fuel and Mileage
3. Maintenance
4. Accessories and Modifications
5. Problems and Recalls

Round Ups will occur in posts with Google Sheets embedded, but I will add separate posts with the actual projects.

I’ve done this with most every vehicle I’ve had. It’s a very good idea.
Next break it down to a true cost per mile.
That can sometimes be an eye opener on the cost of owning and operating a vehicle.

It shows the benefits or downfalls of keeping a vehicle til it dies as opposed to to trading up every four or five years.

My most extreme:
2008 2.7Ltr Tacoma, 528,000 trouble free miles in six years. Server duty in the Florida heat.
Loss of compression forced me to trade it in, imagine that !

Cost per mile to operate was low obviously. Trade in value, ha !
They took a thousand off a new F-150 Work truck.
I was so friggen happy I got that much.

I counted everything knowing there was no return on mods,
Topper, bed slide out, Timbren lifts,
Those three mods were $1900

 

[jbandc122]

The bottom is ridged, my dog is happy,
I did it for others who might like a cheap easy drop in that will get~er~done.

Yours looks very comfy.
Did you remember a seat belt/short leash hook up for the dog’s safety in a crash ?

In my 2004 Escape a deer ran out in front of me,
I hit the brakes, near miss,
My 82 pound Bulladore hit the dash. Cracked two control knob faces for the A/C controls. Knocked my coffee all over the floor mats and my shoes.

My dog was fine but very pissed off at the deer. :’P

Just sayin.

I think In NC there’s a pet seatbelt law,
No really I shit you not !

I’ve done this with most every vehicle I’ve had. It’s a very good idea.
Next break it down to a true cost per mile.
That can sometimes be an eye opener on the cost of owning and operating a vehicle.

It shows the benefits or downfalls of keeping a vehicle til it dies as opposed to to trading up every four or five years.

My most extreme:
2008 2.7Ltr Tacoma, 528,000 trouble free miles in six years. Server duty in the Florida heat.
Loss of compression forced me to trade it in, imagine that !

Cost per mile to operate was low obviously. Trade in value, ha !
They took a thousand off a new F-150 Work truck.
I was so friggen happy I got that much.

I counted everything knowing there was no return on mods,
Topper, bed slid out, Timbren lifts,
Those three mods were $1900

The seatbelt buckles are still usable behind the platform. I'm also planning on some hidden D-rings and a detachable net for the front. I'm glad your Bulladore was unharmed! You can never predict what the road has in store.

And absolutely, it's crazy how much we spend on depreciating assets. I thought it would be worth sharing for actual cost to own for current or future owners to see.

 

[jbandc122]

Rear ended

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