Added rear camera to my 06 rtl with all factory options. Added to nav!! Life saver. 172k❤
@jcarrolljr30528 күн бұрын
Instead of replacing your radiator, bypass the transmission heater tube inside the radiator. You certainly don't need it in the desert. There is a separate transmission cooler
@trailcairn17178 күн бұрын
Great suggestion. Unfortunately, it does get cold here during the winter in the desert. I also travel up to the mountains outside Vegas where it snows and temps drop down close to zero.
@jcarrolljr30528 күн бұрын
Dealership is ROBBIBG YOU.
@trailcairn17178 күн бұрын
Thank you 🙏🙏
@KhurshidsChannel16 күн бұрын
Your video is absolutely mesmerizing! The landscapes are captured so beautifully. Thanks for sharing these amazing views! sub & 👍5
@trailcairn171716 күн бұрын
Thank you very much! Welcome to the channel ✨️
@drrbrt16 күн бұрын
Incredible! Definitely wanna walk to that one.
@robertberin487224 күн бұрын
I figured the last part must be a rock scramble because I could make out with my phone camera the people at the top of clouds rest. I was in Yosemite Sunday- Tuesday. When you started it was cold. I hiked to May Lake.
@trailcairn171724 күн бұрын
Beautiful hiking in Yosemite. Glad you got to enjoy this time of year. Clouds Rest was amazing! I want to hike to May Lake. I'm sure it's gorgeous.
@Johnjds27 күн бұрын
Awesome photos 🙌 Great views
@trailcairn171727 күн бұрын
I'm definitely returning with a backpacking permit. Probably overnight at Gem Lake with day trip over Morgan Pass to log cabin at Lower Morgan Lake.
@Johnjds28 күн бұрын
Wow, this is too cool. And encouraging, I’m always worried about crowds in Yosemite so I don’t drive all the way up there. Looks like you timed it right.
@trailcairn171728 күн бұрын
You def should go. You would make it up to Clouds Rest for sunrise 😊 It's amazing up there!
@Johnjds29 күн бұрын
Beautiful reflections on the lakes, great views!
@sfcardy29 күн бұрын
Hey, nice to meet you on the trail this weekend! I’ll watch out for your videos. Happy hiking!
@trailcairn171729 күн бұрын
Hi, it was great meeting you too! Take care
@natelogic7423Ай бұрын
If facing the rear window, look on the passenger side of bed. Kinda closer to the window, you will see a small plastic plug on the right side of bed. Pull plug out. You can mount your spare with the original center screw that holds the spare. I have not tried a full size tire yet, but it works with the donut.
@trailcairn1717Ай бұрын
Excellent. Yes, I'm aware of the spare tire mount on the bed, but I don't like leaving it there as someone might want to permanently "borrow" it. 😒 I've not tried to mount the full-size spare there. I doubt the hardware will work cause it's probably too short. Let me know if you try it.
@natelogic7423Ай бұрын
Just getcha a locking brace lol. I love my 2013 sport, just now got my headliner done (bad for 1st gens) LED bed, map, dome, ect. and LASFIT headlights. BTW, Mechanic friend of mine said if power steering pump goes out, get a third party (not cardone) BBB looks like a good brand. He said not to get a honda power steering pump, he said, don't know why, they are crap...
@keegan.sАй бұрын
Love my 2006 RTL :D
@trailcairn1717Ай бұрын
Keep giving your RTL tlc 🤙
@homeroaguilar61632 ай бұрын
I just bought a 2008 with 100 thousand miles, but the rear frame is rusty. I dont pay attention to that so I will try to figure out how to fix or put on sale
@rhondajensen64682 ай бұрын
Thank you it’s on my list
@robertberin48722 ай бұрын
they can handle the 110 degree Vegas heat. I didn't know that.
@trailcairn17172 ай бұрын
They are happy asses in the desert heat ♥️ as long as there's water nearby.
@Johnjds2 ай бұрын
Nice crisp morning, thanks for having us along! Cool to hear your thoughts on your Whitney experience. Highly recommend going back. First time is overwhelming, but it keeps getting better.
@trailcairn17172 ай бұрын
Yeah, I'm thinking of a repeat but from Kearsarge Pass out the portal.
@levik112 ай бұрын
haha I was there yesterday with my 06 Ridgeline camo out!
@trailcairn17172 ай бұрын
LOL now that's a coincidence 😅
@Johnjds2 ай бұрын
Wow, cool to see the erosion. Thanks for sharing!
@NorwayHikesTrails2 ай бұрын
Nice video and hike. Thank you for sharing. Wishing you a wonderful week and a fantastic day 😊
@trailcairn17172 ай бұрын
Thank you for the sentiment. Same to you. Nature yourself 🌞
@robertberin48722 ай бұрын
Are there bristle cone pine trees there? I'm glad to be in Northern Cali now while the the inland is very hot.
@trailcairn17172 ай бұрын
Yes, there are beautiful Bristlecone forests here. Jealous that you're in gorgeous NoCal and cooler weather. It was 108 F today 🥵 I'm ready for fall 🍂
@dperry27683 ай бұрын
I’m thinking of buying the 2024 ridgeline or the sienna 2022. What are your thoughts . I need to be able to sleep in them for traveling. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
@trailcairn17173 ай бұрын
I would buy a Sienna AWD to travel and sleep in.
@dperry27683 ай бұрын
@@trailcairn1717 I’m just not to sure about those new hybrids, and the fact that the 2022 hybrid siennas has no spare tire. Just a can of fix a flat. That’s not going to help if I have a blow out on a mountain in the middle of nowhere where with no phone service. 😳
@trailcairn17173 ай бұрын
I didn't know Siennas were hybrid and didn't have spare. You can sleep in the Ridgeline, but you cannot get comfortable in the back seat if you're tall. I'm 5'7" and sleep in the fetal position.
@youkitty1093 ай бұрын
You’re hiking alone/solo?
@trailcairn17173 ай бұрын
I always hike/backpack solo. I carry Garmin InReach in case of emergency.
@youkitty1093 ай бұрын
Trail running shoes or hiking boots for the Mt Whitney?
@trailcairn17173 ай бұрын
Topo Athletic ultraventure 3 Trail Runners. My feet got wet crossing 3 streams, but they dried within 1 hour. Very comfortable, no blisters. They also double as 'camp shoes' by removing insoles.
@youkitty1093 ай бұрын
Did you take Diamox before hand?
@trailcairn17173 ай бұрын
No. I acclimated 4 nights at Horseshoe Meadow, Cottonwood Lakes, and Cottonwood Pass, which is 10,000 - 11,000 feet elevation. I also overnighted at Trail Camp 12,000 feet before hiking to Whitney summit. I had no altitude sickness.
@willhunter23873 ай бұрын
wow we were the campsite next to you where you mentioned people just getting there that afternoon
@willhunter23873 ай бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGnJonZ7aMapoNU&ab_channel=PrimalMindOutdoors your tent is at the 4:36 timestamp I believe
@trailcairn17173 ай бұрын
Awesome! Were you guys able to summit?
@willhunter23873 ай бұрын
@@trailcairn1717 yeah we summited the next morning. it looked like it was going to storm but luckily it passed
@robertberin48723 ай бұрын
Very nice. Great job. You could probably see a long ways from up there.
@trailcairn17173 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 Yes, the views all around were fantastic!
@Johnjds3 ай бұрын
Was there any thunder and lightning with the rain during this trip?
@trailcairn17173 ай бұрын
There was definitely thunder. A clap of thunder woke me at 3am along with rain. Because I was asleep, I don't know where the lightning bolt hit or if it was just cloud to cloud. I was surprised that there was a lightning storm so early in the morning.
@Johnjds3 ай бұрын
Woo! Way to go, look forward to the video.
@trailcairn17173 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊 I ♥️ Mt. Whitney
@Johnjds3 ай бұрын
@@trailcairn1717well deserved congratulations on that summit after last years difficulties. This side from main trail is more scenic anyway I think. Great strategy staying at Trail camp with water nearby and rest before and after summit day 👍 Looks like that worked out.
@trailcairn17173 ай бұрын
Thank you, it was a wonderful trip.
@vegasranger3 ай бұрын
The pits all over Nevada. Mainly in the higher elevations. There are quite a few behind Summerlin. Many were destroyed to build homes in Summerlin and the SW valley.
@trailcairn17173 ай бұрын
I know and it's a shame how $$$ talks.
@vos61364 ай бұрын
You almost lost me with that " Global Warming " comment but I decided to stick with you for the rest of the video. Thank you for the tour. I am planning to visit Parhranagat later this year. Thanks again.
@trailcairn17174 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking a chance on me 😃 Enjoy your visit!
@6erardo6omez4 ай бұрын
great idea about the full size spare I will do the same with my 2014 ridgeline
@trailcairn17174 ай бұрын
I'm jealous that you have a 2014 🤗
@alexd.32464 ай бұрын
Just hit 500k km, just keeps going!
@trailcairn17173 ай бұрын
Wow excellent! What year is your Ridgeline?
@alexd.32463 ай бұрын
@@trailcairn1717 2009, just regular oil changes and the timing belt has been done 3 times. Struts / shocks for the first time this Friday. Oh and Krown spray every fall.
@trailcairn17173 ай бұрын
@alexd.3246 Have you done the high pressure steering line and pump yet? Good thing you do the Krown every year as rust is the downfall of this truck.
@alexd.32463 ай бұрын
@@trailcairn1717 yes, pump has been done twice and lines once. Also had the rad replaced at 350k . When the mileage is this high everything is a wear item 😀
@trailcairn17173 ай бұрын
Most of my wear items started going at 13 years and 160,000 miles. Enjoy your amazing Ridgeline!!!!
@pcelis194 ай бұрын
I love the end lmao. If someone rear ends you - it is their problem 😂
@robertberin48724 ай бұрын
I saw a lot of snow up at Sonora Pass (9,624 ft) couple days ago, but its melting fast judging from the fast moving river below it.
@trailcairn17174 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the trail report. I've read Whitney MT switchbacks are flowing with snow melt. 🤞 that I don't have to pack an ice axe. Be safe out there 🙏
@NMIBUBBLE5 ай бұрын
Yep radiator fittings, water pump, any seals, all fitting for suspension. brakes and pads, tires tread, check underneath the back seats for the supporting bar to check to see if it's fitting into the seat, easy fix, check underneath the carpet to see if there is water do the same thing up front of the cab to see if the sunroof is leaking. Check the locking cable for the trunk bed storage easy fix just need to look for the cable with the ball at the end that goes into the unlock on the lid of the trunk storage, just need zip ties to fix it. check for yellow tape on the cable pull back and zip tie it. Make sure if you get one get a inspection on rust too. Either don't buy that one or if it's just a little bit take care of that first.
@louieduarte74365 ай бұрын
How are they for road
@trailcairn17175 ай бұрын
The thick midsole absorbs the lugs pretty well on the roads so they don't poke into your feet. They also grip the road during dicy weather conditions. They grip nicely on light snow-covered trails.
@DannyRc5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info 👍 😀
@beverlybalius93035 ай бұрын
Get a small camper, they have cheap notes just about $120 and up to about $250 if you get the smallest ones.
@kevinlafferty76475 ай бұрын
You do have awesome videos.... thanks. I was wondering what happened to the ridgeline? Id like to buy a gen 1, but also looking at f150. They seem huge to me. What is your current vehicle? Thanks again!
@trailcairn17175 ай бұрын
Thank you. I sold the Ridgeline and purchased a Honda Pilot AWD to camp out of... more comfortable. The Ridgeline was great for 17 years. If you can find a 2014 in good condition, I'd buy that before going with a Ford F150. Just my opinion. Take care 🙏
@MEEANDSTUFF6 ай бұрын
So what IIIIIIII do is remove my front passenger seat. It’s a game changer I promise. I level out the floor bumps with various folded U-Haul blankets. Super easy. Allows me to stretch out and it’s easy to exit from the front passenger door without ooching too much Actually opens up a lot of room for storage and organizing and you’ll have easy access to your ignition and ventilation controls/fir cracking open or closing windows. I also have window visors and slip on mesh window screens from Amazon. Also using the right rear seat folded down turns it into a pretty cozy lounge 😃
@trailcairn17176 ай бұрын
Wow excellent! Love your setup.
@dgriffin60746 ай бұрын
I think you will find gas mileage will drop with the AT tires. I have the Cooper AT3, and I average about 13mpg.
@trailcairn17176 ай бұрын
Definitely a drop in mpg
@therodanjames6 ай бұрын
How tall are you?
@trailcairn17176 ай бұрын
5'7"
@imaudm3 ай бұрын
can you stretch out completely?
@trailcairn17173 ай бұрын
No. I'm sleeping in a fetal position.
@user-kc2ul2rh8b6 ай бұрын
@Trail Cairn what size spare is in the truck bed? My donut is useless and I tried both 215 and 225 on an original rim (not spare) and still won’t fit inside the locking truck bed.
@trailcairn17176 ай бұрын
OEM P245/65 R17
@alen-commentnazi87746 ай бұрын
How are those kuhmo tires holding up? Thoughts? How many miles since
@trailcairn17176 ай бұрын
I replaced them after 32,000 miles with Falken Wildpeak Trail. Wildpeak is an excellent tire. Better than Kumho. My 2 cents
@alen-commentnazi87746 ай бұрын
@@trailcairn1717 did you realize the kuhmo not so good quality? I’m looking at a used set of alloy wheels that have the kuhmo on there and I’m not sure how they’ll hold up I usually drive very fast and hard too
@trailcairn17176 ай бұрын
If you're not driving off road using AWD, then the Kumho are fine. I needed a more rugged off road tire which is why I got the Wildpeaks. Sounds like you're getting a nice set of rims and tires 👍
@acidplasticine6 ай бұрын
exactly about the toe issue i was asking myself.. thanks
@DeviusPL6 ай бұрын
NB hiero v7 is better has much more stability and has much more interesing foam. Forefoot is eaven vider than in trabuco. I have both. Trabuco and speedgoat are completly difrent shoes and compering it doesnt hawe a any sens. About speedgoat there is a mafatespeed also. Nice cuschion good control and much better then speedgoat but not too good for streat walking. I am using for long hiking hoka stinson. Good impact, very good stability, pleanty of room in forefoot, very good for a streat and also for a woods. Kind of all terrain shoes. And cuschioning much better than in bondai or trabuco becouse of stability with it and the impact back is super great. Con is that driving in car is a little bit difficult.
@trailcairn17176 ай бұрын
Excellent feedback! I'm going to look at Hoka Stinson for this summer's hiking. Thank you 🙏
@amirasassmann17957 ай бұрын
Nice Video and great Tent. Thank you for sharing. I have one question: What when there is rain which will probably sooner or later pour into the footprint of the Vestibül and from there under your tent beween the footprint and the floor of your tent. I like this extension of the footprimt but am concerned about the water coming eventually under the tent ending up in a paddle. Do you have some experience with this issue?
@trailcairn17177 ай бұрын
I just detach the point and pull it closer to the tent over my shoes and pack that are on the vestibule floor. This allows the rain to run under the footprint. It helps to pick a camp spot that is not a low point where water pools. Happy hiking! 😃
@amirasassmann17957 ай бұрын
@@trailcairn1717 Ah thank you very much for your quick answer. Good idea
@fredguldbrandsen27237 ай бұрын
Best color to repaint is whatever original color is. White roof is a good idea in the desert.
@trailcairn17177 ай бұрын
Sound advice 👌 Love your Westfalia
@raymondhurst71807 ай бұрын
Just started watching your videos as I am a new Ridgeline owner. What size are those tires? They look to be one size taller than factory.
@trailcairn17177 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching 🙏 Those are stock size tires and OEM wheels P245/65 R17 How ru liking your Ridgeline?
@jeffjohnson51397 ай бұрын
Looks rough!
@trailcairn17177 ай бұрын
That became a scary storm. Hit me with hail once I reached my truck. Lucky I got out of the lightning.
@jeffjohnson51397 ай бұрын
@@trailcairn1717 I envy your lifestyle though. Even when dodging storms.