Re: newbie question, Scout II Vs Travelall Vs pu

[Curt Cleavinger <rcleavin@domain.elided>]

I agree with Tom, except that after you spend some time on the 
easier trails you may have a lot of fun, and decide to try
some more difficult trails - where the Scouts have an edge. Scout II's 
also have the edge in parts availability, especially for aftermarket 
stuff like lift springs, etc. I would say get a Travelall or Pickup if you 
need the extra space or towing capacity. Otherwise go for a Scout.
Or do what I did, and get a Travelall as a tow rig, and a Scout as a
trail rig.

Later,
  Curt

>Date: Mon, 04 Jan 1999 13:47:50 -0700
>From: Tom Mandera <tsm1@domain.elided>
>Subject: Re: newbie question, Scout II Vs Travelall  Vs pu
>
>Richard McFarlane wrote:
> 
>> available here in southern California.   The question is, on the rough
>> (but not radical) dirt roads found in the California desert is one truck
>> better than the others?  I would hate to buy one and fix it up only to
>> have to switch to a different model a year or two later.  Thanks in
>> advance and you can email me direct if you want to save digest
>> bandwidth.
>
>If I were going solely for "open" dirt roads or your typical Forrest
>Service road/trail.. where you don't need to negotiate tight corners and
>switchbacks with trees on all sides, or crawl over gnarly boulders on
>the Rubicon.. I'd probably opt for a Travelall.