I’ve had the best luck with the Gaia app on my phone. Get a dedicated tablet if you don’t want to use your phone maybe. But it’s a solid app, reasonable subscription fee, and tons of different map layers that all get updated frequently.
For a dedicated off-road GPS device, the cost was just not worth it to me. They’re pretty specialized, and don’t do much more than a tablet and app will do.
Welcome! Unfortunately the island is a bit short on quality shops that specialize in off-road modifications. I’ve seen a couple mentioned in past threads, but one is in Port Alberni and I think the other one has new ownership and their quality has dropped.
That said, for the stuff you mentioned, most of its pretty easy to do yourself with some basic tools and a weekend! I’m a total newbie to mechanics, but did my own lift, skid plates, bumper install, and a bunch more.
Not that you asked, but I’d suggest starting with tires, which any tire shop can do, then find your new limits. Then decide what to do next. You’ll be amazed how far you can get with good tires. I ended up doing a small lift to save my rockers from any more damage, then the bumper and skid plate for a bit more protection later.
I guess if you’re going to trust a vehicle, it better be a 4runner! Haha
Happy holidays
I was there on weekends, so only dirt bikes and other trucks. Not sure if it’s being actively used for logging during the week.
I’ve had the best luck with the Gaia app on my phone. Get a dedicated tablet if you don’t want to use your phone maybe. But it’s a solid app, reasonable subscription fee, and tons of different map layers that all get updated frequently.
For a dedicated off-road GPS device, the cost was just not worth it to me. They’re pretty specialized, and don’t do much more than a tablet and app will do.
Welcome! Unfortunately the island is a bit short on quality shops that specialize in off-road modifications. I’ve seen a couple mentioned in past threads, but one is in Port Alberni and I think the other one has new ownership and their quality has dropped.
That said, for the stuff you mentioned, most of its pretty easy to do yourself with some basic tools and a weekend! I’m a total newbie to mechanics, but did my own lift, skid plates, bumper install, and a bunch more.
Not that you asked, but I’d suggest starting with tires, which any tire shop can do, then find your new limits. Then decide what to do next. You’ll be amazed how far you can get with good tires. I ended up doing a small lift to save my rockers from any more damage, then the bumper and skid plate for a bit more protection later.
And again, not that you asked, but be careful going solo into the snow! This story comes to mind: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/search-resumes-for-nanai...
Be safe, and have fun!
Depends how much you care about your Forester :)