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Doesn’t surprise me at all.

If I were picking just one I’d go with the 115mm. The extra light you get in low light is really noticeable especially for glassing long periods. The 95mm is still great and a bit lighter but since you already have a 65 the 115 gives you a bigger jump in performance overall. Just depends on how much weight you care about but for one big lens I’d lean 115.

If you’re new, I’d stick to well-known brands and avoid super-cheap or sketchy boats. Yamaha and Mercury four-stroke motors are the most reliable. Check maintenance history, make sure it was stored properly, and try to run it on the water before buying. Good luck!

You’ll probably still run into snow up there, especially on the north side. That area holds it pretty late. After Easter it might be hit or miss depending on the year, but I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s still patches or even decent coverage in the shade. I’d plan for it just in case.

8x32 is probably your best bet, a bit more reach than 6.5x but still light enough for a kid to hold steady. 10x gets shaky fast. Vortex Bantam or any good 8x32 in that $200 range will work great for him.

It’s not the Grundfos. Once the main is off, the pump isn’t creating pressure, it just moves water that’s already there. What you’re seeing is gravity. When you open that valve 3 to 4 inches off the floor, all the water sitting in the pipes above it drains down to that point. That’s why you’re getting a gallon or more. After shutting off the main, open the lowest faucet in the house like a basement sink or hose bib and a couple upstairs to help it drain there instead. If that fridge line is the lowest opening, it’s always going to dump some water. Totally normal, just messy.

Haha wow, what a ride! Gotta love those late-night "random" stops. Glad it all went smoothly—sounds like you handled it like a champ, shirt off and all 😂 And of course the lights magically work once you get home… classic!

I’ve seen a few Rams throw that P0871. Definitely sounds like the valve body/pressure switch thing. I’m with you on avoiding the dealership. Try checking out Pro-Tech Transmissions or even Automatic Transmission Exchange in Mesa—both have decent reviews and know their way around these trucks.

It depends where they’re filming—public lands like national parks usually require a permit if the content is monetized. On private property, not so much. Always good to check with local agencies just to be safe.

Yeah, Flagstaff has quite a bit of nearby forest land that’s RV-friendly. Check out areas just outside town like Forth Tuthill or parts of Coconino National Forest—lots of spots allow dispersed camping and are trailer-accessible, especially along Forest Roads 222 and 171. Some of those areas are super close to town, maybe 10–15 minutes out, and pretty easy to get into with a 5th wheel. Just keep an eye on road conditions depending on weather—they can get rough if it rains.

Regarding brands, I'm not sure, but you might choose the black ovis.

When my cousin went hunting, it was ninety degrees.

That's a lifetime of memories and some excellent shooting.

This discussion is quite fascinating. You really must go; exercise and spending time outdoors are the wellspring of youth.