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My wife wanted an awning for our bronco sport, and I found this. https://moonfab.com/products/moonshade/ Setup is a cinch. The included suction cups look like they'll work fine in calm conditions, and I threw some paracord into the bag so I can lash it to the roof rail if need be. There are...

Did a quick overnight camping trip to test 'er out. Ample room in our Base for my 70 and 130 pounders, and our camping gear.

Which can did you buy?

Old lady. I'm getting 22 city and 29 highway. Haven't broken 30 at any point, 29.9 is the best I've seen. I upgraded my tires to Falken Wildpeak A/T trails (225/65R17) almost as soon as I got the car, so I don't have a before/after, but I can't imagine I've lost too much to such a small...

It's what I went with for my full size spare, so it had better.

These are a bit pricey for what they are, but they're waterproof and cinch closed. I still deal with the occasional bomb, but I'm not cleaning a poop massacre off of my car three times a day anymore, and I'm not constantly throwing out shredded plastic bags...

These tires are fantastic in rain and snow. I haven't had a chance to get them dirty yet, but I presume they're going to be a great compromise between getting to the backroads and getting to the trail.

Ignore the bag on the mirror, I'm still at daily war with a Robin who wants to fight his reflection.

Falken Wildpeak AT Trails. 225/65R17

Probably 235/65R17s, but even then I'd imagine that they could get all gaumed up with mud or snow in the fender wells. I stuck with 225/65R17s, at least until a lift kit I trust comes along. Even with a lift, though, 245/65R17 is gonna be the limit unless you want to start doing some trimming.

Which lights are controlled by each switch?

The L button replaces the M button for non Badlands/FEs.

Subaru's CVT transmissions (and likely any CVT,) have issues with cutting power with excessive spin. They do really well with a running start, but precise maneuvering at low speeds is absolutely easier with a more traditional transmission.

...and it's still gonna eat that forester, if the forester isn't lifted, etc. And if it is? The baby bronco aftermarket will catch up eventually, and if that's the route you wanna take it'll eat the forester then, too. There's no replacement for a solid gearbox.

The Badlands IS a great vehicle. People who can justify the markup will point to the extra inch of clearance and the rear clutch and attribute the performance to those things, but the truth is, my base and your big bend are going to be just as capable in any situation these cars would see short...