SAS SAS #8 Official Page 08/05/2024-08/09/2024 (3 Viewers)
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That's the way we took when we left last year. It was a nice exit.
OlYellr
SILVER Star
I might be towing vs driving now: will know when I get back after the 4th, might have room - I’d say keep looking until I know more
Where is it being built? Pick up location?
I have been using this for hwy 50 bridge closure:
www.gunnisoncounty.org
And this for trail openings:
www.sanmiguelcountyco.gov
I too am hoping to come in on hwy 50 like I did last year, and take a ride on Black Bear for the bucket list!
Hwy 50 Bridge Closures & Piloted Releases | Gunnison County, CO - Official Website
And this for trail openings:
Road Conditions | San Miguel County, CO - Official Website
Conditions and closures of roads across the county, including High Mountain 4 x 4 passes.
I too am hoping to come in on hwy 50 like I did last year, and take a ride on Black Bear for the bucket list!
It's in Minnesota. I'm in Minnesota. I'm out of room and out of weight capacity for my mess going out. I'm going to be around 22k# with two rigs on the flatbed. I was thinking I could strap it to the gooseneck, but I'm already pushing a ton of ball weight. Plus a jobbox full of parts behind the cab, and all of our gear for a week and half.
The 40 is staying in Colorado after the event, that's why the camping trailer doesn't need a ride home.
You're in Virginia? I could get it to somewhere in Iowa easily. I've got friends in Des Moines I could drop it there a week ahead of time. That's about an hour out of the way it looks like for you.
This all depends on whether the fab guy actually gets it done too. Which I'm at about 50/50. I still have to get it wired, get bedliner on the bed, and mount up the RTT. I'd like to get some storage/organization figured out in the bed too.
Roger that. If you're towing, we'll be a better match for convoying out there too. I don't go real fast, but I go faster than a 40. lol
Downside is I'm expecting if we have a head wind, I'll be around 5mpg too going through the wasteland flats.
I don't want to talk about the mountains, but it's apocalyptical climbing the grades when you're holding a pickup to the floor for a half hour at a time. lol
Downside is much improved though!
I have reserved RV site with power/water (Site 61) with room to spare if anyone is needing a camp site still. So far it is only me in my 60 so we can easily fit another 1-2 trucks if need be.
So after doing a knuckle job you find a gold nugget in the bottom of your parts washer. Is it yours or the customers? How I adore Colorado land cruisers .It's smaller than the picture looks.
JohnnyFish
GOLD Star
Sweet.... Now the forest service will know who to give the tickets too when we roll a rig on Poughkeepise gultch.. " Yes officer the gentlemen In the back in the green 40 is the leader he said it was ok"!!!!
They'll exchange seven words with me or Chris and it'll be plenty clear we ain't in charge.
JohnnyFish
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Has anyone heard from KOA Jeff lately? I sent him a note asking which site I have but I have not heard back. It's been a while.
Call the office. I called last week to confirm my spot number as well. Nice lady on the phone helped me out.
Really hard on all the bushings to let the axle hang down in the full drup position for extended periods of time.
I prefer it supported at ride height to help extend bushings life.
That tow rig must be a gaser
I won't buy a modern diesel. My 01 was phenomenal. My 18 was pathetic with the emissions crap. Plus it's a time bomb of parts.That tow rig must be a gaser
We should be about 23k# too.
"Just delete it" DOT screws with me too much
Plus, you can't get anything anymore with a standard transmission.
Once the 40 is done, I'm seriously considering building a pickup. I hate modern vehicles. Too much reliance on chips. Give me a key to energize a starter and a cable to cut off fuel
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Love my 2017 6.7
Camper wet is over 5k lbs. trailer with everything is 10k
Never slows down, 10 mpg
Every mile is a head wind with that camper.
Camper wet is over 5k lbs. trailer with everything is 10k
Never slows down, 10 mpg
Every mile is a head wind with that camper.
I bought a 2024 Ford pickup 7 weeks. POS is already failing. But can't ask for much when a rubber floored work truck is $54k dollars
.Shame it's time to dump it with 1900 miles on the clock.
I can't cash flow a diesel pickup either. $200 in supplies changing the oil, $12k uncharge, 30% increased fuel cost, 15% increase mileage.
My last f350 average mileage was 9.8mpg at trade in.
My 18 ram ram was 11.3 it 66k miles.
My 01 Ram was 15.3 at 298k miles
