rickeieio
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You are in the same predicament as we were. Our F-350 was too light. While a mdt seemed the best route, finding one was difficult. Thus our decision to jump to the hdt.
Do I need 500 hp? Not really. I certainly don't need the full sleeper cab. But, we bought it for about 1/3 the cost of a decent mdt. Now we appreciate the extra capability and safety margin that came along for no additional costs. YMMV.
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It was bound to happen, when there are six Saturdays per week.
We rolled into the North Ranch, only to find we're a day early. Oh well, word got out, Jeff and Cindy Brett meandered over to greet us. Rumor has it there are a couple more HDTs in the 'hood.
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8 hours ago, BlueLghtning said:
I believe Jim & Teri (They have a newmar X-aire like you) and are near Terlingua right now. They are staying at a friend's place, but pretty close to there. I wanted to visit there, but we passed right by and headed to AZ back at the end of Dec. Been loving the desert SW.
Yup, they stopped bye the first evening we were here. Their rig is very similar to ours. They're a few miles north of us.
I'm thinking this area might make a good place for am HDT/motorcycle rally some day.
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Do you have a Davco filter? I've had the o ring at the filler cap leak, as well as the o ring at the base.
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Rolled into Terlingua, TX last night. Got volunteered to judge a qualifier for the world chili cook off today. Judging included free beer and palate cleansers. Life is good.
unloaded the bikes and will take a ride tomorrow. Weather is here, wish you were beautiful.
The rig draws a lot of attention, especially when we unload the smart. The hours spent measuring, drawing, and thinking have paid off.
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Welcome, Don. Do you have plans to integrate an air ride hitch along with your commercial hitch, or will you just use the standard fifth plate?
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11 hours ago, jags1fan said:
Hey Rick and Susan,
How close to Wickenburg? We (and The Brett's, Haagsma's, and Johnston's, Penner's and a couple of HDT Lot Owners are in Escapees North Ranch, Congress. (12 miles from W)
Our plans are loose. We're enjoying poking around here in the heart of Cajun country. We'll likely head over to Big Bend for a week or so, then to Rusty's RV Ranch in NM for a bit. Rumor has it that North Ranch may be crowded in February?
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10 hours ago, noteven said:
67 near Wickenburg AZ today. 53 right now. Sun in the eyes.
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We're just west of Lafayette, LA. 16 degrees F this a.m. Nearly all businesses closed due to ice. Hopefully, it'll warm up tomorrow.
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Sitting in Yuma, TN for the night, trying to decide whether to. Continue west on I-40 or drop down to I-20 tomorrow. Weather looks ugly Monday night and Tuesday if we stay on 40.
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I use a 90 degree "pic" to stab and lift out the old o-ring, or pieces thereof.
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10 hours ago, BlueLghtning said:
then head to West TX after that
What part, and how long will ya be there? We're hoping to head towards Big Bend/Alpine after Christmas. Been there a couple of time and love it, espeiailly on bikes.
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We're at Land Between the Lakes in Kentucky with Paul & Paula, Spindrift and his bride, and another couple, enjoying a weekend of campfires and tall tales. Might find time for an adult beverage and a cigar too.
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Yes, we were there in late June, along with Paul and Paula, and of course Daisy.
Nice peaceful place. No kids running about and no golf carts. Did I mention it's peaceful?
Try Charlie's Cafe for breakfast.
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2 hours ago, Rick & Alana said:
Here is the trick when looking for help at the rally.
Works the same way at an old bike rally. Bonus points if you kneel with a flashlight...................
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20 minutes ago, RandyA said:
Something to discuss in another thread - some type of legal braking signal when slowing down with the engine and exhaust brakes.
My wife mentioned this, after following me one day. She saw drivers suddenly slam on their brakes when I'd backed off the throttle a bit.
I bet an old electron whiz could figure out how to activate the brake lights with the jake signal...................
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I know I'm preaching to the choir, but leaving a safe distance is just so hard to do. It seems every time I leave a gap, two others fill it.
It's amazing that only one died in that mess. Hopefully. the others weren't hurt too badly.
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1 hour ago, spindrift said:
I'm trying to get the DW to see the HDT as just a little bigger than our dually and you go ahead and call it a "beast". Not what I want her to be reading. Baaad Paulie.
Hey, he woke up. Food brings him out of hiding........
Does it count if a member lets you park your rig at their place, then hauls you to the restaurant in question? We have a new little place bye us, worthy of a visit.
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We need to revive that Road Food thread..........
Charlie's in Omaha, AR has good breakfasts.
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Back home in south-east Indiana.
Took three days out to New Mexico, via Concordia, MO, where we had a brief but enjoyable visit with the Dixons, two days from there to Red River, NM, where we spent 5 days riding the mountain roads and fly fishing, two days to Harrison, AR, where we met up with Paul and Paula for a week of riding the Ozarks, and finally two days to drive home. A total of 7 days in the truck for about 3000 miles. The days spent on the bikes were more fun.
On a whim, we got our rig washed and waxed in a campground in Effingham, IL. Not cheap, ($189), and just a fair job. It was some product where the "wax" is in the soap. Blue Beacon would be a better value. But it sure looks better than before. Live and learn...............
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We're at Ozark View RV just north of Harrison, AR with Paul & Paula. Good roads and good friends equals good times. Will meander back home next week.
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River Ranch has a few sites that work, if you don't mind back in. Not fancy, but not expensive for a tourist area.
pulling out tomorrow to meet up with Paul & Paula in the Ozarks.
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In Red River, NM, at River Ranch. Cool little town, filled with Texans. Unloaded the bikes today, going around the Enchanted Circle and strafing corners for a few days. Then it's off to the Ozarks to meet up with Paul & Paula for more motorcycle fun.
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3 hours ago, VegasFlyer said:
The reason I asked about it, the black cap has an o ring that can leak air
If that o-ring is leaking, the fuel level in the filter will drop. I had it happen on the Mack, and it drove me nuts. I spent way too much time and energy (and $) over thinking it, before I changed that simple piece.
Put a piece of tape at the fuel level on the glass bowl. Come back a while later and see if it's changed.
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Thanks Jack, but we're long gone. Staying tonight in a gravel pit masquerading as a campground near Waynesville, Mo. Far cry from the last two days in Weatherford, Ok., where we had 110' of level concrete, then an 8' apron at each end.