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Auto is easier to manage on rough trails especially with a heavy rig. Vs trying to manage the clutch etc. I like MT for their simplicity but most of the established known Automatics are pretty reliable. The new 6+speed Automatics however could be interesting regarding reliability and only time...

Pods recent off road guided trip the trip guide in a 60's Mercedes Gwagon gave me a list of things you should have. Bar of soap it plugs holes in gas tanks! He actually ended up doing this on our trip. A potato it can be cut and fashoned into a plug for radiator holes -or feed you. LOL

My last broken vehicle adventure was a few years ago GM fuel pump failure in a Suburban. JUST FYI all you GM guys the Napa Auto Parts guy in the middle of NO WHERE Nevada explained that he keeps many GM fuel pumps on hand because he sells 5-6 a WEEK! After spending 3hrs under the truck in the...

My experience with insurance companies is to keep pushing them they will always offer up the lowest value and know that some people who are experienced will push for a more appropriate price and most companies will pay up if you push them. It helps if you can show recent work and prove that the...

Not sure he found it locally by word of mouth older one 2001 model fits his old 1989 Chevy short bed exactly. His brother found the pickup a few months back up in Corvalis Oregon via word of mouth truck only has 40K on it original owner passed away and the family was getting ready to sell it. So...

Always good to swing by and chat up the local Ranger station folks you may even get some really good tips on places to camp that are out of the way and accessible to your rig etc. As Expresso mentions watch it on the washboard roads they are not kind to RV trailers they tend to shake stuff loose...

Typicaly low mileage trucks with worn out non original tires are a good indicator that the truck had large aftermarket tires on it and prior to trade in the owner had stock sized used tires swapped to the truck given their $$$ tied up in wheels and tires they did not want to trade into the...

I have a cousin who is one of those big monster diesel Ford truck guys. He is a big pipe welder talking pipe line stuff he won't touch any of the newer ford Diesels due to various known issues. His work truck is a F350 standard cab with a flatbed mounted on it with his welding rig its at max...

We called on this one just a Warning the kid is playing the Craigs list trade up game. Told us he just purchased it for $5900 he has a second Craigs list posting for $7900. Claims he has a Tacoma and needs the Eagle but seems content to sit on the camper till he gets his trade up price of $7900...

Just missed it! Passed through there around 10am. Fire sounds bad. We stopped in Shasta for about 10 minutes for a quick break around 9:30 and it was already pushing 85+ temp wise and man is it dry up there! For sure high Fire danger.

Just did a fast trip for a Funeral. We drove 97 north from Weed CA to the Columbia River on Thursday/Friday last week. Very nice drive great road conditions etc. However!!! Be Warned herds of deer at dusk and after dark crossing the road between Klamath Falls and Bend Or. Talking 20-30 deer in...

Ski that crossed my mind but there are some people you just know are the wrong people to address that way. No need to ask for name pretty sure he is semi permanent seasonal camper living in the 5thwheel parked at the ramp parking lot. Water folks back at the office know exactly who he is. And...

Never saw him till he was 5 ft from my door. Nothing was said except the drop box is over there I filled it out for you while holding the clipboard with license plates in very clear view. There was nothing to discuss given it was quite clear what his take on the situation was. Yes no doubt 100%...

Foy same exact approach on my part. I stop and talk to the host or gate keeper glean info like whats the busy weekend how typical is it to be full and turned away, cost? - any favorite spots on the property etc etc. I always get a great response lots of really good info and suggestions along...

Ski you nailed it. Pulled in to see what the ramp looked like and they had a large board with various info on it no joke before I even got out of the truck no boat in tow to read the board to see what fees and various info was the Irrigation Dist parking lot pit bull hands me a day use slip with...

Bill its funny you say that we were thinking the same given the various types of trees in the valley. Though this year might be a bit of a downer given the valley was really dry for obvious reasons. Wild life is abundant though. Had a badger cross the road in front of us around 4pm as we were...

We were staying in South Lake Tahoe summer week long vacation trip. We ran up 89 to 88 then drove up Hope Valley three weeks ago. Really interesting area regarding big granite peaks and some wagon train history. PG@E runs the area around Blue Lakes which were down quite a bit but still had...

This one as of last night had 4 folks waiting to see who bails on showing up per the sellers note to me. 2004 FWC Hawk $6500 Hailey, ID http://twinfalls.cra...4655782301.html Update - seller just sent me a note its sold. Trying to track a Hawk down for my Uncle - your typical retired active...