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04-17-2015, 02:16 PM
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Location: Eureka CA
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^^^^What he said.
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04-17-2015, 03:38 PM
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Also remember that dogs aren't always welcome at National Parks.
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04-18-2015, 09:49 AM
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These are all really great tips. Does anyone know of some caves that would be good to check out?
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04-22-2015, 10:16 PM
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If you stop in Colorado springs you can take the train up to the top of Pike's Peak and also visit Royal Gorge which isn't far away. Yellowstone is a super park to visit.
Is the trailer a camper or a cargo U-Haul type? Does the truck have a transmission cooler separate from the radiator? Coolers are far cheaper than transmission overhauls and you can get them installed at your convenience and preferred location.
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04-23-2015, 06:00 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by engineman
If you stop in Colorado springs you can take the train up to the top of Pike's Peak and also visit Royal Gorge which isn't far away. Yellowstone is a super park to visit.
Is the trailer a camper or a cargo U-Haul type? Does the truck have a transmission cooler separate from the radiator? Coolers are far cheaper than transmission overhauls and you can get them installed at your convenience and preferred location.
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The trailer is actually gonna be a horse trailer that we are using as a u-haul. Its waterproof and lockable with a gooseneck hitch. The truck does not have a seperate cooler. My husband has had many motifications done to the truck though. (he used to haul dozers and other heavy equipment wirh it as a sude job). |
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04-23-2015, 09:04 AM
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Location: We_tside PNW (Columbia Gorge) / CO / SA TX / Thailand
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Quote:
Originally Posted by engineman
If you stop in Colorado springs you can take the train up to the top of Pike's Peak and also visit Royal Gorge which isn't far away. Yellowstone is a super park to visit.
Is the trailer a camper or a cargo U-Haul type? Does the truck have a transmission cooler separate from the radiator? Coolers are far cheaper than transmission overhauls and you can get them installed at your convenience and preferred location.
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Excellent advice!
If you have an automatic transmission (I hope not if he has been tugging dozers around...)
Get a fan assist tranny cooler (~$300) and install a tranny temp Gauge. Use synthetic fluids for better heat stability (less chance of lubricant failing due to 'burnt' heat breakdown.)
install new coolant hoses and belts and haul along an extra water pump and fuel pump for critical spare parts.
If you get to the Royal Gorge... swing by Juana Hot Springs for a relaxing evening, and then see Black Canyon of the Gunnison. |
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