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RE: Kings Canyon to Yosemite to Carson City
If your travels are in the summer take highway 120 across Tioga pass out of Yosemite and that will put you on the east side of the Sierras then US 395 north to the Nevada state capital. In winter you can use California state route 88, US 50 or even IR 80 depending on the weather. State route 88 crosses the Sierras at 8500 feet so most winter storms will be problematic for the duration of the storm. Highway 49 north of Yosemite is very windy and lots of climbing and descending. A great motorcycle road.
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jmtandem
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01/11/20 08:15am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Toyhauler weight vs truck capacity
Estimate about twenty percent of a fifth wheel's weight on the pin plus the weight of the fifth wheel hitch. So if the hitch is 100 pounds or so and the pin is 3200 pounds you are well over payload on your truck. A fifth wheel at 16,000 pounds is definitely in one ton territory and a dually will give you even more stability and payload. As to your question about the difference between GVWR and axle ratings, GVWR is always lower than combined axle and tire ratings.
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jmtandem
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12/31/19 08:24am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Host Mammoth Triple Dog Dare Challenge Report
Thanks for the Host overnight report. I appreciate it and think Host makes an excellent product.
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jmtandem
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12/19/19 08:38am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Anza Borrego to the Sequoia’s for Thanksgiving Break
Thanks for the trip report, very interesting!
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jmtandem
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12/06/19 08:06am |
Truck Campers
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RE: TR: The Road to winning a National Championship
Congratulations and excellent trip report!
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jmtandem
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12/01/19 08:56am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Toyo tires?
I have had very good luck with Toyo tires. Way better longevity than Michelins.
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jmtandem
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10/09/19 08:00pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Nevada 447
Don't drive it at night. Black cow on the black highway during a black night kind of thing. Drive off the top of your tank. Otherwise it is just another ribbon of asphalt.
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jmtandem
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10/04/19 07:08pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Advice on truck and camper purchase
I owned an Alaskan pop up camper. Not cheap in quality or price but it was the only camper of the three I owned that I felt could go off road, handled well on the truck on pavement at highway speeds, and since they are actually a hard side pop up did not have to mess with fabric getting wet in the rain, etc. And it held it's value very well. If you like the ambiance of the inside of a sailboat, the Alaskan has that feel.
Lastly, the 6.4 Hemi in the Ram is quite an engine. You will not be disappointed in it. Just remember gas mileage is not a strong suit in any of the big three gas engines.
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jmtandem
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09/06/19 08:50pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Advice on truck and camper purchase
Get a one ton truck. Dually will handle the truck camper better. Been there done that.
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jmtandem
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09/06/19 08:12am |
Truck Campers
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RE: EC 1160 &1165 and Host Mam & Everest AND Lance 1172
I was looking at an Eagle Cap 1165 yesterday. But, oh the weight!
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jmtandem
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08/19/19 08:07am |
Truck Campers
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RE: California hwy 120 between 395 & 6
Has anyone on here traveled SR hwy 120 between 395 and 6 ? Any steep grades or tight curves ? I have a 40' Class A
This is a perfect motorcycle road. Very steep near Benton and lots of whoops and curves. Scenery is great. A 40 foot class A? Take your time driving it.
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jmtandem
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08/12/19 08:09am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Reno, NV to Fresno, CA route help please
. My only preferences are I would like to avoid very heavy traffic if possible and Vegas type heat.
Travel south from Reno on I580/US395 to Minden/Gardnerville about 45 miles and then take SR 88 to Stockton and then south on SR 99 to Fresno. You will not be disappointed taking SR 88. Lots of scenery. Not a lot of traffic.
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jmtandem
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07/29/19 08:35am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: When does a TH become too big??
I'm thinking a 10 FT living quarters package (10' floor + 8'bed over gooseneck) with a 12 Ft garage. This still puts me at 30 Ft overall but I don't see how I can do anything any smaller and still keep the forward livings quarters I want.
I would look at horse trailers. They come gooseneck, stout for off road use, front living quarters, and ten or so feet of floor toy carrying area is no issue. They are made so much better than most RV's, no rubber roof, no filon sides to delam, and stout axles and tires.
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jmtandem
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06/10/19 08:51am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Mammoth mountain to South Lake Tahoe ?
I am at mammoth mountain and going to be heading to South Lake Tahoe. Looking at the map it appears there is a significant grade and winding road. I am not shy but don’t want to go on some crazy route either.
Any information on the drive or suggested route from anyone familiar with the area? Looks like 2 practical options off 395.
Thanks
You don't say what you are driving, however, there are two easy routes both with climbing. North on US 395 to the intersection of SR 88 (Minden/Gardnerville) and travel west to Hope Valley and then SR 89 to South Lake Tahoe. The second is to travel north on US 395 to just south of Carson City and travel west on US 50 to South Lake Tahoe. Both are good.
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jmtandem
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06/09/19 08:58am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Looking for good campground in Portland OR
We stayed at Hayden island Jantzen RV park. Would stay there again.
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jmtandem
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05/17/19 08:31am |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: Cummins longevity and maintence
OK guys, need some sage advise from previous and current owners about scheduled maintenance. New to the diesel scene and I want to make sure I do what I'm suppose to...so asking for help. I've done research online, but I can only find part of the answers so I'm turning to y'all. The owner's manual tells me some of it, but are there any tips and tricks that can be shared.
So far I've found that there is an additive that I'm suppose to put in the differentials when I change the fluid since it's a limited slip, and I know that the old 7.3L Fords had something that was put in the antifreeze to prevent cavitation, but I can't find any information like that on current engine. Is there a holy grail resource site that can help?
Please fire away with all your help. Thanks
Follow the maintenance schedule in the owners manual. Many Cummins engines have gone 500,000 miles and some over a million miles without being taken apart. The engine will outlast the truck if taken care of.
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jmtandem
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05/13/19 08:45am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Weight of toy hauler
Probably your biggest issue would be how much of the 250's payload would remain after adding the tongue weight of the toy hauler. Toy haulers typically are heavy on the tongue to accommodate for toys in the back of the toy hauler. If you go light you are not taking that much tongue weight off the tongue. Add to the tongue weight all the rest of the stuff you will have in the truck and people, dogs, etc and determine where you are with payload. A 250 with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds is certainly a heavy duty 250 or I think you might want to check your numbers. If your truck is a diesel the 13,000 pound toy hauler would not be an issue towing, if gas you might be getting to the limits depending on engine and axle ratio.
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jmtandem
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05/07/19 08:08am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Help....advice on purchasing truck camper
We just sold our 33 LCDTS Silverback fifth wheel and are downsizing to a camper.
A lot of us truck camper owners don't think having a truck camper is in any way 'downsizing' from what we could have if we wanted to. It is more like 'right sizing'. Almost every camper weighs more than any brochure or salesman will tell you. Water weighs 8.3 pounds per gallon and you will have at least 500 pounds of stuff. For a 2500 that could be quite a load. If you could get a stouter truck with an eight foot bed you have more options for what campers you might like. I don't know how Canada looks at GVWR and payload but if it is like the US the axles and wheels/tires are what should not be exceeded more than the GVWR. If I was 'right sizing' I would start with the truck especially if you plan to also tow a trailer with some toys. Don't be afraid to look at duallys. They are very stable and can carry the load.
If you are worried about any financial 'hit' should you not like the truck and camper then why not rent a truck and camper and go camping for a week. You will learn quickly whether it is for you or not.
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jmtandem
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04/19/19 08:17am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Salt, Rust, and the value of a diesel engine
We live in the great lakes region, which means salt (and thus body and underbody rust) are a norm to our vehicles. It looks like I'd be looking at trucks that are 7-10 years old, most with 100k or so in miles. I know a diesel engine will (theoretically, at least) last longer, but will the body and frame rust out from under it anyway? We won't put more than 12k a year on it, at most (only about 3-4k towing). Is it really worth buying a used diesel in this area, for that kind of usage, or will the truck's body and frame give in to rust before a gas engine runs out its life anyway?
If you want a pre- owned diesel why not find one that has lived its life in Arizona, Texas, Florida, Nevada, etc. You are going to spend some serious coin, why limit yourself to just where you live?
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jmtandem
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04/16/19 08:25am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: sacramento
The California Delta is about 45 minutes south and slightly west of Sacramento. There are several nice RV parks in the Delta. You might look into Park Delta Bay, nice with trees, off the main road, quiet, friendly folks and the water is just across the levy. Been there many times, never a bad experience.
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jmtandem
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04/08/19 08:31am |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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