Buzzcut1 wrote:
Checked the fit of my new tire chains on the truck. Better to figure everything out where its warm and dry than try it the first time in the snow. ,,,
Checked the fit of my new tire chains on the truck. Better to figure everything out where its warm and dry than try it the first time in the snow. ,,,
I am impressed Buzzcut1. I thought I was the only one that installed my chains at home in the driveway with the sun shinning. I do that so I get no surprises when they are needed. I am 2WD, so they are more important to me than the 4WD guys and gals.I too have the 245x19.5s. I will install my chains if I anticipate the possibility of needing them on a given trip. So far, it has been a waste of time, but I ain't complaining. Years ago (over thirty) I did not do that. I froze my but off learning why I should have tried them at home.
Wayne
Reddog1 wrote:
I am impressed Buzzcut1. I thought I was the only one that installed my chains at home in the driveway with the sun shinning. I do that so I get no surprises when they are needed. I am 2WD, so they are more important to me than the 4WD guys and gals.I too have the 245x19.5s. I will install my chains if I anticipate the possibility of needing them on a given trip. So far, it has been a waste of time, but I ain't complaining. Years ago (over thirty) I did not do that. I froze my but off learning why I should have tried them at home.
Wayne
Buzzcut1 wrote:
Checked the fit of my new tire chains on the truck. Better to figure everything out where its warm and dry than try it the first time in the snow. ,,,
Checked the fit of my new tire chains on the truck. Better to figure everything out where its warm and dry than try it the first time in the snow. ,,,
I am impressed Buzzcut1. I thought I was the only one that installed my chains at home in the driveway with the sun shinning. I do that so I get no surprises when they are needed. I am 2WD, so they are more important to me than the 4WD guys and gals.I too have the 245x19.5s. I will install my chains if I anticipate the possibility of needing them on a given trip. So far, it has been a waste of time, but I ain't complaining. Years ago (over thirty) I did not do that. I froze my but off learning why I should have tried them at home.
Wayne
Wayne
Force of habit drilled in from working as a fire fighter in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Our station was above snowline and every fall we drag out the chains and practice putting them on inside the engine bay until we could do it in minutes with no surprises. Thats where I learned the wood block trick. Place the block inside one of the chain squares then drive up onto it. Now you can get the chain in place with no hang ups from any part of the tire.
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It would be great if you started a thread about preparing your self and your TC for adverse conditions , including installing chains. I bet most flat lander Californians really haven't a clue. This would also be of value to folks from other states as well.
I think suggestions on first aide stuff we should have would also be of value. Maybe a separate thread so it does not get lost.
Make sure to relate the threads to TS, so they will not get moved. We haven't the storage space as other RV types and go places they do not go. That could make the threads unique to TCs.
Wayne
Reddog1 wrote:
Buzzcut1 , I think your post is valuable as a reminder to folks that may encounter snow. Being prepared is not simply to have the correct equipment, but knowing how to use it efficiently.
It would be great if you started a thread about preparing your self and your TC for adverse conditions , including installing chains. I bet most flat lander Californians really haven't a clue. This would also be of value to folks from other states as well.
I think suggestions on first aide stuff we should have would also be of value. Maybe a separate thread so it does not get lost.
Make sure to relate the threads to TS, so they will not get moved. We haven't the storage space as other RV types and go places they do not go. That could make the threads unique to TCs.
Wayne
Buzzcut1 , I think your post is valuable as a reminder to folks that may encounter snow. Being prepared is not simply to have the correct equipment, but knowing how to use it efficiently.
It would be great if you started a thread about preparing your self and your TC for adverse conditions , including installing chains. I bet most flat lander Californians really haven't a clue. This would also be of value to folks from other states as well.
I think suggestions on first aide stuff we should have would also be of value. Maybe a separate thread so it does not get lost.
Make sure to relate the threads to TS, so they will not get moved. We haven't the storage space as other RV types and go places they do not go. That could make the threads unique to TCs.
Wayne
I will work on them, it will be a few days until I can do a draft or two then polish it up so that the first aid post is accurate and realistic for the non EMS trained TCer
as for bad weather prep I will have to collate a whole bunch of photos from TRs and shoot a chain how to.
Wayne
That looks like some of our Engines and Medic units. With 5 stations, we keep about half the trucks chained all winter, mainly at the higher elevations above 8,000. Easier to drop a set of chains if not needed than try and mount them in a hurry.
Drive safe my friend
01 F350 CC SRW 7.3 Diesel
05 Lance 845
96 Jeep Cherokee, Beaches of Baja
79 Jeep CJ7, Moab Rocks
See this post on the thread Winterizing Skylight???.
Wayne
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The closet next to the fridge was in need of a little adjustment. Shelves.
First, let's clear the air; I hate finish carpentry. Dovetail joints are neat, I like looking at them, glad people enjoy it. Staining, sanding, fitting, putty and all...you can have it. We all have our niche in life...this ain't mine.
Threw together some simple shelves. The sides of the closet were typical thin luan, so I added some 3/8" ply to each side. They give the shelves something much beefer for the shear of the screws for the glides. Those panels are glued (panel adhesive) and screwed at the edges.
The shelves are dadoe'd into the frames, glued and pinned. No, I didn't use any putty over the staple holes. The nerve..
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Next, I fit the shelves and hung the hardware. Easy peasy.
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Some Danish oil, a few coats of spray on Poly, wire wool scrub and back together.
NOW, I've got a bigger pantry.
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We bought a forth wire rack for the existing slide out. The AF's come with three, but as you can see, 4 fit fine and increase the storage that much more.
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I figure at an avg of 14 oz per can of food, x 665 cans I can fit in the new area, I've added approx. 585# to my weight. I'm happy to announce that it's all in front of my completely irrelevant COG sticker. We're good to go.
'16 F550 CC, 4x4 with Link Ultraride air suspension, '18 AF 1150. Just so we can play with our snowmobiles, dirt bikes and fishing boat. And new 20' tag along...kayaks, bikes, mc's and extra water and food!!
2004 Chevy 3500 Duramax all stock
1990 950 Shadow Cruiser Hard side multiple add-ons
Ancient Valco 10'x5' John boat
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser Trail Team
One-eyed Trail Horse and one horse trailer
Rocky, Annie, Muffie traveling Fur Babies
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The closet next to the fridge was in need of a little adjustment. Shelves.
The closet next to the fridge was in need of a little adjustment. Shelves.
Looks like a bigger AF - 11__ model?
Bob