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Posted By: Tango, AE7UI
on 10/07/12 03:56pm
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A sad day of us.
I cleaned out all personal items, washed and vacuumed the camper to get it ready for selling.
We have had it since new in 1995 and since my wife can no longer climb into the cabover queen bed, we might as well let someone else enjoy it as much as we have.
2007 Tango 2660RKS Fifth Wheel, 2006 Chevy D/A 3500 with service body,
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Posted By: DianneOK
on 10/07/12 05:27pm
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Gary..It was 8* this am...and I walked 4 miles. Dressed in layers I was plenty warm. 13* when I got home at 8am.
We actually like the cold, I was just being a butt...... ![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/biggrin.gif "biggrin")
Dianne
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Posted By: Buzzcut1
on 10/08/12 08:55am
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We loaded up the horses at 5:30 pm and hit the road from the LA Equestrian Center going north on 5. Climbing the grapevine at twilight was easy, going done the steep grade into the central valley at night with that load required a wee bit of attention. Second gear using stab braking all the way down keeping it between 30-35 mph for the 6 mile descent. got hit by really gusty cross winds from 152 to the Altamont pass and had to drop down to 45 mph a couple of times to safely hold my lane. We dropped the horses at the barn around 1245 am and made it home by 1:30 am. I'm getting ready to head into work after a week on the road, gonna clean out the rig tonight
2011 F350 6.7L Diesel 4x4 CrewCab longbed Dually, 2019 Lance 1062, Torqlift Talons, Fast Guns, upper and lower Stable Loads, Super Hitch, 48" Super Truss, Airlift loadlifter 5000 extreme airbags
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Posted By: DianneOK
on 10/09/12 06:07pm
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Today we put the TC into storage for the winter. It was with sadness we said goodbye. BUT the boat and camper are in a wonderful, safe place for our long, cold, cold winter........
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Posted By: btggraphix
on 10/10/12 09:03am
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Not today, but this weekend we headed out for a final weekend......for the dirt bikes (camper goes all year round.) We've had a bit of snow but nothing that stuck around except for in the high mountains and that hasn't lasted with the sun the mountains have been getting. Camped near Mt. Princeton Hot Springs and on Saturday rode 102 miles of which 80 was dirt road, 4x4, or single track. Hit St. Elmo, Hancock Pass, Tomichi Pass, down to Sergeant's, then up Marshall Pass, then the Monarch Crest Trail and finally through an unnamed pass down Greens Creek to the highway and back to camp. What a GREAT ride and something only feasible to do on dirt bikes. The Aspen were certainly beyond halfway but I was surprised to find so many groves that were still beautiful. Not counting the pavement, we saw about 4 SUV's/Trucks and about the same number of ATV's on the entire trail. This being the same area that caused Whazoo to have so much trouble finding woop woop (peaceful solitude) it goes to show just how much different fall camping is then mid-summer. And you can actually wear FULL riding gear to be safe but not overheat under all that gear. Monday we did another 78 miles all on dirt of 4x4 (all but 5 miles or so).....Tin Cup Pass, Cumberland Pass and finally Hancock Pass.
I fully cleaned & scrubbed the camper after our big fall trip, power washed the carpet at a car wash (good idea BKA) and bleach-treated the fresh tank, all the water lines, and ran the remainder of the 42 gallons bleach water into the waste tanks. Dumped that all out and did an extra rinse of fresh water through everything, and finally dumped that. Not to store the camper, but just to prepare for the fall/winter camping season. ![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/smile.gif "smile") I have no sympathy for lamenting storing the camper for the winter! Yeah, it makes sense if you won't do any winter camping, but now is the season when the campgrounds are empty, the woods are empty ('cept for hunters) and it isn't HOT!
The TRUCK on the other hand, is in the shop today getting a new water pump (it was leaking/wearing out) and at the same time, getting a second 150a alternator to run the the camper batteries mounted in the truck boxes. Haven't bought the batteries yet or fully layed out the whole system....but first step was the alternator mounting (no wiring yet.) Finally, a dedicated seperate alternator to run the camper batteries! And as JPONDER would say "mo batteries!!!!" Woo hoo!
I know the thread says "today" but I have also made some more progress on finishing up building removable panels in the interior that I cut open to run wiring and insulation about a year ago. I took the panels to my FIL who then framed them nicely and I put them back in. So now I have good looking (almost factory look) access panels to the furnace, the back of the closet, and the propane "box". I made the one on the back of the closet cedar tongue and groove. That looks so good I'm going to do the sides of the closet also.
So old Lancezilla is getting some TLC right now....both halves of the combo.
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Posted By: Michigan Rod
on 10/10/12 11:03am
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Getting ready to winterize my Lance I went to Walmart yesterday and bought rv anti-freeze. To be sure the anti-freeze wouldn't freeze I put a small container of it in my home freezer overnight. This morning I found it didn't freeze but just turned to a thick slush. Winterizing starts today.
2003Chevy LT3500,crew cab,4x4,Duramax/Allison,Firestone air bags w/in cab controls,Rancho RS 9000X shocks,cabover struts,Happijac tiedowns.Rhino bed liner. ReeseTowBeast.
2004 Lance 1161,generator,sofa,twin beds,rear observation camera,Chet's AirFoil
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Posted By: Buzzcut1
on 10/20/12 12:42pm
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Mother in law came over for a visit. Too bad I had to clean out and do some repairs on the TC to get it ready for next weekend instead of spending quality time with her....golly gosh darn
NOT
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Posted By: JoeChiOhki
on 10/20/12 12:52pm
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Camping in her at Kankakee River State Park, currently trying to get over a cold.
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'1992 Dodge W-250 "Dually" Power Wagon - Club Cab Long Bed 4x4 V8 5.9L gashog w/4.10 Geared axles
'1974 KIT Kamper 1106 - 11' Slide-in
'2006 Heartland BigHorn 3400RL
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Posted By: DianneOK
on 10/20/12 02:38pm
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Nothing....it is in storage, but did get the "18 Hours new"....truck loaded up
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Posted By: 2cknights
on 10/20/12 04:07pm
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I removed the skin and tore out the curb side galley wall. I'll remove the shower stall next and replace all the wood on that side before replacing the shower, replacing the aluminum skin and building all new cabinets. Spring is coming, I have to work fast. -Carey
'03 Ford F-350 7.3 LB SRW. Ride Rites.
Old rig '99 Lance 1130
New rig 2017 Jayflight 31QBDS
2014 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic
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