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08-25-2014, 10:19 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,369
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Hi, sure glad that you spotted that hitch before hitting the road. We, also, were shocked at the dryness of Eastern Washington. We spent about a week at Gig Harbor. Went the Museum of Flight and the Boeing factory. We also took the underground tour in Seattle. Not one single drop of rain while we were there.
Oh, and we spent close to a week at "Camp Smartstream" in Port Angelus, Washington. We had a great time with Dan, Irene, and Hagar.
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"Le Petit Chateau Argent" Small Silver Castle
2000 Navigator / 2014 F-150 Eco-Boost / Equal-i-zer / P-3
YAMAHA 2400 / AIR #12144
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08-25-2014, 10:33 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
Spokane
, Washington
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,848
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In Defense of Washington
OK everyone, the state of Washington is not just the wet and rainy Seattle area. We have just about every micro climate you can think of, and yes, a large portion of Central Washington is desert like. The Eastern part of our state contains the rich and productive farm lands and famous wineries of the Walla Walla Valley. Moving north is the richest wheat land in the nation in and around the Pullman area. The Palouse top soil is measured in feet, not inches. From Spokane north are vast pine forests and many lakes.
The water reclamation project spurned by the building of the Grand Coulee Dam transformed much of Central Washington into productive farming land. Moses Lake is surrounded by farms which stretch all the way to the Columbia River to the west.
Washington is a great place to come and visit. We have a bit of everything except for maybe a Hensley store in the center of the state.
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08-25-2014, 11:12 PM
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Moderator
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
2012 23' FB Flying Cloud
2005 25' Safari
Santa Rosa Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ROBERTSUNRUS
Hi, sure glad that you spotted that hitch before hitting the road. We, also, were shocked at the dryness of Eastern Washington. We spent about a week at Gig Harbor. Went the Museum of Flight and the Boeing factory. We also took the underground tour in Seattle. Not one single drop of rain while we were there.
Oh, and we spent close to a week at "Camp Smartstream" in Port Angelus, Washington. We had a great time with Dan, Irene, and Hagar.
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Hi Bob,
Just to let you know when we met with Dan and Irene in Coeur d'Alene, they now have a new companion named Rascal. Hagar had passed away.
Brian
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WBCCI #3628 -- AIR #14872 -- TAC #FL-7
2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
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08-25-2014, 11:22 PM
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Moderator
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
2012 23' FB Flying Cloud
2005 25' Safari
Santa Rosa Beach
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Quote:
Originally Posted by aftermath
OK everyone, the state of Washington is not just the wet and rainy Seattle area. We have just about every micro climate you can think of, and yes, a large portion of Central Washington is desert like. The Eastern part of our state contains the rich and productive farm lands and famous wineries of the Walla Walla Valley. Moving north is the richest wheat land in the nation in and around the Pullman area. The Palouse top soil is measured in feet, not inches. From Spokane north are vast pine forests and many lakes.
The water reclamation project spurned by the building of the Grand Coulee Dam transformed much of Central Washington into productive farming land. Moses Lake is surrounded by farms which stretch all the way to the Columbia River to the west.
Washington is a great place to come and visit. We have a bit of everything except for maybe a Hensley store in the center of the state.
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We were not knocking the Eastern Washington terrain, we were just a little surprised by the desert features. We had only been in southwestern Washington prior to this. For some reason we thought that the that the whole state was heavily forested. We are now aware that Grant County, Washington produces more potatoes than any other county in the United States. We are also now aware that there is actually a town named George, Washington which, by the way, has the lowest fuel prices within 75 miles.
Brian
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WBCCI #3628 -- AIR #14872 -- TAC #FL-7
2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
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08-26-2014, 04:13 AM
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Rivet Master
2015 30' Classic
Decatur
, Illinois
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 683
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Pro Pride Maintenance
Is there any source of information concerning rebuilding/maintaining a Pro Pride hitch?
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08-26-2014, 08:01 AM
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Rivet Master
2011 31' Classic
Nellysford
, Virginia
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,067
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We hope you two and Lucy are recovering from the Great Adventure. Like you, I've had superlative support from Aaron and the Hensley team. Thanks for the great sharing you guys do on this forum.
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2011 31' Classic Ltd. - The Silver Otter III
2013 GMC Denali 2500HD 6.6 DuraMax - Sierra Blanca
TAC VA-18 | Life Mbr ACI 1927 - Spirit of Virginia Club | AIR 53869
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08-26-2014, 09:45 AM
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Islander
2005 28' International CCD
Deer Harbor
, ORCAS ISLAND WA
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 981
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this made me thunk
my hensley is 18 years old at least they tell me…i have owned it for year and half….
just broke screw jack on a trip
am preparing for another extended trip and…..
i called arron and ordered a re conditioned haha……
i don't need a moose tag event with my hitch
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and the Four P's(Paula, Phoenix and Peabody II and Pearl)…Peabody is here…..
2013 GMC sierra denali
WBCCI 2541
4CU
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08-26-2014, 02:27 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Mantua
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 7,062
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Bump
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08-26-2014, 04:01 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 27' Flying Cloud
W
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 7,402
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Quote:
Originally Posted by zigzagguzzi
Bump
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As in, Hensley Bump? :-)
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08-26-2014, 05:10 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Mantua
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 7,062
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No, bump to move the thread up to the front. Jim
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08-26-2014, 05:43 PM
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Site Team
1964 26' Overlander
1964 19' Globetrotter
OlyPen
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,930
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Quote:
Originally Posted by moosetags
We were not knocking the Eastern Washington terrain, we were just a little surprised by the desert features. We had only been in southwestern Washington prior to this. For some reason we thought that the that the whole state was heavily forested. We are now aware that Grant County, Washington produces more potatoes than any other county in the United States. We are also now aware that there is actually a town named George, Washington which, by the way, has the lowest fuel prices within 75 miles.
Brian
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Welcome to "the Inland Empire"
Moses Lake has a really cool store called Tri State Outfitters. Check it out - camping gear, etc.
There is seriously cheap camping at the county fair grounds or good views at Cascade Campground as well - highly recommended.
Check out the farmers market: Moses Lake Farmers Market
BTW- that place in George with the cheap fuel - avoid the bean burritos in the hot case.
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08-26-2014, 08:40 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 28' International
Olympia
, Washington
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 773
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Janet
...avoid the bean burritos in the hot case.
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Word.
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2014 Ram 2500 CTD
Pro Pride
Centramatics
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08-26-2014, 08:45 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Holly Lake Ranch
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,794
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For a forum that is largely devoted to advice, both sound and otherwise, that burrito alert may rise to Hall of Fame stature. lol
Sent from my iPhone using Airstream Forums
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2006 Safari 23
2011 Tundra Double Cab
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08-26-2014, 11:46 PM
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Moderator
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
2012 23' FB Flying Cloud
2005 25' Safari
Santa Rosa Beach
, Florida
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Janet
Welcome to "the Inland Empire"
Moses Lake has a really cool store called Tri State Outfitters. Check it out - camping gear, etc.
There is seriously cheap camping at the county fair grounds or good views at Cascade Campground as well - highly recommended.
Check out the farmers market: Moses Lake Farmers Market
BTW- that place in George with the cheap fuel - avoid the bean burritos in the hot case.
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Thanks for the tip. We will visit Tri State Outfitters in the next couple of days.
Brian
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WBCCI #3628 -- AIR #14872 -- TAC #FL-7
2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
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08-27-2014, 05:38 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Mantua
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 7,062
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Burrito, on a trip to Helen, ga I had what they called the Killer Burrito at the Troll Tavern, on the river under the bridge in downtown Helen. The burrito almost lived up to its name! Will never forget it. Sorry to hijack. Jim
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08-27-2014, 05:46 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2004 34' Classic S/O
Stafford
, Virginia
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 266
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I am waiting to see if you get a brand new head unit, or a refurbished one from Hensley.
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WBCCI #5702
"Eva" 2004 Classic Limited 34' S/O
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08-29-2014, 11:08 AM
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Moderator
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
2012 23' FB Flying Cloud
2005 25' Safari
Santa Rosa Beach
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We visited Tri State Outfitters in Moses Lake. Neat place. We spent a couple of hours there.
Brian
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WBCCI #3628 -- AIR #14872 -- TAC #FL-7
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08-29-2014, 11:14 AM
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Moderator
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
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Santa Rosa Beach
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Our replacement control head for Lucy's Hensley is expected to be here TODAY! The UPS Tracking shows that it is "out for delivery" in Moses Lake. We understand that the UPS man comes to the campground around noon. Hopefully, Lucy will be operational later today. We will report with pictures.
Brian
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WBCCI #3628 -- AIR #14872 -- TAC #FL-7
2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
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08-29-2014, 12:19 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 Argosy 20
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Kooskia
, Idaho
Join Date: Jul 2009
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I am glad you have seen and enjoyed Eastern Washington. I liked your many photos, and have been to a lot of the locations you shot them in. I lived and worked in Pullman for many years. Most people have no idea how diverse Washington State is, from rain forest to deserts. And a whole lot of very nice people too. You have found interesting places and scenes on your forced stay, and It is so very nice you seem to have enjoyed them.
BTW, the original Tri State Outfitters is in Moscow Idaho. An institution there too.
I hope your new hitch parts arrive and fit well. Safe travels, and come back to visit the NW anytime.
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08-29-2014, 11:33 PM
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2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
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Santa Rosa Beach
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The New Hitch did arrive today. Lucy's old Hensley was Number 8332. The replacement hitch is a reconditioned unit and is number 12515.
It took us about five hours to remove the old hitch and install the new one. Much of that time was spent planning our next move.
We got the installation done, and everything seems ready to go.
Here are a few pictures of the process.
Brian
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