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TheBigRedTruck · 02-18-2008, 07:57 PM

Full time hear I come!!!!!

Sugarfoot · 02-19-2008, 07:13 AM

Nice setup. That's one heck of a TV!

Silver Threads · 02-19-2008, 07:18 AM

Congrats on the fulltiming! Looks like you have everything you need!

airedale · 02-19-2008, 09:44 AM

WOW, looks like it will be a fun time!

Smokin Camel · 02-19-2008, 11:31 AM

Rub it in! Some of us still have to wait five years!

Congratulations....That is quite a nice rig.....enjoy!

Colonial Airstream · 02-19-2008, 01:45 PM

I hate to ask. What is the MPG going to be towing the Airstream with the Jeep in the bed of the TV?

TheBigRedTruck · 02-19-2008, 07:56 PM

I don't mean to sound like a smart ass kid!!! But, I make good money and every thing Is paid In full!!! All I need is wifi and e*trade and I'm good to go!!!! So Fuel Is just another thing you need, like food and water!!! But In the Great Smoky Mountains, up to the top 5048ft. I got 9mpg In the park!!! 11 to 13 on flat land!! But I runner hard!!! Matt

TheBigRedTruck · 02-19-2008, 08:12 PM

PS. The jeep get 0.75 to 6 mpg. One time I used 12 gallons In 3/4 of a mile!!!!

Specs:
1998 TJ
TPI 350 out of Corvette, Headers
Art Car 700R4
Atlas II 3.8
Unimog axles Stazworks doulble beadlocks
39.5" Irocks
Fox Airshocks front and rear
Warn XD9000 with X-line Piaa lights
Fiberglass hood
Tons of other parts, but you have the basics

Fyrzowt · 02-19-2008, 11:07 PM

Nope, that ain't no ordinary Jeep... I like it though!!

TheBigRedTruck · 02-20-2008, 09:16 AM

Thank you!!!!!

pilgrim · 02-20-2008, 10:23 AM

It's like the old saying, "If you gotta ask how much, you probably can't afford it." We used to boat on the Great Lakes and our Egg Harbor 37' with twin Chevrolet truck 454 cubic inch engines would average between 25 and 27 gallons PER HOUR when on plane. No matter the cost of gasoline today, pulling our Airstream will NEVER cost what boating cost! We'll be happy with 'streamin no matter how much of it we do. As you said earlier, it's simply a matter of "doing it." That's what we choose to do and that's the way we choose to do it........let us worry about paying for it. I love your "20 and counting" which is probably less by now. When I look at the calendar, I see T minus 40 before my retirement date.....but it is coming FAST!
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2007 Airstream International 25' SS OB
2004 Nissan Armada
Equalizer Hitch
Prodigy Brake Controls
"It's better to keep your mouth shut and thought a fool
Than to open it and remove all doubt."

Fyrzowt · 02-20-2008, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeatAirstream

I hate to ask. What is the MPG going to be towing the Airstream with the Jeep in the bed of the TV?

Probably about the same as without the jeep in the bed.

Colonial Airstream · 02-21-2008, 10:07 AM

That is about what we get on our hauler.

Fyrzowt · 02-21-2008, 10:13 AM

Pat,
I notice that there is room on the trailer for a Jeep as well....

TheBigRedTruck · 05-29-2008, 07:35 AM

So, It's ON!!! I have been docket at the Mother ship (Jackson Center, Oh) for 3 day's now buying parts and working on the camper. New closet door catches, found a water leak, hot water heater light.
Once again I got the old what the Haaaail is that when I pulled In look!!!! LOLOLOL

A nice lady ran out to see If I need help backing in. I have going out to eat with her and her husband for the last two days now!! Got to love the one's how don't see age or judge buy looks!!!!

Today I will be replacing a step light and giving the old girl a well do bath!!!

richinny · 05-29-2008, 07:32 PM

hey, that's a nice air dam on the back of the tv!

lewster · 05-29-2008, 08:02 PM

Hey DP,

Headed anywhere near Moab soon? A few years ago while mountain biking there.....I could not believe what the jeeps were doping on the slickrock there.

Bet then, I couldn't believe what my mountainbike was doing on the stuff either

. That stuff isn't slick at all........sort of like riding on sandpaper!!!!!

TheBigRedTruck · 05-29-2008, 09:49 PM

Just like new!!!!

TheBigRedTruck · 06-04-2008, 04:02 AM

OK, Toooo day Is my last day at the Mother ship. I'm loaded the jeep last night. Thank GOD, Its 5:56am and has been raining all night. Dimmer

TheBigRedTruck · 06-07-2008, 11:31 AM

I had to run back up north Cody my son had 2 baseball games and his last day of school picnic last week!!! So for the next 5 day's, I will be doing the kid thing!!!!! Cody's 8 and his sister Cassidy is 4. Cassidy helped me for 4.5hr washing the old girl!!!!