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Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-24-2018, 01:28 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 17,804
Posted By reelfastgreg
hey the question was what do you think of the...

hey the question was what do you think of the Tundra as a tow vehicle?? i simply shared my opinion and experience. if you disagree that is fine with me. oh and i forgot to post all of my trucks...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-19-2018, 08:36 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 17,804
Posted By reelfastgreg
whatever

to each his own. for me, i learned an expensive lesson having owned and driven 2 Tundra trucks. and no i am not a leadfoot driver but the mileage i reported was accurate. nothing 'wrong' with the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-18-2018, 08:56 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 17,804
Posted By reelfastgreg
not hardly

you can place the gear shift lever wherever you choose but that will not make up for the lack of torque. my diesel Ford, 20-21mpg not towing, towing my 26' AS, solid 14mpg. my Tundras, 15mpg best i...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-14-2018, 09:45 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 17,804
Posted By reelfastgreg
worst tow vehicle i have ever owned

I have had 2 Tundras before I woke up to the fact they are the worst tow vehicles on the highway. not towing the best mileage I ever got was 15mpg. the engine needs a turbo and the transmission...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-07-2017, 07:28 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 64,862
Posted By reelfastgreg
rover engineered this vehicle to be able to carry...

rover engineered this vehicle to be able to carry you and your companions safely through pretty much any terrain. they did not engineer this vehicle to tow 7-10k of dead weight. rover will not say...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-04-2017, 01:16 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 64,862
Posted By reelfastgreg
issues

so a short wheelbase tow vehicle, can't think of a worse scenario, but lets take it by some issues:

1. my 25FB REQUIRES Class IV hitch. does your tow vehicle come equipped with that? when CanAm...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 02-17-2017, 03:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 426
Posted By reelfastgreg
2014 Airstream Flying Cloud 25 - Washington

Title: 2014 Airstream Flying Cloud 25 - Washington
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

25FB, queen bed,3 awnings, panoramic windows, seperate shower and bath, 15,000BTU air...
Forum: 2009-2015 Flying Cloud 04-01-2016, 08:46 AM
Replies: 1,533
Views: 190,687
Posted By reelfastgreg
moving to E rated tires is a waste of money. our...

moving to E rated tires is a waste of money. our trailers are simply not heavy enough to warrant tires of that rating.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-12-2016, 12:43 PM
Replies: 788
Views: 128,601
Posted By reelfastgreg
my 2008 tundra was a very comfortable ride,...

my 2008 tundra was a very comfortable ride, extended cab. my 2010 tundra, crew cab, was most uncomfortable. i got rid of it pretty quickly. now i really don't understand how folks can report 20mpg...
Forum: On The Road... 01-21-2016, 01:58 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,131
Posted By reelfastgreg
if we have a destination in mind, we don't really...

if we have a destination in mind, we don't really mind 500-600 mile days. tough on the toush but doable.
Forum: On The Road... 01-19-2016, 05:22 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,131
Posted By reelfastgreg
its a long way out this way. i would suggest...

its a long way out this way. i would suggest cutting down on the visit sites and making it a priority to see something in depth. that could be Yellowstone or any of the other NPs that you...
Forum: On The Road... 01-18-2016, 03:44 PM
Replies: 306
Views: 36,050
Posted By reelfastgreg
september can be a good time to salmon fish on...

september can be a good time to salmon fish on the OR coast. Hammond, just N of where you will be camped has an endless supply of charter captains. or you might want to want head S on 101 and...
Forum: On The Road... 01-01-2016, 12:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,395
Posted By reelfastgreg
costco with diesel??? where in the world is...

costco with diesel??? where in the world is this??
Forum: On The Road... 12-30-2015, 03:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,064
Posted By reelfastgreg
watch the tides, simple enough to avoid the sharp...

watch the tides, simple enough to avoid the sharp entry/exit angles. no issues for us on the WA ferries, at least to this point.
Forum: On The Road... 12-16-2015, 05:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,363
Posted By reelfastgreg
summer time on the coast it is a zoo. planning...

summer time on the coast it is a zoo. planning around school times does not work that well as there are so many retired folks travelling it makes little difference. get out a map, get the state...
Forum: On The Road... 11-18-2015, 03:48 PM
Replies: 861
Views: 137,886
Posted By reelfastgreg
well Gene, how about starting a new thread, 'off...

well Gene, how about starting a new thread, 'off the road' so simple minded folks like myself don't expect to be reading 'trip' reports.

if the Juan de Fuca plate finally slips, i don't think i...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 11-16-2015, 01:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,803
Posted By reelfastgreg
had that happen and once i was finally was able...

had that happen and once i was finally was able to extend my arm far enough to grasp the filter assembly, i found it loose, a quick turn and it was back in action. i suppose it might have vibrated...
Forum: On The Road... 11-16-2015, 01:15 PM
Replies: 861
Views: 137,886
Posted By reelfastgreg
geez, how confusing. i click on the thread 'on...

geez, how confusing. i click on the thread 'on the road' then on 'road trips' and come to find out it is focused on household maintenance. perhaps that might be a new thread title along with how to...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 11-15-2015, 01:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,123
Posted By reelfastgreg
well i am sort of glad i am not the only idiot...

well i am sort of glad i am not the only idiot who has done this. i am glad to learn why the water was pouring off the roof. my toilet did overflow and that water somehow ended up in the storage...
Forum: On The Road... 11-14-2015, 02:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,064
Posted By reelfastgreg
watch the tides, enter at an angle, no problem...

watch the tides, enter at an angle, no problem doing that, and you will be fine.
Forum: On The Road... 11-13-2015, 02:36 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 19,406
Posted By reelfastgreg
interesting topic with, obviously, no 'correct'...

interesting topic with, obviously, no 'correct' answer. since it all 'depends' i'll put my 2 cents into the mix.

right now i an running my 9th PU. 1/2 tons, 3/4 tons and now a 1 ton. i have...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 11-10-2015, 12:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,302
Posted By reelfastgreg
thanks for all of the suggestions. i am going to...

thanks for all of the suggestions. i am going to just step back from this issue and lets see what happens when i pressurize the hot water system. the nylon plug has a wrap of teflon tape on it and...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 11-06-2015, 05:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,302
Posted By reelfastgreg
well i used a round wire brush on the threads and...

well i used a round wire brush on the threads and came up with nothing. then i used a sort of dental pick but i could do this again, i guess, again without seeing anything rejected.

the plug has...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 11-06-2015, 03:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,302
Posted By reelfastgreg
hot water heater drain plug

so i just finished the winterizing. as a part of this, i pulled the hot water drain plug, nylon in a metal housing. it was bedded in plumbers putty which over time gets quite hard. so i cleaned...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 09-15-2015, 07:58 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 23,979
Posted By reelfastgreg
where are all of the pictures???

where are all of the pictures???
Forum: On The Road... 09-02-2015, 02:07 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,139
Posted By reelfastgreg
didn't work the last time we were in Victoria,...

didn't work the last time we were in Victoria, bummer, as it was really convenient.
Forum: On The Road... 09-02-2015, 11:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,245
Posted By reelfastgreg
FWIW, a good friend who has been a travel trailer...

FWIW, a good friend who has been a travel trailer person for about 35 years and counting told me, '...no paper in the black tank...'. combine that with the idea that most of us use way too much...
Forum: On The Road... 09-02-2015, 11:20 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,139
Posted By reelfastgreg
glad you got to ride one of the free ferries. if...

glad you got to ride one of the free ferries. if i remember, there are 3 of them. the hwy comes down to the water, and bamm, a free ferry takes you across to rejoin the hwy on the other side. one...
Forum: On The Road... 09-02-2015, 11:15 AM
Replies: 861
Views: 137,886
Posted By reelfastgreg
ah yes, the MC ride across the desert to Fallon. ...

ah yes, the MC ride across the desert to Fallon. i was the target of 2 F15's, or whatever the Navy calls them, who came in behind me about 100' off the deck. woke me right up from that hypnotic...
Forum: 2009-2015 Flying Cloud 09-01-2015, 05:43 PM
Replies: 1,533
Views: 190,687
Posted By reelfastgreg
that material is sawdust so i would not be...

that material is sawdust so i would not be putting screws into it expecting it to hold any weight. there are all sorts of adhesive products that will serve this purpose even if you have to use the...
Forum: 2009-2015 Flying Cloud 09-01-2015, 08:42 AM
Replies: 1,533
Views: 190,687
Posted By reelfastgreg
when we bought our 25FB, we looked at all of the...

when we bought our 25FB, we looked at all of the flavors on the lot. the more expensive iterations all seemed to have 'designer' interiors that were highlighting various color combinations, all of...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-01-2015, 08:37 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 15,995
Posted By reelfastgreg
the posted image seemed to have the capacities...

the posted image seemed to have the capacities blacked out. am i correct in that??
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-01-2015, 08:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 59,815
Posted By reelfastgreg
the electric over hydraulic is an issue for me as...

the electric over hydraulic is an issue for me as well with my boat and trailer. no built in controller can handle this application so i had to install a separate system and find a comparable...
Forum: On The Road... 09-01-2015, 08:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,008
Posted By reelfastgreg
a good taste of Canadian humor in this post,...

a good taste of Canadian humor in this post, thanks you northern neighbors.
Forum: On The Road... 09-01-2015, 08:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,762
Posted By reelfastgreg
if my goal was to comfortably accommodate 6...

if my goal was to comfortably accommodate 6 people, often, i would not be shopping for an AS!
Forum: On The Road... 09-01-2015, 08:24 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,139
Posted By reelfastgreg
we canceled our plans to make this trip this...

we canceled our plans to make this trip this year. fires and smoke were the reasons but i didn't think so much about the rain. hey, this is the PNW and it rains!

sorry you didn't get to do a...
Forum: On The Road... 08-30-2015, 06:10 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,139
Posted By reelfastgreg
the engine manufacturers specify what grade of...

the engine manufacturers specify what grade of fuel you should be using. while some people think that going to a higher rated fuel will help out, its usually just flushing your money down the toilet...
Forum: On The Road... 08-30-2015, 06:08 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,139
Posted By reelfastgreg
that agreement went away several years ago. best...

that agreement went away several years ago. best to have a VISA that does not charge a foreign transaction fee and also has a security chip as many places in Canada require said chip to accept your...
Forum: On The Road... 08-28-2015, 12:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 831
Posted By reelfastgreg
a TV program originating in Seattle just featured...

a TV program originating in Seattle just featured the Chillville operation last evening. except for their location, looks pretty interesting.
Forum: On The Road... 08-27-2015, 08:38 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,734
Posted By reelfastgreg
if you are headed into the PNW, in Port Townsend...

if you are headed into the PNW, in Port Townsend for breakfast - Blue Moose Cafe, right in the port industrial area. in Port Angeles - The Haven, right on one of the main streets.

in both cases,...
Forum: On The Road... 08-27-2015, 08:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,067
Posted By reelfastgreg
we have stayed at Beverly beach a couple of times...

we have stayed at Beverly beach a couple of times in the past and would not go there again. same for my BIL, as there are often drunken parties going on into the wee hours. there is no enforcement...
Forum: On The Road... 08-26-2015, 07:29 AM
Replies: 861
Views: 137,886
Posted By reelfastgreg
canoe cafe for a lunch is worthy. the Provential...

canoe cafe for a lunch is worthy. the Provential museum is a must with revolving exhibits, we often ride the black ball across as walk ons and spend the day. Victoria Iron is also an interesting...
Forum: On The Road... 08-24-2015, 10:52 AM
Replies: 861
Views: 137,886
Posted By reelfastgreg
actually, the low pressure system was E of the...

actually, the low pressure system was E of the cascades with a high pressure off shore. the winds were from the E flowing to the W, from the low pressure system feeding the high pressure system...
Forum: On The Road... 08-24-2015, 07:50 AM
Replies: 861
Views: 137,886
Posted By reelfastgreg
that haze over JDF is a result of the fires that...

that haze over JDF is a result of the fires that are raging in central WA. a low pressure system pushed that smoke over the cascades into Seattle and eventually down the strait. the winds last...
Forum: On The Road... 08-24-2015, 07:43 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,953
Posted By reelfastgreg
you are welcome. having been through 3 forest...

you are welcome. having been through 3 forest fires a couple of years ago, i am not a big fan of pressing the envelope. the smoke and suspended particulates are not pleasant to deal with.

our...
Forum: On The Road... 08-23-2015, 07:09 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,953
Posted By reelfastgreg
another source of info: Coping with wildfire...

another source of info:

Coping with wildfire smoke and road closures in Wash., Oregon and B.C. | The Seattle Times...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-23-2015, 06:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,363
Posted By reelfastgreg
yes, tow package is a good investment. ...

yes, tow package is a good investment. especially the engine and transmission coolers. we now have an F350, crew cab and it is the best tow vehicle we have ever owned. sure thing, overkill in many...
Forum: On The Road... 08-23-2015, 06:42 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,380
Posted By reelfastgreg
tough question with so many nuances. we have...

tough question with so many nuances. we have camped as a family forever. and before that, my wife and her family have camped together not only in the US but all over Europe. so it is sort of...
Forum: 2009-2015 Flying Cloud 08-22-2015, 05:10 PM
Replies: 1,533
Views: 190,687
Posted By reelfastgreg
ours has moved around as well. easy enough to...

ours has moved around as well. easy enough to put it back where it belongs.
Forum: On The Road... 08-22-2015, 05:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,953
Posted By reelfastgreg
Interactive map of wildfires in the U.S. | The...

Interactive map of wildfires in the U.S. | The Seattle Times (https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/northwest/interactive-map-wildfires-in-the-u-s/)

this might help you out as you are doing...
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