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nremtp143
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Jan 13, 2014

First trip of the year and new truck!

It was a well needed weekend away in the woods! We normally camp every 3 weeks most of the year, but had been unable to since last October due to schedules and weather, plus I was dying to tow the 5er with the new truck, so we went. Saturday morning was a complete washout, but improved dramatically after lunch. We had a great time with what started out as a two camper trip, turned into a 5 camper trip. Good times with family and friends.
The truck was considerable better at pulling than the 6.4. Much easier acceleration and better ride than my other one. Anyway, here is a glimpse of out site this weekend.

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  • nremtp143's avatar
    nremtp143
    Explorer
    Jan 15, 2014
    Me Again wrote:
    Why does a new Ford 350 drw truck need air bags with a fairly light trailer for it's size? Chris


    It doesn't NEED them, I just put them on both of my duallies due to some very BAD interstate roadways that we travel each year. I have an onboard air system and can change the pressures in the bags as road conditions change. Some of the really bad expansion joints in the roads and bridges are smoothed out by the bags. My pin weight is around 3100-3300 pounds which is really nothing for a dually, but I like they way the truck rides with them slightly inflated when pulling the camper. Plus it reduces suspension fatigue over the years.
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    rhagfo
    Explorer III
    Jan 15, 2014
    campigloo wrote:
    I've been to Ft. Yargo before. REALLY nice place. Isn't that truck overkill? eco-boost.


    Not really 12,000# Dry weight between 13,500 to 14,000 down the road.

    Once again Nremtp nice combination, and nice campground!!!
  • campigloo's avatar
    campigloo
    Explorer
    Jan 15, 2014
    I've been to Ft. Yargo before. REALLY nice place. Isn't that truck overkill? eco-boost.
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    rhagfo
    Explorer III
    Jan 14, 2014
    All58Parks wrote:
    I'm green with envy . . .both for the truck and the camping trip!


    Why??

    Get out and go, you don,t need to live in Georgia to have nice winter camping.

    Sunset at South Beach SP Oregon Coast. week of 12/28 to 1/4/14



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    Me_Again
    Explorer III
    Jan 14, 2014
    Why does a new Ford 350 drw truck need air bags with a fairly light trailer for it's size? Chris
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    45Ricochet
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    Jan 14, 2014
    nremtp143 wrote:
    45Ricochet wrote:
    I think that is a Georgia Bulldog plate, tuff year for the Dogs. They should have beat Auburn if it wasn't for the knucklehead safety on that hail Mary :M
    Nice rig OP, congrats.


    Yes it is a Georgia Bulldog plate. I graduated from there several years ago. Yep, this season really disappointed me. We need a new OC as we apparently just lost our DC too.


    Always next year :B coming from a SC (Southern Cal Trojan Grad)
    OBTW your favorite team to hate just hired my old coach as OC, things are looking up for you :W He will have fun when he visits the Tennessee Vols next year :E
    Oh I digress I suppose from your beautiful rig!
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    nremtp143
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    Jan 14, 2014
    45Ricochet wrote:
    I think that is a Georgia Bulldog plate, tuff year for the Dogs. They should have beat Auburn if it wasn't for the knucklehead safety on that hail Mary :M
    Nice rig OP, congrats.


    Yes it is a Georgia Bulldog plate. I graduated from there several years ago. Yep, this season really disappointed me. We need a new OC as we apparently just lost our DC too.

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