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Any trips this weekend?

I've got the flu. However, not missing this weekend.We are heading east to Mitchell, Oregon. Going to the Lucky Strike mine to get some geodes. Then, off to the Painted Hills for some hiking, see the fossils and a stop at the inlaws in Prineville to ...

Vinsil by Explorer
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New truck finanally!

Thanks to everyone for answering upteen questions about tow vehicles.we got the truck we wanted we got a new 2016 ram 2500 diesel equipped the way we wanted and needed it is a slt bighorn.we got it at daytona cjdr .they have a seperate building just...

Almost sold the TC!

I decided to put it on the truck Saturday. I have to have some medical tests this week but as soon as the doc releases me I want to hook up the boat and go to Hells Canyon before the weather gets too bloody hot. First I had to re-do the platform in...

_DJ_1 by Explorer II
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20 pound CO2 tank across international boundry?

I've used a 20 pound aluminum CO2 tank for many years to pump up jeep tires after a day at low pressure and to fix an occasional flat leaving the tire on the truck and using Safety Seal plugs. Well, the jeep is gone, but the tank remains. Do any of y...

jefe_4x4 by Explorer
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Mounting & Wire Routing of In-Bed Receptacle?

Hi,I am setting up my Dodge Cummins 8' bed for a future slide-in. I would appreciate getting some advice where to mount the in-bed 7-blade receptacle. The previous owner installed a fifth wheel wiring harness so it has a factory receptacle on the bum...

gkirtley by Explorer
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Please Don't Do This

I recently had to go to the bathroom while towing. It was a Sunday, and I pulled in to a closed bank parking lot. I had to go bad, so as I went through the ATM lane, ignoring the warning sign, I heard a scraping sound. Long story short, I took off ...

PapaJim by Explorer
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Chevy diesel questions and concerns

Not sure if this is the correct blog category but I'll start here.I bought my used 2011 Chevy Duramax/Allison tranny a year ago. Love it. It was the first diesel I had ever driven, and because of that I believe that I am still learning stuff. I heard...

jamesu by Explorer
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Words of wisdom??

We will be headed west on I-10 West through Mobile, Ala. tomorrow and returning eastbound about a week later. Does anyone have any words of wisdom about any concerns I should have. Which lane should I stay in as I understand some do end. I'm pulling ...

Awning on slide-out binds

Hello,First time posting on the forum though visited for some time. I'm having a problem with the NTU 2006 Pilgrim. The awning binds when we try to open the slide-out. Already broke one set of brackets and replaced them. Followed the directions t...

can't find the satellite, first time ever

I just hooked up my Dish 311 receiver, a replacement for the one I've used since 2004. I cannot find satellite 110 or 119. I have been doing this for years and helped other people get theirs going but I am stumped. I ran the test and it says it sees ...

trander by Explorer
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Lance Squire 3000: Power cord question?

Hi Guys, picked up a '96 3000 and it is awesome. Just that the power cord as you may know is short and hangs at the front of the box.Here's my question: Since the rig does not require power to any tail lights, does this simply allow the running ligh...

And we are off!

All ready to go. Systems check out, full of food, fuel and ready for fun. I'm going to try to do a trip report as we go. Don't know how cell service is in Mitchell or at the painted hills but I'll try my best to update. If not, I'll finish this next ...

Vinsil by Explorer
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