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Traveling from Bond CO to Kremmling CO on CO Hwy 1
Looking at Hwy 1 from Bond to Kremmling. Google maps shows me one bridge crossing the Colorado River. (any idea of load capacity) Eventually heading to Granby, CO. Traveling in a 40ft motor home. Suggestions? Appreciate all in advance.1.3KViews0likes1CommentGrand Junction Colorado Traveling North on CO-139
Out of Grand Junction i.e. (Fruta-Loma) on Colorado 139 up to Rangely Colorado, how is the road? Mountainous-steep grades etc. Please let me know. We've an event in Vernal, UT and have chosen this route. Thanks to all in advance that reply.2.2KViews0likes4CommentsRe: Utah State Hwy 14 from Cedar City East to Utah 89
Thanks for those that have responded. UT-14 with it 3800 climb in elevation and with the storm, coming in from Portland OR, 9800 elevation could (and probably will have) snow. So, I'll travel the additional 40 miles up UT-I15 and take the 20 East. Thanks to all that responded.750Views0likes0CommentsUtah State Hwy 14 from Cedar City East to Utah 89
Reaching out once again for those that have traveled the above route. Traveling in a Motor Home pulling a car hauler trailer. Total length around 70ft. I've used Google Maps and there is one Hair-a-pin type curve that appears very negotiable. I'd previously asked about Utah-9 from Hurricane UT over to the 89, but drove that route yesterday (in a car through Zion Canyon) and I'd not try that route at all in a motor home. All responses are appreciated in advance.2.6KViews0likes8CommentsDell Laptop Touch pad issue
The computer is a Dell Laptop Inspiron 15 3000 series. Of late, the touch pad (ie. mouse) has been acting up. To describe the issue when you put your finger on the touch pad and move it around, the mouse pointer reacts as normal. But when you go the the "Scroll down vertical bar" on the right hand side of the screen, take your left hand pointer finger and press on the lower left corner of the touch pad, HOLD IT DOWN and then take your right hand (pointer finger) and try to move the scroll down bar "DOWN" nothing happens. Sometimes I "lick" my pointer finger and it makes the scroll down bar move. Other times when I go to scroll "Down" i.e. pulling the bar down, nothing happens. BUT, when I move the scroll down bar in an upward motion (on the touch pad) the scroll down bar will move down. Additionally, the "Cut and Paste" feature when you want to "Highlight" a word or phrase, copy it and then past it somewhere else, this feature is TOTALLY GONE. NO-FUCTIONAL. I've been to "Settings" "touchpad" and adjusted the sensitivity but that hasn't helped the issue. Can I just have the computer have a new touch pad installed? OR, what are your thoughts? All comments are appreciated in advance.1.7KViews0likes6CommentsComing out of Eugene OR to St. George UT ?????????
Last year I took the 58-S (Williamette Pass)to the 31-S to about Lakeview. (This was in Early Nov) At Lakeview I took the 140-S down to the I-80. I encountered 3 passes all of which had "FRESH" snow. (I'm traveling in a 40ft MH pulling a 30ft car hauler trailer) Needless to say it was a white knuckle drive. So this year I'm considering the following route. Same a before i.e. 58-S to the 31-S to the 395-S down to Standish (just below Susanville CA) Continue on S on the 395 to Reno then pick up 50-W to the 93 on in to St. George, UT. Would this route avoid most passes and potential snow? If not, I'm open to your suggestions. Thanks to those that reply in advance.2.1KViews0likes8CommentsDiesel Engine Owners- I've a DUSTED engine, so cummins says
This will be somewhat of a lengthy post. What I'm looking for is a very short response. "RUN and or GET A SECOND OPINION" In Nov of 2020 a code popped up "Too much crank case pressure" on an ISL 400-8.9L engine. Tech responded "Need to change the crank case filter". Told tech I just replaced it less than 1000 miles earlier. "Oh, he responded. We'll have to dig deeper". Did a "Blow Down Test" Found air was passing up thru the valve guides in the head. Replaced some valve guides and rocker arms. Reassembled-test drove-got same code again. (warranty company did pay for this service) Next-removed head and dug into the block. (by the way, this is a rear engine radiator/Charge air cooler so those had to be dropped) Found the number 5 cylinder with broken rings which was allowing too much pressure escaping. Did find the crank case filter saturated with oil. Did complete engine overhaul. New sleeves-pistons-rings-pistons arms-bearings etc. (Had an oil analysis performed by "Blackstone labs". Report was read by a 45 year diesel mechanic-He stated Engine is not dusted).Shop recommended a new head and turbo. I balked. Took head to a reputable machine shop. Didn't need resurfacing and no burnt valves etc. Did note some of the "seats" were not seating properly. Tech stated they "Cut seats and valves to correct". Took turbo to a reputable turbo company in Lake Havasu AZ. Checked the operation of the unit and stated fan blades looked good and checked the internal operation. Did NOT check turbo thrust but stated in their opinion the turbo did not have any signs of being DUSTED. Since the 3 1/2 month ordeal, we have driven 600 miles as of todays date. Now in Phoenix with an engine that overheated between Parker AZ and Vicksburg AZ. Limped in to Avondale AZ. Service center checked the CFM's of air passing thru the CAC/radiator and found inconsistencies in air measurement. Recommended cleaning radiator. (this was just previously done by the 1st service center as well as the Charge Air Cooler) Found an excessive debris and dirt. CFM's came up to specs. Did find the turbo had a loose hose and clamp causing a lose of turbo thrust. Did find the fan was not coming on to cool radiator. That is to be serviced. Second service center inquired what the first service center did. Told them the above. Second service immediately stated the engine is DUSTED because the following was not replaced. Second service center is now recommending NEW charge air cooler-new turbo-new head-new air compressor and REBUILDING the ISL 400 8.9L diesel engine all over AGAIN. And we just have put 600 miles since the first service center performed the work. YOUR THOUGHTS ARE MUCH APPRECIATED.4KViews0likes9Comments
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