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Re: Larger circumference tires better mileage?
From a physics perspective a larger diameter tire would have a greater rotational mass inertia. Therefore it will take more energy to accelerate them as compared to a smaller diameter tire. Thus larger diameter tire should get less mpg and result in increased brake wear.145Views0likes0CommentsRe: Saw this at Menards the other day
Maybe the owner/creator has a big barn with a hoist and the front and rear diamond plate sections can be lifted off the original camper unit separately. It would sort of be like how the saucer section of the Enterprise can separate off the drive unit of the ship. Maybe he has a control panel with solenoid controlled latches that release the diamond plate sections for easy separation.569Views0likes0CommentsRe: Moki Dugway or Canyon de Chelly
Another option for you to look at as you develop your plans is the Cottonwood Campground at Navajo Lake State Park in NM. This is a very nice campground that I stayed at for a few nights a couple of years ago. Link: Navajo Lake State Park Cottonwood Campground I mention this to you because of the discussion about Chaco Canyon. Although a bit of a drive, I used this location to go to Chaco. I also spent a night in the Angel Peak Sceneic Area Angel Peak Scenic Areaalso in this area. I was flat-towing my jeep with me and used that to explore the terrain.404Views0likes0CommentsRe: Boondocking in Phoenix ( Winter)?
If you are looking for a nice wilderness area between Phoenix and Tucson there is the Ironwood Forest National Monument (Ironwood Forest NM). I have trucked camped there a couple of times and thought it was nice. It is a quick drive to either tucson or Phx from there.311Views0likes0CommentsRe: Truck Camper Magazine - Vote - Photo Competition
I didn't get in on the voting, but I really like the pictures that people submitted. I think the winners are really great. I think the best aspect about them is that it shows some very spectacular locations where you can go with your truck camper. The size of the camper doesn't matter to me. In fact, the small size of the camper in the picture just shows how big the landscape is. I've taken several of these type of pictures of my camper that show small truck camper in the big, expansive lanscape. I also take the same style of pictures when I go hiking with friends; small hikers in expansive landscape. I think it really says something about where you are and the incredible landscape you are enjoying. Rob P.348Views0likes0CommentsRe: I am selling my Outfitter Apex. Beware of scammers!
If you are interested, you can see and learn how to really have fun with scammers at this site: www.scamorama.com There are lots of good-guy pranksters working the scammers over. I became aware of this site several years ago when a co-worker friend would tell me about his reverse-scam adventures. There are some pretty funny stories there.611Views0likes0CommentsRe: Arizona truck camper licensing question
In Arizona, there is no truck camper title document or state registration requirement. If selling or buying a truck camper in AZ, the bill of sale is the transfer document. For private sales, the bill of sale is not even a requirement but just a very prudent thing to do. Although I have driven my truck and car south of the border, I have never taken my truck camper. From my experience, the main thing I would check the details on would be insurance. I do always buy a separate Mexico vehicle insurance policy when I drive accross the border. But, I have only purchased the required liability insurance. Any insurance beyond liability for your vehicle increases the cost significantly. Plus the terms of the insurance are really not very good; check the details before buying. Several US Insurance companies now offer Mexican vehicle insurance now. Also, I do not move my license plate from my truck to my camper.1.6KViews0likes0Comments
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