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Thirteen Mile Trailhead Campground Fall Colors And Bear Surprise
VIDEO: Thirteen Mile Trailhead Campground Fall Colors And Bear Surprise I stay at Thirteen Mile Trailhead Campground near Republic, WA. and enjoyed looking at the rich, intense, Fall Colors, plus, I get surprised by a large black bear running across the forest road right in front of me for a great and unexpected surprise. Unfortunately and as usual in these situations, I had just put the camera away and had to get it back out, turn it on, then record the bear which was gone by then. The hunters I was talking to told me they had spotted another bear foraging on the hillside in the distance above us. As I was leaving the campground, they informed me their battery had died in their Subaru. I pulled the truck up next to them and gave them a jump with my engine off. You don't want to jump start another vehicle with a dead battery because you stand a good chance of ruining the voltage regulator in your alternator. leave your engine off and just connect the batteries together with jumper cables, wait a couple minutes for the dead battery to take some charge, then try to start the vehicle. Remember to protect your vehicle first.Re: Had a great time camping in the Gifford Pichott NF Mt. Adams area.
The steel receptacle for payment is wrapped and sealed. All the pricing and stay limits postings had been removed. The Sheriff did come by and eat a sandwich, chatting with us. He drove 30 miles up into the middle of nowhere (forest) to get there. Every place is different. If the payment box is available and states to pay, then pay.Had a great time camping in the Gifford Pichott NF Mt. Adams area.
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/j3hhyz1G1A0 We just got back from a great week in the forest. Hardly anybody around in usually crowded campgrounds. We stayed at Walupt Lake, Then Adams Fork campgrounds. Terrible fishing, everything else wonderful. Truck ran great, no overheating, new radiator is supposed to get here in 12 days. The blue wire switch modification to the fan makes a huge difference to the cooling ability on the engine. Enjoy the video.Re: I don't know why this site is so problematic at times. Second and last try
I have side blocking in the rear of my lift platform for cab clearance. The front tiedowns are positioned at 15 to 20 degrees, not 45. The TC is somewhat reinforced in the tiedown area. I could create a mount plate farther back to get about 45⁰ on the chains. I'm going to set the rear chains to start engaging when the TC has slid back about an inch so they will have less force exerted on the jacks. I'll use them as a limiter. I may install front side to side blocking when we get back from this trip. Side note, it's not crisco, Lucas Oil Gear Lube. Keeping up with technology. Also acts as wood preservative.Re: I don't know why this site is so problematic at times. Second and last try
That is an experiment to work with the front tiedowns to minimize the backsliding and side shifting of the TC going up steep rough hills. The framing and attachments have been reinforced so they should be able to handle any strain. I'll keep you posted as to how it performs over the next week or two.
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