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Re: Yosemite/Kings Canyon/Sequoia National Parks
Jerry -- what did you end up doing/staying? I am planning for next year! alesis wrote: Hey y'all- I already asked for some input on our big summer trip, but plans have changed with the wife's new job. We now have about 10 days (late June/early July) and want to visit the parks above. My initial checking seems there isn't really one place to make a home base to day trip to these parks. We're going to fly and either get cabins/hotel so we have 7 full days to check out the area. Is there somewhere that's a good base to see at least 2 of the parks as day trips, or better to stay near each for a couple nights? We're just trying to figure out the best way to visit all 3. Thanks in advance!473Views0likes0CommentsRe: Ouray, Colorado
Go Horns -- we are in Ouray (for the first time) in mid-August. We'll be coming from Mesa Verde, so will likely take the same route you did to get to Ouray. Where did you end up staying? We are looking at 4j and Ouray RV Park for our three nights. And what were your thoughts of where you stayed? Would you stay there again? Did you look at any other campgrounds while there? Did you rent a jeep? Or take a guided tour one? I am contemplating renting a 6-passenger jeep to explore the trails...however we may just use my truck. Thanks for any insights!727Views0likes0CommentsRe: San Juan NF in SW Colorado to be closed!
I'm following this thread...as we are scheduled and booked to be in this area (I believe) later this summer. As I am very unfamiliar with this area, and with forest fires, being from upstate NY :) Do you think I should look at re-routing and finding new places to go? This is a 32-day family trip from NY for our four kids (5,7,9,11) and us. We are booked: Arrive in Mesa Verde on August 14th for 2-ngts (from Moab) Arrive in Ouray on August 16th for 3-ngts Arrive in Salida on August 19th for 3-ngts Any advice? Thank you thank you thank you!!!!649Views0likes0CommentsRe: Recommendations for new AC
Bob -- can you tell me where you found the directions? I have a Brisk Air 2 13.5 sitting in its box (since February) and I am hoping to install it some time in June. Chief Bob wrote: A quick update. I found the installation instructions on line and I exchanged the units (with the help of 2 neighbors) yesterday. The hookup went well and my new AC is blowing cold. The compressor noise is barely audible. The blower on high is kind of loud but it blows a lot harder than the old unit. Not so loud to be an issue. Once it cools down I'll change it to low speed.441Views0likes0CommentsRe: 100k Maintenance?
Update: So I arrived at the Dealership this morning at EXACTLY 99,900 miles (very weird). Long story short, I did a TON of research and video watching and reading on all of this over the past week. I had the dealership do the Oil Change/Lube...and had them do both the front and rear differential fluid changes. I've already ordered the supplies for myself to perform the Fuel Filter Change, the Transfer Case Fluid Change, and the Transmission Fluid dump and External Filter change. I'll be using the Transynd Oil, which I found out I could get locally. And will be doing the double-dump method...which will help get closer to a full exchange. I hope to tackle this stuff this weekend! (fingers crossed it all goes well)425Views0likes0CommentsRe: 100k Maintenance?
Geesh $1k to $1,500????!!!! -- I am definitely usually one to follow the 'If it ain't broke' mindset. And I see keeping this truck for 1-3 more years...as eventually we'll move into a Class A cause the four kids are only getting bigger and fitting in the truck gets tighter and tighter each year! The slimmer wallet is the biggest hesitation I have in bringing this to a dealer. But I am thinking at least it will get done correctly and with the proper fluids. And it will go on the trucks GM 'history report' to help with resale. I'm by all means handy with tools, but this big truck worries me as we have the big trip this year. Would hate for it to conk out on me cause of something I did!425Views0likes0CommentsRe: 100k Maintenance?
Wow -- great information from you all! So it seems its a resounding agreement on FLUIDS!! I was hoping for one or two items -- but many more than I thought of course! Either way, this is good timing as we have a 1,400 r/t trip in a few weeks -- and then in July we have a 6,000 mile r/t Cross Country Trip :) Seems this is the list I should give to the Dealership: (totally NOT looking forward to the bill with this Duramax!) Oil Change & Oil Filter Fuel Filter Change Transmission Fluid Flush & Filter Brake Fluid Flush Coolant System Flush Power Steering Fluid Flush Rear Differential Flush Front Differential Flush Transfer Case Flush Rear Axle Lube Inspect Brakes Inspect Belts Did I list everything correctly?!310Views0likes0Comments
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