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Re: Grey's River Boondocking (and fishing)
Yes, the Warren Bridge CG (Where Green River crosses 191) and surrounding area looks like a good boondocking and fishing area. May try that on the way home for a day or two. Still looking for someone who's driven a class A along the Greys River road. e.g. Moose Flat CG and Murphy Creek CG look interesting on Google maps. Lots of little spurs near the river that look like good spots to set up camp.226Views0likes0CommentsGrey's River Boondocking (and fishing)
I’m going to Grand Teton NP in mid Sept (coming from So Calif). Looking for scenic, remote place to stop for a couple days on the way. Will be in 35 ft class A with toad). Don’t need hook ups, just a flat spot with reasonably good dirt road (would love spot where I could walk to good fishing). On Google maps, I see Bridge and Forks campgrounds south of Alpine on road 10138. Are these decent base camps for a couple days of fishing? Another option would be to camp somewhere along 89 (Thayne?) and drive car to Grey’s/Murphy Creek area. Suggestions?1KViews0likes2CommentsRe: cummins "53"
I have a 1999 code 53 ISB. Had it 14 yrs, no problems (have to admit, was quite concerned when I learned about the potential issue after I'd bought the coach). Re. what you are looking at, I believe the cracked block issue would have occurred by now. If it passes a pressure test now, I wouldn't worry.553Views0likes0CommentsRe: 260 hp?
I have a 99 275hp 5.9 ISB pushing approx 20,000 lbs (4,500 more when towing), does just fine. Have climbed many hills w toad (Mammoth Mtn, Death Valley, Silverton, etc). I wouldn't worry at all about the 260 hp version on a 18k lb coach. BTW- I have the less desirable 4 speed MT643 trans, still performs fine.574Views0likes0CommentsRe: night stopper on the Interstate 15 Utah
When I drive to Yellowstone or Grand Tetons, I load addresses into GPS for a couple Wal-Mart's on I-15. Then I drive until starting to get tired, always keeping in mind how far to next store. I try to arrive about 8 pm; find resturant in walking distance, eat dinner, go to bed 10 or 11 pm. Wal-Mart's in UT: https://www.google.com/search?q=walmart+in+utah&oq=walmart+in+ut&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0l3.6378j0j8&client=tablet-android-samsung&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#istate=lrl:mlt429Views0likes0CommentsRe: Jeep toad rides to rough.
Mile High wrote: CVD wrote: As others have said, shocks, tires, and tire pressure are the place to start (and stop). Springs don’t really effect the ride quality as much as you’d think. They mostly hold the vehicle at a particular height. Oh I would have to completely disagree - ride starts with the springs and cheap aftermarket springs equal terrible ride. A lot of science goes into the rate of compression of those springs and how they rebound. Going from a factory spring to a cheap aftermarket is the fastest way to learn to hate your TJ, especially when you feel the cracks in the road through your neck. OP is talking about improving ride with stock ride height, I assume stock OEM springs & shocks. "Upgradjng" the worn shocks would be worthwhile (think he's now done that). Not much improvement should be expected from different springs, would only do so if he's looking for lift.376Views0likes0CommentsRe: Jeep toad rides to rough.
As others have said, shocks, tires, and tire pressure are the place to start (and stop). Springs don’t really effect the ride quality as much as you’d think. They mostly hold the vehicle at a particular height. Shocks do the most controlling up and down. Variable rate springs in particular are of minimal value. Having said that, you should get a tolerable ride from that LJ, but it will never match a uni-body passenger car (i.e. CRV, Equinox, Edge). I tow a modified TJ (Wrangler) for off-roading trips and a CRV for any other outings. Wouldn’t consider a Wrangler unless it would be used off road. BTW – that LJ will never go down in value. It's much sought after for a starting point for off-road builds (perfect "in between" 103 inch wheelbase).375Views0likes0Comments
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