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Re: Towing in 3rd gear rpm high?
I often think back many years to when as a kid of 19 yrs I thought I had hit the big time, driving a semi. The tractor was a '56 Ford F800 "Big Job" with a 272 cid (4.5L) V8, 5 speed transmission, 2 speed axle and air brakes. The factory tachometer was marked with an operating range of 2400 to 3600 rpm, it had to be turning at least 3000 rpm to develop any power. At legal top speed of 50 mph it turned about 2800, but the slightest grade required an immediate downshift and higher rpm. And that was almost 60 years ago, engines have improved drastically since then. 2400 rpm isn't much for your engine, it would actually be happier running faster under load.345Views0likes0CommentsRe: Active Duty Retiring - Should I Full-Time?
Firs, thank you for your service. If you can afford it and are inclined to full time, by all means do so, at least for a while to see if it really suits you. There is also the possibility of part-time work, especially in the summer. My wife and I had a very enjoyable summer working at a lodge in Alaska, actually a "paid vacation". Whatever you do, enjoy.389Views0likes0CommentsRe: Introduction and Info Request -- Oregon Coast Trip!
Have traveled all of US 101 multiple times, and worked along a good portion of it. Like it all, the southern portion is my personal choice. Ten days for the whole coast is a minimum, but you can get an idea of places you may want to return to later. My one recommendation: if you like seafood, try a meal at Mo's, there are several along the northern to central coast. Casual atmosphere, good food and service, fair prices. Crescent City, CA to Portland, OR is about 400 miles, the 90 or so from the coast to I-5 isn't a fast road, try9ing it in one day might be a push. A word of caution. There are few east-west routes from the coast inland. About the middle of the state is OR38 from Reedsport, father south is OR42 from Coos Bay (with a cnnection from Bandon) and a lot farther south is US199 from Crescent City CA. Hwy 42 is closed or restricted indefinately by a major slide, if for some reason you need to cut your trip short check on the conditions. It should be an interesting experience for you, hopefully you will like the life style and become one of us, Enjoy.490Views0likes0CommentsRe: Who Would Have Thought?
Congratulations on your anniversary, and may you have many more. DW and I are going on 51 this spring. Hasn't always been a smooth ride, but has been an interesting one. Wouldn't trade a minute of it, but might do a few things differently if I had a second chance. New used RV, ready to do some travel in the next couple of years.510Views0likes0CommentsRe: Help Me Plan Kenai Peninsula Trip
There is a very nice walk thru wildlife park near Portage. The glacier/wildlife cruise out of Whittier is great. Lots of sea life, birds and glaciers, plus a salmon hatchery. There are several good cruises out of Seward. The Sea Life Center is Seward is a working research facility with lots of exhibits, a two story viewing tank, and a touching pool. A couple miles west of the Seward/Soldotna road junction is a gravel turnout, stop there and look up on the mountains, mountain sheep are often visible The Cooper Landing area has full facilities and is famous for the salmon fishing in the Kenai River. Check the seasons. Homer is famous for halibut fishing, there are reveal charters available. While there, see if you can get to Halibut Cove, a neat artist colony across the bay, built on a bunch of rock islands and connected by boardwalks. The DW and I took a halibut charter from Seward. The packing plant will pick the fish up at the dock, cut it up, flash freeze it and ship it. We found the cost of the trip, licenses and processing the fish came out to only about 40 cents a pound more than buying it at a store at home. Plus we had the pleasure of the trip and fresh halibut cooked in our camper. You will wish you had nine weeks instead of nine days. Enjoy the trip!289Views0likes0CommentsRe: Help Me Plan Kenai Peninsula Trip
There is a very nice walk thru wildlife park near Portage. The glacier/wildlife cruise out of Whittier is great. Lots of sea life, birds and glaciers, plus a salmon hatchery. There are several good cruises out of Seward. The Sea Life Center is Seward is a working research facility with lots of exhibits, a two story viewing tank, and a touching pool. A couple miles west of the Seward/Soldotna road junction is a gravel turnout, stop there and look up on the mountains, mountain sheep are often visible The Cooper Landing area has full facilities and is famous for the salmon fishing in the Kenai River. Check the seasons. Homer is famous for halibut fishing, there are reveal charters available. While there, see if you can get to Halibut Cove, a neat artist colony across the bay, built on a bunch of rock islands and connected by boardwalks. The DW and I took a halibut charter from Seward. The packing plant will pick the fish up at the dock, cut it up, flash freeze it and ship it. We found the cost of the trip, licenses and processing the fish came out to only about 40 cents a pound more than buying it at a store at home. Plus we had the pleasure of the trip and fresh halibut cooked in our camper. You will wish you had nine weeks instead of nine days. Enjoy the trip!289Views0likes0CommentsRe: Alaska???
You appear to have an adequate sized truck. The Alaska Highway is generally a decent road. The main difference is on the hills, in the US grades are usually kept to 6% or less, on the Alaska Hwy some of the grades are posted at 10%, but they are usually not very long, should be no problem. On the road and in Alaska you will see about every size and type and combination of vehicles possible, you will blend right in. Enjoy the trip!325Views0likes0CommentsRe: Anyone ever get in legal trouble over residency issues?
I found my home state required a physical address to register a vehicle, PO boxes weren't acceptable. Years ago I worked for a regional office that covered 4 northwestern states. The laws varied, but we often had trouble with the law when working outside our resident state. The key word here was working, never had any problem when vacationing. Once, when I lived in Oregon, got stopped in Idaho. Oregon didn't require a license on utility trailers. I had two motorcycles with plates showing, and the plate on the camper was visible. Was stopped for no license on the trailer. The deputy hadn't noticed the three visible plates. My job required frequent moving, so I had a TT I lived in at work. When I went in the Army I put the TT in storage. I was assigned to Georgia, and eventually bought a car there. While I was gone my parents moved to California and took my trailer with them. After discharge I was headed home and was stopped at a CHP checkpoint. An officer walked up from behind, glanced at the California plate on the trailer, did a double take at the Georgia plate on the car, and when he saw my Oregon driver's license he simply called back "Hey Sarge, your'e going to want to see this!"310Views0likes0CommentsRe: Best route from JB Lewis/McChord to Crater Lake, OR
Good suggestions so far. However, traffic in Portland to get onto US 26 can be hectic, and Hwys 26 and 97 are both 2 lane most of the way, and can be slow going depending on traffic. I would suggest I-5 south to Roseburg, OR, then Hwy 138 east to Crater Lake, Hwy 138 follows the North Umpqua River part of the way and is quite scenic but not a high speed road in places. Traffic is not a problem, the grades are much easier and there are no mountain passes to cross. And, it leads right to the north entrance to the Park, where the other route would take you. Crater Lake is one of my all time favorite places, spent a lot of time there over the years. Enjoy your trip!225Views0likes0Comments
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