Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
03-06-2011, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,513
Exhaust Back Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
Engines can fail at the most inconvenient times!
A couple of weeks ago, I came home at noon on a snowy Friday to send my wife off to an all girls skiing weekend. As she drives off to Missoula in...
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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
03-06-2011, 06:47 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,545
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Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
02-23-2011, 05:56 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,057
Re: Extreme Aire System
Dave, I never say Bush did it. He wasn't smart enough to do much damage.
I always say Cheney did it.
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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
02-11-2011, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,352
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Forum: Campfire
02-11-2011, 06:18 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 8,902
Re: HOW MUCH DO YOU USE YOUR SMB?
At the start of the 2011 camping season (37 days until Death Valley!) we have traveled 37,400 miles in 4.5 years in our Sporty . That adds up to 175 days total, or about five weeks (38 nights...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
02-09-2011, 05:48 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,173
Re: how many miles on your 6.0 smb?
We have 37,000 miles on the 2006 6LPSD with one turbo replacement at 30,000. I use the Amsoil cetane boost regularly.
It's time to buy the extended warranty in the next several months!
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
02-01-2011, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,516
Re: Block Heater Hissing Noise
Jage, everything sounds different at 20 below. Trust me!
Back when I had my old Dodge Dakota pickup with a Brahma canopy, I heard a cracking sound coming from the garage at around zero degrees one...
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Forum: Campfire
01-28-2011, 05:45 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,889
Re: Digital SLR camera advice
My wonderful wife, the Expedition Photographer, has used a variety of Canon SLRs from the Canon D10 through the D50. They are all pretty good, as I am sure their Nikon counterparts are as well.
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Forum: Campfire
01-25-2011, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,633
Re: Goin' to Moab!
I still remember Bill Burke spotting me coming up out of steep arroyo northeast of Arches National Park. "Leaning forward over the steering wheel will not get you to the top any faster", he said.
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Forum: Campfire
01-25-2011, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,633
Re: Goin' to Moab!
Good lord Herb, I think I would do that slope with a rope and my rock climbing gear!
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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
09-25-2010, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,410
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Forum: Campfire
09-25-2010, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 960
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Forum: Campfire
09-22-2010, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,030
Re: Car rant (Volvo S40)
I feel your pain.
A couple of things to do in the future: Never discuss finances in your vehicles.They will sense your economic situation and then cause the appropriately expensive part to fail in...
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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
09-22-2010, 05:59 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,165
Re: Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah___Speed Week
Very cool photo documentary. Thanks for the pics!
A couple of questions;
Are some of the vehicles being pushed from behind to get up to starting speed?
What were the daytime temps out on the...
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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
09-21-2010, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,410
Re: ROCKIES TO THE PACIFIC TRIP REPORT
DAY THREE –MORNING Wednesday, July 28 Lodgepole Campground, Wenatchee National Forest to Cougar Rock Campground, Mt. Rainier National Park
Lodgepole Campground is a pleasant un-crowded stop on a...
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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
09-16-2010, 06:05 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,410
Re: ROCKIES TO THE PACIFIC TRIP REPORT
Yup Dave, the first two days had their fair share of weird people, but it got better.
I still can't get over the encounter in the winery. No matter what you think about the controversy with wolves...
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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
09-15-2010, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,067
Re: Adams River Salmon!
Thanks for the tip. I have visited the Adams River in the summer, but never in September or October.
Now I just need more time off from work. Or maybe just retire!
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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
09-15-2010, 06:34 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,410
Re: ROCKIES TO THE PACIFIC TRIP REPORT
DAY TWO –AFTERNOON Tuesday, July 27
We refuel in Lewiston, and start the climb out of the Snake River Canyon onto the rolling hills of the Palouse Prairie. Although still winding and slow, I have...
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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
09-14-2010, 07:08 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,410
Re: ROCKIES TO THE PACIFIC TRIP REPORT
My apologies for the slow posting vwteleman. The end of summer frenzy around the yard and at work has temporarily knocked me out of my writing routine. There's still lots to mention on this one, and...
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Forum: Campfire
09-01-2010, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,518
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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
09-01-2010, 06:12 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 10,220
Re: Trip Report: Moab and White Rim Trail
The Mineral Bottom Road is the western exit to the White Rim Road if I remember the topography correctly. If you are descending heading west to Mineral Bottom and the Green River boat ramp, the...
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Forum: Campfire
08-31-2010, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,060
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Forum: Campfire
08-31-2010, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,060
Re: Lost and found in Death Valley
Roonie referenced this article:
Here's some interesting follow-ups on the opinion about making wilderness safer at National Parks Traveler:
https://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/20 ......
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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
08-29-2010, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,410
Re: ROCKIES TO THE PACIFIC TRIP REPORT
DAY TWO –MORNING Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 Wilderness Gateway, ID to Lodgepole Campground, near the east entrance to Mt. Rainer National Park
We are up early and out of camp by 8PM to try to beat...
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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
08-29-2010, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,410
Re: ROCKIES TO THE PACIFIC TRIP REPORT
Those gnat bites itched for two weeks and the bugs on the Lochsa proved to be the worst on the entire trip. Thank god I didn't run into anymore retired-teacher-diesel-fanatics too!
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