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Old 10-29-2013, 11:25 AM   #461
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Wow! awesome build! I like the stack idea...

I am horrible with wood. I can build stuff that looks factory out of metal, but give me wood, and it looks like a kid went crazy with some scraps, nails, and glue while high. That has been the hardest part working on mine, is framing. I am not even going to attempt cabinets. If I can't find ones already made I can modify I guess we aren't having them!

Great to see you using it on what looks like an awesome trip!

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Old 10-29-2013, 11:37 AM   #462
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awesome panoramas, did anybody comment on the camper behind the bus?
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you know like "is the mother in-law inside"
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Old 10-29-2013, 11:58 AM   #463
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Nice pics Jake!
I have a sister that gets petrified when traveling in the Mtns. too! Scary stuff I guess; for some!!
Yeah...I feel bad for her. I love driving in the mountains, but she disappears to the bedroom or if we are in a car she closes her eyes and covers her head :/

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awesome panoramas, did anybody comment on the camper behind the bus?
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Haha...nope! But if they would have asked my wife, they would have been correct!!
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Old 10-29-2013, 09:00 PM   #464
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Wow! awesome build! I like the stack idea...

I am horrible with wood. I can build stuff that looks factory out of metal, but give me wood, and it looks like a kid went crazy with some scraps, nails, and glue while high. That has been the hardest part working on mine, is framing. I am not even going to attempt cabinets. If I can't find ones already made I can modify I guess we aren't having them!

Great to see you using it on what looks like an awesome trip!
Just saw this!! Thanks man!! My skill set is as follows...I can do an acceptable job at a lot of things and can pick up new skills easily. The downside is that I don't really excel at anything. For example, i can do metal work, and do a good job, but it will NEVER look factory, lol... I'm ok with that
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Old 10-29-2013, 09:15 PM   #465
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We are jacks (jack-arses they say)of all trades and masters of ones "they" do not talk of...down to nay-sayers at work,blast the ones that "skawf" and snicker at home "depot" stores......we...."WE"...are men of mystery and excitement.....we are the builders of.....SKOOLIES....raise a glasssssss...errr.rrr what was the question?
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Old 10-29-2013, 09:38 PM   #466
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We are jacks (jack-arses they say)of all trades and masters of ones "they" do not talk of...down to nay-sayers at work,blast the ones that "skawf" and snicker at home "depot" stores......we...."WE"...are men of mystery and excitement.....we are the builders of.....SKOOLIES....raise a glasssssss...errr.rrr what was the question?
I just go with "If she don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy."

Glad you all made it home safe, cool pictures.
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Old 10-29-2013, 09:50 PM   #467
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We are jacks (jack-arses they say)of all trades and masters of ones "they" do not talk of...down to nay-sayers at work,blast the ones that "skawf" and snicker at home "depot" stores......we...."WE"...are men of mystery and excitement.....we are the builders of.....SKOOLIES....raise a glasssssss...errr.rrr what was the question?
HAHAHAHA!! That was awesome!!

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We are jacks (jack-arses they say)of all trades and masters of ones "they" do not talk of...down to nay-sayers at work,blast the ones that "skawf" and snicker at home "depot" stores......we...."WE"...are men of mystery and excitement.....we are the builders of.....SKOOLIES....raise a glasssssss...errr.rrr what was the question?
I just go with "If she don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy."

Glad you all made it home safe, cool pictures.
Thanks!!
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Old 11-07-2013, 05:18 PM   #468
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How was your fuel mileage throughout the trip? If I remember right, for a time you got 6.
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Old 11-11-2013, 01:17 PM   #469
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Yeah, with a 20-30 mph crosswind, I was getting 6. But I was able to get it up around 8, just took slowing down and not pushing it on hills... And no crosswind!! Haha... I will admit though, I was surprised how much the trailer affected it. Kinda wish I had left the fuel pump alone
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Old 11-11-2013, 05:26 PM   #470
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Yeah, with a 20-30 mph crosswind, I was getting 6. But I was able to get it up around 8, just took slowing down and not pushing it on hills... And no crosswind!! Haha... I will admit though, I was surprised how much the trailer affected it. Kinda wish I had left the fuel pump alone
Which do you want economy or power, you can't have both. Unless you ride a motorcycle.
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Old 11-11-2013, 10:34 PM   #471
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I'm a long time cycle nut, but...don't forget Cummins diesels!

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Old 11-12-2013, 09:11 AM   #472
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Yeah, with a 20-30 mph crosswind, I was getting 6. But I was able to get it up around 8, just took slowing down and not pushing it on hills... And no crosswind!! Haha... I will admit though, I was surprised how much the trailer affected it. Kinda wish I had left the fuel pump alone
Which do you want economy or power, you can't have both. Unless you ride a motorcycle.
I know, I know...

I have a solution. I need a larger turbo
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Old 11-12-2013, 10:47 AM   #473
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Yeah, with a 20-30 mph crosswind, I was getting 6. But I was able to get it up around 8, just took slowing down and not pushing it on hills... And no crosswind!! Haha... I will admit though, I was surprised how much the trailer affected it. Kinda wish I had left the fuel pump alone

I think it's great you had enough power to be able to take it easy on the hills.
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Old 11-13-2013, 08:08 AM   #474
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Yeah, with a 20-30 mph crosswind, I was getting 6. But I was able to get it up around 8, just took slowing down and not pushing it on hills... And no crosswind!! Haha... I will admit though, I was surprised how much the trailer affected it. Kinda wish I had left the fuel pump alone

I think it's great you had enough power to be able to take it easy on the hills.
Yeah, I was pretty impressed with the power, especially from 1800-2000.
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Old 01-02-2014, 11:40 AM   #475
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Well, nothing new on the bus, but wanted to check in and say hi. We are planning to move out to California still in June, and after my blowout on our vacation and a visual inspection of the rest of the tires, I am going to be getting all new tires before then. I am actually planning on switching from 295/75 r22.5 (which is actually a lo pro tire) to 11r24.5. If my math is correct, I will actually pick up 5 mph. Also want to have the shower and plumbing all done before then. Anywho, happy new year!
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Old 01-02-2014, 01:39 PM   #476
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We are planning to move out to California still in June,
Where in California?
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Old 01-02-2014, 01:53 PM   #477
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Redding! I have wanted to move to northern California for about 5-6 years now.
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Redding! I have wanted to move to northern California for about 5-6 years now.
About 3 hrs north of me, I'm in Vacaville
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Ha! Awesome! I have a friend who lives there.
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Old 01-02-2014, 10:01 PM   #480
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Isn't Vacaville around Sac town? I remember seeing the sign for Vacaville while working around Sacramento a few years ago. I love Sacramento!


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