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06-24-2005, 12:27 PM
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Originally posted by: powerstroke01
Im a sand n00b. I think that even had we left it open it still would have gotten sand in there.
Im gonna try and mess with it tomorow and see if i cant get it to work.
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Told you...next time...park INTO the wind (seaward). Or leave the turkey open. Not like anyone left the camp anyways. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] Have you tried the air compressor to blow it out? Or it might block it more INTO the cover. Bet the track is packed up with sand.
Told you...next time...park INTO the wind (seaward). Or leave the turkey open. Not like anyone left the camp anyways. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] Have you tried the air compressor to blow it out? Or it might block it more INTO the cover. Bet the track is packed up with sand.
Im gonna try and mess with it tomorow and see if i cant get it to work.
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06-24-2005, 12:30 PM
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Originally posted by: rescuediver
You remember correctly[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] I'm thinking of getting a 5th wheel. If I do, don't feel like taking the campershell on and off[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]everytime I want to back up to the trailer. But, I like a covered bed[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] Hear lately though, I've been thinking of getting a pull toy hauler. I'm sooooooooo confused[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/img]
You remember correctly[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] I'm thinking of getting a 5th wheel. If I do, don't feel like taking the campershell on and off[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]everytime I want to back up to the trailer. But, I like a covered bed[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] Hear lately though, I've been thinking of getting a pull toy hauler. I'm sooooooooo confused[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/img]
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Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
And how much air do we run in the trucks on the sand? That's right...30psi. And that's without a heavy trailer. Heavy trailer we drop to 20psi. And run low range. Speed limit is 15MPH anyways. At least the trailer seemed to be floating nicely. Of course it was only weighing like hmm 1100lbs?
Originally posted by: powerstroke01
Im a sand n00b. I think that even had we left it open it still would have gotten sand in there.
Im gonna try and mess with it tomorow and see if i cant get it to work.
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Told you...next time...park INTO the wind (seaward). Or leave the turkey open. Not like anyone left the camp anyways. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] Have you tried the air compressor to blow it out? Or it might block it more INTO the cover. Bet the track is packed up with sand.
Told you...next time...park INTO the wind (seaward). Or leave the turkey open. Not like anyone left the camp anyways. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] Have you tried the air compressor to blow it out? Or it might block it more INTO the cover. Bet the track is packed up with sand.
Im gonna try and mess with it tomorow and see if i cant get it to work.
Maybe that's why you are getting stuck. I run 12-15 in my burb AND trailer while going up the hill into the dunes at Gordon's . We don't park in the dust bowl like everyone else but get back into the dunes about 4-5 miles to set up camp. All by yourself baby![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img]
If you don't air down that much you will get stuck quickly out there[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]
#5605
06-24-2005, 02:35 PM
Ford Crew cabs w/7.3 Diesel
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
And how much air do we run in the trucks on the sand? That's right...30psi. And that's without a heavy trailer. Heavy trailer we drop to 20psi. And run low range. Speed limit is 15MPH anyways. At least the trailer seemed to be floating nicely. Of course it was only weighing like hmm 1100lbs?
Originally posted by: powerstroke01
Im a sand n00b. I think that even had we left it open it still would have gotten sand in there.
Im gonna try and mess with it tomorow and see if i cant get it to work.
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Told you...next time...park INTO the wind (seaward). Or leave the turkey open. Not like anyone left the camp anyways. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] Have you tried the air compressor to blow it out? Or it might block it more INTO the cover. Bet the track is packed up with sand.
Told you...next time...park INTO the wind (seaward). Or leave the turkey open. Not like anyone left the camp anyways. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] Have you tried the air compressor to blow it out? Or it might block it more INTO the cover. Bet the track is packed up with sand.
Im gonna try and mess with it tomorow and see if i cant get it to work.
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And i still dont see the difference between LO and HI4wd. I though it was just gear reduction??? At least thats how it is on the jeep.
#5606
06-24-2005, 03:25 PM
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Originally posted by: OneFlyCowboyRescue was around and i wanted his theory at the time. I didnt know if i would be here so it would have been pointless for me to ask connfuscious. sheesh Oh wait i coulda emailed ya.. DUH... ssorry man. next time your the goto guy [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] I was on a posting mission yesterday. hell i had over 100 myself and the spinzone probably had 500 or more
I was on a posting mission also. I had 120 for the day or something like that[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]
#5607
06-24-2005, 03:30 PM
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[quote]
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
And how much air do we run in the trucks on the sand? That's right...30psi. And that's without a heavy trailer. Heavy trailer we drop to 20psi. And run low range. Speed limit is 15MPH anyways. At least the trailer seemed to be floating nicely[quote]
The big ticket is to get that trailer floating on the sand[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] Have you ever watch someone struggling moving their trailer on the sand? They more often then not[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] haven't aired down the trailer tires[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] then it's just one big sled pushing loads of sand in front of the wheels[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
And how much air do we run in the trucks on the sand? That's right...30psi. And that's without a heavy trailer. Heavy trailer we drop to 20psi. And run low range. Speed limit is 15MPH anyways. At least the trailer seemed to be floating nicely[quote]
The big ticket is to get that trailer floating on the sand[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] Have you ever watch someone struggling moving their trailer on the sand? They more often then not[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] haven't aired down the trailer tires[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] then it's just one big sled pushing loads of sand in front of the wheels[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]
#5608
06-24-2005, 03:33 PM
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Originally posted by: powerstroke01
And i still dont see the difference between LO and HI4wd. I though it was just gear reduction??? At least thats how it is on the jeep.
And i still dont see the difference between LO and HI4wd. I though it was just gear reduction??? At least thats how it is on the jeep.
#5609
06-24-2005, 03:37 PM
Ford Crew cabs w/7.3 Diesel
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
I'd go with the TAG over the 5th. Besides...I'm a weight ****. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] That way you can still put stuff in the bed of the truck. Wood, extra quad, fuel, whatever you need. With the 5er, that's taken up by the hitch. Not sure I'd want stuff bouncing around my hitch in the bed while towing.
I'd go with the TAG over the 5th. Besides...I'm a weight ****. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] That way you can still put stuff in the bed of the truck. Wood, extra quad, fuel, whatever you need. With the 5er, that's taken up by the hitch. Not sure I'd want stuff bouncing around my hitch in the bed while towing.
Yes, those are the same points I keep thinking about, when I try to rationalize between the two. I just like the roomyness in a 5ver over a pull[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] Plus all that weight over a ball and shaft just doesn't register right with me[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]
#5610
06-24-2005, 05:23 PM
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Originally posted by: Trasher
Maybe that's why you are getting stuck. I run 12-15 in my burb AND trailer while going up the hill into the dunes at Gordon's . We don't park in the dust bowl like everyone else but get back into the dunes about 4-5 miles to set up camp. All by yourself baby![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img]
If you don't air down that much you will get stuck quickly out there[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]
Maybe that's why you are getting stuck. I run 12-15 in my burb AND trailer while going up the hill into the dunes at Gordon's . We don't park in the dust bowl like everyone else but get back into the dunes about 4-5 miles to set up camp. All by yourself baby![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img]
If you don't air down that much you will get stuck quickly out there[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]
Most of the people I know who tow onto the sand at Pismo (though it's a bit more packed and not as soft) run about 20psi (Karyn, mstrquad, Suzie & MD can elaborate more on what they run as I'm in a different situation.)
I've been running 12 front / 10 rear at Pismo in my trucks. 2WD though. That was fine in the Sonoma, but I'm thinking it's a bit low for the F-150. Taller sidewall, but still a P-rated tire. I think the sidewall is too soft for that. Maybe after we switch to LTs I can go back that low. Next time I'm thinking I'm going to run 15-20. The truck just felt like it was moving around on the sidewalls. The tracks were straight but the truck was twisting.
Drive 4-5 miles through the dunes at Pismo and you'll be out of the area. LOL. Beach is ummm let's see... 3-4 miles long (actually add a mile if you come in at Grand, instead of Pier.)
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