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[Endeavor2BnC]

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Originally Posted by Woodhicker Tim, I am sorry. What I was referring to when you brought up clearances is in some CGs and on some side streets, the overhead wires are not high enough to get under with my trailer. I use that extendo(extending) stick to raise the wires so I can pull under rather then back up a block. I am one who is aware of my surroundings at all times and by looking up saved pulling wires down with ,my trailer. I have used my stick four times for that but I also have the saw attachment and use it to trim trees before backing in my camp site.

Woodhicker,

I fogot to put the link to the extendo stick, HV-216 - Swain Distribution Is this what you're talking about using to get under the low wires?

Tim

[BookIIRoadtrash]

Tim that is it…I got mine dumpster diving, but you can make one with PVC and just V notch the bell end (coupling) and they pull apart very easily. I apologize for side tracking the thread, but I feel clearances and width are very important and may be we should have had a thread on Garmins and bridge heights….

[Endeavor2BnC]

Well, here are the latest pictures. The 1st one is a side view showing the winch cover closed with the storage box below. The 2nd one shows the winch top access cover open & the 3rd is the center storage compartment. We still need d-rings and center storage cover lock installed. Then it's off to sand blasting.

[BookIIRoadtrash]

Tim is your winch run with a remote or are you having a long chord attached to the control that will enable you to load by your self?

[Endeavor2BnC]

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Originally Posted by Woodhicker Tim is your winch run with a remote or are you having a long chord attached to the control that will enable you to load by your self?

Here's a link to the winch that we ordered -CLICK HERE- It has a "wired remote" that is several feet long. I will NOT be loading this by myself. I'll keep it a 2 person job.
Tim

[MakinSmoke]

Where did you decide to "store" the hanger bar for the snatchblock when not in use?

[Endeavor2BnC]

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Originally Posted by MakinSmoke Where did you decide to "store" the hanger bar for the snatchblock when not in use?

Smoke,
Are you a mind reader or what. Larry Herrin just sent these pictures showing the stowage of the hanger bar. What do you think? I like the idea.

[MakinSmoke]

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Originally Posted by Endeavor2BnC Smoke, Are you a mind reader or what. Larry Herrin just sent these pictures showing the stowage of the hanger bar. What do you think? I like the idea.

Well, that will work but a much better spot is to store it upside down splitting the hitch. He would have to cut out the angled bars on the sides but that is overkill anyway. Your car only weighs 1800lbs.

Where he has it stored is a valuable space for an 8 ft ladder as an example.

The overall job looks GREAT. Really professional unlike mine done at a regular machine shop. Nice and slick! You are definitely gonna draw a crowd when you pull into a campground.

[Endeavor2BnC]

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Originally Posted by MakinSmoke Well, that will work but a much better spot is to store it upside down splitting the hitch. He would have to cut out the angled bars on the sides but that is overkill anyway. Your car only weighs 1800lbs. Where he has it stored is a valuable space for an 8 ft ladder as an example. The overall job looks GREAT. Really professional unlike mine done at a regular machine shop. Nice and slick! You are definitely gonna draw a crowd when you pull into a campground.

He definitely wanted to make sure that nothing would break loose. I left that design work up to him. It's something that I can change later on, if needed.

My ladder can still be stored there because it folds up into a 4' pile. It'll be nice to get it off the rear ladder.

[ChiefJohn]

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Originally Posted by Endeavor2BnC Some people have asked how Roseann, AKA - Mario Andretti, is going to learn how to drive a 13 speed & how we are going to avoid the low clearances. For learning to drive the 13 spd, Roseann has driven a stick shift for about 20+ years, Dodge Dart to BMW's. To help out with the float shifting though, I bought a "Gearmaster" computer. Here's a link showing everthing about it, Welcome to the GearMaster Training Resource Center I also spoke to a current user and he spoke very highly of it. This site has really helped her in uderstanding the workings of the HDT transmission. Now she can't wait to get behind the wheel. I'll let you how it works on our trip back to Albuquerque in two weeks. For the low clearances, I bought a Rand McNally "Motor Carriers' Road Atlas. It lists the low clearance locations in every state. I spoke to a couple of truckers before I bought it and they had high marks for it. I was going to get the GPS system for truckers but thought I'd try this first. I will use my Garmin for trip planning and just check the route against the map for the low clearances. It sure is a lot cheaper.

Once you master the 'float shifting', you'll be very comfortable driving a multi-gear truck. Basically, you'll have a close comparison to an auto-shift tranny -- except you're doing the shifting versus the computer. I use the clutch for stopping and starting only and don't mind moving the gear stick as long as my left foot remains on the floor! Enjoy -- Marilyn absolutely refuses to drive 'Semi-Suite'!

[Endeavor2BnC]

Chief,
Marilyn not wanting to drive could be a good thing. When Roseann had her BMW, it was hard for me to get time behind the wheel.

I was getting comfortable 'float shifting' when I was driving down from Rochester, MN to Kilgore, TX. I liked it a lot. The "gearmaster' should really help in getting it down a lot quicker. The visual will really help.

[BookIIRoadtrash]

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Originally Posted by MakinSmoke Well, that will work but a much better spot is to store it upside down splitting the hitch. He would have to cut out the angled bars on the sides but that is overkill anyway. Your car only weighs 1800lbs. Where he has it stored is a valuable space for an 8 ft ladder as an example. The overall job looks GREAT. Really professional unlike mine done at a regular machine shop. Nice and slick! You are definitely gonna draw a crowd when you pull into a campground.

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Originally Posted by Endeavor2BnC He definitely wanted to make sure that nothing would break loose. I left that design work up to him. It's something that I can change later on, if needed. My ladder can still be stored there because it folds up into a 4' pile. It'll be nice to get it off the rear ladder.

I always used to carry a ladder too, until I realized there are always a couple of folks in the campground that have them and will barrow them too!!!!

[ChiefJohn]

Tim,
Based on my experience, the 13+ speed trannys are much easier to master than the 10-speed unsynchronized trannys. Marilyn would not do well double-clutching, matching speed/RPMs, and remembering what range she was in and what hole to hit -- we would be cussing, fussing, and discussing all the way down the road! Then again, maybe she could master the old triplex and duplex Mack trannys with multiple gear sticks .

[MakinSmoke]

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Originally Posted by Woodhicker I always used to carry a ladder too, until I realized there are always a couple of folks in the campground that have them and will barrow them too!!!!

I know you are right but my politics force me into being the provider.