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Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-11-2024, 02:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,511
Posted By BarryG20
Best bet would be to contact the city and or...

Best bet would be to contact the city and or county to find out what if anything is required for what you want to do.

Unrestricted doesn't usually mean anything goes, there will probably still be...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 01-19-2024, 06:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,181
Posted By BarryG20
I took 92 to 2 to 385 once thought is was fine....

I took 92 to 2 to 385 once thought is was fine. Definitely better than I80. I did run across two things on that route. First one somebody already mentioned and that was carhenge in Alliance. I just...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 12-21-2023, 09:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 424
Posted By BarryG20
While I do not know the mileages you basically...

While I do not know the mileages you basically have 3 routes I think.

The one you mentioned which you will have to deal with Vail Pass and Eisenhower Tunnels both 10k plus passes, 6% grades but...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-06-2023, 09:03 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,057
Posted By BarryG20
I am not familiar with the floor structure in...

I am not familiar with the floor structure in these things and am unsure how they are built so take this with a grain of salt.

If the tank bloated and applied pressure to the flooring it may...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 09-07-2023, 08:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 777
Posted By BarryG20
I drive from south of Denver to the Cortez area...

I drive from south of Denver to the Cortez area frequently. The route Durango to Wolf Creek to Walsenburg to N I25 is the route I usually take home. Wolf creek is good road and it is a bit of slog...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 06-13-2023, 10:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,487
Posted By BarryG20
Was just there last Friday. You can stay in...

Was just there last Friday.

You can stay in the park. They do have a few full hookup sites. However right outside the park there are two campgrounds. One is right at the same exit off 160 as...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 04-25-2023, 12:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,126
Posted By BarryG20
If Winter Park and Steamboat are the places to go...

If Winter Park and Steamboat are the places to go enroute to SLC then as Lt Dan suggested US40 is ok. Yes Berthoud pass is a slog up but it is not that big of a deal. The road is decent. I am...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-25-2023, 09:10 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,019
Posted By BarryG20
Well if it is in your line of sight in normal...

Well if it is in your line of sight in normal driving I would fix for sure.

I do not know about all states but at least here in Colorado it is against the law to drive with a cracked windshield....
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 04-13-2023, 01:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,521
Posted By BarryG20
The only real way to know what the proper psi to...

The only real way to know what the proper psi to use is to weigh the vehicle as you normally travel (4 corner weight would be best) then look up the load inflation table for that tire. If you want...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-06-2023, 10:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 866
Posted By BarryG20
Thanks for the heads up, haven't been there in...

Thanks for the heads up, haven't been there in probably 5 years and even the last time was in winter time so pretty slow but previous trips it could be crazy busy. While I have been there probably...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-30-2023, 11:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 965
Posted By BarryG20
Cherry Creek state park is right at I-225 and...

Cherry Creek state park is right at I-225 and Parker Rd two very heavily commuted roads. They will be fine unless blizzard like conditions. Inside the park I cant say how well they do with snow but...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-29-2023, 12:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 965
Posted By BarryG20
Can it snow in those months, yes. Will it...

Can it snow in those months, yes. Will it during those months is also a yes, will it during your trip/s, don't know God doesn't tell me and the weather man is predictably unreliable. However as...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 03-22-2023, 10:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 986
Posted By BarryG20
I don't recall any hills marked 11% but there is...

I don't recall any hills marked 11% but there is a pretty decent hill going into or out of Mexican Hat down to the river crossing depending on your direction, another decent one on 191 but nothing...
Forum: Cummins Engines 02-27-2023, 02:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,391
Posted By BarryG20
I’ve had a cummins for well over 20 years. Have...

I’ve had a cummins for well over 20 years. Have never let them warm up 7 minutes. I start it, if the oil pressure is good I am off. They may get 1 to 2 minutes. I have always had an easy drive to...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-20-2023, 10:57 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,200
Posted By BarryG20
I am another one of those with the "no problem"...

I am another one of those with the "no problem" attitude. Done it quite a few times some with a fiver in tow, some with a horse trailer or just the truck. The only stretch that looks to be sketchy...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 02-13-2023, 11:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 849
Posted By BarryG20
Your route looks good to me. While I have...

Your route looks good to me.

While I have not been on IR 13 in quite a few years it was an awesome route for a truck/SUV. The first few times we went over it parts of it were pretty rough. No...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-10-2023, 11:04 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,746
Posted By BarryG20
I had an 01 5.9. In the owners manual it stated...

I had an 01 5.9. In the owners manual it stated what fuel you can use there was a variety I believe jet a was an acceptable one on the list. If I used it I would add a lubricity additive.

My...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 01-24-2023, 07:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,726
Posted By BarryG20
I went with the B&W gooseneck option. I need to...

I went with the B&W gooseneck option. I need to be able to pull both types of trailers and I need an empty bed as well. So the B&W fit the bill. I have been using one for 20+ years and my existing...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-03-2023, 03:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,423
Posted By BarryG20
Around here E85 is 85% ethanol, regular gas is...

Around here E85 is 85% ethanol, regular gas is depending on time of year up to 15% ethanol and then you have the non alcoholic version of gas with no ethanol. Though that is much harder to find...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 12-27-2022, 09:57 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,104
Posted By BarryG20
Well for me personally the weight of that trailer...

Well for me personally the weight of that trailer is well into dually territory. However if just moving it every few months not to awful far you would probably be ok. The srw will pull it but that...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 12-05-2022, 02:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,577
Posted By BarryG20
I went a different route. I bought a chest...

I went a different route.
I bought a chest like below
https://highwayproducts.com/truck-accessories/truck-tool-box/partner-box/

then added two beefy L brackets like these (not these but...
Forum: Boondocking 10-10-2022, 08:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,971
Posted By BarryG20
Probably the Schaefer trail. Been down it many...

Probably the Schaefer trail. Been down it many times no need to worry about multi point turns it is wide enough. Have done it in my crew cab long bed ram before. There are some narrower areas but...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 09-23-2022, 08:20 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,091
Posted By BarryG20
I have ram 3500 SRW and it has over 4k payload...

I have ram 3500 SRW and it has over 4k payload capacity. It pulls our fifth with no problem but it is significantly lighter than what you are looking at. However a 16.5k trailer would push me to a...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 06-01-2022, 10:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,049
Posted By BarryG20
Fuel polishing is using a filter setup that...

Fuel polishing is using a filter setup that filters out asphaltenes, sludge, water and any microbials down to "X" level of filtration. It wont do much for the tank itself just the fuel (ie growth...
Forum: Cummins Engines 04-28-2022, 10:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,947
Posted By BarryG20
Deprived pretty much nailed it. While I cant...

Deprived pretty much nailed it. While I cant speak to the access you have on your vehicle. On my 5.9 the housing is right upfront on top and as he said 3 or 4 bolts easy peasy at least if you have...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-04-2022, 06:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 412
Posted By BarryG20
Yes there is some steep and twisty curves but...

Yes there is some steep and twisty curves but nothing that bad at all. After all it is one of the only ways to get from se Utah up to salt lake. I don’t remember there anything being overly narrow
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-13-2022, 08:52 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 21,008
Posted By BarryG20
I drive about 35k miles a year so am on the road...

I drive about 35k miles a year so am on the road a fair amount. While I would say not all truck drivers are good many are professionals. I have had my fair share of encounters with trucks on the...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 12-16-2021, 09:03 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 19,198
Posted By BarryG20
I have seen that thread and was following it at...

I have seen that thread and was following it at least for a while. It is quite impressive. However spare yourself trying to read through it all or even any large portions of it. It is full of all...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 12-14-2021, 08:18 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 19,198
Posted By BarryG20
I probably should have updated my early post in...

I probably should have updated my early post in this thread sooner than now but ...

So I had ordered my Ram on August 17th. After several false shipping dates I finally received an email from...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 12-13-2021, 02:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 930
Posted By BarryG20
While I cant comment on the very white paint I...

While I cant comment on the very white paint I can say that a few years ago I replaced the roof on a house we have in SW Colorado and went from a black/dark 3 tab shingle to a metal, light tan color...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-03-2021, 08:58 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,437
Posted By BarryG20
I didn't really want one when we got our trailer...

I didn't really want one when we got our trailer thought it was waste of space. However I have come to like it and we do use it. It works quite well in our trailer just as others have said. Not...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 12-03-2021, 08:53 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,895
Posted By BarryG20
my 2022 ram 3500, srw, longbed, Longhorn, 4x4. ...

my 2022 ram 3500, srw, longbed, Longhorn, 4x4. My door sticker says my payload is 4060. 12300-4060= 8240lbs without me in it. I rolled over a closed highway scale just the other day in it. With...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 11-18-2021, 09:05 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 16,555
Posted By BarryG20
I ordered a truck in mid August just picked it up...

I ordered a truck in mid August just picked it up Monday night. I got it below MSRP . You can find them below msrp. You just have to find the right dealer they are out there. IF you need a truck...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 10-22-2021, 08:11 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 19,198
Posted By BarryG20
After literally scouring the country for the...

After literally scouring the country for the truck I wanted I had given up. A couple days later I received an email from one of the dealers I had talked with stating if you order a new truck from...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 10-08-2021, 08:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,108
Posted By BarryG20
From Saguache it is a very gradual uphill to...

From Saguache it is a very gradual uphill to Poncha pass you wont even hardly know you are going uphill. Going down Poncha pass is nothing as well. Certainly steeper than going up it from the south...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-03-2021, 07:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,289
Posted By BarryG20
I put some on my old truck, replaced all the...

I put some on my old truck, replaced all the coolant hoses as well as the charge air hoses. Used the other kind of hose clamps cant remember the name but they were smooth. In any case they are...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-30-2021, 02:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,186
Posted By BarryG20
I cant answer your questions as to where it is on...

I cant answer your questions as to where it is on your MH but I have used one on my last couple trucks. They just replace the drain plug so wherever it is is where it goes. I have no issues with...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 07-20-2021, 09:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,916
Posted By BarryG20
Not a lot of choices for routes Not sure where...

Not a lot of choices for routes Not sure where you are coming from but option two would be go up i70 through the tunnel get off in silverthorne and take highway 9 up to 40. Or option three head in...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-11-2021, 10:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,448
Posted By BarryG20
As mentioned in Cortez the maverick station at...

As mentioned in Cortez the maverick station at 160 and 145 will be no problem just as you enter town nw corner at first stoplight, go through the light, take first right and that will put you right...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 06-02-2021, 08:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,178
Posted By BarryG20
Very doubtful. However by the main visitor center...

Very doubtful. However by the main visitor center there is a very large parking lot that has rv spaces and then you can take the shuttle. It goes like every ten minutes so you don’t have to wait...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 06-01-2021, 01:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 898
Posted By BarryG20
Well it is done every day in those rigs and big...

Well it is done every day in those rigs and big trucks. I personally find it no issue but some others do. I guess only you can say for sure if you are comfortable enough. Another option is to head...
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 05-12-2021, 01:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 997
Posted By BarryG20
good one. I was in home depot yesterday...

good one.
I was in home depot yesterday getting some stuff. Stopped in the lumber section to see what the latest prices were. 2x4x8 over $7, 10 foot 2x4 $13.00, 2x6 $17.00 osb 7/16 4x8 sheet...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 05-10-2021, 08:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 950
Posted By BarryG20
Hwy 12 Bryce to Torrey is one of the prettiest...

Hwy 12 Bryce to Torrey is one of the prettiest roads with eyeball bustin' scenery. However it seems to be one of those roads like 550 in Colorado Silverton to Ouray. People love it or wont take it...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 05-07-2021, 09:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,188
Posted By BarryG20
As some have said just do it. You may not get...

As some have said just do it. You may not get the "full experience" but some is much better than none.

Agree, get to Arches as early as you can. The road in Arches is about 20 miles long so a...
Forum: Just Conversation 04-22-2021, 08:43 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 9,496
Posted By BarryG20
I live in Colorado and leave the state...

I live in Colorado and leave the state frequently. I have never seen a cop at the border waiting to pull people over. I have run across, twice in the last 20 years, signage on I70 stating that...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 04-16-2021, 08:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,517
Posted By BarryG20
An in bed aux tank is a no go for me as well. I...

An in bed aux tank is a no go for me as well. I need the space. I don't drive a long bed just because I want a longer vehicle. Need the additional space when I am not pulling the trailer. In any...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 04-13-2021, 08:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,307
Posted By BarryG20
While I don’t recall a 14% grade though I don’t...

While I don’t recall a 14% grade though I don’t doubt it, it is short yes there are some twisties as well but nothing you can’t get done. The “hard” part is well under 10 miles in length
The...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-13-2021, 10:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 992
Posted By BarryG20
While I cant speak to a motorhome I have seen it...

While I cant speak to a motorhome I have seen it and done it on my trailer and my truck. I run the psi required to run the loaded weight on whatever tire I am using. On my trailer I upsized the...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-13-2021, 08:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,885
Posted By BarryG20
At work I run into extremely long delays for...

At work I run into extremely long delays for receiving many items. Doesn't seem to matter if they are made in the USA or not. Shortage of raw materials and all the way through production and even...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 04-01-2021, 09:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,008
Posted By BarryG20
Don't know 14 but 89 and 12 are fine Don't...

Don't know 14 but 89 and 12 are fine

Don't know 259 why not 89 to I70

191 to Moab is fine coming, down off the San Rafeal Swell on 70 just west of Green River is a good descent just watch the...
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