New tow vehicle car carrier on the way

[Mike Clay]

Bruce are you going to do any pin stripping on the white part of your truck?

[campswithcritters]

George, yes baskets would be better but straps are cheap and less tie-down points on the bed so we went with that. I will get 4 quality straps on order, but cheap ones got it here without wear showing. I'll keep spares in stock.
Mike no pinstriping but have an artist in the camp so something will hopefully appear while I am gone for 6 weeks.
Drove it half the night to get home (02:30 arrival) so more pics tonight. Having trouble getting the big grin off my face after 248 miles in it, you can not imagine the power on tap in this thing! That said you must be patient at take off as you go through about 5 gears crossing a 4 lane road at intersections, really torques up on those shifts! Looks like over 10 mpg empty running 70+ mph with car only so I feel confident it will get over 8 with the little trailer in tow, not much change with added weight on these big trucks.

[bfast54]

Bruce...................Very Nice, I think I can see the smile/Grin on your face from here...........

[Rob & Cathy]

no pinstriping but have an artist in the camp so something will hopefully appear while I am gone for 6 weeks.

It looks like he's going to have quite the canvas on which to do his work.

Rob

[campswithcritters]

I think we are nixing the name Critter Cruizer, after Sharon's first ride in today I think we are going with "The Gentle Giant".

[campswithcritters]

Some more pictures here from southern TX http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h232/ ... s/Finished Gentle Giant/?albumview=slideshow

[honker]

Some more pictures here from southern TX http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h232/ ... s/Finished Gentle Giant/?albumview=slideshow

Oh so bummed, I wanted to see the slideshow, I could not get the link to work..............

[campswithcritters]

OK we try again: http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h232/ ... s/Finished Gentle Giant/?albumview=slideshow

[Rob & Cathy]

Still "page not found".

Rob

[campswithcritters]

I'm havung a little art work done on the sides so ya'll will be able to tell it's me...........

[Traveler II]

Bruce, that looks great. Hope to make the run up to the UP in Michigan this summer to see you and Sharon.

[Rob & Cathy]

That's VERY cool Bruce!

Rob

[campswithcritters]

I have basically given the artist his "artist licence" after I saw the pictures here. There will be more, likely pin stripe etc before he is done. Fellow camper, artist, former sign painter and I think he is having a great time doing it. Completion scheduled for end of May. He has until I return from work to do what he wants to it, and also putting some work on back of camper & back of Urkel the Smart Car.

[Double D's]

Bruce it looks FAB! Sharon gave me a 'sneak peek' at it last week! Hope to see it in person soon.

[JDennis]

Hey Bruce & Sharon--
I have been watching / reading, without commentary--however, been quiet long enough!!!

It looks "GREAT"---I know you & Sharon will "ENJOY" the rig!!!!----I know Sharon will enjoy her little "Urkel" and the mobility it will provide at her "home away from HOME" while you off "toiling"---

Enjoy--Travel Safe!!

Jim & Pat D