First pull with 2011 Sierra - Recap

[bop11]

Welcome back to the Frozen Tundra!!

I think Penny and I will be coming down to Haas Lake maybe the 8th. Hopefully the snow will be gone by then.

Bill

[Rob & Cathy]

Sounds like you had a great time. Now it's time to start planning the next trip.

Rob

[JDennis]

As you say--always great to be home--but it doesn't take long to be thinking about "Where do we go now and when do we leave"--(LOL)

John, again, it was GREAT to see/visit with you and Diann---Please come back any time!!!---(Just check to make sure we are in the area!!---our "Red Bird" likes to fly as well)

Travel Safe & Enjoy !!!

[Travelers]

Already got May planned - MidWest rally. In June we'll be east for the East rally and visit NYC. July - not sure. August - National Rally.
And that's assuming fuel stays close to where it's at today.

[Rob & Cathy]

That sounds like great plans John. Keep that truck and trailer working.

Rob

[surveyman]

Hi John
Now that you have some miles on that truck I would be interested in hearing your opinion about dully wheels. Does the stability benefit out way the difficulty of parking lots? What was your mp(def)? Did you find it difficult to purchase?

[Mike Clay]

Def is available in parts stores, truck stops, dealerships and so on last year when i towed to the rally in Yellowstone i had almost 4,000 most towing and still did not get the 1,000 mile warning. I cary two gallons of DEF with me on long trips just in case.

[campswithcritters]

Ya'll using DEF might check on the price at Speedco, they are a chain of quick lube centers for OTR trucks. I was in one last summer in OKC and they had it on sale for under $4 per gallon, don't know what your dealers charge but all oils were cheaper there than Wal-mart.

[Travelers]

I think Penny and I will be coming down to Haas Lake maybe the 8th. Hopefully the snow will be gone by then.

Bill

We'll make plans to get together.

[Travelers]

Hi John
Now that you have some miles on that truck I would be interested in hearing your opinion about dully wheels. Does the stability benefit out way the difficulty of parking lots? What was your mp(def)? Did you find it difficult to purchase?

Dennis
This my 4th dually. My first 4x4 crew cab long box. The first 3 were super cab 4x2 short boxes. I like the stability on a windy day. I like the respect given by cars. With this new locking hitch, I have to get up on the tire to lock it. I would have to do the same on a srw. I carry a milk crate.

Now parking lots are OK. In a typical lot I'll take 4 spots. I don't mind the walk and keep an umbrella stored just in case. Even if you park close and make your spot a pull thru, MOST people won't park next to you. The exception is those with Smart cars. They want to park in your shade. A small car will get in the spot behind you. Now in Texas, they do everything bigger. And that includes parking lots. Dually's park side by each and there is a still a foot to the yellow line.

DEF - Luv's had it for $28 for (2) 2 1/2 gallon containers in a pack. The dealership is $15 per gallon. The tank holds 5.4 gallons. I keep 2 1/2 gallons inthe rig and 2 1/2 gallons in the garage.

[Mike Clay]

15.00 at the dealership Its 4.95 per gallon here at the dealership and anywhere else you buy it. Just make sure you use your extra gallons up near the end of summer since they do have a shelf life.

[bop11]

We'll make plans to get together.

Sounds like a plan. It'll be the maiden voyage foe the new camper Maybe you can show me around

I'll bring some Captains!

Bill

[Travelers]

We'll make plans to get together.

I'll bring some Captains!

Bill

I'll bring the coke

Rig is still the backyard with water in her so I need to run out and turn the furnace on.