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Old Dec 15, 2015 | 08:42 AM
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Any suspicion of substance influence? That seems pretty ridiculous that he knew it was happening. Like was said, that's a special kind of stupidity right there.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2015 | 12:35 PM
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Good morning everyone.

Glad to hear you got the new camper John! What do you think of how it pulls compared to the conventional trailer you used to have?

Wow Todd, that's amazing. Drove a burning truck for 15 miles. Such a waste, but it sounds like he made a series of poor decisions that led up to that. I'm guessing he had stacks, so perhaps it needed to be put out of its misery.
I couldn't believe how easy the truck pulled that 5th wheel. Easy to handle, but I did have to really pay attention to what I was doing. For the first time I was impressed.

You know when you set your truck on fire for the insurance. Please be a little less conspicuous. lol
 
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Old Dec 15, 2015 | 06:21 PM
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Just showing off the Gateway.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2015 | 07:43 PM
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That's a good looking setup. How does the short bed like the 5th wheel?
 
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Old Dec 15, 2015 | 09:17 PM
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Very nice John!
 
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Old Dec 15, 2015 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by jthorngate3
That's a good looking setup. How does the short bed like the 5th wheel?
works good together. I was concerned but was able to do a 90 degree turn when parking and had clearance. Rounded front end and extended male hitch.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2015 | 12:10 AM
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That looks great John! I'm glad the truck can handle it well for you, you're all set for tons of adventures!
 
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Old Dec 16, 2015 | 02:17 AM
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Morning

Thanks guys. Still can't believe we have it. Have to get some good chucks for the wheels and pull the double battery for the winter.

I guess we are going to have a green Christmas and New Years. At least that is what the weather man is saying.

My middle son is coming over tonight. He has to teenagers and Kathy gives them gift cards to what ever place they like. He is the electrical master and has his own business. Very hard to get together. Always working. We will meet once or twice a year at the campground and once for Christmas. They got a busy life.

Got my oil change yesterday and will get the truck washed today.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2015 | 05:01 AM
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Good morning guys.

Looks great and cograts John.
I have used the clamp style that got between the tires and they work very good.
https://www.etrailer.com/Camper-Jack...21-001091.html
 
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Old Dec 16, 2015 | 05:39 AM
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Good morning guys.

Looks great and cograts John.
I have used the clamp style that got between the tires and they work very good.
https://www.etrailer.com/Camper-Jack...21-001091.html
I have that exact Camper jack for the Zinger and can't close it enough to fit between the tires. So going for the regular chocks.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2015 | 07:54 AM
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Good morning everyone!

We got about an inch of snow overnight. Heavy, wet stuff that probably won't stay around long.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2015 | 08:00 AM
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Good morning everyone!

We got about an inch of snow overnight. Heavy, wet stuff that probably won't stay around long.
What's that white stuff??? LOL
 
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Old Dec 16, 2015 | 02:30 PM
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John, Does your son live in CT? Maybe I know him.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2015 | 05:49 PM
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John, Does your son live in CT? Maybe I know him.
My sons name is Steve and he own G&O electrical out of Bristol.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2015 | 07:10 PM
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Beautiful set up John!
 
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