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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 08:31 PM
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that's good..

It's a never ending battle
Would be nice to have a jacket for it to keep it clean while traveling to the show, we'll likely have a ton of bugs to clean off it when we get there..
 
Old Jul 17, 2017 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by donjamer
that's good..

It's a never ending battle

That is a for sure, I washed mine sometime this Spring, waxed it last Summer. its in the garage all covered in dust from sitting.
 
Old Jul 17, 2017 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 56panelford
Would be nice to have a jacket for it to keep it clean while traveling to the show, we'll likely have a ton of bugs to clean off it when we get there..
Just drive slower...
 
Old Jul 17, 2017 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by donjamer
Just drive slower...
I'd have to leave tonight then..lol
 
Old Jul 17, 2017 | 08:38 PM
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If you leave tonight it will have more bugs to clean off.
 
Old Jul 17, 2017 | 08:40 PM
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Need a Super Duty and an enclosed toy hauler. LOL
 
Old Jul 17, 2017 | 08:41 PM
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If you leave tonight it will have more bugs to clean off.
Not if I drive slow like Don suggests..
 
Old Jul 17, 2017 | 08:43 PM
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Need a Super Duty and an enclosed toy hauler. LOL
This isn't a trailer queen and don't need a super duty..
 
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 08:45 PM
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Saves fuel also.....
 
Old Jul 17, 2017 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by KOESTNER
Need a Super Duty and an enclosed toy hauler. LOL
I have both...LOL
 
Old Jul 17, 2017 | 08:48 PM
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I have both...LOL
Is that an offer Don?
 
Old Jul 17, 2017 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by KOESTNER
Saves fuel also.....
How does it save fuel..?
 
Old Jul 17, 2017 | 08:50 PM
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I have both...LOL
Can you be here for Thursday morning around 5:00 am
 
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Is that an offer Don?
Sure, but it would be costly..

I could use a vacation....LOL
 
Old Jul 17, 2017 | 08:51 PM
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Can you be here for Thursday morning around 5:00 am
As long as I get to keep the truck as payment...
 



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