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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 09:22 PM
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Just got home from a 10 day 1K trip with the 53 towing a teardrop camper. Had absolutely no mechanical problems at all. The truck pulled the 1250lb. trailer well and got 17-20 MPG doing it.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 09:30 PM
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Hey, that's cool!!!
 
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 09:43 PM
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Awesome and it`s great to hear your trip went so well.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 09:52 PM
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That's a real testament to your fabrication skills! Congratulations!
 
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 10:00 PM
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CooL!! Good to see you had a nice trip!! Good to see Ya back!



Truck and trailer look good too!
 
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 11:13 PM
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Jeff--that sounds great!!! Now when are we going to paint that 53? haha
I might swing down your way and put a nice coat of paint on your deisel machine!! I just got back also from Florida and wow --I am beat. That 53 and teardrop really are cool....how is Donna? Congrats man!!! Bill
 
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 07:31 AM
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Welcome back Jeff... Did you post any pix on your website?
 
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 07:35 AM
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Jeff,
Looks great. How is it sleeping in one of those things? Glad you had no problems....
Jeff
 
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 07:51 AM
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Great, Jeff! I think we can definitely say that "Someday" has arrived.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 08:04 AM
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Great trip Jeff. I missed where you went though.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 48fordjeffie
How is it sleeping in one of those things?
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While it is a little close, and you had better be good friends with your partner, the teardrop is as comfortable for sleeping as your bed at home. Oh, and forget even thinking of eating any beans!
Steve, I am still working on the pics, I'll post a link when I get em posted.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 03:21 PM
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Well, I guess Someday came and went and I missed it......lol

Congrats on you Jeff!! Glad to hear you are getting some quality miles on the truck after all your hard work. The matching wheels on the trailer is a nice touch

I think this calls for a big round of frosties in your honor
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 05:43 PM
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Glad your trip was a success. How's the wife doing?

Love the color scheme. Only thing lacking is a green door and a yellow fender!!
 
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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Love the color scheme. Only thing lacking is a green door and a yellow fender!!
LOL.....Jeff, its a shame I don't live closer to you, we'd make quite a colorful statement cruising down the road

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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 09:02 PM
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What a GREAT story ! Great Truck ! Great Inspiration.
 
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