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woodyw333

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Looks great Drake!

Dang Woody, hate to hear of the bad luck, but glad that it was nothing worse and no one was hurt! I know it's hard to see right now, but I think you guys were pretty lucky. I'll try to put it into perspective, then you can tell me to go pound salt but hopefully it puts a smile on your face:

- A seized caliper could have sent that rig into a crazy frenzy leading to a crash or off that mountain like you quickly thought of lol!
- The entire engine could have "ran away", burnt down a piston, or seized. At least it can be fixed and you're not putting in a whole new engine or buying a different truck!
- It's a dodge, you could have had the tranny or rear-end grenade - again more expensive, although quicker to fix:smiley_coolpeace:
- A simple tire blowout could have ripped the entire wheel well out in the camper, leaving a much larger hole. It could have damaged a vehicle behind you. Then you would may have been stranded on the side of the road, not been able to camp, and scratching your head on how to fix with a pissed off guy behind you waiting for the LEO's.
- You could have been camping under a tree and had a widow maker create a new vent hole over your bed. Then when you sat up in the dark, poked your eye out.
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Just don't let it get you down man. Keep in mind these are toys and these trips are always an adventure. Enjoy the vacation!!

Oh go pound salt! Lmao just kidding!

Seriously though all of those things could have very easily happened. And yes we are lucky and I know that. We are dealing with all issues quite well, but I kinda wish it wouldn't have happened all at once.. Oh well like you said they are toys, except the truck. I have already experienced the blow outs on our other camper and it's no fun at all and lucky for me no real damage was done.

In the end it all worked out and from the looks of things we will be sitting in the rain all week next week down there so I guess I will find out how my seal job did.
 

5Cent

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Nice lunkers reo!!

Hope the rain doesnt set in for that long woody. I hear you on the truck. What sre the odds a caliper bolt falls out?!? You just service brakes by chance?
 

"J"

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Caught a 6.3lb smallie up there and looked similar is length and girth... Buddy caught a 6.10 and 6.5 and had the replica of the 6.10 mounted... Love watching them pigs try to jump lol... Like a fat man trying to play basketball lol
 

DJK Frank 16

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Drake, which Grey Wolf model is that? My wife hinted that she wanted to go look at a 26DBH this week...
26dbh is the model we have. No real complaints to speak of so far. We really like the larger bunks in the back. I'm 6-1 250 and can sleep comfortably in the bottom bunk.

 

giles

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Damn Woody! I thought I was the only one with that kind of luck!

Why is your truck eating head gaskets? A guessing fella would say to back your tunes down a bit.
 

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The seasonal situation is working well so far. Cart is running well and the beer and late nites are flowing. Made the trek to work from the camper Friday and its not bad at all at 1hr on the mark. Only 10-15mins longer than normal. Hopefully som more long weekends in the future. Next Saturday is our oldest's last t-ball game. He's reaching his interest limit, but its been hilarious watching the kids as it is their first time doing a team sport. Im looking forward to not having to leave every Saturday morning lol.

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After the game Saturday, it was time to head back to the farm for our nephews 5th bday party. A few of the collectibles got to stretch their legs.

Oldest with my BIL:
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Middle with other BIL with his gf:
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Wrapping up the weekend with a beer in my hand catching the last 30laps of the race ready for bed after dinner lol.

Anyone else get out?
 
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giles

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Good times. I will hopefully get my camper back this week. If so, I'll be dragging it north this Friday. Headed to my folks in Elmore and looking for a walk in site up on the lake if possible.
 

woodyw333

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Damn Woody! I thought I was the only one with that kind of luck!

Why is your truck eating head gaskets? A guessing fella would say to back your tunes down a bit.

When I did it the first time I didn't send the head off to get spec'ed I just checked it 6 ways with a flat edge and I didn't see anything. Well I guess I was wrong.. The head is at the machine shop right now getting completely gone through and fingers crossed that it can be machined and I don't have to replace it.. As for the tunes everyone is blown away that a 80HP tune would have anything to do with it since they have dropped 120HP+ tunes into the 6.7 and the only issue was Trans slip and trans blowing up.. never had a HG issue even with all factory HG's and bolts. But stranger things have happened that's why I'm having the shop install ARP 625 head studs.. Proven to hold up to 1000HP. If it happens again it might find itself in the bottom of the river lol
 

giles

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When I did it the first time I didn't send the head off to get spec'ed I just checked it 6 ways with a flat edge and I didn't see anything. Well I guess I was wrong.. The head is at the machine shop right now getting completely gone through and fingers crossed that it can be machined and I don't have to replace it.. As for the tunes everyone is blown away that a 80HP tune would have anything to do with it since they have dropped 120HP+ tunes into the 6.7 and the only issue was Trans slip and trans blowing up.. never had a HG issue even with all factory HG's and bolts. But stranger things have happened that's why I'm having the shop install ARP 625 head studs.. Proven to hold up to 1000HP. If it happens again it might find itself in the bottom of the river lol
Lol, gotcha.
 

DJK Frank 16

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We camped at Huggy Bear Campgrounds over by Van Wert/Middle Point this weekend. My cousin and his family are permanent campers there, so it was a great weekend.

Our site:




My cousin's neighbor who is also a permanent camper was on vacation this past weekend, so he offered up his golf cart for us to use for the weekend:





The boys enjoying the splash pad with their older cousin, this was a great way to beat the 92 degree heat on Saturday:

 

DJK Frank 16

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Jase chilling in the shade with a popsicle:





A little Sunday morning fishing before we pulled out:




Cooper with the catch of the morning:




We had a blast. They had a band Saturday night, crafts, bingo, cornhole tourney, the activities seemed non stop. I was a little more wore out yesterday than I usually am from camping, but it was worth it as we enjoyed the weekend!


2016 Nights Camped: 25
 

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