Maybe it should be "drive slow and enjoy better mileage"
All the best Mike!! I can only think the birth of a child could be more special..
TT
Ready to Order Cougar
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flinchlock
, Aug 08 2007 01:30 AM
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Tomas Tierra
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Posted 13 June 2008 - 12:32 AM
Was, 1988 Toyota custom cab 4by with 1984 fwc Fleet
Then,1995 Toyota T-100 4by with 1984 fwc Fleet
Then,1993 Toyota T-100 longbed 4by with 2002 fwc Ranger
Then, 2002 Toyota Tundra AC 4by with 2002 fwc Ranger
NOW, 2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA DOUBLE CAB 4x4 WITH 2001 FWC HAWK EXT
Then,1995 Toyota T-100 4by with 1984 fwc Fleet
Then,1993 Toyota T-100 longbed 4by with 2002 fwc Ranger
Then, 2002 Toyota Tundra AC 4by with 2002 fwc Ranger
NOW, 2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA DOUBLE CAB 4x4 WITH 2001 FWC HAWK EXT
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Posted 13 June 2008 - 11:02 AM
I found this post on dslreports.com as of 2008-06-12 20:35:10...
So, on Saturday 6/13, looks like we will be going to Sacramento via I90 or I70.
May the god of your choice bless all the flood victims.
Mike
The Cedar River through Cedar Rapids is over 29 feet and is expected to reach 32 feet! The 500 year flood level was 26.5 feet. The is beyond belief.
So, on Saturday 6/13, looks like we will be going to Sacramento via I90 or I70.
May the god of your choice bless all the flood victims.
Mike
'08 ATC Cougar (built 06/16/08)
# of nights in camper: '08=15, '12=21,'13=16, '14=10, '15=52, '16=11, '17=20 (equals 145)
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Posted 14 June 2008 - 01:07 AM
I found a great Missouri DOT map that shows all the road construction/closings/floods/etc... http://maps.modot.mo...nformation.aspx
Sunday when we leave Kalamazoo MI and head towards Chicago, we will take I55 or I57 southwest towards Springfield IL and then I72 to Hannibal MO to cross the Mississippi River... that will only be about a 101 mile detour.
If that does not work out, will be head south from Hannibal to St Louis to get to I70 to cross the river... that will only be about a 201 mile detour.
Either way, we will avoid the entire state of Iowa.
Who would of guessed when I placed my order Aug 16, 2007, there would be a five hundred flood in my way when I go to pickup my camper?
Mike
Sunday when we leave Kalamazoo MI and head towards Chicago, we will take I55 or I57 southwest towards Springfield IL and then I72 to Hannibal MO to cross the Mississippi River... that will only be about a 101 mile detour.
If that does not work out, will be head south from Hannibal to St Louis to get to I70 to cross the river... that will only be about a 201 mile detour.
Either way, we will avoid the entire state of Iowa.
Who would of guessed when I placed my order Aug 16, 2007, there would be a five hundred flood in my way when I go to pickup my camper?
Mike
'08 ATC Cougar (built 06/16/08)
# of nights in camper: '08=15, '12=21,'13=16, '14=10, '15=52, '16=11, '17=20 (equals 145)
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Posted 14 June 2008 - 02:08 PM
We're at $4.50 per gallon in the Sacramento area and as you head up towards the redwoods it will increase.
Hopefully the euphoria of finally getting your new camper will help numb the pain of the $4-5 gas in Cali.
Yikes! I will save a tiny bit since my Chase credit card has a 5% rebate on gas and 1% on everything else. I am very fortunate I never ever have had a credit card balance in my entire 59+ years.
Mike
'08 ATC Cougar (built 06/16/08)
# of nights in camper: '08=15, '12=21,'13=16, '14=10, '15=52, '16=11, '17=20 (equals 145)
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Posted 21 July 2008 - 12:55 PM
See our trip report => http://www.wanderthe...read.php?t=1392
Tundra life time MPG...
w/o camper = 17.6123 MPG
with camper = 14.9541 MPG
difference = -2.6582
Average $/gallon while camper was on the truck = $4.146
We are VERY please with our ATC camper!
Mike & Cheryl
Tundra life time MPG...
w/o camper = 17.6123 MPG
with camper = 14.9541 MPG
difference = -2.6582
Average $/gallon while camper was on the truck = $4.146
We are VERY please with our ATC camper!
Mike & Cheryl
'08 ATC Cougar (built 06/16/08)
# of nights in camper: '08=15, '12=21,'13=16, '14=10, '15=52, '16=11, '17=20 (equals 145)
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Posted 21 July 2008 - 01:04 PM
My final ATC Cougar configuration...
From ATC...
From ATC...
- No Refer (just extra storage)
- Furnace
- Two FanTastic 4000R Powered Roof Vents (I sent to Ben)
- Front Sliding Window
- Luggage Rack with Extra Middle Bar
- Electric Water Pump
- Mechanical Jacks w/Brackets
- Rear Flood Lights
- Extra 12 Volt Outlet
- Screen Door with Clear Slider <= We love this!
- Rear Wall Steps
- Dead Bolt
- Standard Lights (still researching LED lights)
- Auxiliary Battery System
- Full Size Closet on Passenger Side
- Small Driver Side Window
- Roof Pre-wired for Solar Panel
- Cold Weather Pack made by Wifey
- Kelty Carport Shelter - Medium "Awning"
- Outback Porta-Privy
- Zodi Extreme Water Heater (I sent to Ben)
- Vector Power Inverter - 1000 Watt (I sent to Ben)
'08 ATC Cougar (built 06/16/08)
# of nights in camper: '08=15, '12=21,'13=16, '14=10, '15=52, '16=11, '17=20 (equals 145)
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Posted 21 July 2008 - 02:41 PM
Just completed the clear slider mod last weekend on my Hawk, huge difference in rear visibility.My final ATC Cougar configuration...
[*]Screen Door with Clear Slider <= We love this!
Mike
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