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    EVENT: Heartland Chapter Rally: DE, Lincoln - 10/5/2012 to 10/7/2012

    Well another rally in the books (this is my fourth year of hosting rallys). Again, I want to thank everyone who came to the First Delaware Rally. For everyone who went down to the little coastal town of Lewes DE for the rally's "seek and find" I am sure you all had a blast. The pix(s) were...
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    EVENT: Heartland Chapter Rally: PA, Bedford - 6/8/2012 to 6/10/2012

    ) Fireworks. Oh this is going to be good. Remember Iam only the driver!
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    EVENT: Heartland Chapter Rally: PA, Bedford - 6/8/2012 to 6/10/2012

    The old dodge is all fueled up and I gave it a nice wash yesterday. Looking real good, maybe I can make a nice deal
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    Filling DEF Tank

    Like they say "six men standing are more powerful then eight men laying down" let the good old coal roll!
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    Filling DEF Tank

    I like the "just put fuel in it and go". I seems so much simpler then worrying about another tank to keep full. The old dodges rule!
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    EVENT: Heartland Chapter Rally: DE, Lincoln - 10/5/2012 to 10/7/2012

    8295 Brick Granary Road, Lincoln, DE 19960 Venue: ------------------------------ Delaware Jellystone Park 8295 Brick Granary Road Lincoln, DE 19960 (302) 491-6614 Mention Heartland Owners Club!!! www.delawarejellystone.com Pets ok?: Yes Pet Fee: /A WiFi available: Yes WiFi Fee: /A...
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    Took the big jump and went to 17.5 wheels and "J" rated tires

    I searched around and the place Duane purchased his http://www.trailertiresandwheels.com/ had the best package. Call them and they will work up the deal. Very nice people to work with, was able to have them ship directly to the freight depot. Everything on a pallet for easy pickup. Very...
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    Took the big jump and went to 17.5 wheels and "J" rated tires

    The xps ribs (LT235/85R16) have a maximum speed rating of 75 mph. The XTA 215/75R17.5 have a maximum speed rating of 62 mph. So I slow down a little, not a bad thing. However the good thing, the XTA,s are rated to carry an additional 1763 pounds of weight. That is an addition of 3.5 tons...
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    Took the big jump and went to 17.5 wheels and "J" rated tires

    Bob I replaced the set of Michelin XPS ribs that I purchased back in 2005. The XPS ribs are a good tire and I have not had any problems with them. I plan to reuse them on my car trailer. The overall diameter of the XTA's are a little over an inch smaller, however they don't flatten out...
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    Pulley Lift for Fifth Wheel Hitch

    Looks real good Jamie, simple and functional, I like that. I may need to up grade the method I use. I have a nice pair of work gloves that I put on and I just go pick the hitch up.
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    Took the big jump and went to 17.5 wheels and "J" rated tires

    Duane I have been busy moving. I will post some pix at a later time I promise. Now that the time change, I may actual see the house in the daytime. CPL0199 The ground control is a four point setup, all electric and it bolts on (not welded). Yes, I installed the system, not real hard to...
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    Looking for design ideas on tapered front jack leveling blocks

    Hey, Jim I have a 24 inch industrial bandsaw that would cut the 4 x 4 with no problem. I made all my wheel chocks etc. I am in Delaware now, so come over and we will cut twice and measure .....
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    Took the big jump and went to 17.5 wheels and "J" rated tires

    Wheels and Tires Well, my replacement tire were getting a little old (purchased new in 2005). So decided to jump up to 17.5's and add some "J" rated rubber. Real nice wheels and tire combo. Now come on summer, I can not wait to see how they handle.
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    Lancaster, PA in March

    Did I hear the words "Shady Maple"
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    EVENT: Heartland Chapter Rally: DE, Lincoln - 7/22/2011 to 7/24/2011

    Did I read the word PIE. I really like PIE!!!!
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