1999 Ford F250 4x4/Lance ES3000

[FishPOET]

President's Weekend in Stoddard Valley OHV area near Slash X

Calico March 29-April 1, 2012

Easter Weekend in Stoddard Valley OHV area near Slash X

Blair Valley in Anza Borrego Desert State Park 4-13-12

Plum Canyon in Anza Borrego Desert State Park 4-14-12

Galleta Meadows in Borrego Springs, CA 4-14-12

 

[BCHauler]

Thanks for the pics. Loving the Tiger motorhome. Tell us how you like that camper jack system. The ease of loading and unloading is very tempting.

 

[cnynrat]

Doug -

Looks like you added a Sable-Lift somewhere along the way. How do you like it? We've thought about getting one for our Bigfoot, but have never managed to pull the trigger on one.

 

[FishPOET]

Doug -

Looks like you added a Sable-Lift somewhere along the way. How do you like it? We've thought about getting one for our Bigfoot, but have never managed to pull the trigger on one.

I will eventually be doing a write up on it. It has pros and cons and if I were to do it all over again I would simply have someone fabricate a base system similar to the Stablelift that would attach to the existing corner jacks to keep them from moving.

 

[MTDewX8]

Sunday at the Beach

curious if that beach is Oceanside CA? cause I was just there and noticed the same fence around the blue poles (no play ground equipment any more)

 

[Truck Camper Porn]

Nice setup!

 

[FishPOET]

May 2012 - Heart Bar

July 2012 - Tent Peg Campground

 

[FishPOET]

Colorado August 2012

Pismo Beach August 2012

Eastern Sierras - Labor Day weekend 2012

 

[monkeyplunger]

This is a dumb question, but when is a good time to camp at pismo dunes? Any particular season when it is not so busy?

 

[Mountainhound]

Love your setup. Subscribed!

 

[jefe4x4]

Doug,
It's good to see your stuff again. Somehow, we go on a lot of different trips together. My bro has a '99, 7.3 PSD truck similar to yours and he likes it a lot. It's a good vintage. He has only had to rebuild the 6 speed manual a couple times and virtually no other woes.
We leave for our Pacific Rim Volcano Tour on Oct. 1st. I hope nothing 'BLOWS' while we're there. Nah, not a chance.....is there?
By the way, do you know Frank 'Gabby' Hayes who lives above Big Bear Lake and works on the F.S. trails up there?
regards, as always, jefe

 

[bloodyWEST]

why do you put your zj on a trailer?
i have trailered my XJ on a 20ft trailer, but i want to set it up to flat tow. i don't want the additional tongue weight with my camper on. i figure flat towing will eliminate the tongue weight. also my 20ft trailer is a bit long/bulky

fear of death wobble while in tow?

sweet rigs BTW

 

[FishPOET]

This is a dumb question, but when is a good time to camp at pismo dunes? Any particular season when it is not so busy?

Not on a holiday weekend and pretty much not from Memorial Weekend until Labor Day Weekend.

By the way, do you know Frank 'Gabby' Hayes who lives above Big Bear Lake and works on the F.S. trails up there?

Gabby teases me about my Black ZJ every chance he gets. We've known each other for 10 years.

why do you put your zj on a trailer?
i have trailered my XJ on a 20ft trailer, but i want to set it up to flat tow. i don't want the additional tongue weight with my camper on. i figure flat towing will eliminate the tongue weight. also my 20ft trailer is a bit long/bulky

fear of death wobble while in tow?

sweet rigs BTW

I use a trailer for the following reasons:

There is zero wear and tear on the Jeep's tires, steering, suspension and/or drivetrain parts.

I have seen many rigs get to the trailhead or get home with broken parts from flat towing.

I can ALWAYS get my junk home no matter the condition of the rig.

I carry two trailer spare tires and extra hubs/bearings, etc. The trailer will get to the trailhead and home.

Trailer tires are a lot cheaper than big offroad tires.

I have towed 12 vehicles on the trailer so far. Some mine and some belonging to others. I can legally tow green sticker vehicles/buggies. Only street licensed vehicles can be flat towed.

I can haul extra gear on the trailer that won't fit in the camper or Jeep. (lots of firewood)

I can haul my ATVS on the trailer.

I have brakes on both of the axles on the trailer. Most folks that flat tow do not use braking systems on the toad. 1 ton truck braking systems are not designed to stop the weight of a truck, camper and 5,000# vehicle.

I can back my trailer up. The trailer never has front tire binding issues on dirt like I have witnessed with flat towing.

I can store all my outside stuff in camp on the trailer. I have a gear box mounted on the trailer to safely store all the chains, binders, straps, etc when the vehicle is not on the trailer.

With the TC on I can see my trailer tires in my rear view mirrors. Flat towing I would only be able to see the rear wheels of the Jeep unless turning.

 

[bloodyWEST]

Thank you!

lots to consider there.

I am now wondering what guys break while flat towing?

i just cant picture stashing my 20' trailer in some of these tight eastern sierra campgrounds.

thanks again, you have given me alot to think about

 

[FishPOET]

I am now wondering what guys break while flat towing?

I've known 2 different rigs that have dinged their front driveshaft enough on a trail run to knock it out of balance. They didn't feel the vibration at slow speed but once it was hooked up to flat tow the vibration caused transfer case damage at 60mph on the way home.

I've known 1 and heard of a few different rigs that have damaged their steering during trail runs that results in death wobble while flat towing on the way home.