The Goony Bird
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rusty_tlc
Explorer
I see, heat is an option.Cruiser said:
They still show water storage and pump as N/A on the specs.
We may re-visit the Neon if there is a hitch with the AT trailer.
I agree on the Fridge. A Waco or Engal are on the list, that wasn't a deal breaker for us. It is nice to have the small one inside the trailer.
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rusty_tlc
Explorer
I did a couple of small things yesterday.
This screw would have saved me a lot of time in Death Valley, the awning kept sliding out on the wash board roads. (Yes that is snow, we got a couple of inches last night.)
The sink drain cap was missing the plastic retainer strap, $3 worth of hard ware to make this replacment.
Next I need to find one of these, the other side is broken.
We will pick up some new air mattresses at Cabellas tomorrow, they should be a lot better fit than the twins we have now.
This screw would have saved me a lot of time in Death Valley, the awning kept sliding out on the wash board roads. (Yes that is snow, we got a couple of inches last night.)
The sink drain cap was missing the plastic retainer strap, $3 worth of hard ware to make this replacment.
Next I need to find one of these, the other side is broken.
We will pick up some new air mattresses at Cabellas tomorrow, they should be a lot better fit than the twins we have now.
mightymike
Adventurer
What model/length Starcraft is that? Do you happen to know the empty weight?
rusty_tlc
Explorer
Hanging out in Mina at the Sunset Valley RV park. Not ideal but full hook-ups so we can run the heater all night if we need to. And we may, it should get into the low 30's or high 20's tonight. Also wireless access, Duh.
We are so out of place here. There are a couple of other rigs, both high end coaches. We only saw them when they walked their lap dogs.
We cooked a pot roast in the dutch oven an enjoyed the sunset. I guess they watched TV????????????? We didn't take any pictures but the sunset on the Monte Cristo mountains was fantastic. Tomorrow we will either explore them of take a trip to the Silver Dyke Mine.
I wonder what the guys who play the market are doing?
We are so out of place here. There are a couple of other rigs, both high end coaches. We only saw them when they walked their lap dogs.
We cooked a pot roast in the dutch oven an enjoyed the sunset. I guess they watched TV????????????? We didn't take any pictures but the sunset on the Monte Cristo mountains was fantastic. Tomorrow we will either explore them of take a trip to the Silver Dyke Mine.
I wonder what the guys who play the market are doing?
Curtis in Texas
Adventurer
Man your making me jealous. I had a Jayco 1207 that I pulled with my Rodeo for years. Cooked many a meal on the outside under the awning.:chowtime:
Your sure bringing back a lot of good memories.
I'm now one of those big Motor Coach Drivers with the Satellite TV in every room. But in my defense, I do have a slide out mig welder, air compressor and tool box in the basement of it. And some plywood to lay down on the ground while we work on our rock crawling rigs under the awning while eating ice cream. :wings:
Creepers don't roll well in the dirt I've found. :Mechanic:
I sure miss those simpler days!:jumping:
Curtis in Texas
Your sure bringing back a lot of good memories.
I'm now one of those big Motor Coach Drivers with the Satellite TV in every room. But in my defense, I do have a slide out mig welder, air compressor and tool box in the basement of it. And some plywood to lay down on the ground while we work on our rock crawling rigs under the awning while eating ice cream. :wings:
Creepers don't roll well in the dirt I've found. :Mechanic:
I sure miss those simpler days!:jumping:
Curtis in Texas
jeepmedic46
Expedition Leader
Looks good:archaeolo
rusty_tlc
Explorer
We had a 22' Arctic Fox with all the bells and whistles. When our GMC tow vehicle started showing signs that is was not long for this world we had to decide whether to replace it or ditch the whole set up and rethink things. We sold the trailer and truck and got the UZJ100 Land Cruiser. After a year of tent camping we knew that wasn't going to work. But we really like the freedom that style of camping offers. Long term we would like something like the Kimberly Kamper or the product AT is developing. Meanwhile we are enjoying the Gooney Bird in spite of the limits it puts on which trails we can tackle.Curtis in Texas said:
One of the best things is towing the pop-up has zero affect on the Cruisers gas mileage.
rusty_tlc
Explorer
We took Mom on a 5 day tour of Nevada and Death Valley. Shes 82 and the Goony is a bit tall for her to get in and out of so I did a little mod.
I replaced the original single step with a double step which we bought at a local RV parts store.
I have to say it makes life easier for all of us and doesn't hang down much further than the stock step when folded up.
The next mod will be tie downs on the upper corners for use in high wind conditions.
I replaced the original single step with a double step which we bought at a local RV parts store.
I have to say it makes life easier for all of us and doesn't hang down much further than the stock step when folded up.
The next mod will be tie downs on the upper corners for use in high wind conditions.