Hey SeaSix - When life throws you lemons....

[Yamma]

I'm sorry sir, we are all out of lemons.

http://www.optiflux.com/wgn/wp-content/uploads/2009/no_lemons.jpg

:rofl::rofl:


Went camping this weekend with SeaSix - here's a couple pics from our memorable trip.....

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.....and the 'wonderful' Cheaha Restaurant. Where the views are good, and that's about all. :rofl:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/zr2gal/F42F0EB7-9191-499B-812C-188FD91C8555-1030-0000013566BB2EA0.jpg

[Norm]

Nice, looked like fun. :seasix:

[jaxgator]

Nice, looked like fun. :seasix:

:iagree: Camping, especially in a camper, is always fun.

[Blademaker]

Great pics! :seasix:

[Sea Six]

:funnier:

Can I get a baked potato to go with my lemons?

[Yamma]

:funnier:

Can I get a baked potato to go with my lemons?

You will need to ask Cry, the manager on duty.

[Sea Six]

You will need to ask Cry, the manager on duty.

I've been waiting for Cry since 7:30.

[FasterTraffic]

Alabama is pretty flat, I guess.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/zr2gal/0130C40A-74F9-4939-AE8C-F69D00AC2E2B-1030-00000135524F0351.jpg

[Yamma]

Alabama is pretty flat, I guess.

Indeed. I swear the whole drive there was flat until you got into the park, and that last 12 miles had the entire elevation change.

We had a helluva time on the drive home yesterday. Had to pull over just across the TN border to wait out the tornado warnings the next county up. Kept watching the wind catch that little trailer, and it was white knuckle driving through that monsoon. That 'little' leak in the front window, in that much rain, ended up saturating the inside - had to dry the cushions out in my kitchen. :issues:

[Sea Six]

Sorry you guys had a bad time going home. Hopefully you'll get the leaks fixed for good!

I had a great time with both of you! :seeya:

[DAB]

looks like Molly had a ball. :hurray::hurray:

[Yamma]

Sorry you guys had a bad time going home. Hopefully you'll get the leaks fixed for good!

I had a great time with both of you! :seeya:

likewise - hope your trip home goes MUCH better than your trip up! :seasix:

[Sea Six]

looks like Molly had a ball. :hurray::hurray:

She did. Still is, actually. We're stuck here thru Wed at the earliest. :banghead:

I lost my transmission less than three miles from my destination. Halfway up the mountain. In the lane of the highway. In zero visibility fog. Couldn't go forward or back. Couldn't disconnect the trailer due to the grade. $400 to tow the whole 11,800 lb rig up the mountain and take the van in for an $1800 transmission rebuild.

:ack:

[Cybercowboy]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/zr2gal/865F94FC-984E-45B6-93AF-E871C9F96E13-1030-000001355BC320B0.jpg

I can only imagine how crowded it was in there for all three of you and a big dog. :sad:

[Cybercowboy]

She did. Still is, actually. We're stuck here thru Wed at the earliest. :banghead:

I lost my transmission less than three miles from my destination. Halfway up the mountain. In the lane of the highway. In zero visibility fog. Couldn't go forward or back. Couldn't disconnect the trailer due to the grade. $400 to tow the whole 11,800 lb rig up the mountain and take the van in for an $1800 transmission rebuild.

:ack:

Van? You tow a big camper with a van?

[VatorMan]

Van? You tow a big camper with a van?

Not to say that SOME of us didn't warn him.....

[Sea Six]

Van? You tow a big camper with a van?

A full ton E350 long wheelbase Super Duty 15 passenger bus with the best aftermarket second transmission cooler? With a class IV 10,000 lb hitch with weight distributing hitch and a sway bar? Of course- sure. Toughest transmission Ford makes. The only thing that would have been a better tow setup would have been a diesel engine.

According to the guy rebuilding my tranny, it was doomed. Had a defective part that allowed it to lose fluid and fail. With the new rebuild, it won't ever do that again.

[C5SilverBullet]

Van? You tow a big camper with a van?

Is it one of these:

http://ls1tech.com/forums/attachments/vehicle-classifieds/363682d1342405093-ford-econoline-e-250-e250-van-img_2459.jpg

Or one of these:

http://images04.olx.com/ui/1/45/98/11383798_1.jpg

[Sea Six]

Is it one of these:

http://ls1tech.com/forums/attachments/vehicle-classifieds/363682d1342405093-ford-econoline-e-250-e250-van-img_2459.jpg

Or one of these:

http://images04.olx.com/ui/1/45/98/11383798_1.jpg

Neither. Mine's much tougher than those wussy machines.

[lander]

http://www.carlols.com/image/628-pink-lady-van-funny-car.jpg

[Datawiz]

Toughest transmission Ford makes.

Oh really? You still sure about that?? :lol:

[Bingo Fuel]

Cool pics. :cert:
Glad you all had a great time.

Did the mechanic say which defective part it was?

Was there any noticeable tranny fluid on the ground when parked?

[Sea Six]

Oh really? You still sure about that?? :lol:

Well, I meant it was the toughest Tranny for this van. Obviously there are tougher ones in dump trucks, etc.

:slap:

[Sea Six]

http://www.carlols.com/image/628-pink-lady-van-funny-car.jpg

That's it! That's my Super Duty.

:hurray:

[C5Nate]

Originally Posted by Sea Six
Toughest transmission Ford makes.

Not that this is saying a lot here. :D

[Rob]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/zr2gal/865F94FC-984E-45B6-93AF-E871C9F96E13-1030-000001355BC320B0.jpg

I can only imagine how crowded it was in there for all three of you and a big dog. :sad:

SeaSix has his own shaggin wagon - Yamma and I (along with our two small pups) were the only ones in the canned ham :seasix:

[Cybercowboy]

SeaSix has his own shaggin wagon - Yamma and I (along with our two small pups) were the only ones in the canned ham :seasix:

I guess my sarc tag wasn't obvious enough.

Here's one for you. :D

/sarc

:leaving:

[FasterTraffic]

SeaSix has his own shaggin wagon - Yamma and I (along with our two small pups) were the only ones in the canned ham :seasix:

:Jeff '79: Awesomely descriptive name for the camper.

[Bucwheat]

She did. Still is, actually. We're stuck here thru Wed at the earliest. :banghead:

I lost my transmission less than three miles from my destination. Halfway up the mountain. In the lane of the highway. In zero visibility fog. Couldn't go forward or back. Couldn't disconnect the trailer due to the grade. $400 to tow the whole 11,800 lb rig up the mountain and take the van in for an $1800 transmission rebuild.

:ack:

Man ,I know what that is like,we were headed to Hiawassi in the N. Ga. mountains and mine went out,but it did get us to the campsite where I called for a tow to the local Ford Dealer,boy did they take advantage of us to the tune of $3800. but the camp trip was great. Glad everything went well for you guys.Give Molly a pat for me!

[syf350]

very cool. jealous. wish i was in my trailer every weekend!

[Yamma]

I think I'd like a bigger camper now. :leaving:

[syf350]

that just means bigger tow vehicle...it's a never ending battle

[OddBall]

Cool pics ! :seasix:

[Bill]

Well, I meant it was the toughest Tranny for this van. Obviously there are tougher ones in dump trucks, etc.

:slap:

http://estb.msn.com/i/15/6A478BEE88144EEA4AA045BB73.jpg

You don't even want to know what else I had to look through to find this after googling "toughest tranny." The other pics must have related to the dump trucks.

[MrPeabody]

I think I'd like a bigger camper now. :leaving:

Can't Dixie sleep on the roof?

[Bill]

Can't Dixie sleep on the roof?

I went with friends to camp in New Braunfels, on the Comal River years ago. The big draw that year was that a friend of a friend was going to have his family's RV, so we would have "luxury accomodations." Turns out the friend got drunk and got caught cheating on his girlfriend (by said G/F) with a (what I heard described later as) real skank. Things were.....awkward.

I chose to sleep on the roof of the RV, to stay out of the drama. Fortunately, I didn't roll off in the morning before I actually woke up.

[wwomanC6]

Looks like it was a fun but chilly camping trip!

Yamma, I thought of you and your dogs when I saw this.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i359/dixonwl/Misc/284712007662429887_EDz65IbC_c_zps43a513c1.jpg

[78SA]

Looks like a fun trip. :seasix:

[JRD77VET]

I think I'd like a bigger camper now. :leaving:

that just means bigger tow vehicle...it's a never ending battle

:iagree: Just get a 3/4 ton suburban or diesel pick up and be done with it. :yesnod:

[99 pewtercoupe]

SeaSix has his own shaggin wagon - Yamma and I (along with our two small pups) were the only ones in the canned ham :seasix:

Canned ham....just about spit wine all over my keyboard.:rofl::rofl::rofl:
You guys should redo the exterior and paint Hormell on the side. it would be perfect:lol:

[VatorMan]

I think I'd like a bigger camper now. :leaving:

:lol: It has started. Ours ended up with a 30 ft. 5th wheel with 2 slides.

[Craig]

She did. Still is, actually. We're stuck here thru Wed at the earliest. :banghead:

I lost my transmission less than three miles from my destination. Halfway up the mountain. In the lane of the highway. In zero visibility fog. Couldn't go forward or back. Couldn't disconnect the trailer due to the grade. $400 to tow the whole 11,800 lb rig up the mountain and take the van in for an $1800 transmission rebuild.

:ack:

I guess I shouldn't feel bad about my electric steps that are currently stationary...

[Craig]

:lol: It has started. Ours ended up with a 30 ft. 5th wheel with 2 slides.

We started out looking at a hard sided pop up, and ended up with a Class A.