Well gents, it's been nice knkowing you all...

[Wathen1955]

Originally Posted by PLRX

Any word from Charlie?

Hi Pete. As of this posting, I'm in San Diego right across Interstate 5 about 3 miles from the airport. My flight leaves at 9am tomorrow. My wife and daughter's flight is at 10am. I should be arriving in VB by 5-6pm.

Bill & Bob: I hope I can stop and meet some of you guys, but it's dependent on time. My son has to leave my house in Hemet on Sunday, so if we arrive on Saturday early, then we should be able to stop by for an hour at least.

[five-oh]

Originally Posted by Wathen1955

Hi Pete. As of this posting, I'm in San Diego right across Interstate 5 about 3 miles from the airport. My flight leaves at 9am tomorrow. My wife and daughter's flight is at 10am. I should be arriving in VB by 5-6pm.

Bill & Bob: I hope I can stop and meet some of you guys, but it's dependent on time. My son has to leave my house in Hemet on Sunday, so if we arrive on Saturday early, then we should be able to stop by for an hour at least.

Depending on what day and time you come through, I might be at work, but it's easy to find, and I don't do much when I'm there. It'd be great to see you, but if time doesn't line up, we'll have an opportunity again sometime, I'm sure.

[C4fan]

Originally Posted by five-oh

Depending on what day and time you come through, I might be at work, but it's easy to find, and I don't do much when I'm there. It'd be great to see you, but if time doesn't line up, we'll have an opportunity again sometime, I'm sure.

Same goes here. Except for the work part. TMT only knows I work my azz off everyday.

[Sweet 90]

Originally Posted by five-oh

I might be at work, but it's easy to find, and I don't do much when I'm there.

Are you sure you're not a liberal Bobby?

Originally Posted by C4fan

Same goes here. Except for the work part. TMT only knows I work my azz off everyday.

In true oil patch fashion Bill

[five-oh]

Originally Posted by Sweet 90

Are you sure you're not a liberal Bobby?

For the record I am infilterating the liberal camp. Don't blow my cover. This assignment may take a few years.

[C4fan]

Originally Posted by Sweet 90

In true oil patch fashion Bill

At least I didn't make that post 7 am and 5 pm.

[Wathen1955]

I'm in VB and ready to leave in the morning.

I do have a question for some of you gear heads. My son has a F150, 2008, and we are pulling a small trailer, probably weighing in at 5,000lbs. If we are driving on a FLAT area with no hills, can we use overdrive?

[WW7]

Originally Posted by Wathen1955

I'm in VB and ready to leave in the morning.

I do have a question for some of you gear heads. My son has a F150, 2008, and we are pulling a small trailer, probably weighing in at 5,000lbs. If we are driving on a FLAT area with no hills, can we use overdrive?

Most Definitely,Maybe..I have a F150 with the 4.6 V8 and automatic, I do tow with it in overdrive...WW
This is from the Ford site....

DRIVING WITH AN AUTOMATIC
OVERDRIVE TRANSMISSION
With automatic overdrive transmissions,
towing – especially in hilly areas – may cause
excessive shifting between overdrive and the next
lower gear.
• To eliminate this condition and achieve steadier
performance, overdrive can be locked out (see
vehicle Owner Guide)
• If excessive shifting does not occur, use overdrive
to optimize fuel economy
• Overdrive may also be locked out to obtain engine
braking on downgrades
• When available, select Tow/Haul mode to
automatically eliminate unwanted gear search and
help control vehicle speed when going downhill

[Wathen1955]

Originally Posted by WW7

DRIVING WITH AN AUTOMATIC
OVERDRIVE TRANSMISSION
With automatic overdrive transmissions,
towing – especially in hilly areas – may cause
excessive shifting between overdrive and the next
lower gear.
• To eliminate this condition and achieve steadier
performance, overdrive can be locked out (see
vehicle Owner Guide)
• If excessive shifting does not occur, use overdrive
to optimize fuel economy
• Overdrive may also be locked out to obtain engine
braking on downgrades
• When available, select Tow/Haul mode to
automatically eliminate unwanted gear search and
help control vehicle speed when going downhill

Thanks WW. That is what I thought, but my son was told by his wife's dad that OD should be turned off.

[WW7]

Originally Posted by Wathen1955

Thanks WW. That is what I thought, but my son was told by his wife's dad that OD should be turned off.

On flat areas I use OD, when I hit hills I turn it off on my F-150 with Auto. If you have it on and hit a hill it will come out of OD itself, but like the site says it may shift back and forth when it hits a less hilly area....WW

[C4fan]

When we pulled our small travel trailer from TX to OK driving a 96 Chevy 1500 the tranny started whinning. It took me a while to figure it out but when I did and turned off the OD it quieted down.

[Wathen1955]

We are in Crossville, TN. Tomorrow we drive 14 hours and try to make it to the border of OK and TX to spend the night.

I must say that the highways in Virgina, North Carolina, and Tennessee are the best I've ever seen. Even the rest stops are immaculate and beautiful.

[C4fan]

Originally Posted by Wathen1955

We are in Crossville, TN. Tomorrow we drive 14 hours and try to make it to the border of OK and TX to spend the night.

I must say that the highways in Virgina, North Carolina, and Tennessee are the best I've ever seen. Even the rest stops are immaculate and beautiful.

Well just wait till you see I40 thru OK. That Oklahoma stretch will shake your confidence in American ingenuity.

[Wathen1955]

Originally Posted by C4fan

Well just wait till you see I40 thru OK. That Oklahoma stretch will shake your confidence in American ingenuity.

Yeah I've seen them and you are correct (been there before). It's just nice to see a state take the time to take care of their roads and rest areas.

[PLRX]

Originally Posted by Wathen1955

We are in Crossville, TN. Tomorrow we drive 14 hours and try to make it to the border of OK and TX to spend the night.

I must say that the highways in Virgina, North Carolina, and Tennessee are the best I've ever seen. Even the rest stops are immaculate and beautiful.

Illinois', Indiana's and Michigan's freeways, highways and roads are in awful conditions. I've been on over 35 states roads and California still my favorite. The lack of rain there is a big factor.

[Sweet 90]

Originally Posted by PLRX

Illinois', Indiana's and Michigan's freeways, highways and roads are in awful conditions. I've been on over 35 states roads and California still my favorite. The lack of rain there is a big factor.

You forget the most important reason Pete, winters, especially the countless freeze thaw cycles, completely murderous on asphalt

[C4fan]

Originally Posted by Sweet 90

You forget the most important reason Pete, winters, especially the countless freeze thaw cycles, completely murderous on asphalt

Pete has only seen winter on your posts.

[Sweet 90]

Originally Posted by C4fan

Pete has only seen winter on your posts.

How true Bill. Before me I bet Pete thought winter was when it dropped below 70º

[PLRX]

Originally Posted by Sweet 90

You forget the most important reason Pete, winters, especially the countless freeze thaw cycles, completely murderous on asphalt

Yes, few Michigan residents got butt-hurt when I expressed myself about their roadways. Remember, I'm driving The Ghost and that thing is not built for the road. Now I know why I always see Bryan hauling his C4 Vette.

[Sweet 90]

Originally Posted by PLRX

Yes, few Michigan residents got butt-hurt when I expressed myself about their roadways.

Well then, don't ever bring the Ghost to see me then.