New truck for etk

[M4wdFab]

sweet trip!  how did the new storage and bling bed do?

[etk300ex]

Also got to see the first American ever to win a XC world cup race. 

[etk300ex]

The storage is a game changer.  Put it in park, pop the top up and done.  I got compliments on it everywhere I went, people giving my thumbs up on the highways, it's funny. 

[M]

It is a cool resort, We had a condo with an amazing view.  It sucked having the downhill finish at the bottom of the hill though.  Had to walk up.  The lift line was hours long after the race lol.

Ahh, for a DH race... resort at the bottom is better for spectating lol

[etk300ex]

Some photos https://photos.app.goo.gl/fPcaJXe59wnHSYZs9

You guys may particularly like the steam engine.  12 wheel drive.  It has a two steam cylinder transmission to drive shafts to differentials.  The engineer said it could go up a 12% grade fully loaded with logs.  It also had a steam powered water pump so it can stop at any water source and fill up, which we did on our ride.  Pretty neat.  It was barely puffing hauling 4 passenger cars on a flat grade.  https://www.railwaywondersoftheworld.com/heisler_locomotive.html

[etk300ex]

oh, the railroad has a fleet of OJ body style Broncos

[mr.mindless]

I’d never heard of such a thing, that’s wild

[etk300ex]

Interesting observation.  After 8 tanks of gas I have lost an mpg with the flatbed.  The camper is 2-3 inches higher than it was.  Solid low 9's lol.

[mr.mindless]

bit more windage down low where the bedsides were around the rear tires. surprised it's a full em pee gee though. I guess the extra height matters. wonder if an air dam of some sort between the cab and cab-over would help

[etk300ex]

I was thinking about that, mostly because it makes some extra noise now.

[M]

getting rid of the canoe would help too

[etk300ex]

Canoe is essential outdoors equipment .  I actually don't notice any difference with the canoe on or off.

[etk300ex]

Looking for onboard air options.  I was a little low in West Virginia and my old trusty harbor freight unit was not up for E-rated air pressure lol.  All gas stations in WV have the same air compressor where you pre-set the pressure and the max is 70.  Luckily I wasn't low enough for concern but vulnerable for future.     

Looking at this compressor/tank unit:  https://www.quadratec.com/products/92043_611.htm

It seems all stand alone compressors rated to directly inflate tires are much more expensive than this whole unit...

[M]

I have a Viair 70P that I bought back in 2015 and its been fantastic.  Use it all the times and fits under the rear seats with the seat folded up.   A bit slow but does the job fine.   

I think the current comparable version is Viair 90P.  (the current 85P is weaker than my 70P)

[TrailTamer]

Check out Puma’s 12v air compressors. About $300 and 100% duty rated. It’s what I’ll get whenever I finally have a need for one