« previous next »
Pages: 1 ... 16 17 [18] 19   Go Down

Author Topic: New truck for etk  (Read 14029 times)

etk300ex

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 6005
  • Karma: +3/-3
Re: New truck for etk
« Reply #255 on: September 24, 2023, 05:21:11 PM »
Still shakes.  It only happens on the thruway when cruising steady and stright at 65.  I realized I havent driven it on the thruway wihtout the camper.  I suppose thats the next thing I need to do.

In other news, it drives a lot nicer with new stabilizer. 
Report to moderator   Logged

etk300ex

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 6005
  • Karma: +3/-3
Re: New truck for etk
« Reply #256 on: September 27, 2023, 06:41:02 PM »
I upgraded my RTIC cooler to a Dometic electric fridge.  While I didn’t have any battery issues it got pretty low a couple times.  I decided to add another solar panel.  I ordered the same one I had and it was about half the size.  I decided I didn’t want to put anymore holes in the roof.  So I ordered another panel and built this racking.  Have room for one more panel if ever need. Also flipped the roof racks around and cut them down so they were about 6” lower. 

« Last Edit: September 28, 2023, 08:08:25 AM by etk300ex »
Report to moderator   Logged

Wingman

  • Free Loader
  • Hero Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 4596
  • Karma: +2/-1
Re: New truck for etk
« Reply #257 on: September 27, 2023, 11:17:12 PM »
Better order #3 before they change size again!
Report to moderator   Logged
Retired

etk300ex

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 6005
  • Karma: +3/-3
Re: New truck for etk
« Reply #258 on: September 28, 2023, 08:08:12 AM »
I am thinking about that.  I seriously doubt I'll ever need it though. 
Report to moderator   Logged

M

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1901
  • Karma: +3/-0
Re: New truck for etk
« Reply #259 on: September 28, 2023, 10:03:59 AM »
Quote from: etk300ex on September 28, 2023, 08:08:12 AM
I am thinking about that.  I seriously doubt I'll ever need it though.

pretty vulnerable position... tree branch fall on it, bet ya wish you had a backup in that size.
Report to moderator   Logged

etk300ex

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 6005
  • Karma: +3/-3
Re: New truck for etk
« Reply #260 on: September 28, 2023, 11:03:09 AM »
That is true.
Report to moderator   Logged

etk300ex

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 6005
  • Karma: +3/-3
Re: New truck for etk
« Reply #261 on: September 28, 2023, 12:39:41 PM »
What do y'all like for truck shocks?  Recent Rancho reviews not looking good.  Bilstein? 
Report to moderator   Logged

etk300ex

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 6005
  • Karma: +3/-3
New truck for etk
« Reply #262 on: October 09, 2023, 09:26:54 AM »
Ripped all the wiring out and started fresh. Too many modifications over the years.
Report to moderator   Logged

etk300ex

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 6005
  • Karma: +3/-3
Re: New truck for etk
« Reply #263 on: October 17, 2023, 12:34:38 PM »
Hit a deer Saturday night two minutes from my house in a 30 mph.  6 point, dropped it dead.  Some come-a-longing and sledge hammering got it pretty decent.  Waiting for headlights.  Time for a ranch hand bumper!
Report to moderator   Logged

etk300ex

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 6005
  • Karma: +3/-3
Re: New truck for etk
« Reply #264 on: October 17, 2023, 12:35:12 PM »



Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Report to moderator   Logged

etk300ex

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 6005
  • Karma: +3/-3
Re: New truck for etk
« Reply #265 on: October 17, 2023, 12:35:34 PM »



Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Report to moderator   Logged

etk300ex

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 6005
  • Karma: +3/-3
Re: New truck for etk
« Reply #266 on: October 17, 2023, 12:36:35 PM »
Couldn’t get quite back to where it’s supposed to be but good enough



Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
« Last Edit: October 17, 2023, 01:00:05 PM by etk300ex »
Report to moderator   Logged

M4wdFab

  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 22485
  • Karma: +11/-22
Re: New truck for etk
« Reply #267 on: October 17, 2023, 02:13:41 PM »
bummer!  did you get any meat out of the deal?
Report to moderator   Logged

etk300ex

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 6005
  • Karma: +3/-3
Re: New truck for etk
« Reply #268 on: October 19, 2023, 01:54:42 PM »
Back together.  Went with black, I like it.  They were dirt cheap so we’ll see how they hold up.  They seem well made. Put in some "vision plus" bulbs as well.




Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
« Last Edit: October 19, 2023, 01:56:31 PM by etk300ex »
Report to moderator   Logged

mr.mindless

  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 15377
  • Karma: +2/-16
Re: New truck for etk
« Reply #269 on: October 19, 2023, 02:17:50 PM »
did it somehow just do in the lights and give bumper damage but miss the grill and cooling stack? lucky!
Report to moderator   Logged
Quote from: etk300ex
oh lord!
Pages: 1 ... 16 17 [18] 19   Go Up
« previous next »