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Also just 6 cylinders and small, 2.7L
but it is turbo charged
Its rated to pull 7k. I estimate I'm towing about 4.2k so I should be fine
You must have a Ford F-150 turbo V6 2.7 engine. Your transmission having trouble in the mountains is probably because you don't have a towing transmission, one that was built to tow vehicles all the time like you do. A towing transmission is geared lower for going up and down mountains easier. The gas mileage is worse, but it beats the expense of replacing the transmission. Which you're likely to do sooner rather than later.
Quote: JohnzimboGoing to hit Lake Tahoe?
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Not sure.
Just finished setting up the RV, laundry and ate.
Time to unwind and relax
Since I just drove and towed
I'm probably gonna see what TripAdvisor has for best attractions in Reno and do that.
I'll save drives outside of reno fo the next few days.
Got a week here.
Bac bac lol
Quote: EvenBobYou must have a Ford F-150 turbo V6 2.7 engine. Your transmission having trouble in the mountains is probably because you don't have a towing transmission, one that was built to tow vehicles all the time like you do. A towing transmission is geared lower for going up and down mountains easier. The gas mileage is worse, but it beats the expense of replacing the transmission. Which you're likely to do sooner rather than later.
If it was me I would take the truck to a Ford dealership to have the transmission checked. It probably did not have a towing package when it was bought new so it just has a regular transmission that is not geared for towing vehicles for long distances. You can tow your boat to the lake with it but it's not built for driving around the country towing a couple tons of weight behind you. When it goes you will be stuck in the worst position possible because that's the way it always works.
If you've got a week, then definitely spend at least one of those days in Tahoe. It's only an hour from Reno, so you could just do a day trip or two. If you do go, take the Mt. Rose highway and go down through Incline Village. That drive from Incline to Stateline is gorgeous.Quote: terapinedNot sure.
Just finished setting up the RV, laundry and ate.
Time to unwind and relax
Since I just drove and towed
I'm probably gonna see what TripAdvisor has for best attractions in Reno and do that.
I'll save drives outside of reno fo the next few days.
Got a week here.
If you are a hiker, check out the Skunk Harbor trail. If you are a beach goer, I would recommend Pope Beach (probably too cold for a swim this time of year).
Quote: JoemanIf you've got a week, then definitely spend at least one of those days in Tahoe. It's only an hour from Reno, so you could just do a day trip or two. If you do go, take the Mt. Rose highway and go down through Incline Village. That drive from Incline to Stateline is gorgeous.
If you are a hiker, check out the Skunk Harbor trail. If you are a beach goer, I would recommend Pope Beach (probably too cold for a swim this time of year).
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Thanks a lot
I'm definitely gonna check that out
Probably do that this weekend
Tomorrow is mapped out
The Riverwalk district looks perfect for what I like to do 1st full day in town
I love just walking around all the unique downtowns in every city and this looks pretty unique
and of course the massive auto museum right there.
Any casinos in the area, will see if new player promotion is worth it
Loving life
Loving landing in a city I have never visited in my life.
Life is good
Gonna go for a bike ride and check out this beautiful neighborhood
I only stay at the high end places, rigs have to be less then 10 years old.
I really do it for safety rather then the facility.
bac bac lol
I was wondering that if the same people keep winning over and over it was more likely than not they were actually Advantage and not some voodoo system players, streak players, or whatever you want to call them. I was thinking, perhaps they were teaming up to help them gain that advantage since that would be easier to do that in something like Baccarat. It would be something worth looking into.Quote: AxelWolfI guess... if you have a busy day and can't find the time, so be it. If you asked me to provide a link to something I knew about, I would do it for you.
So, what little I was able to find, for instance, the WPT crystal seemed to be the biggest(one guy won over 12 million). there were not the same people winning over and over. I can't seem to find any information on the same people winning over and over bigger tournaments. No doubt, someone has won multiple times but what you were suggesting I can't seem to find that information even when looking at them one by one.
BTW, I keep banging multiple hot supermodels, if you dont believe me...look it up on the internet. I won't do your leg work for you, so don't ask, but it's there, I assure you. 🙄
Quote: AxelWolfBTW, I keep banging multiple hot supermodels, if you dont believe me...look it up on the internet. I won't do your leg work for you, so don't ask, but it's there, I assure you. 🙄
It's not that nobody believes you...it's that nobody cares.
Wise up.
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If it was me I would take the truck to a Ford dealership to have the transmission checked. It probably did not have a towing package when it was bought new so it just has a regular transmission that is not geared for towing vehicles for long distances. You can tow your boat to the lake with it but it's not built for driving around the country towing a couple tons of weight behind you. When it goes you will be stuck in the worst position possible because that's the way it always works.Quote: EvenBobYou must have a Ford F-150 turbo V6 2.7 engine. Your transmission having trouble in the mountains is probably because you don't have a towing transmission, one that was built to tow vehicles all the time like you do. A towing transmission is geared lower for going up and down mountains easier. The gas mileage is worse, but it beats the expense of replacing the transmission. Which you're likely to do sooner rather than later.
Quoting this to make sure it is seen by OP.
Quote: coachbellyIt's not that nobody believes you...it's that nobody cares.
Wise up.
I care.
Wise up.
Quote: coachbellyIt's not that nobody believes you...it's that nobody cares.
Wise up.
Why the negativity in this thread
Why the constant insults or baiting.
Axel did not mention Bac
Are you filled with hate? Seriously? Blood pressure gets high when you read an Axel post?
This is the REAL adventures thread
Did my Bac bac really attract you. Its a joke.
If so, you really have a problem
Cant you keep your comments in that I win at Bac everyday thread
I want you to smile and dance
I dont want the toxicity of that other thread to infect this one
What is wrong with you
Why so negative in just about every post
Quote: terapinedWhy the constant insults or baiting.
Do you have everybody blocked except for me?
Axel made an obvious joke. I joked back.
rainman made basically the same joke I did.
You are full of sarcasm, yet are blind to sarcasm from others?
Smile and dance, stop looking so hard for the dark cloud around your silver lining,
because that becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Quote: AxelWolf
So, what little I was able to find, for instance, 🙄
This is an interesting post.
https://www.quora.com/Can-Baccarat-be-beat-in-the-long-run-Has-any-player-done-this
Scroll down to the comment by Doug Carlson.
This caught my eye because I know for a fact
it's true:
"But I still believe there are other ways to win at this game - I believe that are some very smart Asians who can sit down and play a shoe from one end to the other and win more than they lose - but I think those kind of people are few and far between - they don’t grow on trees."
Quote: coachbellyDo you have everybody blocked except for me?
Axel made a joke. I joked back.
rainman made basically the same joke I did.
You are full of sarcasm, yet are blind to sarcasm from others?
Smile and dance, stop looking so hard for the dark cloud around your silver lining,
because that becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.
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Axel was funny. I condider him a friend. We've hung out
You came back with what I consider a negative insult
Why
The REAL adventures of terapin is in in Reno for the first time
How about participating instead spreading that terrible negative energy
Please try to smile and dance
On the downtown riverwalk in Reno tomorrow, I will smile and do a jig
Try it, maybe we will get some positive posts and energy from you
How about a positive suggestion regarding past current or future adventures
Quote: billryanI've never been there, but a friend tells me the Humbolt River Valley is spectacular. It's about 80 miles northeast of Reno, in Pershing County. He bought an acre of land off ebay in an association that has cabins, docks and rv spaces. He winters in Laughlin, summers up there and travels a few weeks each time he changes locations. He bought an old RV and keeps it up there all year and has a 12 man army tent he sets up while he is there.
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Thanks for the positive post
It amazes me in a REAL adventure thread, some people have to be negative
That maybe what I am doing Sunday
I like to get out of the city on the weekends.
City too crowded on the weekends, trying to stay virus safe avoiding crowds
Thanks for the suggestion
Quote: terapinedAxel was funny. I condider him a friend. We've hung out
You came back with what I consider a negative insult
Why
You consider my joke as a negative insult because
you are sensitive and protective of your friend.
You see negativity because that's what you are looking for,
but all the negativity is coming from your finger-pointing.
I'm not stepping on your adventures posts,
I'm replying to posts that you directed at me.
Quote: coachbellyYou consider a joke as a negative insult because
you are sensitive and protective of your friend.
You see negativity because that's what you are looking for,
but all the negativity is coming from your finger-pointing.
My posts are positive
sigh
I asked for positive suggestions in my REAL adventures
I'm treating you in a positive way by asking you for a positive suggestion and turn this back and forth into a positive direction.
Know anything about Utah
Seen the Grateful Dead
I'm so psyched to spend next month in a state I have never visited
Life is good
Quote: MoscaI only saw The Grateful Dead once, in the mid 70s in Ithaca New York when I was going to Cornell. I have to say I was pretty high, but it was a good show.
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The Barton Hall 77 show
If so, wow'
5/8/77
Thats the holy grail among tape collectors
Back then Betty Cantor ran the soundboard
She recorded off the soundboard for her personal listening pleasure
Later she left the band
She stored the tapes in a storage locker
She let the rent expire
Deadheads found out and bought the locker and listened to the tapes
The tapes were pristine recordings of some of the Deads best performances
We were amazed when we finally got our hands on the recordings
1st night in Reno
I get up
33 degrees
WTF
Its Spring
I have to unhook water below 32
Am I heading North too early
As long as things stay above 32 , I'm fine
Unhooking water just a slight pain
Just means I cant take a hot shower till I hook the water back up
Such is the RV life
Quote: terapinedThe REAL adventures of terapined
1st night in Reno
I get up
33 degrees
WTF
Its Spring
I have to unhook water below 32
Am I heading North too early
As long as things stay above 32 , I'm fine
Unhooking water just a slight pain
Just means I cant take a hot shower till I hook the water back up
Such is the RV life
Doesn't your RV have a water compressor? I would think you could still take a shower as long as your tank was full.
Quote: DRichDoesn't your RV have a water compressor? I would think you could still take a shower as long as your tank was full.
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I have a clean water tank that I never use
Water is a lot of weight
I try to carry as little as possible that I even empty the 6 gallon hot water heater when I move
I have a water pump that I never use
Thats all for boondocking. Camping without a hookup
I'm glamping all across the country
Full hookups every stop
I dont need to carry water and when I take a shower, depend on campgrounds water and their water pressure
I paly it very safe while travelling regarding the virus
I always use my shower and bathroom, never the campground facilities
Even when driving, need to hit the bathroom, stop a rest stop and use my own bathroom
Time to set my fantasy starting lineup. Opening game in 10 min
Quote: billryanOn the few nights it gets below freezing in Bisbee, the RV park sends out a notice asking you to trickle your water. As long as water is flowing it doesn't freeze up.
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I could do that but I really dont mind unhooking a hose and rehooking it
I waste enough water
Shouldn't waste more
Quote: terapinedThe REAL adventures of terapined
I have a clean water tank that I never use
Water is a lot of weight
I try to carry as little as possible that I even empty the 6 gallon hot water heater when I move
I have a water pump that I never use
Thats all for boondocking. Camping without a hookup
I'm glamping all across the country
Full hookups every stop
I dont need to carry water and when I take a shower, depend on campgrounds water and their water pressure
I paly it very safe while travelling regarding the virus
I always use my shower and bathroom, never the campground facilities
Even when driving, need to hit the bathroom, stop a rest stop and use my own bathroom
Time to set my fantasy starting lineup. Opening game in 10 min
Just fill your tank so you can shower and then drain it before you move. That is what I used to do.
Quote: vegasDo you have a youtube channel yet?
I dont want to do that
Some places have a problem with taking videos for commercial purposes and youtube pays. Nat parks have that issue. If you have a youtube channel and you want to video nat parks, have to purchase a commercial video license.
Everything personal and photos and vids for close friends on FB.
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Reno is fantastic.
I rode my bike around the downtown casino area
Kind of yucky.
Casinos no longer attract me.
Rode my bike down the main st, Virginia miles and miles. Interesting part of town
What's magnificent is the river running through town
Bike paths on either side with parks and seating areas
I absolutely love it.
Quote: DRichJust fill your tank so you can shower and then drain it before you move. That is what I used to do.
Hooking up a hose is really easy
Unhooking a hose is really easy
Why wear out my water pump
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I rode my bike all over Reno
So much fun, I reloaded money into the meter 3 times
After lunch along the river, wanted to go far down the trail
After a while noticed one of those Reno ambassadors to help tourists
I told her I wanted to go a lot further and asked her what I would find
She said the neighborhoods get pretty rough
Hmm
Time to turn around.
Reno did a fabulous job with that river and all the pedestrian trails, bike trails and parks.
I'm really impressed
Reno and Sparks is also very pedestrian friendly
Many crosswalks, pedestrians have the right of way :-)
I love that
As a gearhead and competent shade tree mechanic I enjoy all things automotive, and for kindred souls this is a "must see."
Heck, even if you can't change your own oil it is still worth visiting.
https://automuseum.org/
Quote: MrVI've only passed through Reno once, never checked out the casinos in town, but I did check out what I think is Reno's star attraction: the Harrah's car collection at the National Automobile Museum, 10 South Lake St., Reno.
As a gearhead and competent shade tree mechanic I enjoy all things automotive, and for kindred souls this is a "must see."
Heck, even if you can't change your own oil it is still worth visiting.
https://automuseum.org/
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The weather is just fabulous the next few days
Want to be outside
But
cooling Mon, thats a good day to check out that place
'Wonder if it bigger then the auto museum in Tallahassee
That one has 160 cars
Its one of the most incredible museums I've ever seen
This guy collected everything, not just cars
Largest outboard motor collection I've ever seen
Largest pocket knife collection
Collections of all kinds of stuff
Some people have too much money
https://tacm.com/tacm-collectibles/
I visited another auto museum in my travels
Must had 1k vehicles including the most motorcycles I have seen in my life and I'm confident largest in the world
Place was so huge, had a race track out back behind the museum.
That was early in my travels, last summer. Have too look it up
A friend sent me a message
Gotta check out the bowling alley downtown
WTF
He said yea, its huge
So I looked it up
Hmm
The National Bowling Stadium
interesdting
Kingpin was filmed there
Called up. Closed due to virus. Damm
Better call the auto museum before I go over
Quote: vegasVirginia City is 26 miles from Reno. Great old west town with a mining theme. Lots to do and see. I enjoyed it more than Reno. Also supposed to be one of the most haunted towns in America
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Off to Virginia city today
Very excited
I love these types of old towns
Was just in Sutters Creek a couple days ago
Another old small town
It had the cutest library I had ever seen
About the size of a phone booth in a small park with benches
Loved it
Every town should have this
I come from Baltimore "The city that reads" so I really appreciate it. Took about 8 pics it was so unique
Quote: DeMangoBaltimore: The city that riots!
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I used to live there
I personally never saw a riot
I had a lot of great times in Baltimore
Loved Fells Point
Artscape festival
The best hospital on the planet, Johns Hopkins
Grew up in Baltimore having REAL adventures
Hello, "Pink Flamingos!"
I've seen most if not all of his movies (at least the ones on Netflix), and I love how he used his friends as actors before he "went Hollywood."
Even his later flicks, ones bankrolled with real money, hold up over time.
Clever, a bit twisted, and unabashedly himself.
will post pics
yea
Saw this in Reno
Would anybody attempt to climb this
I say hell no for myself lol
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will post pics
yea
Saw this in Reno
Would anybody attempt to climb this
I say hell no for myself lol
My daughter probably would. LOL. I wouldn't be shocked if she was successful, as long as the footholds and handholds aren't too far apart.
In Reno
Just a side of a parking building but really beautiful
I love seeing stuff like this on my real adventures
I'll probably post the the Sun Studio off limits control room tonight
I simply adore street art
In Reno
Love this
Anybody know who this is?
In Reno
I love this
Had to ride my bike way way down Virginia st to find this
I love unique street art
In Reno
Just had to laugh when I saw this
Love it
Along that marvelous river
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The best hospital on the planet, Johns Hopkins
Grew up in Baltimore having REAL adventures
When I had my back surgery about 18 months ago I was assigned a surgeon that did his residency in Bakersfield. He was too busy and referred my to another surgeon that spent 10 years at Johns Hopkins. I was very relieved to get the Johns Hopkins doctor and he was fantastic.
She was hot.
Somehow the notion of a "hot" doctor is almost oxymoronic.
One girl I got friendly with now is a talking head on CNN, both for medical things and for women rights in the Middle East.
Quote: MrV
Somehow the notion of a "hot" doctor is almost oxymoronic.
Apparently you haven't met SOOPOO yet.
The map I display on the side of my RV showing the states I have camped in on this current trip
I love Johnny Cash
Was in Sacramento last week and surprised how much respect he gets
Love this
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The map I display on the side of my RV showing the states I have camped in on this current trip
I like that. Keep going. Are you eventually going to try to hit every state? I have been to all of them but not on a driving trip.
