Midwest -> Moab March 24- April 2 2023

Does that include try on for fit???

 

That’s required!

 

I just spoke with Tim at RCI. Friendly fella. He said he can't guarantee that they'll be ready by 3/31, but he added a note to the order to hopefully push it along. He said they get fewer orders for the long bed sliders, obviously, but that means they are sometimes available sooner.

He thought the idea of you guys making a stop to help me out was awesome. They have a small showroom to browse. They don't regularly give tours, but he said anything is possible. He'll be in contact as the date gets closer to let me know if they will be ready for you guys to pick up. They're actually in Loveland, CO which is about 45 minutes north of Denver. Hope that isn't too far off of your intended route home.

I'll keep you updated. Thanks again, guys!

 

I'm retired, which means I have a lot of time on my hands. I'll pick 'em up if they're ready.

 

Not making it out this time fellas. Sorry for the delayed response

 

Sorry to hear that. Maybe next time.

 

So far the weather outlook in Moab is looking perfect for wheeling.




Last weekend before the trip. Everyone take a little time to go over their trucks. Top off fluids, grease where needed, check bolt torques on suspension components (specially leaf spring u-bolts).

 

I probably shouldn't have said anything, but too damm excited!

 

We know who to blame now.

 

Done, done and done.

 

Did all that last week... Final packing and load out this weekend... Load ice and perishables Wednesday evening... Final check over while patiently waiting for Thursday departure.

 

Fantastic! Having another snow day up north today... That means virtual school now for those who don't have kids in school (anymore.) We, as a society, have even managed to fuck up snow days for kids...

 

I want to wash, polish, wax and vacuum the truck before departure; but, honestly I think I will be lucky to get it washed... it just stays cold and continues to snow up here... Arrrggggg!

 

Yeah, probably just a run through the car wash before I mount the RTT on Sunday.

 

Yeah same problem with working remote lol now everyone hopes for power or internet outages

 

I just detailed the inside on Wednesday while it was nice. Have washed the outside all winter except a couple trips through the power wash. It’s going to get trashed on the trip out. Full detail when I get back. Although a nice wax job would probably add a couple mpgs.

 

Yesterday's rain washed the truck. I'll probably go through car wash next week.
Did oil change and grease last week. Everything going along has it's place. Handheld radio's are ready. Truck's radio has been checked. Seems like every time I cross something off my list I add 2 more things. I think the only thing I have to buy is stuff for making a sandwich and liquid refreshments.

 

“Liquid refreshments” Check.

 

I get the "gotta have my ride look good for the road" attitude. Me too. I'll hit Kwik Trip on the way out of town. As for the interior, do not waste your time. That super fine desert dust will find its' way into every nook and cranny. Dashboard looked like it had a dark red color to it. I spent 4 days cleaning the interior. It still pukes red dust 5 mos. later.