gonzalesna 1 #51 July 3, 2007 Quote I saw one like that in Metarie, LA... land of the potholes... 22' chrome spinner rims and what looked like 20 profile tires... Guy said he'd already gone through 3 tires that year (this was May) from hitting potholes... But the style, homie! it's all about the stizile!!!Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #52 July 3, 2007 QuoteI don't consider a bedliner a decent incentive to make a decision on buying one truck or another. If you want a good bedliner, you should go with a solid spray on like IMO. It is just one of the good features of the Ridgeline, not enough to sell it, just one point. It is not a liner, The bed itself is a steel reinforced composite with twice the strength of steel. It is extremely tough. When subjected to a huge load of rocks dumped into the bed, it comes through unscathed. QuoteOnce again, I place function over convenience. The trunk is a great idea, but you could just as well put whatever it is you want to lock up in the cab and lock it. I think you underestimate the value of convenience. You can't put something in the cab and have people in the cab at the same time. It is an extremely valuable feature that can't be done without independent rear suspension. When top GM execs saw it for the first time, they were quite envious that they didn't have it. QuoteFancy consoles are just eye candy. It plays no role in the vehicle's performance. The same could be said for all of the interior. But many buyers put considerable value on such interior features, as shown by the fancy, but less useful consoles of its competitors. QuoteIf I remember right, the Avalanche and the Exploder... er... I mean Explorer Sport weren't considered trucks. They were considered SUV's even though they carried similar characteristics. It doesn't matter what it's called, a lot of people want them because they offer seating for 5 and a bed that can carry and tow a lot of stuff just like a traditional truck. Perhaps if you get the chance to check one out in detail, you'll appreciate it for what it is.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 1 #53 July 3, 2007 Eh, I'm the kinda guy that loves the old fashioned regular cab, bench seat, big block, straight axle, bounce like crazy, noisy, classic trucks that seem so much more indestructable than today's fiberglass-built vehicles. Gimme a '79 Chevy to play with and I'll be happy Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #54 July 3, 2007 Quote Eh, I'm the kinda guy that loves the old fashioned regular cab, bench seat, big block, straight axle, bounce like crazy, noisy, classic trucks that seem so much more indestructable than today's fiberglass-built vehicles. Gimme a '79 Chevy to play with and I'll be happy You'll certainly pay less money for your happiness. You obviously haven't become addicted to the new car/truck smell - neither am I.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #55 April 18, 2008 Quote Cool - didn't want it to seem like I was slamming on you, just wanted to make sure you (and others that were considering it) had the info. Just make sure you take it easy and short the first several tows - it's going to be a whole different experience with that longer trailer, and you're going to be pushing closer to the limits. A WD hitch is going to be a must at that weight, and I recommend it for anything weighing over 50% of the vehicle's tow capacity - it makes a huge difference in how the truck carries the weight and makes the drive a LOT safer. If you're going with Reese, definitely look at the Dual Cam - it makes a WORLD of difference. Enjoy the new truck and trailer! Well, I got the new trailer last week and we were cooking, watching a movie, and sleeping in it the same night, a hundred miles from home. Dry weight is 5600 (towing capacity 10,300) and I can definitely feel it back there more than the last one, but not bad. Current trips aren't far and it'll be mostly parked at the new DZ anyhow, but I just might grab a WD hitch before Prairie. FWIW - the trailer ROCKS. Exterior trim is kinda ghey, but all the options are very cool. enclosed underbelly w/ heated tanks & double insulation, flatscreen HDTV plumbed into 6 decent speakers plus a powered sub...gets HD over the regular antenna at the DZ and the ipod jack is handy. My generator arrived Tuesday and is sufficient to fire up the AC and a few other things or the microwave and everything else. External black tank flushing system, real couch (hide-a-bed) rather than jack-knife sofa, walkaround bed, and lots of cabinet space. It's been a week, I've towed it a couple hundred miles and spent a couple nights in it, and I still have a silly smile on my face w/ no buyer's remorse. Oh, and ladydyver and drdive bought my previous trailer (and I still need to deliver it to them), so it's not going completely away, just moving a slot or two away in the ghetto at the new DZ. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #56 April 18, 2008 Very nice, now please excuse me while I skulk off to be jealous You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #57 April 18, 2008 so you're living in a trailer now ? Are you soon on Jerry Springer ? Dammit with all that money you could have bought 17 AN-2's (at least) scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micduran 0 #58 April 18, 2008 I have a Fleetwood Terry. Exact same size and layout as yours, just 9 years older. You are going to love it!! Congrats.Be patient with the faults of others; they have to be patient with yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #59 April 18, 2008 MMMMM New trailers that don't leak.Nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #60 April 19, 2008 So - this means if I go to LP I have a place to stay - SWEETI'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladydyver 0 #61 April 19, 2008 Quote Quote Cool - didn't want it to seem like I was slamming on you, just wanted to make sure you (and others that were considering it) had the info. Just make sure you take it easy and short the first several tows - it's going to be a whole different experience with that longer trailer, and you're going to be pushing closer to the limits. A WD hitch is going to be a must at that weight, and I recommend it for anything weighing over 50% of the vehicle's tow capacity - it makes a huge difference in how the truck carries the weight and makes the drive a LOT safer. If you're going with Reese, definitely look at the Dual Cam - it makes a WORLD of difference. Enjoy the new truck and trailer! Well, I got the new trailer last week and we were cooking, watching a movie, and sleeping in it the same night, a hundred miles from home. Dry weight is 5600 (towing capacity 10,300) and I can definitely feel it back there more than the last one, but not bad. Current trips aren't far and it'll be mostly parked at the new DZ anyhow, but I just might grab a WD hitch before Prairie. FWIW - the trailer ROCKS. Exterior trim is kinda ghey, but all the options are very cool. enclosed underbelly w/ heated tanks & double insulation, flatscreen HDTV plumbed into 6 decent speakers plus a powered sub...gets HD over the regular antenna at the DZ and the ipod jack is handy. My generator arrived Tuesday and is sufficient to fire up the AC and a few other things or the microwave and everything else. External black tank flushing system, real couch (hide-a-bed) rather than jack-knife sofa, walkaround bed, and lots of cabinet space. It's been a week, I've towed it a couple hundred miles and spent a couple nights in it, and I still have a silly smile on my face w/ no buyer's remorse. Oh, and ladydyver and drdive bought my previous trailer (and I still need to deliver it to them), so it's not going completely away, just moving a slot or two away in the ghetto at the new DZ. Blues, Dave We are telling Rex we want the slot right next to you....that way you don't get homesick for your old trailer and we BBQ steak and drink lots of red wine!DPH # 2 "I am not sure what you are suppose to do with that, but I don't think it is suppose to flop around like that." ~Skootz~ I have a strong regard for the rules.......doc! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladydyver 0 #62 April 19, 2008 Quote So - this means if I go to LP I have a place to stay - SWEET you thinking about coming out and playing after all? We may be able to find a spot for youDPH # 2 "I am not sure what you are suppose to do with that, but I don't think it is suppose to flop around like that." ~Skootz~ I have a strong regard for the rules.......doc! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
