Home |
Search |
Today's Posts |
#51
posted to rec.boats
|
|||
|
|||
Interesting Uber ride
On Thu, 3 Dec 2015 12:38:51 -0500, Justan Olphart
wrote: I trained my petal foot to think about safety and fuel economy. That usually means at or under the speed limit. === Perhaps you could post some pictures of your petal foot. :-) |
#52
posted to rec.boats
|
|||
|
|||
Interesting Uber ride
On Thu, 3 Dec 2015 13:12:10 -0500, Keyser Söze wrote:
My wife's new car gets 30+ mpg at 70 mph. I like that. === My wife's diesel gets 34 mpg at a steady 90mph on level road. The engine is only turning a bit over 2,000 RPMs at that speed. |
#53
posted to rec.boats
|
|||
|
|||
Interesting Uber ride
On Thu, 3 Dec 2015 12:50:13 -0500, Justan Olphart
wrote: I84, I81, I77 is my preferred way to go although I don't like Scranton very much. It is better than it was in the olden days when you were on the turnpike and you had that zig and zag on 22 from Harrisburg to Allentown. That was so bad, I was on 81 before it had actually opened. |
#54
posted to rec.boats
|
|||
|
|||
Interesting Uber ride
On Thu, 3 Dec 2015 13:14:34 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote: The one trip to and back from Florida in that POS Pace Arrow I had was via your preferred route. First sign of trouble was picking up a rock between the rear tires, causing a blowout on the inner one. Spent the night in a truck repair parking lot while they ordered a new tire. Then, noticed in the rear mirror that half the side of the RV was flapping in the wind. A whole section had ripped the screws out of the wooden blocks that where supposed to hold it in place. I discovered then that the wooden blocks were simply glued in place and they used sheetrock screws to hold the side panels to the blocks. Next, (a problem you probably remember) ... lost the brakes. Brake line let go on the way to a local KOA. I could smell the fluid. Monster tow truck showed up to haul it away to that repair place, where it sat for weeks. Remember helping me clean out the stupid refrigerator after the propane tank ran out of gas? Then I discovered the rubber fuel line running from the gas tank to the genny had been installed so it was chaffing on a section of the frame that had been cut with a torch but left rough, slag and all. That was the final nail in the coffin for that POS. Got rid of it fast. I bought it brand spanking new. Learned my lesson about RV's manufactured by Fleetwood. I had a neighbor who went through several "pushers" and I ended up working on all of them. I was amazed at the junk they build and sell for six figure prices. I guess I grew up around real trucks. |
#56
posted to rec.boats
|
|||
|
|||
Interesting Uber ride
On Thu, 3 Dec 2015 14:14:03 -0500, Keyser Söze wrote:
Interesting. I really don't get the appeal of these large camper/RV's. If you want to enjoy nature and not sleep in a tent, the smaller campers seem more than adequate. The behemoths you see on the highway are expensive to buy and expensive to run and maintain, and it would take a hell of a lot of nights in expensive hotels to justify towing a $75,000-$100,000 or more RV. And then you have to drive it to where you are going. On our recent drive up from Florida, we stayed at a recommended motel in South Carolina. Brand new, perfectly fine for the night, and...$70. We live a little higher up the food chain on the road, First Class air fare, Rental crossover and $200+ a night suites. When we compared notes with our RV driving neighbors, we still came out money ahead based on their 2-3 trips a year. If you are like John and go somewhere once or twice a month, the gap narrows considerably. If you just weekend off to nearby places and go a lot, the RV might make a lot of sense. It looked attractive in Alaska because rooms are few and far between. They were also expensive for mediocre places. I just wouldn't want to drive an RV all the way to Alaska. |
#57
posted to rec.boats
|
|||
|
|||
Interesting Uber ride
On Thu, 3 Dec 2015 12:38:51 -0500, Justan Olphart wrote:
On 12/2/2015 4:58 PM, wrote: On Wed, 2 Dec 2015 08:09:12 -0500, Justan Olphart wrote: Did you drive the Honda 90 MPH down US 75? === On occasion, more often 80 to 85. The car was always very solid at that kind of speed - good tires of course, and everything in balance. Europeans drive that fast all the time even faster in Germany. The US, particularly the eastern states, has always been more sedate. I see signs of change however. At one time anything over 70 would get you a guaranteed ticket on the New York State Thruway. Nowadays a lot of people are running 75+. I trained my petal foot to think about safety and fuel economy. That usually means at or under the speed limit. That's the way I've gotten with the truck. The motorcycle likes about 75mph. -- Ban idiots, not guns! |
#58
posted to rec.boats
|
|||
|
|||
Interesting Uber ride
On 12/3/2015 1:04 PM, wrote:
On Thu, 3 Dec 2015 12:38:51 -0500, Justan Olphart wrote: On 12/2/2015 4:58 PM, wrote: On Wed, 2 Dec 2015 08:09:12 -0500, Justan Olphart wrote: Did you drive the Honda 90 MPH down US 75? === On occasion, more often 80 to 85. The car was always very solid at that kind of speed - good tires of course, and everything in balance. Europeans drive that fast all the time even faster in Germany. The US, particularly the eastern states, has always been more sedate. I see signs of change however. At one time anything over 70 would get you a guaranteed ticket on the New York State Thruway. Nowadays a lot of people are running 75+. I trained my petal foot to think about safety and fuel economy. That usually means at or under the speed limit. Little old ladies in Kias are telling you that you are #1 if you drive around here. I have driven around there. Little old ladies in Kias are intimidated by the sheer mass of my rig. |
#59
posted to rec.boats
|
|||
|
|||
Interesting Uber ride
On Thu, 3 Dec 2015 12:57:26 -0500, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:
On 12/3/2015 12:38 PM, Justan Olphart wrote: On 12/2/2015 4:58 PM, wrote: On Wed, 2 Dec 2015 08:09:12 -0500, Justan Olphart wrote: Did you drive the Honda 90 MPH down US 75? === On occasion, more often 80 to 85. The car was always very solid at that kind of speed - good tires of course, and everything in balance. Europeans drive that fast all the time even faster in Germany. The US, particularly the eastern states, has always been more sedate. I see signs of change however. At one time anything over 70 would get you a guaranteed ticket on the New York State Thruway. Nowadays a lot of people are running 75+. I trained my petal foot to think about safety and fuel economy. That usually means at or under the speed limit. I've driven on the Autobahn in Germany and also on the Autostrata in Italy. You can't compare Rt I-95 anywhere to either one. This was back in the 70's though, so maybe things have changed. German drivers are very disciplined. Italian drivers are more like the fools on I-95 - haul ass and bypass. I think maybe we're letting too many Italians into the country. -- Ban idiots, not guns! |
#60
posted to rec.boats
|
|||
|
|||
Interesting Uber ride
|
Reply |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Forum | |||
Interesting boat ride on a 26 Twin Vee | General | |||
Early-bird bike ride helps Sierra Club ("Morning Glory" ride) | General | |||
On Topic: Interesting boat ride | General | |||
OT : Jingoism uber allles | General | |||
Interesting boat ride...... | General |