NWGooser, WTH..? What makes YOU so special..??

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Sooooo, Saturday started out with a short ride and a "Let's cut our losses" down at Woods and Steel. Was with H20SKE and crew. Weren't there to long and realized that it was going to SUCK.

Consensus was to pull off, reload and head somewhere else. Had to convince Paul that the great trails (and they were nice, really. But that grooming thing is a banned subject for me.. ) weren't a good enough reason to stay.

We loaded up and headed back to Crystal Springs. It was SNOWING!

Had a good ride, through some trees I had no business being in, etc, etc. Mirror lake area, lot's of new I hadn't seen. Thanks to Perm for the tour!!

Got back to the truck, ate a delayed lunch, lot's of coffee and....we'll, "let's head home honey".

Started the truck, warming it up, putting stuff away in the trailer. Clunk. Smoke. "I'm not sure girl, but I don't think smoke coming from under the hood is a good thing"..

No go no more. And the thought of rolling in the snow trying to fix something that I can't didn't fly well.

Then I thought..! Hey, Gooser got towed off a couple of weeks ago! Quick phone call to Wyrsch's. No problem, they send the tow truck up. I had given them the weights of the truck and of the trailer and they requested that they couldn't pull the trailer. No problem. My buddy Jimmy said he'd come up.

Both trucks got there within a couple of minutes of each other (nothing like American Express and the promise of food and wine to bring the rescue party).

Loaded the truck up, hooked up the trailer, ready to go.... Doh! Mr. Tow Truck couldn't get the bed back onto the truck. WTH..? I saw pictures of NWGooser's rig?! Driver even mentioned that he knew they had done it a few weeks ago. But nooooooo, he couldn't get it up

Plan 'B'.

Left the truck. Sent Mr. Tow home.

Went home, picked up the only trailer I had that was still empty, drove back up and got the rig on. Truck fit between the rails by about 3", had an extra 12" at the rear still. Nice fit. Drove home in chains. Great evening on the town with the WTB.

So, what I want to know, what makes NWGooser so much better than the rest of us? How come HE gets the special service? Feeling hurt here..


NW Gooser's story



PS:

Paul, stay in your own damn lane next time...


LMAO!!!

 

[Adrenaline Revolution]

Dam Dave, That sux.

Have you looked at the old girl yet? What went up in smoke on the truck?

Not a good way to end a days ride.
Wish I was there, we could have loaded your camper on my rig and I would have got it home for you and the tow rig could have hauled your empty truck but at the very least this saved you a big tow bill from Wyrsch's.

Glad your truck and camper fit on the trailer. Nice trailer by the way!

I hope the truck is an easy fix. It's only money right?
Let me know if I can help.

Gooser must be promising something other than AMEX.
Maybe a little dinner...and dancing?

 

[texasranger556]

Started the truck, warming it up, putting stuff away in the trailer. Clunk. Smoke. "I'm not sure girl, but I don't think smoke coming from under the hood is a good thing"..

Ouch...that sucks

So whats the damage? Fuel injection oil supply line?

 

[H20SKE]

Nice!! I did not hear the phone ring to come get ya!!

You know I would have picked up your trailer and come and got you. Sounds like the Turbo or turbo seal I beleive they call it.

At least you got to spend time with the WTB and get some whine---opps---I mean wine.

The guys I was with--like you and the WTB

Big Perm
Introuble
BigB

They did not want to wait to find the good stuff back at W&S--I will be back there--looks like some great riding---But as far as the current conditions for yesterday---We made the right choice

Once we got a ridge over from Freeway bowl and headed back into God's Country--it got real good!! Funny no one had been back there yet--of course it made us --Now for the stay in your own lane---I thought we were not going to mention that---It did not happen--and I am sticking with it!!!

Thanks Big Perm for the guide in New ways in are always good.
Introuble--Bummer your Y pipe busted---But a cheap fix at least.

BigB--Take it easy on the knee.

WTB--It was a short ride for you--but I think you made a great choice

As for GTG---Another day--EH!! See forcast for St Helens?

H20SKE...

 

[NWGooser]

Dang GTG, I feel bad, almost

I don't know why they wouldn't tow your rig & trailer. They called me for a reference and I assured them that everybody would be better off with you out of their town

Seriously though, I have no idea why they had no problem towing us 100 miles to KaPOWsin. Maybe they wanted to see if it actually existed. Glad you got home safe though.

 

[Good to Go]

Sounds like a crappy time getting home....

UR right - Stay away from that Woods/Steel area....I rode 171 miles up there between Fri and Sat.....Terrible time, don't go there

Gooser must be promising something other than AMEX.

You think like I do.. LOL, he's doing SOMETHING no doubt..

Ouch...that sucks

So whats the damage? Fuel injection oil supply line?

Don't know yet. To lazy to look at it today. Got her off the trailer, but the damn rain was to much for my wimpy attitude. I've got my suspicions..

Now for the stay in your own lane---I thought we were not going to mention that---It did not happen--and I am sticking with it!!!

As for GTG---Another day--EH!! See forcast for St Helens?

H20SKE...

Oppps... did I mention THAT...? so sorry..

St Helens...working on it, watching it. We'll keep in touch.

I don't know why they wouldn't tow your rig & trailer. They called me for a reference and I assured them that everybody would be better off with you out of their town

Nice one!

Seriously though, I have no idea why they had no problem towing us 100 miles to KaPOWsin. Maybe they wanted to see if it actually existed. Glad you got home safe though.

Took us 4 hours from the time we left home till we got back. The truck fit on the trailer, but as anyone that moves equipment knows...just 'cause it fits doesn't mean it works well. Had to figure a way of keeping the tilt from landing before the rear axle got on the trailer. That, and I don't actually have a winch on the trailer. The load was a bit tail heavy, so took her easy coming down too.

I get most my fuel from the shell in town where Wyrsch's works out of...girls said I should have asked for 'Dave', who apparently is the guy that got you off the mountain. There: now we all know..!

 

[Good to Go]

Go figure...

My suspicions were correct. Melted starter. When she restarted the truck, the starter didn't disengage and became a melted pile of crap. The smoke was from the windings. Why it killed the engine, I haven't figured out. Everything else seems ok.

Simple fix. Now, I'll probably have to address the ignition switch. Really don't want to change it out... 'cause I'd end up with two keys or switching all four locks out too. But it's stiff and apparently not returning by itself very well...flat out worn out I guess.

Something for me to work on NEXT month

 

[H20SKE]

No St Helens this weekend--not looking to good--

We can probabley pull out the ign tumbler and fix it or get a new ign switch and just change over the tumblers from the old unit--I thinks


It DID NOT HAPPEN!!

And thanks for the pink gloves cartoon--Funny Guy!!!


H20SKE...

 

[Tumblina]

Gtg-fyi

Most dealers have a guy that will recode your new cylinder to the old key. I think Bill Pierre Ford charges $20-25 to recode the ignition cyl.

 

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Most dealers have a guy that will recode your new cylinder to the old key. I think Bill Pierre Ford charges $20-25 to recode the ignition cyl.

Sweeeeet... I'll check on it. Thanks!

 

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and thanks for the pink gloves cartoon--funny guy!!!


H20ske...

lol...

 

[Big Perm]

Hey Dave, wow just heard about your afternoon, we'll have to do that ride again soon. Its amazing the situations we all have to endure from time to time just to get a little seat time on the sleds. Glad it all worked out getting off the hill. BTW if you need any help with truck let me no, thats what I do. Perm.

 

[LowMarkLarry]

I get most my fuel from the shell in town where Wyrsch's works out of...girls said I should have asked for 'Dave', who apparently is the guy that got you off the mountain. There: now we all know..!

I recommend not going to shell.. I haven't had much luck with shell, the fuel sucks. Go with chevron if you have one where you live.

 

[CoyoteGirl]

Holy heck... you guys and your campers are BAD luck!

Glad you got her figured out.

And the thought of rolling in the snow trying to fix something that I can't didn't fly well.

When I first read this I thought it meant you were throwing a temper tantrum....

Did you say wine??

 

[Good to Go]

Hwe'll have to do that ride again soon.....

....BTW if you need any help with truck let me no, thats what I do. Perm.

Yes!!! to the ride. Great area. As for the truck, hmmmmmm... Thanks!

I recommend not going to shell.. I haven't had much luck with shell, the fuel sucks. Go with chevron if you have one where you live.

So like, I need to search out the 1 in 20 Chevron's that carry diesel?? NOT.

I probably pump 100, 150 gallons a week out of just that one station. I'll take my continued chances.

Did you say wine??

LOL, don't I always..

 

[Loudisfast]

Maybe it's because his truck and camper is alot lighter than your's. You have to know that right?

 

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Maybe it's because his truck and camper is alot lighter than your's. You have to know that right?

Man, all these smart azz answers come to mind... A flood, and so quick too.

But alas, I admit, I know nothing about trucks, weights, hydraulics, capacities... In fact, I'm not sure how I got the thing on the trailer and made it home...






Yes, his is probably about 2000-2500 less than mine.... But when they ask you what your GVW is, and you tell them, and they say OK... you get the idea.

 

[H20SKE]

Brain schollars

You are a idiot GTG---You understand quantum physics

weights and measures

But you can sure play with MUD


LOL you big Winer---ooppss--whiner

H20SKE...

 

[NWGooser]

I get most my fuel from the shell in town where Wyrsch's works out of...girls said I should have asked for 'Dave', who apparently is the guy that got you off the mountain. There: now we all know..!

Yup, Dave is the man when it comes to hauling dead campers. Not sure if that's a good thing or not

 

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Yup, Dave is the man when it comes to hauling dead campers. Not sure if that's a good thing or not

lol, if only I had been in the know..