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06-21-2017, 07:17 PM
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Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: La Honda, CA
Posts: 62
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I'm off to Alaska
Hi all,
Well we're off to Alaska. Finally found a park with reasonable WIFI, so I was able to update my blog
www.bumala.com
I have to say, number one favorite upgrade was the LevelMatePro. To be able to see exactly the amount I need to raise one wheel or another from the drivers seat, amazing.
The WIFI Ranger has troubles with filtered sites, where you must log in to a web page. But on the regular sites it works great.
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Bob & Marian Bumala
With Fozzy Bear! Waka waka waka
2016 Laredo 23RB, 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee TD
http:\\ www.Bumala.com
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06-21-2017, 07:34 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Modesto
Posts: 20,348
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keep us up to date, and have a safe trip!
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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06-22-2017, 03:55 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Las Cruces
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I've thought about making that trip a few times. My parents finally did it last year and my dad said never again. The Alaskan Highway was in terrible shape. My dad is very particular about his truck and had to drop down to 15 mph in several locations. He said some of the road heaves were so bad that they actually brought the front wheels off the ground in a few spots as the trailer dropped down in. By the time he got home he had to replace a cracked exhaust manifold and a front wheel bearing. Hopefully your experience is better. I would still love to drag the 5er up there at some point.
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Brent
2013 Alpine 3500RE
2019 Silverado 2500HD Duramax
U.S. Air Force Retired (25 yrs)
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06-22-2017, 07:30 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Nevada
Posts: 2,695
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bsmith0404
I've thought about making that trip a few times. My parents finally did it last year and my dad said never again. The Alaskan Highway was in terrible shape. My dad is very particular about his truck and had to drop down to 15 mph in several locations. He said some of the road heaves were so bad that they actually brought the front wheels off the ground in a few spots as the trailer dropped down in. By the time he got home he had to replace a cracked exhaust manifold and a front wheel bearing. Hopefully your experience is better. I would still love to drag the 5er up there at some point.
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I guess that's why it's called the Last Frontier, but some years on the Hwy are worse than others. My best trip, besides in an airplane, was doing it on motorcycles with my son. I thought the Hwy condition, in general, was better than the freeways in San Antonio and Houston or some parts of Kalifornia.
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Desert185 🇺🇸 (Retired Chemtrail vendor)
-Ram 2500 QC, LB, 4x4, Cummins HO/exhaust brake, 6-speed stick.
-Andersen Ultimate 24K 5er Hitch.
-2014 Cougar 326SRX, Maxxis tires w/TPMS, wet bolts, two 6v batts.
-Four Wheel 8' Popup Camper.
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06-22-2017, 07:57 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Vandenberg AFB, CA
Posts: 20
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I'm off to Alaska
Have a good trip. I just towed my Passport up from Montana => Anchorage a few weeks ago.
Watch out for the high winds in Alberta.
It was a great trip.
(that's my dad standing there).
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06-22-2017, 10:45 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Central Arkansas
Posts: 235
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jtludwig
Have a good trip. I just towed my Passport up from Montana => Anchorage a few weeks ago.
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Just sent you a PM. Thanks!
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- Doug
2017 Bullet 243BHS
2014 Ram 3500 Laramie Crew Cab w/6.4L Hemi
~ In your darkest hour when the demons come, call on me brother and we will fight them together! ~
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06-22-2017, 01:39 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Vandenberg AFB, CA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeepshots
Just sent you a PM. Thanks!
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Hi. I'm not seeing any PMs in my inbox. Can you re send?
Thanks
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06-22-2017, 01:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Central Arkansas
Posts: 235
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that's because i somehow sent it to your profile, not as a PM. weird. Anyway, it should be there now.
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- Doug
2017 Bullet 243BHS
2014 Ram 3500 Laramie Crew Cab w/6.4L Hemi
~ In your darkest hour when the demons come, call on me brother and we will fight them together! ~
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06-22-2017, 03:35 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Anchorage
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Take your time and I might see you when you get here. We are leaving to go North and East to Canada, possibly who knows where the truck will take us.
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Mike
2016 Ford F350 CC 6.7 4x4 SRW (Ghost Rider)
2017 Cougar 29 RKSWE (The Tumble Weed)
Connected by a Curt 15K WDH W/Sway Control
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06-22-2017, 06:45 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Kingston
Posts: 295
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Nice Drone shots! Plan on taking mine on along soon also.
Have you ever run into problems using it in more public places?
There is so much controversy over them these days.
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2013 Raptor 310ts Toy Hauler
2017 Dodge Ram 6.7l CTD DRW Laramie Longhorn
2008 FLHTC Harley.
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06-23-2017, 04:43 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Nevada
Posts: 2,695
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Harleydodge
Nice Drone shots! Plan on taking mine on along soon also.
Have you ever run into problems using it in more public places?
There is so much controversy over them these days.
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In America, http://knowbeforeyoufly.org or get the app B4UFly. Canada has similar restrictions.
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Desert185 🇺🇸 (Retired Chemtrail vendor)
-Ram 2500 QC, LB, 4x4, Cummins HO/exhaust brake, 6-speed stick.
-Andersen Ultimate 24K 5er Hitch.
-2014 Cougar 326SRX, Maxxis tires w/TPMS, wet bolts, two 6v batts.
-Four Wheel 8' Popup Camper.
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07-01-2017, 09:19 PM
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Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: La Honda, CA
Posts: 62
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I made it to Alaska. WWW.Bumala.com updated.
I'm really impressed with my Jeep Grand Cherokee pulling the rig. I set the adaptive cruise control to 55 and it goes 55 +/- 2 the whole way. Up hill down hill whatever.
The best thing since anything is the level mate pro. It make leveling so easy.
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Bob & Marian Bumala
With Fozzy Bear! Waka waka waka
2016 Laredo 23RB, 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee TD
http:\\ www.Bumala.com
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07-01-2017, 09:38 PM
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Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: La Honda, CA
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By the way the roads were not that bad. The usual frost heaves, and such, but really fairly good.
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Bob & Marian Bumala
With Fozzy Bear! Waka waka waka
2016 Laredo 23RB, 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee TD
http:\\ www.Bumala.com
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07-02-2017, 04:54 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Modesto
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Very nice! I like the pics, your making me think about going.
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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07-02-2017, 08:40 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Liberty, Texas
Posts: 5,034
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yeah maybe next year for me
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2018 Ram 3500 Laramie CC DRW LWB 4X4 Cummins Aisin 3.73
Reese Goosebox 20K
2018 Heartland Landmark 365 Oshkosh
2008 Bigfoot 25C9.4 LB Cabover
2023 CanAm Defender SXS
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07-03-2017, 07:09 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Payson
Posts: 50
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Have a great trip. Pulled our 34' Monty up and back from Az. Twice. It's a beautiful State and people are very friendly. Keep your fuel topped off! Try not to get much below half tank if you can help it. If you like Thai food, don't pass up the small take outs and food trucks throughout Ak. Fabulous food. Have a great journey and be safe.
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07-08-2017, 10:00 PM
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Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: La Honda, CA
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We made it! We're in Alaska.
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Bob & Marian Bumala
With Fozzy Bear! Waka waka waka
2016 Laredo 23RB, 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee TD
http:\\ www.Bumala.com
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07-09-2017, 03:33 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Modesto
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Most excellent!! Enjoy, take lots of pictures.
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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07-09-2017, 10:11 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: W. Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bumala
We made it! We're in Alaska.
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Very interesting reading on your site; thanks for sharing.
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