stevebeilgard Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 well, we put almost 4000 miles on the truck in the last 6 days. went to new york to pick up a camper bought on ebay. it turned out to be a great deal and was just what we wanted. it's a 38' triple slide 5th wheel thor signature series. this is a top line unit, but it's pretty big. i slid my chevy crew cab duramax under it, put the cruise on 65 mph, and down the highway we went. i never lost more than 2 mph speed going up any hills, and averaged 10.21 mpg going home pulling almost 15,000 lbs. i'm happy. we got 19 mpg going there. we had 6 days of cloudy weather, but only had slick roads for about 40 miles. got to meet joe (aka ranger clay) and had a nice visit and meal. you've seen his post. he gave us 4 bottles of wine. tonight, we enjoyed his german white. when joe tells you it's "award winning", he's being modest. it's not only won awards it's a superior tasting wine and even better than the auslasse i normally get. mmmm. thanks, joe. if i had to make a suggestion, though, i'd recommend gallon jugs :clap: lol. great stuff, joe. my kids house is done, our house is vacant except for us and they are moved in. all is good and i can now go to bed and sleep for a while. life is good. merry christmas and happy new years to one and all. steve & rilda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Glad to see you made it home safe and sound. Merry Christmas and Happy New Years to you also. Sleep well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJL Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 I give you alot of credit Mr. B.......................... If I'm going on a 4,000 mi. road trip............... I leave MY wife at home. You got a good one. God bless both of you...............have a Merry Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Glad you made it home safe and sound Steve, that would have been a long trip! I've had the pleasure of meeting Joe a few times, and tasting his awesome wine too. He's a good lad and a blast to be around. Have had some good times with him along with Joe #2 (Muff). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Glad to hear you and Rilda had a good and safe trip ,,, enjoy that new camper and have a GREAT Christmas my friend ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Glad the trip went well and your deal was an exceptional one. Did ya feel the shakes of rejection as you entered this commie state? Ya made it home safe and had some laughs too. Merry Christmas Steve and Rilda . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 So happy to hear that your trip was such a success!!! Take that well earned rest and have "Hunting Dreams";) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Sounds like a good long road trip Steve, glad you madfe it home safe and sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Glad to hear you made it back safely Steve. Merry Christmas to you and Rilda, and to your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Welcome home Steve! Glad to hear ya made it back safely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Glad you made it home safe and sound Steve. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and Rhilda! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Glad to see you made it home Steve. sounds like you had a great trip. Merry Christmas to you and Rilda. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 if i had to make a suggestion, though, i'd recommend gallon jugs :clap: lol. great stuff, joe. Maybe a five gallon igloo cooler with the spout on the bottom next time. Glad your camper deal worked out well for you. Merry Christmas to you and your family Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted December 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 thanks, all. today we took more "stuff" over to our daughters house. she's almost got it all together now, but the final touches will be a while. our kids from cheyenne will be here saturday for a few days, and it will be good to have all the family together for dinner on sunday. this should be a great week. merry christmas to all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Sounds like you earned a good sleep Steve. It's nice to see you home safe and sound and none-the-worse for wear. A very Merry Christmas to you and Rilda, and the rest of the family. I never doubted Joe's wine was good, but gallon jugs of a fine wine does sound appealing ..LOL:):cool2::cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck2 Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Boy, you don't let any grass grow under your tires, do you? When my wife and I came home form Utah in 2 days last May - at about 600 miles per day - I thought I was really hard done by. You've got stamina, man. Glad you and Rilda had a good trip; your new rig sounds awesome. Very cool to hear that everything has fallen into place regarding the new house. Have a fine time with your family while they are there - I know you will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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