Just an OLD, NEW member

[Hobart_Duncan]

Greetings all,
In my youth, I did mucho 4x4ing in the local mountains. Today, I have a '95 YJ with a small lift on the 4 banger to run larger tires. My interests have been diverted to my '97 Dodge Dually Diesel with a 30 foot 5th wheel. I'm presently trying to set the 5er up with Ten-Tec 516 HF and 526 VHF rigs. It's hard to take both vehicles out at the same time....hihi. The only thing stopping me from doing what I used to do is my age..... the ol' back is starting to give out so getting high-centered and all alone just don't make for a good day anymore.

Gerry - WA6VCN
Hobart Duncan is the name I used to sign the hotel registry(s) while over seas back in my Navy days.....

[DaveK]

Gerry:


The age thing strikes when you least expect it. Not to worry though. Join one of the may runs that are planed here and the group can help make those recovery tasks a lot easier.

Welcome aboard!

[BlueFJ]

Hi Gerry! Welcome aboard. Maybe you could trade in that 30ft 5th wheel for one of those half toy hauler/half travel trailer type 5th wheels and be able to take your Jeep and lodging with you!
Where are you from? Hope to see you on the trail!

[Frogeye]

Hello Gerry. As long as you are having fun who cares!

[Hobart_Duncan]

Hi Gerry! Welcome aboard. Maybe you could trade in that 30ft 5th wheel for one of those half toy hauler/half travel trailer type 5th wheels and be able to take your Jeep and lodging with you!
Where are you from? Hope to see you on the trail!

Ya know... I originally looked into exactly that prior to purchase of my "Forest River - Sierra" 5er. The major problem was weight and height limitations. A light bar over windshield wouldn't allow entry and the tie-downs inside were not strong enough for me to feel secure. The tail ramps were all too light as well to allow a full-size "Wrangler YJ" into the bay..... I tried while at the lot and parked the Jeep's two front tires midway up the ramp and measured the drop; almost 3 inches!!! The sales staff offered nothing to remedy the situation, either in price or conversion. All the haulers at that time were constructed too flimsy for my taste as well.
My trips into Utah, I rented a tandem trailer and pulled the Jeep... much easier and comfortable. After that experience, I now prefer to tote the Jeep rather than drive - I've already replaced one AX5 tranny because of pulling a small utility trailer behind the Jeep with just camping equipment. If I'd known the tranny options on the Wrangler's 2.5 ltr. prior to purchase, I'd opted for the 4 ltr. Tranny conversions for the 2.5 are next to none without breaking the bank.
Much like my radio rig(s), I like doing what I can with as little power necessary to accomplish the task... QRP and a 4 banger, the thrill of accomplishments.

[cruiserlarry]

Hey, Gery, welcome aboard OAUSA !!

Don't worry bout the age thing, we have quite a few "advanced" members to commiserate with around the camp fire....yeah, I too remember when all my parts were ache-free...

[OLLIE]

Welcome to OAUSA Gery!!!

It is great to have you aboard. I hope to meet you on the trails someday soon. Join us at one of our Fest events or Meet & Greets.

I too remember when all my parts were ache-free...

Larry,

I have a feeling you've always been a pain...

[BorregoWrangler]

Welcome to the forum. Have any pics of your rigs?