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@HozayKwarvo Any word if Vet's weekend is Fee Free?  Seem to recall this was maybe a thing in the past but can't remember. 

On 10/28/2022 at 2:01 PM, ElCaminoManT said:

Recommendations for a cover that will fit that unit? I see there are some of the big ones that are meant to go on it when it's all set up on the stand. Thinking one for just the grille itself would work better for when I have it stored in the moho.

See this one on Amazon now, no idea if it will fit, but may consider one myself

https://www.amazon.com/ZBXFCSH-Blackstone-22inch-Tabletop-Griddle/dp/B09FS2D5C2/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2DMUQHNIPTV08&keywords=blackstone+griddle+cover+22+inch+with+hood&qid=1667081426&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI1LjEwIiwicXNhIjoiNC4zNyIsInFzcCI6IjQuMTYifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=blackstone+griddle+cover%2Caps%2C270&sr=8-3

You should buy it and let us know if it works... haha

2 hours ago, FOG said:

Are shirts, etc. available for pre-order yet?

Yep

Started with a 28" w/lid and fold up stand for the motorhome a year or two ago.  End up using it at least a couple times a week at the house but it was a bit too small when cooking for the family or trying to keep a lot of different foods going.  Found a 36" patio version on CL over the summer and haven't touched the grill in months. Have done everything from breakfast to burgers to steaks on it.  Big thing for me was finding ones with good fold up lids vs the tray cover that some have. 

10 minutes ago, Jersey_Jeff73 said:

i know they were working on getting some sort of crossing a few years ago just curious if anyone knew how that all was left.  

Want to say the RR performed "Emergency Repairs" on the crossing one winter. Now that it's a newer crossing, good luck getting them to put in an OHV path. 

Correction, this is in Buckeye, AZ - intersection of Yuma Rd & 239th Ave is off I-10 between Watson and Miller Rds. 

On 9/7/2022 at 4:17 PM, Poule43 said:

Troy just left me a voice mail / They (RPM) disposed of them a few years back when they moved warehouses.......We need to keep trying!!!!!  (that was cool of him to check and call back!)

 

I have a copy in hand (thanks @zilla68) and am making arrangements

13 hours ago, azdezertratt11 said:

so i have this question posted in multiple places and someone brought up RPM, and shortly after RPM Sandtraxx and im almost positive thats what it is. i just have no way of checking, im having problems finding it

 

RPM Sandtraxx '96 Vol 1

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2 hours ago, RK Racing said:

So who owns Glamis Beach store now…… Did Polaris industries hang onto it or was it sold to Wheel Pro’s ?

One source still shows Polaris, doubt it would make sense for them to sell it

AZ stopped recognizing other states' registration not too long ago so now we "qualify" to purchase CA non-res stickers too. 

Here's the link to the bulletin that came out last fall:

https://ohv.parks.ca.gov/pages/1234/files/OHV Information Bulletin State Reciprocity AB 232.pdf

Sold - thanks GD!

Bump - new price, ready to go

On 6/25/2022 at 11:09 PM, Rorschach said:

It looks like that's just an AZ thing tho. They do have an $.18 extra per gallon commercial vehicle fuel tax.

The AZ diesel tax rates are $.18 for "light" class and $.26 for "heavy" class so only $.08 difference between the two.  Definitely something to pay attention to if filling a large tank (RV or similar). Many truck stops have "RV/Auto" lanes with the cheaper rate but same wide / pull through access path as the trucks use for convenience.

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Bumpity bump

2016 PJ B5 Buggy Hauler

22’ deck (20’ + 2’)

5" Channel frame
102” wide w/ ~82” between the drive over fenders
9899# GVWR
5200# axles with brakes 
Newer tires including spare
Slide in ramps w/ rear drop jacks
8 D-rings
Winch mount
All LED lights
Removable wood sides

Located at my parents' place in Mesa, AZ  -->  Steve 480-299-seven six six eight

GD price - $6,500 obo

1 minute ago, onanysunday said:

OK See it and got it. Not sure why they did it that way. Here is the back of the AZ Trailer.

Same deal on that one, bar is just closer to the top of the door.

49 minutes ago, onanysunday said:

The Cali trailer has this additional bar whereas the AZ trailer does not. I assume it has something to do with the roll up tarp?

It’s the upper latch for the door system and it keeps the door posts plumb as well. Helps when filling with brush and packing it down - makes the doors easier to open. 

Here's one that matched my old Gearbox trailer, can't imagine there is too much variation between units. 

7 hours ago, Lord of the Dunes said:

There's a guy who buys used class 8 trucks, converts them to RVs for towing and changes the gear ratio to a taller one. He does YT videos showing off his fuel economy towing a 24,000 lb trailer. One truck got about 9 mpg towing and when he changed to a taller gear, it went up to 10.5 mpg. Empty, that truck got about 16.5 mpg before and about 17.5 mpg after. He got very similar results with another brand of truck. One had a 12 speed auto shift and the other had I believe a 13 speed automatic.

In addition to the obvious safety benefits, those big rigs are getting better mileage than my truck towing an estimated 19-20k. Not to mention they can carry 300 gal so you can fill up whenever you find a great deal on diesel. Regardless of where you live, you don't ever need to buy fuel in CA again. 

That's the classic "gear fast, run slow" mantra, interesting to see mileage gains that high though. Suppose it makes sense given that the load is so much lower than grossing 80k.  Was seriously considering the Class 8 route when we were in the market for a larger 5er as buying a used Class 8 truck was cheaper than a newer diesel pickup to pull the same load, not to mention the benefits of engine braking / air brakes. Only downside was lack of off-road capability vs a 4x4 pickup, we tend to end up in some interesting places and burying a rig that heavy isn't high on my list of things to do. 

3 hours ago, rampster said:

I've never been but I saw some post about an inspection station or something?    Also aren't the Michigan guys all the guys with the whips on the front of their machines.   It makes sense but looks kind of weird when you are used to glamis.

Want to say it's a noise inspection with a dB meter

On 1/6/2022 at 3:55 PM, 2442turborail said:

So is this in effect now, not fixed? Are they enforcing it? Passes available at Gecko Ranger Station or do we need to order ahead of time? 

Couldn't find anyone in Yuma who even carried them anymore but a few places in the Valley did, had a friend bring mine down this trip. 

Here's the old vendor list that the CA Parks Dept has yet to update, would suggest calling ahead as Steve's was out at the time but SDHQ & Gateway Motorsports had them in hand. 

 https://ohv.parks.ca.gov/pages/1234/files/NR 2019 web Vendor list.pdf

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2 hours ago, John@Outfront said:

when you are one of the richest drug lords in the world he had his minions dig a tunnel like mentioned above, "in to prison" and the last part was to go "up into his cell" where he escaped

was my weak attempt at remembering this clip

59 minutes ago, Punchdrunk Monkey said:

Kind of but much bigger. He had a motorcycle that was on a track running through the tunnel. The tunnel lead from El Chapos cell bathroom to a warehouse a few miles away.

"Who the hell tunnels in to prison"