#3 - A large dog chewing fender skirts. My dog Captain would attack the fenders if a strange truck pulled into the yard and didn't leave when the dog was snarling and barking at it.
That was an almost new pickup and camper that did not exceed the pickup's GVWR. Before he bought both units, he checked with the camper's manufacturer to be sure he wouldn't be exceeding any limits and was assured the truck could handle it just fine. But that was before he loaded it up with all his gear. It would be interesting to learn about the results of this happening.
Personally, I wouldn't have bought that tail-heavy camper myself and putting it on a six and a half foot bed, regardless of what I was told by the people who wanted to sell me one. It just looked like it would be placing a lot of stress mid-span of the frame rails.
From what I remember, he happened to break the frame while in Mexico, right next to a place that was able to weld it back together. Dodge told him to get stuffed, since he was overloaded.
Many years back our country fire service tried F150's(4wd) as quick attack vehicles with similar results.Not exceeding manufacturers limits,but I wonder,do they specify what loadings are to be forward of behind rear axle? And,should it matter. I also question the load ratings for modern dual cab utes,as we call them. Load them up and it is just about all behind the rear axle!
Around here (northern MI) it usually goes like this. 1) Head south for winter 2) Forget to pay gas bill 3) Temps reach -40F 4) Gas Co shuts off gas (or if paid the pilot shots off due to air in line) 5) house reaches -40F 6) Pipe in attic or 2nd floor bursts - sadly before totally freezing solid. 7) Indoor version of frozen Tahquamenon falls achieved
in the case of the picture a very small crack that allowed freezing as it drips down and flow rate that kept water moving.
House across street from me not so lucky. Owner dies, idiot kids do not pay gas, electric or taxes. Pipe broke 2 winters ago and turned entire basement into a pool to point where the water could filter out the basement windows. Black mold invaded pretty much the entire house. After 2 years in this condition and due to legal process, went to tax lien sale, investor/buyer currently has two 8 x 40 ft dumpsters being filled with everything in house down to the studs. Quite a spectacle.
#2 - been there, done that. I was running speaker wire through the attic and ended up in my bedroom. It was - surprising. And my ribs hurt for two weeks.
#3 - Good doggie !
ReplyDelete#10 - is that alligator eating the owner's bag of cocaine ? Cocaine Alligator !!
Have heard that "Cocaine Shark" is in production.
Delete#1 What is spilled on the road?
ReplyDeleteLooks like bulk cans of cheese spread
DeleteCould it be cheese sauce?
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Deletehttps://www.nydailynews.com/2023/08/02/truck-spill-covers-road-in-nacho-cheese-shuts-down-arkansas-highway/
#3 What did that? Looks like a shotgun sort of.
ReplyDelete#10 so much for the picnic by the pond.
#3 - A large dog chewing fender skirts. My dog Captain would attack the fenders if a strange truck pulled into the yard and didn't leave when the dog was snarling and barking at it.
Delete#8 Build 'em tough...these so called trucks!
ReplyDeleteThat was an almost new pickup and camper that did not exceed the pickup's GVWR. Before he bought both units, he checked with the camper's manufacturer to be sure he wouldn't be exceeding any limits and was assured the truck could handle it just fine. But that was before he loaded it up with all his gear. It would be interesting to learn about the results of this happening.
DeletePersonally, I wouldn't have bought that tail-heavy camper myself and putting it on a six and a half foot bed, regardless of what I was told by the people who wanted to sell me one. It just looked like it would be placing a lot of stress mid-span of the frame rails.
From what I remember, he happened to break the frame while in Mexico, right next to a place that was able to weld it back together. Dodge told him to get stuffed, since he was overloaded.
DeleteI believe you are correct.
DeleteAlso, he was from South Lake Tahoe, so he struck me as a guy with more money than sense.
Many years back our country fire service tried F150's(4wd) as quick attack vehicles with similar results.Not exceeding manufacturers limits,but I wonder,do they specify what loadings are to be forward of behind rear axle? And,should it matter. I also question the load ratings for modern dual cab utes,as we call them. Load them up and it is just about all behind the rear axle!
DeleteI'm thinking #6 cost the most to fix
ReplyDeleteAnd why is it frozen?
ReplyDeleteIt's winter.
DeleteAround here (northern MI) it usually goes like this.
Delete1) Head south for winter
2) Forget to pay gas bill
3) Temps reach -40F
4) Gas Co shuts off gas (or if paid the pilot shots off due to air in line)
5) house reaches -40F
6) Pipe in attic or 2nd floor bursts - sadly before totally freezing solid.
7) Indoor version of frozen Tahquamenon falls achieved
in the case of the picture a very small crack that allowed freezing as it drips down and flow rate that kept water moving.
House across street from me not so lucky. Owner dies, idiot kids do not pay gas, electric or taxes. Pipe broke 2 winters ago and turned entire basement into a pool to point where the water could filter out the basement windows. Black mold invaded pretty much the entire house. After 2 years in this condition and due to legal process, went to tax lien sale, investor/buyer currently has two 8 x 40 ft dumpsters being filled with everything in house down to the studs. Quite a spectacle.
#3
ReplyDeleteThat dog got tired of being tied up.
#5, floor mat looks clean enough. I'd eat them.
ReplyDelete#2 - been there, done that. I was running speaker wire through the attic and ended up in my bedroom. It was - surprising. And my ribs hurt for two weeks.
ReplyDelete#7 brand new chicom frig....
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