Recent content by Sparksalot

I’m busy sightseeing

Last week at the same time, outdoor temp, and traffic conditions, the transmission temp was 205 degrees. Today was better. a lot.

Oops I realized I missed an update. What to do when your transmission explodes on top of a mountain? Have a steak dinner with scenery of course!! then the next morning, coast downhill 7 miles to reach pavement. Block the road until the tow arrives because there is no life left in the...

Apparently the original external transmission cooler was a little more efficient. This one, after 15-30 miles the transmission fluid is going to be 100 degrees over ambient. Tru-Cool40k has joined the chat. On thecopcar getting the grill out of the way was the hardest part. Disconnecting the...

Not exactly recent, but Harbor Freight had a one day in store only 40% off sale on all winches last December. I snagged one of the last ones in the area. then finding a winch bumper to fit my rig. it all went on the day before a trip to New Mexico. Three days in, and the first recovery.

Enjoy it while you can, before she grows up.

Wishin you were here.

@2WheelRob @DosTacos @Tennpenn83 @Rick-O

It’s that time again.

Grrr Tram 1181 dual band antenna.

I use this one on both my rigs. Robust enough to hit a branch and not be damaged. The SWR is also good for Gmrs.

Cool truck!

I was in New Mexico a couple of weeks ago. I had recently bought a starlink mini to allow me to work from the road. I planned to spend three nights atop a mesa. The transmission in my truck blew up just as I arrived. i had intermittent cell signal. The next morning, no signal, so I used the...