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    From bfh@21:1/5 to All on Sat Apr 12 14:09:18 2025
    You on the road yet?

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  • From sticks@21:1/5 to bfh on Sun Apr 13 10:03:02 2025
    On 4/12/2025 1:09 PM, bfh wrote:
    You on the road yet?

    Yep. When we left on the 3rd, you could cross west of Denver on I-70
    still. Wet and light snow, but allowed. You could not take I-80 with
    anything under 20,000 lbs. because of blow over laws and high winds. We
    got 620 miles to Kearney and it was cold, 28F, and pretty windy. Got up
    and I-70 was closed to us because of traction laws and needing chains to
    go west of Denver, but I-80 was open with the winds settling down. Went
    680 miles and got to Evanston Wyoming. Went down to 20F that night but
    at least we made it over the rough stuff. Ride down to Cannonville, UT
    was pleasant.

    The water heater anti-freeze kit worked perfectly and was well worth it.
    Everything else working just fine. The house batteries easily run the furnace, water heater, lights, and the refrigerator overnight. Having
    an amazing time with above average temps and so much to see.

    We will be taking I-70 back on the return this Wednesday unless it snows
    and gets slick.

    Cutting this short for now. Much to do today!

    Regards,

    sticks

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  • From bfh@21:1/5 to sticks on Sun Apr 13 12:04:56 2025
    sticks wrote:
    On 4/12/2025 1:09 PM, bfh wrote:
    You on the road yet?

    Yep.  When we left on the 3rd, you could cross west of Denver on I-70 still.  Wet and light snow, but allowed.  You could not take I-80 with anything under 20,000 lbs. because of blow over laws and high winds.
    We got 620 miles to Kearney and it was cold, 28F, and pretty windy.
    Got up and I-70 was closed to us because of traction laws and needing
    chains to go west of Denver, but I-80 was open with the winds settling down.  Went 680 miles and got to Evanston Wyoming.  Went down to 20F
    that night but at least we made it over the rough stuff.  Ride down to Cannonville, UT was pleasant.

    Damn, you covered some ground. Did you ride the hogback?

    The water heater anti-freeze kit worked perfectly and was well worth
    it.  Everything else working just fine.  The house batteries easily
    run the furnace, water heater, lights, and the refrigerator
    overnight.  Having an amazing time with above average temps and so
    much to see.

    You must be living right. First trip's supposed to be full of bad
    surprises.

    We will be taking I-70 back on the return this Wednesday unless it
    snows and gets slick.

    Cutting this short for now.  Much to do today!

    Regards,

    sticks


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  • From bfh@21:1/5 to sticks on Sun Apr 13 22:07:48 2025
    sticks wrote:
    On 4/13/2025 11:04 AM, bfh wrote:
    sticks wrote:
    On 4/12/2025 1:09 PM, bfh wrote:
    You on the road yet?

    Yep.  When we left on the 3rd, you could cross west of Denver on
    I-70 still.  Wet and light snow, but allowed.  You could not take
    I-80 with anything under 20,000 lbs. because of blow over laws and
    high winds. We got 620 miles to Kearney and it was cold, 28F, and
    pretty windy. Got up and I-70 was closed to us because of traction
    laws and needing chains to go west of Denver, but I-80 was open
    with the winds settling down.  Went 680 miles and got to Evanston
    Wyoming.  Went down to 20F that night but at least we made it over
    the rough stuff.  Ride down to Cannonville, UT was pleasant.

    Damn, you covered some ground. Did you ride the hogback?

    If you're talking 12, yes.  Neat road.  WE took 12 to UT 24E which is another great road, to UT-95 S down to US 191.  It was a good day at
    almost 300 miles of unbelievable scenery.


    The water heater anti-freeze kit worked perfectly and was well
    worth it.  Everything else working just fine.  The house
    batteries easily run the furnace, water heater, lights, and the
    refrigerator overnight.  Having an amazing time with above average
    temps and so much to see.

    You must be living right. First trip's supposed to be full of bad
    surprises.

    I noticed today my water tank was full.  I had left it at about 3/4
    before hooking up to city water, so the damn valve is not working
    properly for stopping it filling up the tank.  Not a big problem and
    will get it checked out when I get back.

    Brakes are also a little spongy, with a quick pump getting the pedal
    up.  Don't like having to go thought the mountains like that, but as
    long as it don't get any worse I should be OK.  Will probably buy a
    bottle of fluid just in case I have to do an emergency bleed on them.

    Master cylinder's full, right?


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  • From sticks@21:1/5 to bfh on Sun Apr 13 20:56:18 2025
    On 4/13/2025 11:04 AM, bfh wrote:
    sticks wrote:
    On 4/12/2025 1:09 PM, bfh wrote:
    You on the road yet?

    Yep.  When we left on the 3rd, you could cross west of Denver on I-70
    still.  Wet and light snow, but allowed.  You could not take I-80 with
    anything under 20,000 lbs. because of blow over laws and high winds.
    We got 620 miles to Kearney and it was cold, 28F, and pretty windy.
    Got up and I-70 was closed to us because of traction laws and needing
    chains to go west of Denver, but I-80 was open with the winds settling
    down.  Went 680 miles and got to Evanston Wyoming.  Went down to 20F
    that night but at least we made it over the rough stuff.  Ride down to
    Cannonville, UT was pleasant.

    Damn, you covered some ground. Did you ride the hogback?

    If you're talking 12, yes. Neat road. WE took 12 to UT 24E which is
    another great road, to UT-95 S down to US 191. It was a good day at
    almost 300 miles of unbelievable scenery.


    The water heater anti-freeze kit worked perfectly and was well worth
    it.  Everything else working just fine.  The house batteries easily
    run the furnace, water heater, lights, and the refrigerator
    overnight.  Having an amazing time with above average temps and so
    much to see.

    You must be living right. First trip's supposed to be full of bad
    surprises.

    I noticed today my water tank was full. I had left it at about 3/4
    before hooking up to city water, so the damn valve is not working
    properly for stopping it filling up the tank. Not a big problem and
    will get it checked out when I get back.

    Brakes are also a little spongy, with a quick pump getting the pedal up.
    Don't like having to go thought the mountains like that, but as long
    as it don't get any worse I should be OK. Will probably buy a bottle of
    fluid just in case I have to do an emergency bleed on them.

    sticks

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  • From sticks@21:1/5 to bfh on Sun Apr 13 22:21:15 2025
    On 4/13/2025 9:07 PM, bfh wrote:
    sticks wrote:
    Brakes are also a little spongy, with a quick pump getting the pedal
    up.  Don't like having to go thought the mountains like that, but as
    long as it don't get any worse I should be OK.  Will probably buy a
    bottle of fluid just in case I have to do an emergency bleed on them.

    Master cylinder's full, right?

    Yes. I never did like the feel of them. Seemed the pedal was long to
    get action. I'm sure it will be ok to get home, and then I'll look into
    it further unless I have to do it on the road.

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