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Forum: Basecamp Lounge 02-15-2011, 06:51 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 16,780
Posted By mgratner
Don't know if you are aware of Cummins...

Don't know if you are aware of Cummins announcement of the new 6.7 producing 800 ft. pounds of tourque at 1600 coming to RAM in the 3rd quarter. Better engine, less maintenance, no extra cost or time...
Forum: Rally with CrossRoads 10-04-2010, 02:39 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,675
Posted By mgratner
Vicki and I had a great weekend. We enjoyed...

Vicki and I had a great weekend. We enjoyed meeting everyone and in general had a blast.
Not sure who brought the cherry scone but Vicki would sure like the recipe. If it works out we hope to do...
Forum: Rally with CrossRoads 09-29-2010, 02:47 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,675
Posted By mgratner
We are about 150 miles south of Winchester VA,...

We are about 150 miles south of Winchester VA, right off of 81. No rain yet but the sky looks gray and dreary. Plan to leave 8-9am in the morning. Hope the weather holds. If it gets real bad we will...
Forum: Seville 09-10-2010, 01:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,926
Posted By mgratner
For service work or issues with any Crossroads...

For service work or issues with any Crossroads product call Randy Michner at


(260) 593-0185. He is man who is the head of service at the factory. If he ia busy leave a message and he will call...
Forum: Rally with CrossRoads 09-09-2010, 01:09 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,675
Posted By mgratner
Rick, Since I am about to order a...

Rick,




Since I am about to order a Boliy it will be great to see your set up first hand.
Forum: Rally with CrossRoads 09-08-2010, 11:22 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,675
Posted By mgratner
Hi, Vicki and I have taken the...

Hi,




Vicki and I have taken the liberty of gettingsite 157 at The Koa for the rally. We were at the first NE Rally and just have not been in the area at the right time since. We should arrive...
Forum: Cruiser 08-19-2010, 03:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,943
Posted By mgratner
Only trouble with these new trucks is cost. They...

Only trouble with these new trucks is cost. They have become outrageously expensive. I'll stick with my 04.5 Cummins. 325HP, 600lb. tourque and no payments. 97,000 miles and still runs like a top.
...
Forum: Cruiser 07-11-2010, 03:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,810
Posted By mgratner
Been fulltiming 5 years with 29CK, 11,000 pounds...

Been fulltiming 5 years with 29CK, 11,000 pounds plus, lots of miles. Diesel is the only way to go. No strain on engine or tranny going up grades. 2k RPM on diesel is a lot less strain on engine and...
Forum: Kingston 04-18-2010, 01:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,731
Posted By mgratner
We will have completed 5 years in our Cruiser on...

We will have completed 5 years in our Cruiser on May 11th. I see no reason why it won't last us another 5 years as long as we continue to take care of it and do occasional upgrades. We had one major...
Forum: Basecamp Lounge 02-15-2010, 04:56 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 16,780
Posted By mgratner
The only way to do a fair comparison is to have...

The only way to do a fair comparison is to have the same driver drive both vehicles over the same course in a time trial. You and I don't drive the same. If i understand both drivtrains they are...
Forum: Basecamp Lounge 02-15-2010, 04:42 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 16,780
Posted By mgratner
I did watch the entire video Did not see Ford try...

I did watch the entire video Did not see Ford try it against a CTD.


Even against the DMax they should have used the same driver and did a time trial


for it to be accurate.
Forum: Basecamp Lounge 02-15-2010, 12:33 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 16,780
Posted By mgratner
Had theyincluded aCTD the outcome wouild have...

Had theyincluded aCTD the outcome wouild have been different.




Cigarr Mike
Forum: Seville 01-19-2010, 08:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,896
Posted By mgratner
We saw 2 Seville's at The Tampa Supershow....

We saw 2 Seville's at The Tampa Supershow. seriously thinking about upgrading from our 29CK Cruiser. The one we would like is the 35CK. It has it all. It was listed at 73K but was offered for just...
Forum: Basecamp Lounge 11-26-2009, 12:18 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 16,780
Posted By mgratner
Papa2, An 05 that needed 13,000 worth...

Papa2,



An 05 that needed 13,000 worth of work. Unless it was a wreck what happened?



Cigar Mike
Forum: Basecamp Lounge 11-25-2009, 08:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,162
Posted By mgratner
We are fulltimers and have arrived at our winter...

We are fulltimers and have arrived at our winter quarters in Homosassa, FL Sunday. We Plan to stay here till the middle of April. Having been raised in Florida I don't do ice, I don't do snow and...
Forum: Basecamp Lounge 11-25-2009, 08:34 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 16,780
Posted By mgratner
Ford can't get it right so every 3-4 years they...

Ford can't get it right so every 3-4 years they try a new one. Get a Dodge and in spite of all you Dodge haters the Cummins just keeps on Truckin. Ours is 5 years old and still looks good, everything...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 11-23-2009, 10:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,418
Posted By mgratner
Had an appointment at the service facility abouut...

Had an appointment at the service facility abouut a month ago. They installed a Mor-Ryde suspension with the wet bolt kit along with other items that needed service. Randy and his crew were great and...
Forum: Cruiser 11-13-2009, 02:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,665
Posted By mgratner
Pull Dog, Getting abusive, arrogant and...

Pull Dog,


Getting abusive, arrogant and verbal won't cut it with Crossroads.We have hadour 29CK for 4 1/2 years and find the people at the factory to be nothing but helpful. I was there about4...
Forum: Cruiser 10-05-2009, 09:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,512
Posted By mgratner
We have a 2005 29CK and have been fulltiming in...

We have a 2005 29CK and have been fulltiming in it since May of 2005. We were one of the ones that had the water tank issue, it actually fell out on I-55 in Mississippi. When I called the factory...
Forum: Cruiser 09-30-2009, 10:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,054
Posted By mgratner
You can pull it. I doubt that you will be excited...

You can pull it. I doubt that you will be excited about its performance. Weak link in the chain is the tranny. Been there done that.




Cigar Mike
Forum: Basecamp Lounge 04-25-2009, 09:09 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,172
Posted By mgratner
We run at 58 MPH turning just over 1700 RPMs and...

We run at 58 MPH turning just over 1700 RPMs and hand calculted we average 13-14 MPG in the east depending on conditions. We do no cold weather driving so winter fuel is not in our program. We...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 04-25-2009, 12:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,968
Posted By mgratner
We have had a portable ice maker for 4 years. We...

We have had a portable ice maker for 4 years. We make ice, put it in 1 Gallon freezer bags, and keep the bag in the freezer. Works great. An automatic ice maker in a 5er is not very practacal. No...
Forum: Cruiser 04-23-2009, 08:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,558
Posted By mgratner
4 years, fulltiming,next month, factory installed...

4 years, fulltiming,next month, factory installed and no problems. Saves a lot of work cleaning top of slide before closing up. Been in all kinds of conditions and never had anything get between the...
Forum: Cruiser 04-23-2009, 08:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,875
Posted By mgratner
DJ, I presume that you are...

DJ,




I presume that you are Canadian. If you buy from a US dealer are there taxes when you take it home. You might try rvwholesalers.com. From what I understand they have great prices and are...
Forum: Cruiser 04-21-2009, 10:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,875
Posted By mgratner
We have been fulltiming for 4 years come May 11th...

We have been fulltiming for 4 years come May 11th with our 29CK and havenever had a problem opening the couch slide when we stop for lunch, which we do when moving. Usually we use a rest stop on the...
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