TRS Event 2025 TRS Fall Colors Campout

[85_Ranger4x4]

I'm actually in pretty close to ready. I was afraid I might have a water pump or something to replace. The last few times I started the truck, the belt squealed pretty bad for 10-15 seconds. But I found that the tensioner mechanism needed a little slippery juice. It wasn't springing back freely. All good now.

Some slippery juice on the belt will help the belt stop squealing too.

 

[Curious Hound]

Some slippery juice on the belt will help the belt stop squealing too.

 

[Curious Hound]

Besides...
They always stop squealing eventually.

 

[Curious Hound]

Anybody who has been thinking about this event, but didn't make reservations earlier, don' fret! Just pack your gear, show up and have fun relaxing in the beautiful mountains of West Virginia.

 

[Curious Hound]

I'm bringing my popcorn exploder. Bought it in April and haven't tried it yet.

 

[sgtsandman]

Since the budget didn't pass, the government is shut down, except for essential services. As of right now, I'm still allowed to be on vacation and do not have to go in to sign furlough paperwork. Which means the trip is still a go for us.

They are still working on the details. Normally, I would have to go in, if not at work for some reason, and sign papeerwork. And then go to work as normal without pay, being that I'm a civilian technician with a lot of time under my belt.

I also told my supervisor that I need to know for sure by Thursday since we will be in a radio frequency blackout area. So, they would bot be able to contact me until I am out of the area until Sunday.

 

[sgtsandman]

I'll be putting the drawer system deck back together and the equiment back in the truck. Then I get to see if I can shoehorn the extra stuff for Jessica's daugher in there and still leave enough room for food and clothing.

I'm still not sure if we will be bringing the trailer or not. Since there is a doubt, I'll make sure it is ready for the trip.

I never did get any kind of confrimation from the campground but they did cash my check. So, theoretically, we should be good to go.

It's a good thing I double checked the trailer. I must have had a blonde moment and forgot to back off the axle nut after reseating the bearings on the left side. That could have made the next trip interesting....

That being said, I think I figured out how to get it all in the truck.

 

[JohnnyO]

Picked up the rental trailer today. I didn’t think it would be so big.
*Edit* That's not an electric cable, it's the hose to fill the water tank.

 

[bobbywalter]

Trail hero?

I wish.....just wage slaving

 

[bobbywalter]

Picked up the rental trailer today. I didn’t think it would be so big.
*Edit* That's not an electric cable, it's the hose to fill the water tank.
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noice

 

[JoshT]

Since the budget didn't pass, the government is shut down, except for essential services. As of right now, I'm still allowed to be on vacation and do not have to go in to sign furlough paperwork. Which means the trip is still a go for us.

They are still working on the details. Normally, I would have to go in, if not at work for some reason, and sign papeerwork. And then go to work as normal without pay, being that I'm a civilian technician with a lot of time under my belt.

I also told my supervisor that I need to know for sure by Thursday since we will be in a radio frequency blackout area. So, they would bot be able to contact me until I am out of the area until Sunday.

Enjoy your shut down time. We were told that our budget is in place years in advance, so not going to affect us. I really wouldn't mind having a couple of furlough days. Still couldn't make this trip on that short notice even if they did close down..

Y'all have fun and stay safe.

 

[ryan]

I wish.....just wage slaving

so close and so far away.

 

[Curious Hound]

@JohnnyO , there is one site with water and electric down where we'll be. It's the one with the red X that I am NOT in. I didn't test the electric. But it's probably on. The water is a frost-free hydrant that still has pressure. There are several other sites with electric. But their water is shut off.

I'll spend the day gathering firewood foor us.