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Which vehicle to take to Winter Park?
We're going to be driving from Chicago to WP the last week of March. The
vehicle choices a 99 Dodge Durango 4WD with 85,000 miles. Drives OK around town, but Durango trannys are notoriously dicey after 60-70K. Would hate to be broken down somewhere in eastern CO with the kiddies in the car. Also, less than confident about it's performance on those long grades. 03 Chevy Silverado 2WD pickup. 10,000 miles. Extended cab seating is going to be much less confortable. Mechanically, it's fine. Traction in a 2WD truck ain't the greatest, though. A little nervous about encountering slick conditions on Berthoud Pass. Any thoughts would be appreciated, Jim |
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Which vehicle to take to Winter Park?
"Jim Ranieri" wrote in message ... We're going to be driving from Chicago to WP the last week of March. The vehicle choices a 99 Dodge Durango 4WD with 85,000 miles. Drives OK around town, but Durango trannys are notoriously dicey after 60-70K. Would hate to be broken down somewhere in eastern CO with the kiddies in the car. Also, less than confident about it's performance on those long grades. 03 Chevy Silverado 2WD pickup. 10,000 miles. Extended cab seating is going to be much less confortable. Mechanically, it's fine. Traction in a 2WD truck ain't the greatest, though. A little nervous about encountering slick conditions on Berthoud Pass. Any thoughts would be appreciated, Okay, that settles it. I'm taking the pickup. |
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Which vehicle to take to Winter Park?
Jim Ranieri wrote:
"Jim Ranieri" wrote in message ... We're going to be driving from Chicago to WP the last week of March. The vehicle choices a 99 Dodge Durango 4WD with 85,000 miles. Drives OK around town, but Durango trannys are notoriously dicey after 60-70K. Would hate to be broken down somewhere in eastern CO with the kiddies in the car. Also, less than confident about it's performance on those long grades. 03 Chevy Silverado 2WD pickup. 10,000 miles. Extended cab seating is going to be much less confortable. Mechanically, it's fine. Traction in a 2WD truck ain't the greatest, though. A little nervous about encountering slick conditions on Berthoud Pass. Any thoughts would be appreciated, Okay, that settles it. I'm taking the pickup. Don't forget to dump a yard or two of sand in the bed, and a shovel; instant better traction and handling. Plus you've got sand if you ever get stuck. But I'm sure you know all this. |
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Which vehicle to take to Winter Park?
"lal_truckee" wrote in message Okay, that settles it. I'm taking the pickup. Don't forget to dump a yard or two of sand in the bed, and a shovel; instant better traction and handling. Plus you've got sand if you ever get stuck. But I'm sure you know all this. True, but I'll be loaded down with grub and gear - not much room for sand. I suppose the chunky peanut butter could be used for traction in a pinch. |
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Which vehicle to take to Winter Park?
Jim Ranieri wrote:
"lal_truckee" wrote in message Okay, that settles it. I'm taking the pickup. Don't forget to dump a yard or two of sand in the bed, and a shovel; instant better traction and handling. Plus you've got sand if you ever get stuck. But I'm sure you know all this. True, but I'll be loaded down with grub and gear - not much room for sand. I suppose the chunky peanut butter could be used for traction in a pinch. A ton of sand is only a few inches on the bed bottom - shou |
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Which vehicle to take to Winter Park?
"lal_truckee" wrote in message ... Jim Ranieri wrote: "lal_truckee" wrote in message Okay, that settles it. I'm taking the pickup. Don't forget to dump a yard or two of sand in the bed, and a shovel; instant better traction and handling. Plus you've got sand if you ever get stuck. But I'm sure you know all this. True, but I'll be loaded down with grub and gear - not much room for sand. I suppose the chunky peanut butter could be used for traction in a pinch. A ton of sand is only a few inches on the bed bottom - shou That's good for spreading out the weight, but a real bitch to shovel it out when you need to improve the traction of some ice. |
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Which vehicle to take to Winter Park?
Jim Ranieri wrote:
Okay, that settles it. I'm taking the pickup. The way the CO weather forecast looks, as long as the pickup handles fine on bone dry roads, you should be fine. Bring your shorts. The weather is running on the warm side. Sam "Did I miss the winter we were supposed to have this year?" Seiber |
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Which vehicle to take to Winter Park?
"lal_truckee" wrote in message ... Jim Ranieri wrote: "Jim Ranieri" wrote in message ... We're going to be driving from Chicago to WP the last week of March. The vehicle choices a 99 Dodge Durango 4WD with 85,000 miles. Drives OK around town, but Durango trannys are notoriously dicey after 60-70K. Would hate to be broken down somewhere in eastern CO with the kiddies in the car. Also, less than confident about it's performance on those long grades. 03 Chevy Silverado 2WD pickup. 10,000 miles. Extended cab seating is going to be much less confortable. Mechanically, it's fine. Traction in a 2WD truck ain't the greatest, though. A little nervous about encountering slick conditions on Berthoud Pass. Any thoughts would be appreciated, Okay, that settles it. I'm taking the pickup. Don't forget to dump a yard or two of sand in the bed, and a shovel; instant better traction and handling. Plus you've got sand if you ever get stuck. But I'm sure you know all this. That time of year it's doubtful that you will get long drawn out storms. You can always put some chains on. A 2WD truck will ride better and get better mileage. I have a 2000 Ext. Cab. It's pretty comfy back there. Shell on it? That could be nice for naps. pigo |
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Which vehicle to take to Winter Park?
"pigo" wrote in message ... "lal_truckee" wrote in message ... Jim Ranieri wrote: "Jim Ranieri" wrote in message ... We're going to be driving from Chicago to WP the last week of March. The vehicle choices a 99 Dodge Durango 4WD with 85,000 miles. Drives OK around town, but Durango trannys are notoriously dicey after 60-70K. Would hate to be broken down somewhere in eastern CO with the kiddies in the car. Also, less than confident about it's performance on those long grades. 03 Chevy Silverado 2WD pickup. 10,000 miles. Extended cab seating is going to be much less confortable. Mechanically, it's fine. Traction in a 2WD truck ain't the greatest, though. A little nervous about encountering slick conditions on Berthoud Pass. Any thoughts would be appreciated, Okay, that settles it. I'm taking the pickup. Don't forget to dump a yard or two of sand in the bed, and a shovel; instant better traction and handling. Plus you've got sand if you ever get stuck. But I'm sure you know all this. That time of year it's doubtful that you will get long drawn out storms. You can always put some chains on. A 2WD truck will ride better and get better mileage. I have a 2000 Ext. Cab. It's pretty comfy back there. Shell on it? That could be nice for naps. pigo Ever consider renting? You can rent a brand new car for a week from one of the major rental car companies with unlimited miles for less than the wear & tear you'll put on your car. You could drive a new Durango to WP.. |
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Which vehicle to take to Winter Park?
"eedwards" wrote in message ... "pigo" wrote in message ... "lal_truckee" wrote in message ... Jim Ranieri wrote: "Jim Ranieri" wrote in message ... We're going to be driving from Chicago to WP the last week of March. The vehicle choices a 99 Dodge Durango 4WD with 85,000 miles. Drives OK around town, but Durango trannys are notoriously dicey after 60-70K. Would hate to be broken down somewhere in eastern CO with the kiddies in the car. Also, less than confident about it's performance on those long grades. 03 Chevy Silverado 2WD pickup. 10,000 miles. Extended cab seating is going to be much less confortable. Mechanically, it's fine. Traction in a 2WD truck ain't the greatest, though. A little nervous about encountering slick conditions on Berthoud Pass. Any thoughts would be appreciated, Okay, that settles it. I'm taking the pickup. Don't forget to dump a yard or two of sand in the bed, and a shovel; instant better traction and handling. Plus you've got sand if you ever get stuck. But I'm sure you know all this. That time of year it's doubtful that you will get long drawn out storms. You can always put some chains on. A 2WD truck will ride better and get better mileage. I have a 2000 Ext. Cab. It's pretty comfy back there. Shell on it? That could be nice for naps. pigo Ever consider renting? You can rent a brand new car for a week from one of the major rental car companies with unlimited miles for less than the wear & tear you'll put on your car. You could drive a new Durango to WP.. Yep and you will not need 4wd.. it is summer there... no kidding.. it may be mashed potatoes all day long. You may need your water skis.. |
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