Survival 109 build

[QUADJEEPER]

Question(s) for you Quad: Did you drive this rig with the original tires prior to changing to singles? If so, do you remember the top speed that it would go? And when changing to the singles, was there more top end speed or was it about the same? Thanks.

The truck was already equipped with Michelin XL 11.00 tires when I purchased it. They are still on the rears as duals. I only changed the fronts so I could have tubeless tires/wheels on the steer axle. The top speed didn't change. The new tires are around an inch taller, so I doubt they would drop RPM's much. With what I am running, top GPS speed at an indicated redline is about 67 mph. I cruise comfortably at 60.

 

[QUADJEEPER]

Ok, trying again to upload pics from several weeks ago. Some catching up to do. Resizing pics with my Windows Paint program, very slow to do multiple pics. Never had to do this before, don't understand why since have been told system hasn't changed. Still using same camera and settings, same PC and software. Who knows. At least I'd saved my text.

Purchased a Sanden 24v AC compressor for a future cab AC project.
Here is the 4/0 welding cable I picked up for wiring my winch to the coach batteries. Have approx. a 14 foot run to the battery bank in the box floor compartment, hence the heavy cable. I decided to use the 8 deep cycle coach batteries for 12 volt winching instead of the 2 starting batteries at 24 volts. Gives me plenty of amperage and also won't drain the starting batteries. Installing 2 battery disconnect switches so I can keep the long winch line dead until needed, and so I can disconnect the coach batteries during winching. Took a few glamour shots while out at RAYZER's LZ Sunday. Also finally labeled my in cab 12 and 24 volt fuse boxes.

 

[QUADJEEPER]

Pics here of the fuse box labeling. Some pics of my welding cable wiring getting installed. Will have a disconnect switch on the winch power feed to prevent issues in the event of a chaffed cable or damage due to an accident. Also installing a disconnect switch for the coach load so that when the winch is being used, there won't be any spikes going into the coach electrical system. Pics of the start of the mock up of the bumper extension for the winch. After some measuring and thinking figured on a ten inch extension. Had a Jeep winch plate that when cut in half, works perfectly as an inner channel for the extension. Pulled the bumper and brackets and with the help of some c clamps was able to set the bumper on my extended frame rails to see how it looked.

 

[QUADJEEPER]

Didn't have my winch plate yet, so I just used a piece of wood to set the winch on to verify it worked as I wanted. Later got the 1/2 inch plate for the mounting base. Also mocked up a possible water can mounting location.

 

[patracy]

Ok, trying again to upload pics from several weeks ago. Some catching up to do. Resizing pics with my Windows Paint program, very slow to do multiple pics. Never had to do this before, don't understand why since have been told system hasn't changed. Still using same camera and settings, same PC and software. Who knows. At least I'd saved my text.

Have you downloaded the resizer powertool? It's just a matter of right clicking and resizing the pics then.

 

[QUADJEEPER]

Have you downloaded the resizer powertool? It's just a matter of right clicking and resizing the pics then.

Tried to yesterday Patracy, wouldn't configure after downloading. Tried three times. Like I said, computers and I don't do well together.

 

[Another Ahab]

Have you downloaded the resizer powertool? It's just a matter of right clicking and resizing the pics then.

So you right-click on the photo image, and get a drop-down menu with sizing options; that it?

 

[QUADJEEPER]

So you right-click on the photo image, and get a drop-down menu with sizing options; that it?

I don't know AA, I can't get it to set up once downloaded. I snooped around in my Windows accessories and found Paint, I used that, but so slow that I doubt I'll post many pics from here on out. Something changed somewhere, never needed to do anything other than upload pics to SS.

 

[theeDIZ]

Oh no without pics I can't steal some of your ideas .

 

[QUADJEEPER]

Oh no without pics I can't steal some of your ideas .

Ha ha, then figure out what has changed to cause the upload failures. Seems that I'm not the only one with issues.

 

[red]

When I upload pics from the computer I click on the upload attachment link, and select the pics 1 at a time. No issues that way

 

[AZK9]

When I upload pics from the computer I click on the upload attachment link, and select the pics 1 at a time. No issues that way

That's the only way I've ever been able to upload my photos! Did not know there was any other method.

The 'one-at-a-time way' has almost always been dependable.

 

[QUADJEEPER]

That's the only way I've ever been able to upload my photos! Did not know there was any other method.

The 'one-at-a-time way' has almost always been dependable.

Used to be able to upload max of ten pics at a time without resizing. Now sometimes can't even do one.

 

[AZK9]

... . Now sometimes can't even do one.

I've found (for some reason) that if I click on the 'Go Advanced' button... I have a much better
chance of success uploading my pic! Not sure why that might be, but... it seems to work for me.

 

[Piper Cub]

So far when my pictures won't upload I just open them and the use Snipping Tool to take a screenshot. The screenshots always upload just fine. I never had problems until about a month ago

 

[QUADJEEPER]

I've found (for some reason) that if I click on the 'Go Advanced' button... I have a much better
chance of success uploading my pic! Not sure why that might be, but... it seems to work for me.

I have always used the "go advanced" button. Worked fine until recently.

 

[Another Ahab]

So far when my pictures won't upload I just open them and the use Snipping Tool to take a screenshot. The screenshots always upload just fine. I never had problems until about a month ago

Until about a month ago I used to be able to select text to delete, paragraphs at a time. But that doesn't work anymore. Now i Have to hold the backspace key to do that (which is a time-consuming PIA). Might be related to your upload issue, who knows?

 

[AZK9]

I have always used the "go advanced" button. Worked fine until recently.

Interestingly enough... tonight I tried to upload a pic (to a different thread) and my efforts failed.

I tried 5 more times and each time... total fail! My methods were the same as before. Now that
does not work anymore.

 

[rustystud]

Ha ha, then figure out what has changed to cause the upload failures. Seems that I'm not the only one with issues.

It all started about a month ago. I haven't changed anything or any settings but uploading pictures and trying to manage messages has all changed. I truly think there is some kind of virus or worm or whatever floating around here.

 

[QUADJEEPER]

Green worm.