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  1. Thread: power washer

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    Re: power washer

    I can't speak to their electric line, but I have a gasoline Karcher unit. After doing some research, I decided it was the best buy and should be good quality. It turned out to be better than I ever...
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    Re: Freezers - Upright or Chest?

    I think I'll stick with animal body parts in my freezer! We've used both and all the points already presented here about sum it up. One other thing not mentioned unless I missed it - it is easier...
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    Re: Underground power lines

    Thanks for all the advice! I'm not one to take chances with power lines, but I was unaware of the Digger Hotline. I had thought about just calling the power company to have them advise me and I was...
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    Underground power lines

    We recently moved to a new place in the country. /forums/images/icons/grin.gif
    The power line coming to my pole in the back yard is underground. Does anyone know if there is any danger in...
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    Re: Qs About Utility Trailers

    I guess the borrowing thing could work that way -fix it, but not own it. I grew up in a community that was a hundred years behind in lots of ways - all poor folks that worked hard and shared the...
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    Re: 2003 Dodge (Cummins) HO Quad Cab

    CONGRATS on the Diesel!

    I love our Ford Excursion diesel (and the diesel Kubota!). If only I could afford a Ford CC diesel truck to go with it! And maybe a diesel Mercedes . . . And maybe a...
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    Re: Toyota Comerical

    "The toyota worried me because some guy might buy one and try something stupid like pulling a backhoe"

    Many buy trucks and overload them. I see them on the highway constantly. Most of the time,...
  8. Thread: MPG list

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    Re: MPG list

    2000 Ford Excursion Powerstroke Diesel
    weight full of fuel, one occupant, little else - 8,034 lbs CAT scales, Hypertech PPIII and misc performance mods, close to 700 ft.lbs. torque.
    Steady 55-60...
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    Re: What kind of gun do you use for Hogs?

    Ranchman,

    What ammo do you use in your .44 mag? I just bought a S&W 629 with the 8 3/8" barrel. I am mounting a Bushnell Holosight on it and plan to use Cor-Bon 260gr Bonded-Core Hollowpoints. ...
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    Re: Tire pressure for towing?

    Your tires will indicate the maximum weight rating at the the rated (or highest) psi. For instance, my tires are rated for 3,000 lb load at 65 psi cold. I have almost 6,000 lbs rear axle weight...
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    Re: Tires for Yukon XL (Suburban)

    Danny,

    Thanks for the information! I also struggle keeping up with tire rotation - I wonder if having 7 children could have anything to do with that! /forums/images/icons/shocked.gif
    I have...
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    Re: Tires for Yukon XL (Suburban)

    The Excursion full of fuel (44 gallons diesel), very little cargo, and myself (190 lbs), CAT scales - 8,060 lbs! Great traction in snow as the balance is almost exactly 50/50 front/rear plus the...
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    Re: Tires for Yukon XL (Suburban)

    How many miles do you get out of a set on your Suburban? The Excursion is alot heavier and may wear them out sooner, but I really like these tires and need to replace the Steeltex tires on my...
  14. Re: Hunting - What do you do to prep for deer season?

    Chris,

    I haven't been hanging around this site for a few days, so sorry so long since you asked your question about where I live/hunt.
    I am in Columbia County actually; in the very northeast...
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    Re: Qs About Utility Trailers

    I'm in agreement that the larger trailers are a real blessing when you need them. In fact, I need to borrow one now! However, I bought a well-made 5x10 single axle (3500lbs rating) trailer about 7...
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    Re: Tires for Yukon XL (Suburban)

    I ran a set of Michelin LTX A/T tires on my Suburban. They had over 30k miles on them when I sold it and looked as though they would never wear out. They were very quiet and smooth on the road,...
  17. Re: Hunting - What do you do to prep for deer season?

    <font color="red"> "I grab the rifle and stand guard near my vegetable garden!" </font color>
    The deer harvest reported for last season in the area I live in was 64,559! This covers about a dozen...
  18. Re: Hunting - What do you do to prep for deer season?

    I do good to get in target practice to make sure my scope is sighted in, then just get out in the woods early to some place I remember or someone says to go to!
    I really want to improve my hunting...
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    Re: How do you deal with \'anti home schoolers\'

    Bless You, Haz! We have 7 children and have home schooled them exclusively!
    We have recently moved and just found a church we feel led to join. We visited last evening with the pastor whose wife...
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