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Did a 10k oil change a couple weeks back. Took the PM on a road trip to the mountains during the hurricane. Apparently we didn't go far enough west. Had 60 mph gusts Saturday night that broke the frames that hold the tent in our pop up camper up. Wife very not happy at spending a cold noisy night laying on the reclined passenger seat while I was in the back of the van in a cot. Repaired the camper after we got home. Simple plumbing elbows and tubing to repair the frames. Its an old motorcycle pop up camper made by Kwik Kamp.
Took the PM in for this years state inspection today. No issues. In good shape! Brought it home and gave it a good scrubbing all over and then rotated the tires. 11k miles on it. They needed rotated. Fronts are worn about 1/16" more than the rear. But no nails or any uneven wear! Tested out the spares winch and found it works OK. Rotated the spare so the valve stem is now at the rear for checking pressure more easily. Tiring day, but good to get to know this stuff!
These wheels are damned heavy for a worn out 55 year old to wrestle with. Especially since they use lug bolts. Have to be perfectly aligned to the hub to get a bolt started. Next time I'll pay a shop to do it.
Got another road trip to the mountains this weekend in it! Love this van!
Took the PM in for this years state inspection today. No issues. In good shape! Brought it home and gave it a good scrubbing all over and then rotated the tires. 11k miles on it. They needed rotated. Fronts are worn about 1/16" more than the rear. But no nails or any uneven wear! Tested out the spares winch and found it works OK. Rotated the spare so the valve stem is now at the rear for checking pressure more easily. Tiring day, but good to get to know this stuff!
These wheels are damned heavy for a worn out 55 year old to wrestle with. Especially since they use lug bolts. Have to be perfectly aligned to the hub to get a bolt started. Next time I'll pay a shop to do it.
Got another road trip to the mountains this weekend in it! Love this van!