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  1. mkcoen

    Looking at a 2200 mile recovery ! What would you take ?

    It appears the op's wife put the total cabosh on a truck even one locally. It really has to be a joint agreement to keep a happy household. Luckily mine "forced" me to get the truck even after I had decided to use the money for medical bills. Guess I made the right choice when I decided she...
  2. mkcoen

    Looking at a 2200 mile recovery ! What would you take ?

    Other options is see if you can find someone to drive it for you (no I'm not volunteering). A recently separated military person with experience on these trucks would be your best bet.
  3. mkcoen

    Looking at a 2200 mile recovery ! What would you take ?

    Lots of room for a small cooler in the cab but make sure you remove it before tilting the cab. I doubt you want to replace a windshield any time soon. Of course I didn't have as far of a recovery as you but it was about 85 out when I picked mine up. With both windows down you get decent air...
  4. mkcoen

    Looking at a 2200 mile recovery ! What would you take ?

    I can honestly say I've met people who bought a truck off of GL with a low odometer and thought that was accurate. They ignored obvious signs of wear, like a brake pedal pad that was worn paper thin, and just couldn't believe it wasn't true. I could see them selling it as such and not...
  5. mkcoen

    Looking at a 2200 mile recovery ! What would you take ?

    Well I'm right along your route and I have some nice, new tires if you need a set (although they're on standard LMTV rims). If you break down between Houston and El Paso let me know.
  6. mkcoen

    Looking at a 2200 mile recovery ! What would you take ?

    Post your route and try and locate SS members along the way that might be able to give you a hand. Quite a few of us in TX with towing capabilities if you break down around here.
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