Michigan 5-Ton Recovery Tomorrow

[jeeplvr247]

It looks like I will be headed up the the UP tomorrow to recover Camp9's M813. I have about a 400 mile trip back to my house and it should be a beautiful trip through northern Michigan this time of year. Can I get some contact information along the route from Garden to Rochester in case something should go wrong. I am crossing my fingers that the truck will be up to the task and it will go without a hitch but better safe than sorry. Any tips for the trip besides bringing a decent tool kit?

 

[caliber1]

Long underwear?

 

[jeeplvr247]

The truck has a heater and here in Michigan we are used to the cold. It makes you feel alive!

 

[Derrickl112]

Good luck with your trip.

 

[Heath_h49008]

Good luck man... take video.

 

[seano11]

Bring a piece of cardboard at least half the size of the radiator for heat

 

[natem]

The truck has a heater and here in Michigan we are used to the cold. It makes you feel alive!

HaHa..how long has it been since you were in the UP?

 

[bill2444]

I'll dust off the spare parts shelf

 

[jeeplvr247]

I will get plenty of pictures but I don't have a video camera with me. Thanks for the pointers. Wish me well.

 

[moose97]

Ahh, man! I was looking at that truck a few months ago but just couldn't get the $$$ together... Enjoy it, and yeah, I'll be looking forward to seeing recovery pics. Congrats!

 

[natem]

Keep us in the loop on how things are going. I'll be around the shop all day and checking in here.

 

[Scarecrow1]

Congrads please be safe. I wish you a safe trip just take your time and get used to your new toy

 

[camp9]

Their on their way. Great weather for traveling, winds are calm, not even any lake effect to deal with. Heres some pics of them heading out the driveway.

 

[natem]

Thanks for the update. He should be off the 2 lane (US2) by dark.

 

[camp9]

Its only two hours to the bridge, and even if he took his time he should well south of the bridge by now.

 

[seano11]

Any word from him ?

 

[jeeplvr247]

I am at my cottage in West Branch now. The truck ran great and we did not have any issues. It was a great drive through northern Michigan. I think taking that truck over the Mackinac Bridge was my personal highlight of 2012. Andy was great and very helpful to a dumb kid who has never driven a 5 ton before. I will be leaving for home tomorrow morning at about 8am and based on how the truck is running, I think it will be a smooth drive. Thanks for all the help from multiple members here, I will post pictures from the trip tomorrow. Thanks again and wish me well for the trip tomorrow.

 

[camp9]

Glad to hear everything is going good. Did you look through the grates on the bridge to the water? Have a safe trip the rest of the way tomorrow and looking forward to the pictures.

 

[jeeplvr247]

I am home in Rochester now. It was a real long drive at 50mph. This morning I determined that 3 hours is my limit on that 5-ton seat before I need a stretch. I left the camera up north but I will try to post some pics once my folks get back home after new years. Thanks to everyone that helped me or offered to help along the way. Andy, of course I looked at the water through the gates. The only thing better than that is when you sail under the bridge and look at the cars up above.

 

[DaveP]

I am home in Rochester now. It was a real long drive at 50mph. This morning I determined that 3 hours is my limit on that 5-ton seat before I need a stretch. I left the camera up north but I will try to post some pics once my folks get back home after new years. Thanks to everyone that helped me or offered to help along the way. Andy, of course I looked at the water through the gates. The only thing better than that is when you sail under the bridge and look at the cars up above.

I normaly look down thru the grates but I have been under the bridge a couple times looking up.
Glad to hear you made it home with no issues.
only 3 hrs at a time in the seat? what is it a box seat?