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Title: 7 days in a teardrop.
Post by: Rattiac on June 02, 2019, 02:30:41 PM

Our first northern trip. Exploring Yellowstone (Idaho, Montana, Wyoming).
Left the Friday of memorial weekend.
Rained off and on except the last two days.
Also fished wherever I could. 8)

Started off;;;;
1.) Bear world in Rexburg Idaho
2.) Yellowstone (Madison campground) 2 nights.
3.) Did the usual site's (old faithful, guyser's)
4.) Bridge bay campground 2 nights
 (by Yellowstone lake)
5.) Yellowstone grand canyon, Morris guysers.
6.) Headed south to lava hot springs.
Saw Grand Tetons, ect.
7.) Last night at Lake Walcott Idaho.
Great weather and site.

Title: Re: 7 days in a teardrop.
Post by: Rattiac on June 02, 2019, 02:38:58 PM

Soooo much to see.

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Post by: sixball on June 03, 2019, 01:16:23 AM

Out there seeing our country, camping amongst the wonders, enjoying what you have, does it get better?  :)

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Post by: TFoch on June 03, 2019, 07:06:45 AM

Nice trip Rattiac!  I love Yellowstone and that part of the country!

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Post by: EDNY on June 03, 2019, 07:17:05 AM

Rattiac...great pictures...enjoy traveling when the opportunity exists.

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Post by: chopper526 on June 03, 2019, 06:36:27 PM

Looks like a great trip! How's the teardrop holding up? My son just got back from a 10 day hiking trip: Montana, Idaho. He said it was the best ever!

Title: Re: 7 days in a teardrop.
Post by: Rattiac on June 04, 2019, 12:40:35 AM

Yup, dosent get any better.  ;D
It was sooo green up there. Kinda splurged at bear world and got tickets to feed the baby bear's. What an awesome experience. 🐻 🐻🐻
Didn't get any bites while fishing. Oh well. We did bring back some alcohol, fireworks and lottery tickets.
It's a Utah thing.  :o 8).
Since I haven't caught any fish in a long time, my bosses grand kid is a heck of a fisherman so..... im bringing my poles and gear to work to have him see what im doing wrong  :-[.
He's 12 and catches lunkers every time out.

Teardrop did great. The door has a small leak while driving in the rain I need to fix. The mattress was a bit wet by the door but the sleeping bag stayed dry. We put a towel there during travel.

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Post by: chopper526 on June 04, 2019, 06:11:17 PM

That's great, man!! Happy trails!

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Post by: Rattiac on June 04, 2019, 06:34:32 PM

I let the jeep have a day off yesterday but... today
It sounds like I killed a rear u-joint.
Like a good jeep. It got me home. :)

Title: Re: 7 days in a teardrop.
Post by: sammons on June 05, 2019, 04:48:49 PM

Great pics Rattiac, looks like you had a good time. Beautiful scenery!

Title: Re: 7 days in a teardrop.
Post by: Rattiac on June 09, 2019, 02:43:54 PM

Definitely had a good time.  ;D

I put my spare driveshaft in and the squeak is gone but.... I'll be sending the jeep in to a driveshaft shop, having them rebuilt the shaft and figure out the slight vibes I have at 65mph.
Last time I rebuilt the shaft myself, it was actually cheaper to have a shop do it.

Looking at the hurt shaft. The end u-joint seems smooth during travel, the double cardian is a bit stiff.