[Rockhounds] Vehicles

[Charles Baran]

Wayne; you are my hero!  Kathy and I have got 10 more years to go to 
catch up with you and then maybe we can ditch out Suzuki and get a 
civilized rig.  Take care and have a great Thanksgiving.  Chuck...

Wayne Rasmussen wrote:

> I first started watching the ground for rocks long years ago in a 1949 
> V.W. bug, an outstanding rut and hole climber with the 36 H.P. engine. 
> This year we are now totally equipped with a new F250,  the big Diesel 
> motor,  Tractor air horn,  overload air sacks
> and several other wants.  A new 38 foot Snowbird 5th wheel with the 
> big generator for longer stays and a new Backwoods camper with all the 
> goodies for the rough country,  a new Suzuki 700 A.T.V. 4x4,  that 
> turns out to be too powerful for my needs at 70 years old,  the locals 
> call me Mr. Kamikaze.
>
> We love this list and all that are on it,  thanks lots people.
>
> Wayne
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Daly" <sauktown1 at yahoo.com>
> To: "Rockhounds at drizzle.com: A mailing list for rock and gem 
> collectors" <rockhounds at lists.drizzle.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 7:34 AM
> Subject: Re: [Rockhounds] Vehicles
>
>
>> I use a 2000 GMC Safari (same as the Chevy Astro) with AWD. It's 
>> built on a 3/4 ton truck chassis, and has a 4.3 L V-6 and towing 
>> package. It pulls my 25 ft travel trailer easily, and (without the 
>> trailer) can go off-road or up nasty mining roads. With the 2nd & 3rd 
>> seats removed (they come out easily)  you can haul a lot of rocks!
>>  Jim Daly
>>
>> Charles Baran <kcbaran at arczip.com> wrote:
>>  Friends: Just wondering what sort of vehicle you all use to go
>> rockhounding when you go on those little trails with the big ruts. My
>> wife, Kathy, and I use a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4x4 with the 2.5 V6
>> and regular hwy tires . We have been able to go everyplace with no
>> problem (except my fear). The only problem is the small interior...I
>> don't have a lot of space to put rocks. Just wondering. Chuck...
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