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    #31
    Thanks, today will be slow going until I get up to the interstate. I'll try to update at lunch.
    2009 RZ2, PCM 343, MLA Surf Ballast, Premium Sound.
    2013 Toyota Sequoia 4WD W/Timbren SES

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      #32
      Wow, soundss like some scary moments on the highway...

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        #33
        ewok,

        awesome thread. thanks for the updates and scenic pix.

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          #34
          Pic from this morning, I'll post more tonight, I almost crashed on a pretty icy road, but I got to Spokane safe and the boat fit perfectly in the garage, like it was made for it!

          2009 RZ2, PCM 343, MLA Surf Ballast, Premium Sound.
          2013 Toyota Sequoia 4WD W/Timbren SES

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            #35
            Welcome to the great white north Ewok
            glad you had a safe trip
            "Failing to prepare is preparing to fail" John Wooden- Rest in Peace

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              #36
              Picture crossing the Columbia river into Washington. Yesterday, day 5 was the most trecherous. I chose this route due to the slow elevation changes and the slightly less mountain snow potential, that didn't work. The 100 miles fro Bend, OR along HWY 97 had some long distance elevation climb and it climbed up into a cloud. There was snow compacted to ice on many of the high sections of the road. I was following a group of cars who were stuck behind an 18 wheeler hauling hay when we came upon a very fresh accident. A trailblazer had gone off the side of the road and rolled a few times. Well the truck and all the cars start rubbernecking and as soon as I saw the wreck I started slowing as best you can on ice. I was only doing 25 and had about 1/4 mile between me and the pack of cars but I came about a pubic hair from hitting the guy in front of me. He slowed down to a crawl and just after he passed the wreck he saw me coming up on him fast so he actually sped up a little and stayed out of my way.

              About 6-9 miles later our group came across another wreck, this time a van pulling a 20' enclosed trailer. The van was upside down with the trailer on top. Both wrecks were on long streches of straight road but covered in ice. It was foggy and windy too, the only thing I can think of is they got pushed around by the wind and overcorrected and flipped their vehicles.

              Well, I survived with no damage or injuries, and made it down a well plowed and salted road to I-84, which was dry and relatively flat. I managed 73 on the road no problem. After the grapevine climb and the snow and ice today, I have a lot of respect for my little truck. It has more than enough power and brakes to pull my RZ2 and my gear and it is very maneuverable in tight parking lots too.

              Here is the WA state sign:

              2009 RZ2, PCM 343, MLA Surf Ballast, Premium Sound.
              2013 Toyota Sequoia 4WD W/Timbren SES

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                #37
                2000 miles and it was very clean. The last 400 miles lead to this build up in grime, the snow tires work great though.



                My uncle is a great photographer and he found this little motel to take a few nice sunset pics, these I took with my iPhone though:



                2009 RZ2, PCM 343, MLA Surf Ballast, Premium Sound.
                2013 Toyota Sequoia 4WD W/Timbren SES

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                  #38
                  The boat is finally put away in it's new home, the journey is complete.

                  2009 RZ2, PCM 343, MLA Surf Ballast, Premium Sound.
                  2013 Toyota Sequoia 4WD W/Timbren SES

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                    #39
                    I glad you made it there safely...I don't have any desire to pull a boat in the snow! Thanks for sharing your adventure!

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                      #40
                      Nice Garage Ewok! I wish mine had a alcove in it like that
                      "Failing to prepare is preparing to fail" John Wooden- Rest in Peace

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                        #41
                        Originally posted by Iwndr View Post
                        Nice Garage Ewok! I wish mine had a alcove in it like that
                        X2. That space is awesome.

                        Glad you all made it home safely.

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                          #42
                          Thanks all, here are 2 more pics in the garage in daylight, I don't ever want to tow in the snow either but it is doable.


                          2009 RZ2, PCM 343, MLA Surf Ballast, Premium Sound.
                          2013 Toyota Sequoia 4WD W/Timbren SES

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                            #43
                            Wow! Love that garage!!!! Nice job picking that house out!

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                              #44
                              Agreed - that garage is great. I wonder if my wife would let me do that to our house? I would only require sacrificing the downstairs bedroom, bathroom, and part of the living room. That shouldn't be too much to give up for the boat.

                              Glad you (and the boat) made it safe and sound

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                                #45
                                Originally posted by Timmy! View Post
                                Wow! Love that garage!!!! Nice job picking that house out!
                                Thanks, when we were looking at homes up here many had 3 car garages, and it was a nice plus but not mandatory. But the more we looked and I started measuring the 3rd bay in the garage, if it was too small for the boat we kept on looking, until we found this house. It has the floor plan that satisfies my wife and the garage that satisfies me.
                                2009 RZ2, PCM 343, MLA Surf Ballast, Premium Sound.
                                2013 Toyota Sequoia 4WD W/Timbren SES

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