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There is a festival near us that I would really like to vend. The entry fee is pretty low. The problem is the road into the festival location is like washboard. They tell me it will be partly paved and graded the rest by the time of the festival. But... you know how that goes. How would you prepare the smokers, plumbing in the trailer, anything else you can think of to withstand a pretty rough ride? I don't want to get there and find out the plumbing has been shaken loose, the smoker elements won't work anymore, etc. It's about a 2 mile trip up the questionable road.
And if it's only partially paved and partially graded, I think there might be a big bump between the two surfaces. HELP.
Thank you to all who can offer advice.
Peggy
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Thanks, Willie and mnhogfarmer,
We took the ride and it about shook my teeth loose, but they say it will be paved and graded at the time of the festival. Jack wasn't really enthused about it. The people who went to the festival last year said the food vendors had people lined up because there were only 1 or 2 to choose from. I have to submit my entry soon, if I'm going to do it. Maybe we just won't do it. I don't want to make $500.00 and lose $20,000.
We're doing a lot of work on the trailer. It sure looks pretty. Jack was down there all day, cleaning, polishing, putting in a new exhaust pipe thing. We moved the SM and cleaned and polished behind the smokers. I learned more sailor language!
Peggy
The plumbing on ours is about 1 1/2" plastic compression fittings.

They have lossened before and had we messes after pulling the sink drains. We just keep an eye on those. The supply water to spigots is pvc glued, and hasn't been a problem.

We have taken many bumpy, hilly, gravel roads with ours, the worst part being the dust. Nearly half the roads in our rural area are gravel.
since it is mother's day i won't say what i really am thinking Eeker
while doing all the above listed work i had a chance to look at the heating element in the sm150. figure 2 wood wedges would kill the vibrations which is my biggest concern. oh and since it is mother's day promised a re-trip down the road(after all the exterior stainless is polished) and an open mind (and a closed mouth). bout the best thing i can do.
as far as sailor language we all know that the proper application of specific words always makes stuck bolts loosen up Wink
happy mothers day bear!!!! Big Grin
Peggy,

I think the wood shimms or styrofoam blocks for the elements would work fine. Just try to remember how CS shipped your smokers to you and do the same.

Heck, they might even send ya some of the packing they use if you ask real nice.

As for the plumbing, I think I would simply unscrew the drains and water lines from the tanks, and cap the water inlet & outlet holes until you got to the event. That way if the tanks did "jump" or shift on you during the ride they would not crack a line.

I feel more for your behinds & dental work than for your trailer though. I remember those graded roads from my days in South Georgia. They were all fine and dandy to drive on until the rain came.
q,
as you can tell bear really wants to do this one. i have never stepped on her toes since we decided long ago what our duties were (she is front and lines up things and i am back and cook and tow and repair). unpacking our newest sm150 i don't remember any wedges but i am going to get with cookshack service on this. to be honest rain would smooth this road up. would rather fight a slide than the washboard. but darn it bear wants this one and i am doing my darnests to make it happen. by the way where is the new catalog??? if i do this one for her she owes me the j&w forged f. dick set!!!!!!!
hope you guys aren't as wet as indy but that seems to be working in my favor. got to go there to see my guadacanal and manila veteran seabee dad and mom has parkinson's so they can't travel anymore. sunday me and bear are going for bump day and that is the 1st time since 1969 that i have been to that and to be real honest peg and me are worn thin working 7 days a week for the last year and really need this. nice part was we passed our state's today with no sweat. sorry if i rambled thanks to everyone for helping us
jack
Hi Peggy!

I know you are going for it so I have two requests. First would you please send me an picture via email of the road whilst you are in transit. Second, a picture of Jack's face as he is driving said road (at an appropriate moment!)

I can just hear Jack ... "Rackin' Frackin' Road !"

Good Luck!

Kate
q,
make sure your phone lines are working. i see a johnson and wales f.dick forged knife set in this one for me Wink
jack
ps. will sleep in beds of trucks and cook for knives. kinda kewl motto there dontcha think?? she left out this was a 2 day event. to be real honest i wanna do it too Big Grin. easy way to find out if i am still young lol
Sorry guys, its been a while since I've beenable to get on here.

How was your Hoosier trip?

Go getter Peg. Let the good times roll....bumpy road or no bumpy road!

Jack, Mr. Dick told me he'd have the perfect set of forged knives for your rig whenever you're ready! Love your motto! By the way, I have a cover over my truck and I'll even help you cook!

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