Ruth Haffly wrote to Sean Dennis <=-

We tow the R-Pod with our Nissan Frontier but are looking to upgrade to something about the Ford F-150 size. Steve is debating
upgrading/upsizing campers but he's put so much into this one, I'm not sure if he actually will or not. If so, we may go with something of the F-250 size. We've appreciated the extra room the truck has, and yes, we
do carry a generator. Steve bought one last year that runs either on

Consider the newly revamped Nissan Frontier also. The major differences
between the Foo-Rod F150 and F250 are in the suspension and the ride
height ---- the 250 will ride much rougher due to its stiffer springs
(much stiffer). It will also need a longer ladder to get into the cab.

I looked at a '22 Frontier at my local dealer the other day. It's a bit
bulkier than the model you have but not overly so. And the standard six cylinder engine has 310 horsepower with 281 pound-feet of torque. And a
payload rating of 1,610 pounds with a tow rating of 6,720 pounds. Also
trailer sway control comes standard.

I'm at a stage of life where I choose my vehicles for ease of entry and
exit. I think I'll look around for a used Frontier extended cab. I don't
really need the power punch of the new guy. And I'll not be towing any crampers. I just need to haul the occasional thing that's not a fit for
the capacious trunk on my Beemer. And the Danger Ranger is getting a bit
"long in the tooth".

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Title: Truck Stop Home Fries
Categories: Five, Potatoes, Pork, Vegetables
Yield: 6 Servings

6 lg Russet potatoes; thin sliced
8 sl Bacon
1 lg Onion; thin sliced
1 ts (ea) salt & black pepper

Fill a large saucepan 3/4 full with water; add potatoes
and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook 10 to 12
minutes, or until fork-tender; drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat,
cook bacon until crispy. Remove to a paper towel-lined
plate to drain, then crumble. Add onion to bacon fat and
saute 5 to 7 minutes, or until it starts to brown. Add
potatoes, bacon, salt, and pepper; toss gently and cook
15 to 20 minutes, or until brown, stirring occasionally.

RECIPE FROM: https://www.mrfood.com

Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen

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Hi Dave,

We tow the R-Pod with our Nissan Frontier but are looking to upgrade to something about the Ford F-150 size. Steve is debating
upgrading/upsizing campers but he's put so much into this one, I'm not sure if he actually will or not. If so, we may go with something of the F-250 size. We've appreciated the extra room the truck has, and yes, we
do carry a generator. Steve bought one last year that runs either on

Consider the newly revamped Nissan Frontier also. The major

Right now we're in the window shopping phase. We've pretty much decided
not to buy brand new, something 5 years or less in age will do. We
bought the 2010 Frontier at the end of December, 2016; it still runs
well but we know it won't last forever.

differences between the Foo-Rod F150 and F250 are in the suspension
and the ride
height ---- the 250 will ride much rougher due to its stiffer springs

Stephen put Sumo Springs into the truck after we got it back to NC. Much
less of a "bounce" effect over bumps, train tracks, etc now.

(much stiffer). It will also need a longer ladder to get into the cab.

The truck came with running boards. Sometimes I use them to get in,
sometimes not. Hardly ever in getting out; I just slide. (G) Any new
vehicle will have them, if now already installed, then put on afterward.

I looked at a '22 Frontier at my local dealer the other day. It's a
bit bulkier than the model you have but not overly so. And the
standard six cylinder engine has 310 horsepower with 281 pound-feet of torque. And a payload rating of 1,610 pounds with a tow rating of
6,720 pounds. Also
trailer sway control comes standard.

The latter is nice; we added it to the truck and we've appreciated it.
We didn't have it on the Escape and have speculated if it would have
made a difference on that bridge in Wyoming.

I'm at a stage of life where I choose my vehicles for ease of entry
and exit. I think I'll look around for a used Frontier extended cab. I don't really need the power punch of the new guy. And I'll not be
towing any
crampers. I just need to haul the occasional thing that's not a fit

We hope to be towing for a few more years yet. We're getting new siding
and windows for the house. Steve borrowed a neighbor's utility trailer
to bring home the windows last week. The siding was delivered--curbside
so it was moved on to the side yard.

for the capacious trunk on my Beemer. And the Danger Ranger is getting
a bit "long in the tooth".

I understand. We left a 1992 Chevy Lumina APV mini van in HI when we
came back to the main land in 2006. We tend to hang on to vehicles for
years; the 2nd Escape and Focus were exceptions to the rule.

Title: Truck Stop Home Fries
Categories: Five, Potatoes, Pork, Vegetables
Yield: 6 Servings

6 lg Russet potatoes; thin sliced
8 sl Bacon
1 lg Onion; thin sliced
1 ts (ea) salt & black pepper

Fill a large saucepan 3/4 full with water; add potatoes
and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook 10 to 12
minutes, or until fork-tender; drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat,
cook bacon until crispy. Remove to a paper towel-lined
plate to drain, then crumble. Add onion to bacon fat and
saute 5 to 7 minutes, or until it starts to brown. Add
potatoes, bacon, salt, and pepper; toss gently and cook
15 to 20 minutes, or until brown, stirring occasionally.

I usually do my fried potatoes starting with raw potatoes, no pre
cooking. They may take a bit longer but not significantly. I'll also add
the onion when the potatoes are about half cooked, less chance of it
getting overdone, IMO.



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Ruth
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