I learned a good lesson back in Nov of '85 when I was 25 years old. I was coming down off of Mount Baker east of Portland loaded heavy (B train 105,500 lb) in my 81 Mack cabover at about 2 am. I was coming down off of the mountain nicely using my jake. That was all fine and dandy until all of a sudden my jake quit working. To make a long story short I made it down the grade in one piece but had no brakes left. I had to coast to a stop. When the truck settled I just sat there and poured a coffee and collected my thoughts. Then I got out, blocked the wheels and set up my brakes. Lesson learned. It turned out all it was is the wire going to the jake that activates it broke off. As for Lewiston HIll, I was through there on a motorcycle in 2017. It took my breath away after I took the turn after the scale and could see down to the city. We had to pull over and stop for a bit and take some pictures.
Wow . Great story and a scary one.. those ol canovers were quite a bit to handle on snow back in the day. I drove a '79 peterbuilt cabover over the trough road in Grand County CO on my way to AZ.. no snow but it was in the mtns. Fun fun.
Gday mate So nice to see the wheat . Bumper harvest by the look of it. Better than here in Australia! Winter drought conditions again for the third year in a row!
I was going to comment to Mike about going down the highway to Lewiston back in 1974. I was with my fiancee in a converted bread truck (RV style). Now reading your comment here, I am sure it was this highway to Clarkston...hair pin curves. Shortly after this was decided I didn't want to be RVing anymore. Three months was enough.
Just imagine if they got interstste 11 finally complete from border to border! I-11 would have all the awesomest features any interstate route could hope for, such as the bridge south of Hoover Dam, Las Vegas strip, the Nevada Desert and close enough to Area 51, plus the Lewiston Hill!!!!!!
I know and have been to most of the states you are driving...following natural gas pipeline. Also my son is a driver. Was I should say. He is in office now. He drove for 18yrs. What you see I been there done that.
Aren't you being a little bit greedy, there? Not everybody has 2160p! Half of us still have only 1080p due to financial limitations, so give the guy a break!!!! If all you care about is 2160 to 4k and even 8k only video quality, then by all means unsub the guy just because he chooses to record in 1080p!!!!
Grumpy old bugger, no idea about uploads, just sayin ive noticed theres an upsurge in hi res, light hearted coment... But im sure the Gentleman who i posted for doesnt need help from a jerk butting in like a Bar Room Pisshead, so Fuck OFF.!@@ralphjames1211
I really enjoy watching you travel the states but can`t help but think,,,, what do you look like,,,, haha. Its ok if you don`t want your face out there but I try to picture you from the way your voice sounds and I know I`m way off. how about a revel....
Look up: John Connor : on RUclips he's got all the good Russian ones,, He cuts up and mixes to crashes short enough to see how stupid people could be but then again we already know how stupid people are when they drive
I learned a good lesson back in Nov of '85 when I was 25 years old. I was coming down off of Mount Baker east of Portland loaded heavy (B train 105,500 lb) in my 81 Mack cabover at about 2 am. I was coming down off of the mountain nicely using my jake. That was all fine and dandy until all of a sudden my jake quit working. To make a long story short I made it down the grade in one piece but had no brakes left. I had to coast to a stop. When the truck settled I just sat there and poured a coffee and collected my thoughts. Then I got out, blocked the wheels and set up my brakes. Lesson learned. It turned out all it was is the wire going to the jake that activates it broke off. As for Lewiston HIll, I was through there on a motorcycle in 2017. It took my breath away after I took the turn after the scale and could see down to the city. We had to pull over and stop for a bit and take some pictures.
Wow . Great story and a scary one.. those ol canovers were quite a bit to handle on snow back in the day. I drove a '79 peterbuilt cabover over the trough road in Grand County CO on my way to AZ.. no snow but it was in the mtns. Fun fun.
Wow!! I totally understand bud..How was your clutch leg? 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Another beautiful drive through of our great nation. TY. MMM.
Where I grew up the LC Valley, my stepdad is from Orofino wonderful country out there
Dreamy places...
Gday mate
So nice to see the wheat . Bumper harvest by the look of it.
Better than here in Australia! Winter drought conditions again for the third year in a row!
The highway going down the hill in to Lewiston in the old days when I drove it was a Two lane steep crooked SOB
You should do a calendar for next year with all your pics.
you were there in another video, only you came from the south. rode my Harley around that area alot of summers. Thanks for the ride.
another nice road trip thanx again
One road you probably don’t want to go on is 129 south out of Clarkston. Washington thru Asotin to Enterprise, Oregon. Pretty narly.
The Roy Orbinson Pretty Woman here my way twisty turny highway!!!!
I was going to comment to Mike about going down the highway to Lewiston back in 1974. I was with my fiancee in a converted bread truck (RV style). Now reading your comment here, I am sure it was this highway to Clarkston...hair pin curves. Shortly after this was decided I didn't want to be RVing anymore. Three months was enough.
Another good video great scenery thanks peace...
That view is awesome 👍
Just imagine if they got interstste 11 finally complete from border to border! I-11 would have all the awesomest features any interstate route could hope for, such as the bridge south of Hoover Dam, Las Vegas strip, the Nevada Desert and close enough to Area 51, plus the Lewiston Hill!!!!!!
Cool. I just made that trip Monday only in the opposite direction from McCall Idaho.
Try coming dwn that bad boy at night like I did for the first time, in a tanker loaded 80lbs..lol oh its breathtaking..sheeesh
Shout out from Moscow Mike! Almost in my hometown!
That's what you call it today!
The Palouse" pretty special
BTW you have a new subscriber, loving your vids.
Right on Doug.. and thanks for watching ☮️
All that is hay? Or wheat? Wow
It's a beautiful state
Mostly wheat and barley area. Biggest growers of soft white wheat.
Great.video 👍👍
I Thank For The Ride
Sub’d 👍🏻
How long time do u drive in a week?
Do you know what SUKA means?
I know and have been to most of the states you are driving...following natural gas pipeline. Also my son is a driver. Was I should say. He is in office now. He drove for 18yrs. What you see I been there done that.
Dare we ask for 2160 p.HD. Dont know why but many have got that lately.
Aren't you being a little bit greedy, there? Not everybody has 2160p! Half of us still have only 1080p due to financial limitations, so give the guy a break!!!! If all you care about is 2160 to 4k and even 8k only video quality, then by all means unsub the guy just because he chooses to record in 1080p!!!!
Grumpy old bugger, no idea about uploads, just sayin ive noticed theres an upsurge in hi res, light hearted coment... But im sure the Gentleman who i posted for doesnt need help from a jerk butting in like a Bar Room Pisshead, so Fuck OFF.!@@ralphjames1211
@@ralphjames1211 Didnt know Americans got ripped off, over here in Asia it all 4k. rich or poor.
Such luck, top scale house is usually closed.
Like 50,.
I really enjoy watching you travel the states but can`t help but think,,,, what do you look like,,,, haha. Its ok if you don`t want your face out there but I try to picture you from the way your voice sounds and I know I`m way off. how about a revel....
Look up: John Connor : on RUclips he's got all the good Russian ones,,
He cuts up and mixes to crashes short enough to see how stupid people could be but then again we already know how stupid people are when they drive