My suggestion is that he speak with Mark Anderson, Director of Program.
If there is a reliable mechanic in Cimarron (or maybe Eagle Nest or
Raton), Mark should know. Or maybe one of the guys on the permanent
Philmont staff can help but it doesn't really sound very promising. In
any case, my guess is that things like this have happened before so Mark
should be able to offer advice.
YiS,
-- Calvin H. Gray Scoutmaster, Troop 405 Associate Advisor, Venturing Crew 405 Georgetown, Texas I used to be an Owl (WM-62-2-98 @ Philmont) http://www.troop405.org/ > PhilPholks, > > I need some advice for a more "personal" problem - no, not chaffing > ..... > > I need some advice for my son on how to get his car home from Philmont. > My son, Josh Neff is a first year Ranger, this year. The engine on his > 1996 Explorer is locked-up and it appears that it needs replaced. Josh > would prefer to get the car home (central Pa.) and take care of the > engine replacement here.. > > Josh asked me to help coordinate a trailer rental so he and a fellow > Ranger can tow it home. Sounds simple - right? > So far, it looks like UHaul will not rent them a trailer, as the towed > vehicle is about the same weight as the towing vehicle (a Jeep Grand > Cherokee). > > I am going to verify the trailer rental and see if there are any other > truck or trailer options, from the national chains. > Even if I can solve that, I am a little concerned about two 19 year-olds > - towing for the first time and towing with an under-sized vehicle... > If we continue to look at hauling by trailer (and cannot rent one), I am > considering moving my planned purchase of a "car-hauling-type" flat bed > trailer up and wondering about trying to purchase it in New Mexico via > phone or Internet???? > > Another option is to hop in the truck and drive out - to do the towing > with a bigger vehicle and an experienced driver. I am not thrilled with > this option for several reasons - 1-tough getting off work as I already > went to Philmont this summer; 2-this could cost a $1000 (for fuel and > related expenses); 3-it would be an unpleasant, whirlwind trip; 4-Doing > this would diminish my son's experience of "solving" this problem > himself.... > > I am looking for other options and ideas. > Do any of you know about shipping a car by train, or by hired truck, or > some other method? > Or perhaps, personally know a reliable mechanic in the Cimarron area? > > BTW - these two finish up and plan to leave on August 10th. > > Thanks in advance for any advice. > Also, thanks for tolerating a non-trek related question. > > Your in Scouting (and parenting), > Rick Neff > Scoutmaster, Troop 31 > State College, Pa. > > FWIW - the engine died when it consumed some water in through the air > intake system. The engine became hydra-locked. It is unclear how much > damage was done. At this time the engine will not turn over. Josh > reports that a volume of water came out of at least two cylinders when > he removed the spark plugs..... > > > ------------------------------------------------------- Scouting E-mail Discussion Lists @ usscouts.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe at http://usscouts.org/lists/ Listserv Commands at http://usscouts.org/lists/lc.asp ------------------------------------------------------- Send listserv commands to: listserv@troop47.com Send postings to: philmont@troop47.com List FAQ found at: http://usscouts.org/lists/faq.asp List Administrator: philmont_owner@troop47.com ------------------------------------------------------- As you gather around this virtual campfire with fellow Scouts and Scouters, do your best to be trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent. -------------------------------------------------------Received on Wed Aug 4 10:56:56 2004
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