Over the holiday I did my first real test of my
cooling system since I did the citric acid radiator
flush.   The Easter trip had scared me into action as
it was cooler then and I was using my heater to keep
the engine cool.
   The trip to King's Canyon goes through Fresno.
Fresno is hot. If your coming from the Bay area I
suggest the Gilroy route instead of the Tracey route.
 From Fresno there is a very steady 4-6% grade up.
Climbing to 7000 feet I found the climb easier than
Yosemite as there was less up and down and the van
could handle everthing in 3rd gear not needing to
shift to 2nd at all and not needing to turn the heater
on.
   King's Canyon is a good alternative to Yosemite as
it is less crowded.   Intersting to see bears grazing
in the grass uninterested in the primates walking
around them.   Many camping areas but few with
showers.   When you need that shower look to lodgepole
for the public showers that take quarters.   A very
busy place for that reason so save the showers for the
middle of the week.   Condsider a night in the delux
rustic cabins or tent cabins as another alternative to
getting that required shower for the week of sweat.
      May your summer be full of camping, gary

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