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RE: No more training wheels
I don't need an air ride hitch. I have a air ride truck and pin box, also fore and aft cushioning.
https://i.imgur.com/DCCkp3tl.jpg
Yes we all know . :B
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cummins2014
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05/22/23 07:11am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Ram 6.7 no start
You must not have let your AISIN drain very long. I usually get 8 quarts out on a drain only.
OMG. Who cares….
I know !! :B
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cummins2014
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05/18/23 07:37am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Goodyear Endurance is 5 years too old?
Mine are 5 y/o this year as well and I have no intention of replacing them just because of age. I will have to replace them next year because they'll be worn out - at <15K. They'll be replaced with something else that starts out with more tread.
Thats pretty poor performance for any tire 15K . If you got the rims for it move up to the best in an RV tire, the Sailun S637 .
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cummins2014
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05/17/23 07:10am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Chevrolet 6.6 burning oil
we had the 2001 3500 8.1 chev dually towing a 15K alpenlite. Friend with a 7.3 ford dually with a lighter fifth passed us as were sitting on a long hill wide area waiting for our MH friend to catch up. We waited for enough time that I didn't think we would catch up to our friend. Well we did very quickly and he was so slow. But he loved his truck. chevman.
Loved the truck ,but when I went to a 38' fifth wheel, it had to go . Never regretted getting the 6.7 Cummins , but my son asked me one day , did I get the discount on my Ram truck . I asked what discount was that , he said the " UGLY discount . :B He's a ford guy . :(
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cummins2014
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05/02/23 07:11am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Chevrolet 6.6 burning oil
Whoa, sorry for being a month behind on GMs next years models….lol.
Well good, GM finally pulled their heads out of their posteriors.
Now Ram is the only one left running 100% outdated transmissions in some of their HD models (aka all the diesels).
Actually more like being about 5 months behind, GM made the announcement early in Dec 22 and launched the new websites then....lol.
Perhaps too busy then stirring up the shitpot at the time on these boards....lol?
Lol, nah, you may be mistaking me for someone who watches every YooToob video, actually caring about what the next latest update is….
And no one is raving about the (stock) power of the old 7.3 Powerstroke. At least not in the last 15 years or more. That is a poor comparison by which to make a point.
I certainly hope not ,bought new ,and drove for nearly 16 years a early 99 7.3 Powerstroke . Did a great job on any thing around 10K or under ,after that it fell on its face .
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cummins2014
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05/01/23 08:32am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Twisted Receiver Square
I’m sure it wasn’t welded properly, I’ve seen that before with new vehicle parts. It’s probably not detrimental to the hitch and will not fail. But it will not work correctly with a WD hitch. Not to mention it would drive me nuts looking at a crooked hitch whenever I walk up to the truck.
It's possible it wasn't welded properly , most likely a tack weld broke after coming out of the jig, and the welding heat pulled it out of square .
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cummins2014
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04/26/23 09:18am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Ram Cummins/Aisin Failures
A little more on the "Ball Joints" being bad. My truck is a pavement princess with no off roading no different than the guy in the video. Can't get much easier duty than my truck gets or his concerning ball joint wear.
Wait a minute here, I know for a fact that you drive on California highways all winter and commute North in the spring and South in the fall on I-5 in Northern California, which are similar to "off road" roads in other states.
No lateral stress like off road.
There's a lot of stress on the front end parts when towing a gooseneck/fifth wheel.
Are you kidding????? My 6k pin adds around 175# to the steer axle, THAT will do nothing to cause stress on the front components.
My hitch is full forward to be clear. If this guy adds 100# to his front axle with the RV's he is towing I would be shocked.
If it adds so much stress then my front end should be toast at 102k.
I too tow pretty heavy no where near what you tow ,but as far as I know my ball joints are good at 70K . Getting my drag link replaced ,whenever that happens . After that is done ,I will get it aligned by an independent alignment shop that only does alignment . I'm sure they check ball joints ,but I will make sure .
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cummins2014
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03/22/23 09:43am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Ram Cummins/Aisin Failures
I work at a dealer an I’ve only seen one Aisin failure. I see far more emmisions failures than anything, DPF, sensors, etc!
Before I bought the MH I was looking for a 6.4 gas truck specifically to get away from an issue while on the road.
You are SPOT ON!!! I personally know a Top Mechanic and the Parts Manager at my local Dealer, they say the same.
So YOU had the only Aisin failure in your dealers history? Lol
Very ironic…
Lol , and you know they are all telling the truth, that's amazing only one failure per dealership. :B
Lol and after your recent dealer experience (on CF.com) you have the most reason to be skeptical! That was some next level stuff!
I'll share it briefly , took the truck in for the infamous V06 recall drag link replacement ,they called me nearly 5 hours later we don't have the part . Only to find out when I got home that they had changed my oil .:?
The worst part of it ,had just changed it a week or so ago ,plus they overfilled it about 2 quarts . Gotta love those dealerships .
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cummins2014
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03/19/23 08:46am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Ram Cummins/Aisin Failures
I work at a dealer an I’ve only seen one Aisin failure. I see far more emmisions failures than anything, DPF, sensors, etc!
Before I bought the MH I was looking for a 6.4 gas truck specifically to get away from an issue while on the road.
You are SPOT ON!!! I personally know a Top Mechanic and the Parts Manager at my local Dealer, they say the same.
So YOU had the only Aisin failure in your dealers history? Lol
Very ironic…
Lol , and you know they are all telling the truth, that's amazing only one failure per dealership. :B
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cummins2014
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03/17/23 08:19am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: folding utility trailer
We're just shipping off our trash to the garbage heaps.
Very telling, that mentality. Calling a conservative state with one of the most fiscally stable budgets and best morals a trash heap, vs the massive budget deficit and dumpster fire that defines the sunshine state….
Yup, reason for not replying .
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cummins2014
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03/06/23 05:02pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Electric and ICE forever together?
How many of use carry a spare gas (or diesel) can full of fuel as we travel on well travelled highways?
I do agree that for off road EV may not be a wise choice.
If by “off road” you mean rural vs urban, maybe.
It’s funny how the closed minds refuse to acknowledge that if one booked a new EV truck/suv to any sort of substantial trailer, there are many paved roads in both of our countries where it wouldn’t make it to the next charging station or at a bare minimum you’d be chasing charging stations and praying you made it there.
Well, you wouldn’t be “praying you would make it there”. You would know before you left wherever you are exactly what charge you would arrive with at your destination. If it says you can’t make it and you leave anyway then you are going to the wrong destination or have the wrong vehicle to get there. It’s not that hard. Right tool for the right job.
No, you’re exactly right. And in the populous areas of the country, bingo bango,you can fill up them depleted Duracells somehow every hundred miles when they go dead.
For those of us who travel in less populated areas I guess just keep that spare gas powered truck around for the big trips….
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How would I know exactly what charge I’d have? Is it like a DTE on normal vehicles?
Or is there some magic that happens in EVs that predict grades, winds, how much my mileage will drop based on knowing what I’m loading into it or towing?
What if I’m headin to Havre but decide to go to Chester because the fishin is better?
I was raised in Chinook , don't remember if there were charging stations there or not . :B Heading west thru Havre over towards Browning is where the good fishing is . Chinook to Browning is just shy of 200 miles ,then over to Mission Reservoir to fish should be okay ,as long as you charged back up in Browning , I'm sure they have plenty of charging stations . :R
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cummins2014
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03/06/23 09:00am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: folding utility trailer
We're just shipping off our trash to the garbage heaps.
What Southern California.
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cummins2014
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03/04/23 09:03pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: folding utility trailer
Lol, who cares….:)
Just use the thing in WA. You can’t get pulled over for obstructed license plate…or expired license plate, or wrong license plate. Or no license plate at all! Hahaha
And yet here you are, continuing into the fourth page LOL . No worries in Utah , no plate required. :)
:B
Cheers!
Utah is another place I’d love to live!
There are worse places for sure , unless the Californians don’t stop moving here . :B
I prefer to think the more you get, the less the rest of us get, by default!
It’s bad here , when the governor of Utah makes a comment, telling them to stay home or something to that effect .
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cummins2014
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03/04/23 05:39pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: folding utility trailer
Lol, who cares….:)
Just use the thing in WA. You can’t get pulled over for obstructed license plate…or expired license plate, or wrong license plate. Or no license plate at all! Hahaha
And yet here you are, continuing into the fourth page LOL . No worries in Utah , no plate required. :)
:B
Cheers!
Utah is another place I’d love to live!
There are worse places for sure , unless the Californians don’t stop moving here . :B
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cummins2014
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03/03/23 05:12pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: folding utility trailer
Lol, who cares….:)
Just use the thing in WA. You can’t get pulled over for obstructed license plate…or expired license plate, or wrong license plate. Or no license plate at all! Hahaha
And yet here you are, continuing into the fourth page LOL . No worries in Utah , no plate required. :)
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cummins2014
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03/03/23 10:17am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: RAM 3500 with HO 6.7L Cummins SRW
^^^ I think it’s got to be a 3500 series with the Aisin …. the high output is only available in a 3500 series and is only available with the Aisin.
I was going to say ,it would be the Aisin if it's the HO . Like 12V said , that's a question to be asked before purchase if concerned . Never gave mileage much thought , truck was not bought for economy . Mileage towing as said is probably going to be about the same.
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cummins2014
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02/25/23 07:40am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: RAM 3500 with HO 6.7L Cummins SRW
Just discovered that the new RAM we ordered has been built and is waiting to ship. The 2015 RAM 2500 with the regular 6.7L Cummins that we have now will get around 20-21 miles per gallon when running empty on a trip. Does anyone have experience with the HO on fuel mileage? Both trucks have the 3.73 rear end.
Thanks
Pretty sure your 2015 SRW has the 3.42 rear end ,unless you put 3.73's in it . As far as mileage no idea , but would stand to reason having 3.73 in the new one ,probably slightly less mileage would be my guess .
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cummins2014
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02/24/23 11:13am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: New HD truck bed rails too tall for 5th wheel
Obviously the truck beds are higher now, than as mentioned, a 2000 model. In the years that trucks moved from 16" wheels, to 17", then 18/20" wheels, with tall tires, some things had to change. Taller tires, required suspension spacers to allow fit, and room for squat when loaded. Add heavier, or extra springs, to allow for increasing RAWR.
DRW trucks stayed with smaller tires/wheels, so often times lower bed height than SRW. Some trucks have factory air suspension to keep bed level, and may allow for lower bed height.
The OP can raise the trailer, find a truck with similar height, or just tow more nose high. IMO, towing a small FW, up to 3"s nose high, would be acceptable, but not my personal choice.
Jerry
My sons new 2022 Ford 350 , and new 2022 fifth wheel runs a bit nose high ,he is as low as he can get on the bedrails. It's either lower the truck or raise the fifth wheel .
My 1999 Ford Superduty 350, and my 2008 Montana fifth wheel was pretty close to level. Same fifth wheel behind my 2014 Ram 3500 was a bit nose high . My present fifth wheel is a bit better ,but still slightly nose high . I was okay with them all. I would not of wanted to be any higher .
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cummins2014
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02/22/23 10:51am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 1/2 Inch Drive Corded or Battery Impact Wrench
Just WOW...I surely am the only one on these forums that does not have a battery powered impact! I am not lazy...did not order one yet...hanging tough, so far.
That pretty blonde Babe is a reminder, that I can use non-powered tools too!
I have to admit, that I did cave, ordered a nice new Case pocket knife, after many years not having one. Yup, the knife thread on ATC got me. Mine should be in my pocket this coming week!
Jerry
Case are nice ,kinda of a bucks knife guy myself . But admit I carry just a small Swiss combination these days ,has the fingernail clipper , blade , tooth pick etc . If out ,and about well then its the Leatherman on the belt .
Yes ,no battery powered impact yet myself, never gave it much thought until this thread .
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cummins2014
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02/20/23 08:32am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: 1/2 Inch Drive Corded or Battery Impact Wrench
Lot's of LAZY people, or maybe they just need to have the latest gadget??? How much time does it take to break loose the lug nuts and remove them and do the reverse compared to the impact? Also a long handle ratchet wrench or a simple pc of pipe that can double as a defense item is nice. Is it really worth it to buy a 1/2" impact???
Wife never has complained with the good ol manual tools!!! She really makes that speed wrench spin!!!
https://i.imgur.com/Ea1HcmZl.jpg
You have trained her well, but mine will hand me the tools .:B
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cummins2014
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02/20/23 08:23am |
General RVing Issues
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