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RE: RAM spare tire tool
Not the jack, I may need the rod you use to lower the spare. With Ford you need a key like thingamajig you place on the end of the crank rod to engage the gear that lowers the tire. Does RAM need one. I need to search the track to see if these spare tire tools are in ir somewhere/ Where are those kept? Under the rear seat??
Back to the question of needing a "key" to lower the spare, not on mine. One of the 4 sections of rod that get connected have a 5 sided open end that engages the stud on the crank mechanism.The one for the Ram is a square that is about 1/2".
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fj12ryder
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05/22/22 07:24pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: RAM spare tire tool
That's where mine should be, but aren't, since we bought the truck used. Oops. But a 1/2" socket extension reversed will work. And they sell just the tool on Ebay for a few bucks.
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fj12ryder
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05/21/22 09:02pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Tesla Semi truck unveil & test ride set for Oct 26th !
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As for the semis, my son-in-law is planning to go into trucking with a goal of buying (several) Tesla semis.Well, everyone needs a goal, of course some people will limit themselves to attainable goals. :)
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fj12ryder
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05/19/22 02:51pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: EPDM roof Material or Something Else?
...So it’s not quite clear to me why one would seek to avoid TPO??
3 tonsUnfamiliarity, and not enough knowledge on the subject.
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fj12ryder
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05/17/22 04:11pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Water Pressure Regulator
I've used that regulator for several years, no problems.Yep, me too. No problems. Sometimes more expensive just means it costs more. :)
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fj12ryder
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05/16/22 05:27pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Nose High vs Bed Clearance
Ditto to the above.
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fj12ryder
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05/16/22 05:24pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: EPDM roof Material or Something Else?
The other type is TPO. That's as much as I know. :)
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fj12ryder
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05/16/22 06:05am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Tesla Semi truck unveil & test ride set for Oct 26th !
"Of course, the Semi is only available in the US for now."
Okay, now that's funny, I don't care who you are. :)
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fj12ryder
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05/13/22 09:45pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Blackstone Griddle or ?
Are you thinking size or brand? We have the 17" Blackstone for the two of us and it works very well. We have a larger one at home, but don't see the need while out traveling. We do like the Blackstone very well, but they could have better wind breaks for the burners.
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fj12ryder
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05/11/22 06:09pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Slidouts
I do have to say I've read lots more complaints about the Schwintek slide system than either the electric or hydraulic. Most have to do with the slide motors not working together. And the manual is quite vehement about running the slides all the way out, and all the way in. Part way is definitely not recommended. And they keep changing their minds about lubrication. They now say "No Lubrication", whereas they used to recommend a specific type.
Personally I think the Schwintek slides work okay for small slides, but with the bigger slides, not so much.
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fj12ryder
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05/10/22 03:19pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: For Sale stuff. (question)
I usually sell stuff on Facebook Marketplace, and the local Facebook Swap & Shop groups. I've had no issues with spammers, scammers, or jammers, but have sold a lot of stuff there.
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fj12ryder
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05/07/22 07:11am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: first commercially available all electric RV
Seems it would be better to have propane for cooking, hot water, and outdoor grill than electric. Just my thought anyway. I do wonder how long they can withstand rainy or cloudy days. Having propane would allow you to stretch the electric power farther. And personally I prefer parking in the shade, and solar pretty much won't allow you to do that. Parking in full sun in the midwest in the middle of summer would put the AC to the test. :)
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fj12ryder
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05/02/22 08:22pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: 2018 Dodge and B&W
Prepare for a rant. We've been shopping around and all these dealers show a price, and then they say they have to collect all these fees. They end up adding $500-$800 to the price of the vehicle. If you call them on it, they say they have to charge those fees, and that's total BS. Just burns my butt. Basically they're charging you for the privilege of giving them money.
Next thing you know, you'll see a $1 restocking fee at the bottom of your grocery store receipt.
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fj12ryder
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04/29/22 05:31pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 2018 Dodge and B&W
Sounds like a plan. Thanks again all you guys.
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fj12ryder
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04/29/22 07:00am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 2018 Dodge and B&W
We're located in Missouri, just north of Kansas City.
Too far, my Dad will be looking for a truck.
I too, was thinking that someone is going to get a really nice older truck for towing. I think Howard's truck has the 6-speed stick, for dependability.
If he doesn't keep it, I'm thinking a relative has likely spoken for it.
JerryYes, it was a great truck, and still is AFATG. I bought that sucker in 2005 for $18,500 and sold it for $15,500. But truth be told, it probably looks as good now as it did new. :) It was the 6-speed and that's a very desirable truck. I put it up on the local Facebook Marketplace less than a week ago and had over 20 people ask about it. Two were serious, and one is supposed to show up tomorrow with money. You just never know when you're selling stuff until the person shows up with the dough-re-mi.
Then I needed a hitch because you guys informed me mine won't work. So back to Marketplace and found a used one a few hundred miles away. $800 for a B&W puck style for a Ram. Then they told me they would meet me where we're buying the truck and deliver it. What a deal!!
Kind of interesting, they went from a 43' 6-slide 5th wheel to a much smaller bumperpull.
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fj12ryder
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04/28/22 08:18pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 2018 Dodge and B&W
Yeah, I keep forgetting about the Dodge/Ram thing. LOL
Yes, the new-to-us truck has the Aisin 6-speed, but not sure about the air ride. We're looking at the Tradesman model to keep the costs down. About $10,000-$15,000 difference between them and the same year Laramie. And I'm a cheap bastid. I will be getting the puck mounted B&W hitch for sure. Don't want to lose my membership in the B&W club. :) And the new one would put me in the heavy weight club.
That truck has a 14,000 GVWR. Sounds like a beast. Not as beasty as the new ones, but a whole lot cheaper. :)
Thank you for all the info guys. Much appreciated.
So the old Dodge and the New to you Ram 3500 both DRW, what are you towing with your current Dodge?It's a 2019 Grand Design 351M toyhauler. About the same size as our previous Fuzion, but a couple thousand pounds heavier. Our Fuzion was right at 15,000 lbs. and the 351M is 17,500 lbs. Kind of a light pin at 17%, but seems to behave just fine. The GVWR of the Dodge was 10,400 lbs. I believe and this trailer puts us right at 10,700, so not a big deal IMO. But the truth is I'm getting tired of shifing that dual disc clutch and pulling a heavy load. I'm looking forward to an automatic. :)
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fj12ryder
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04/28/22 08:03pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 2018 Dodge and B&W
We're located in Missouri, just north of Kansas City.
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fj12ryder
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04/28/22 02:58pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 2018 Dodge and B&W
Yeah, just comparing the 14,000 GVWR of the new truck to the 10,400 GVWR of the old truck. :)
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fj12ryder
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04/28/22 01:16pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 2018 Dodge and B&W
The hitch you have will not work with the OEM ball. You may as well just sell it and upgrade to the 3600, to direct fit the pucks.
Compared to the new FW, and maybe new truck, a new hitch will just seem like change out of pocket! :)
JerryYeah, you got that right, Jerry. :)
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fj12ryder
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04/28/22 12:37pm |
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RE: 2018 Dodge and B&W
Yeah, I keep forgetting about the Dodge/Ram thing. LOL
Yes, the new-to-us truck has the Aisin 6-speed, but not sure about the air ride. We're looking at the Tradesman model to keep the costs down. About $10,000-$15,000 difference between them and the same year Laramie. And I'm a cheap bastid. I will be getting the puck mounted B&W hitch for sure. Don't want to lose my membership in the B&W club. :) And the new one would put me in the heavy weight club.
That truck has a 14,000 GVWR. Sounds like a beast. Not as beasty as the new ones, but a whole lot cheaper. :)
Thank you for all the info guys. Much appreciated.
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fj12ryder
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04/28/22 12:29pm |
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