hello all I figure that I would start this thread so we can all show off our TV's that do the burden work and then are forgoten once you get where you are going. so here is my 1996 Dodge Ram 2500 LB, EC, 2WD
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a.dog wrote:
Nice - I have been looking at what would be a better tow vehicle to use instead of the "wife-required" suburban we have now, which, coincidentally, replaced the 1/2-ton model we sold to get a 3/4-ton to tow our new RV. How do you like the 5.9L Cummins, what tranny do you have, and what kind of towing fuel economy do you see? What trailer & how heavy? I found a 2005 SLT in nice shape for sale nearby with a 5.9L Cummins & a shell on the back, which might sway the wife's desire to have enclosed cargo area. I want to get an idea of what the actual cost per mile will be with diesel vs. the cost per mile with our current gas TV.2500 Grunt wrote:
Detailed professionally :), payed off and only 110,00 miles 2005 Dodge 5.9
I now tow a TH that weighs 9000k dry and 13k loaded (scaled) and the truck tows better than my older TT that we no longer have that weighed 8000k loaded because of the flat front of the TT. Fuel mileage: per the computer, towing now it says 10-11mpg at around 65 flat highway. I like this truck because of a couple of reasons. It is pre emission meaning it does not have all of the extra mandatory emissions BS which yields better fuel mileage and breathes better IMO. It's payed off LOL and it has a long bed with a proven 5.9 engine. It also has the 48re auto tranny. I am on my 2nd transmission and I bought it with 30000k miles on it (2nd tranny installed at 70000k)and now have 110000k. If I was to consider what you mentioned then I would take an oil sample and send it out for an analysis for $20. That could tell you the condition of the injectors among other things. Also look for the "shuttle shift" possibility of the 1st into 2nd gear hesitation issue. Looking at the front end is another area to consider specifically ball joints. If you are really concerned about fuel mileage then I'm not sure a diesel is the way to go? 10-11mpg for diesel at $4/gal VS. 7-8mpg gas at 3.75/gal. You have to pay to play. Good luck!
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My Tow Vehicle, A 1995 F250 powerstroke. Finally getting her up to snuff and ready for spring. Serious cabin fever going on here folks!
This was just after about a three day tear down/replacement of the radiator support.
This was just after about a three day tear down/replacement of the radiator support.
Ours isn't as impressive as most here but with 4 girls the wife and myself it gets the job done. Hopefully in a couple years we can step up to a 6 passenger dually and a 5er.
03 E150 hi-top conversion, 5.4 triton, tow package, 3.55 traclok, hellwig lp-35 helpers,friction sway bar and tekonsha prodigy p2. Camper is an 01 Coleman Utah with slideout dinette. Race bike hauler is an aluminum 16x7 united trailer.
03 E150 hi-top conversion, 5.4 triton, tow package, 3.55 traclok, hellwig lp-35 helpers,friction sway bar and tekonsha prodigy p2. Camper is an 01 Coleman Utah with slideout dinette. Race bike hauler is an aluminum 16x7 united trailer.
Finally, my setup (for now)...
Eclipse Stellar 27DBLG
On the truck scale at work getting my axle, total, and trailer only true weights.
Eclipse Stellar 27DBLG
On the truck scale at work getting my axle, total, and trailer only true weights.
Nice - I have been looking at what would be a better tow vehicle to use instead of the "wife-required" suburban we have now, which, coincidentally, replaced the 1/2-ton model we sold to get a 3/4-ton to tow our new RV. How do you like the 5.9L Cummins, what tranny do you have, and what kind of towing fuel economy do you see? What trailer & how heavy? I found a 2005 SLT in nice shape for sale nearby with a 5.9L Cummins & a shell on the back, which might sway the wife's desire to have enclosed cargo area. I want to get an idea of what the actual cost per mile will be with diesel vs. the cost per mile with our current gas TV.
2500 Grunt wrote:
Detailed professionally :), payed off and only 110,00 miles 2005 Dodge 5.9
Joe,
The image of our Eagle Cap Camper and Ford E350 is taken at Valley of Fire State Park east of Las Vegas and a few miles north of Lake Mead NRA. Its one of our favorite Winter and Spring camp spots....very quiet in winter.
The image of our Eagle Cap Camper and Ford E350 is taken at Valley of Fire State Park east of Las Vegas and a few miles north of Lake Mead NRA. Its one of our favorite Winter and Spring camp spots....very quiet in winter.
rowekmr wrote:
Really nice looking truck and camper and really breath taking scenery behind you. Where is that? I always tell my parents one day I will camp out in in the middle of nowhere and where you at is what I imagined.ggadwa wrote:
GARY
As a matter of fact I have been doing some reading on that spring swap and it sounds like it will end up on my (ever growing) to do list!
nremtp143 wrote:rowekmr wrote:
I've had a few gassers in the past but this is my first diesel (2nd Excursion). This one has had a few upgrades and I am looking forward to the first long trip.
That should get the job done! Nothing like owning an X(truck that is!!!) One of these days when you want it to handle and pull better, do the V/B spring swap where you put F250 springs under it! WOW what a difference! Happy camping in that awesome rig!!!
Really nice looking truck and camper and really breath taking scenery behind you. Where is that? I always tell my parents one day I will camp out in in the middle of nowhere and where you at is what I imagined.
ggadwa wrote:
I can't believe I am having so much difficulty with posting a photo.
GARY
