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Which brand of def fluid.

Was talking to the commercial truck guy at a ram dealer and he said they recommend using mopar brand def fluid in the cummins hd diesel.true or false.

Westlake Tires

Just bought a 2013 33' Salem Hemisphere. Currently has Westlake Super ST ST225/75R15 D Rated tires on it. Would appreciate any information on these tires based on personal experience or word of mouth.The tires appear to be in very good shape. The TT...

Brockc by Explorer
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Transmission Temp 08 1500 Silverado

Hey gang.I'm hauling a passport 2920BH with a 08' silveardo 1500 Crew cab.My normal Tranny temps when not pulling run about 160. When towing I can get up to 210-220 on the highway. What is too high? Every person I ask says there really is no set temp...

Solar Panels

I have been trying to find out if cleaning my solar panels with Windex and paper towels is alright to do. We just got back from a trip in the woods and we had pine sap on my truck and TC. I have washed them with soap and water but our water is very h...

Old_Days by Explorer II
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Newbie question about plugging in at the house

We are in the research mode to purchase our truck camper. But I have a question and hope some of you seasoned tc campers can give me info? With the correct adapters, how much can you run when you are hooked up to a house with 20 amp service. I am...

Impressions from an internet shopper

Just looking at build/price info for HD trucks from the big 3.Ford - wants your name, email, etc, etc before they will show you local inventoryChevy/GMC - I'm largely unsure as the website just seemed to reset after building a vehicle. I tried twice...

mtofell1 by Explorer
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engine brake while towing?

OK, so just getting a feel for towing my 5er with the 2013 Ram Cummins. When tow enabled (heavy tow used with appropriate tire pressure) and engine brake on, going downhill after taking foot off gas will, of course, start the engine brake. This has...

Dano1955 by Explorer
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What Has Newbie Nobby Learned So Far?

What have I learned so far?In order of importance:1) Don't buy a TT when the temps are below freezing. - Any soft spots in wood will be frozen hard - Cannot test / operate water system, hot water heater etc.2) Don't make the local RV cent...

_1nobby by Explorer
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Looking at new a/c units, recommendations?

I'm looking at new rooftop a/c's for my trailer-2013 Jayco 33BHTS. It has one 15k btu Coleman Mach rooftop ducted a/c and the camper is 30amp. We camp in the south and we use it a lot-over 100 days/nights a year. We have had the camper 3.5 years a...

dragr1 by Explorer
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Outdoors RV factory tour?

I've about a few folks that have done a factory tour at Nash/Outdoors RV in La Grande Or. We're going from BC to Vegas and back this summer and with a very slight adjustment in our return trip can go through La Grande.I can't see where they indicate...

Bigger tires? Where do they make a difference

I have a 2012 Ford F-350. According to the sticker on my frame the tires (LT 245 75 R17E) have certain weight ratings......I have LT 275 70 R18E tires on my truck. Due to the bigger tires, does this change any of the weight rating and if so which o...

Question to all Vision 19.5 wheel users

I was doing my pre-camper load up tire pressure ,check lug nuts torque etc. when I came to 2 lugs that didn't seem right. I was not able to get them to spec's. As it turned out it appears that the shop that did my front end alignment over tightened t...

Pulled the trigger

Finally found a trailer I wanted at a price I could live with only 850 mi from me LOL. I will pick up my new ,to me ,trailer, a 2015 Arctic Fox 25Y , next Saturday and pull her home Sunday and Monday. I have been looking for a long time and almost bo...

Bobj616 by Explorer
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