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Re: My dad thought he was a goner
BadDogPSD wrote: Aren't you supposed to inflate your tires based on the load? I don't, but then again I have at minimum a 6300lb trailer hooked up for 95% of my miles, gross up to 26k for most miles. My E rated tires are max psi 80, but I run them 65 front, 60 rear like the door jamb says. 80k miles on the rears and they're perfectly flat across, 50k on the fronts and they're both wearing equally as well. But I have a dually, not a Chevy 1500 like the OP is having issues with.488Views0likes0CommentsRe: Issue Backing into Camping Spot
Your wife sounds similar to mine actually. But I've given her specific instructions for the walkie. Hold the talk button down, BEFORE I hit something, simply say "stop", I stop, she releases talk button, and then I ask her for further instructions. And I keep it simple by using drivers side, and passenger side. Don't want to over complicate it with "left" and "right" haha. I have her stand directly behind my fiver though. No need for me to see her, just for her to be able to see both sides and the rear to ensure I'm not going to hit anything. One thing I learned by driving a big rig is ALWAYS, always, ALWAYS pull up further past the hole you're backing into than you really feel that you need to. Because backing up another 10 ft is easy, but if you didn't pull up enough by 10ft, it's a lot harder and you'll probably have to start over again. Blind side backing (which is the technical term for your diagram) is the hardest side to back to. No questions about that. If you have power mirrors, turn that passenger side mirror way out while you're initiating the turn, then when you feel that you've maneuvered it to where you need your mirror back to normal, apply the brakes, adjust mirror, and back up more. Trust your mirrors. Trust your wife. If you try it a couple times and fail, go drive a loop around the campground, take a few breaths and try it again. Remember, this is suppose to be a relaxing getaway!491Views0likes0CommentsRe: 2010 ram diesel laramie package
From what I hear, with all newer diesel engines with all the emissions equipment, if you don't work the engine, you're going to have issues with it. They're not made for running around town empty. With that being said, I have 145k miles on my 2011 and have not had any engine/emissions/transmission problems. But I've also had 75% of my miles loaded between 14k-32k lbs.258Views0likes0CommentsRe: Charleston, Sc- help!
There are two KOAs- Ladson and Mt pleasant. I've heard good things about oak plantation. Too bad you have to be so close, because I'm out in the country with full hookups, but 45-50mins from downtown hospitals. Check Craigslist for RV spots. I've seen some previously on James island for around $300.508Views0likes0CommentsRe: Not Your Typical Tire Thread
Executive wrote: You asked for opinions....here's mine. They are speed rated at 65MPH. Assuming they were broken in properly for their first 500 miles, never run over the speed rating, never bashed up against a curb or rock, were never overloaded and generally babied all their life, they're still nearing the end of their useful life as a tire. I can almost assure you that if you didn't pick up you unit at the factory and bring it home yourself at 65mph, I guarantee your tires have been in excess of 70 mph being transported to the dealership all the way from the Elkhart, IN area. That being said, to the OP, I had 3 marathon failures within the first 2.5 years from the tires stamped date. If you got 5 years out of yours, I'd say you're on borrowed time and much luckier than I.327Views0likes0CommentsRe: Give Dish heck for dropping Fox News and get a credit
I called Monday and cancelled my Dish citing removing Fox News as my reason. I managed to sweet talk them into forgoing an early termination fee. Maybe I got lucky and talked to the right supervisor. Was that the only reason? No, but it worked for me.342Views0likes0Comments
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