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Re: Dually life? What about Ford 6.2L
agesilaus wrote: As my search for a replacement for my totaled F350 I see a number of RAM diesel 3500 duallys (2017) showing up at a very good price. One in particular a Laredo at 40K with all sorts of options. I've never driven a drw before and it seems overkill for our 9K Trailer. Are they that much harder to drive and park? What about mileage? Better than a gasser anyway I assume. We'll look at it Tuesday probably. Lots of gas 6.2L around at a good price. And thoughts on that engine from owners? Can't comment on the DRW or Ram, but I'm still very pleased with our 6.2 engine. Lugs our RV just fine and requires no DEF. Ours is still a baby with 21K miles but has taken us to Colorado at 10K feet, Florida, and in a week to the Ozarks. Does exactly what I expected and no regret.716Views0likes0CommentsRe: Towing with 2004 Lincoln Aviator
rg3 wrote: I have recently purchased a new old Gulf Aero Light 19 ft bumper pull camper. The camper weigh 4005 LBs dry and about 4500 loaded with gear but not fresh water. I have a 2004 Lincoln Aviator with a 4.6 L 281 V8 dohc with 110,000 miles. The tow rating on the TV is 7000 lbs. Can I successfully pull the camper, it seems a bit sluggish? Could sure some advice. I had an Explorer with the less powerful SOHC V8, with the 3.73 tow package and a similar trailer, and was very pleased with the combo overall. The 5 speed automatic and 3.73 gearing worked well, but I never mistook it for a 1,000 ft. lb. diesel.739Views0likes0CommentsCripple creek/Pikes Peak
Taking the wife and kids, 7 and 9 on a early August trip to Colorado Springs area, staying in Cripple Creek. We will travel up to Denver for one day but that will be consumed spending time with family. The balance of the 4 days will be in and round the Springs. So what are the must-do's? We will visit Garden of the Gods (Been 20 years since I've been there) and will likely drive up to Pikes peak or take the cog railway. Probably won't do much hiking as I expect traveling sea level to 10K elevation will take a toll. But what other suggestions?4.9KViews0likes13CommentsRe: 22” rims vs 18” rims
Guradical wrote: Newbie here. Bought a Keystone Outback 40’ and own a 2016 F150 limited with 3.55 rear axle, tow package and 22” rims. Should I buy 18” rims to increase stability and payload? I am pushing my max I think. The more research I do the more I get confused. PLEASE HELP! No reason to be confused. 40 ft. is too much trailer for the F-150. The Limited will have the lowest payload, my guess is about 1,200 lbs. I suggest it is time to step up to a HD series.671Views0likes0CommentsRe: Need tow vehicle - preferably under 10k
Andrewmart wrote: So after thinking it over, we are gonna go with a 3/4 truck. Looking at a 2013-2016 either ram 2500 or Ford f250. I'm assuming all of those would be capable of towing our TT with a ProPride hitch. I've run the numbers and we are well within payload, hitch and total towing capacity. Will this type of truck make the drive better? I expect it will be more a more stable tow, it will still move a bit, but shouldn't make you uneasy. My gas F250 has a payload of 3K and is solid going down the road, even without the weight distributing bars installed. But on windy days, I'm glad I install the Sway control and know it is working.644Views0likes0CommentsRe: Extended warranty. What are your thoughts
It is all about your tolerance for risk. Extended warranties are simply a form of an insurance policy. Extended warranty companies are businesses, and they intend to make money, which means they must charge you more for the warranty coverage they offer than it will cost them to sell, administer, and pay claims on average. If they don't cover these costs, they will go out of business, and your extended warranty will cease. My thoughts are if an unexpected 2k repair bill will decimate your personal finances buying a new car is probably not the best move. For some, the piece of mind of not being potentially exposed to an unexpected repair bill for a set period of time is worth the up front cost of the warranty. To each their own. Best of luck with your decision.189Views0likes0CommentsRe: Does this hitch actually do weight distribution?
I've used two Equal-i-zer Brand hitches on two different RVs. I've never had to use the pry bar, just use the tongue jack to lift the rear of the tow vehicle a bit, bars slide onto brackets. Far superior to the chain type in my opinion and safer from a stored energy perspective.529Views0likes0CommentsRe: Cruise testing, I would be uncomfortable
rjstractor wrote: 2oldman wrote: Human drivers kill thousands every year, but we somehow live with that. We'll all be dead before this technology really takes hold, so it doesn't matter. All part of human nature. Yes, human error kills tens of thousands per year, but if self driving cars malfunction and kill 100 per year they will be branded unsafe. Case in point- a software problem with the 737 Max caused two crashes, killing around 350 people. Despite transporting 6.5 million passengers safely in one year, the aircraft is grounded indefinitely. For some reason we find it acceptable for human error to cause accidents and kill people, but unacceptable for a tech malfunction to cause accidents, even at a much lower rate. Because I've not caused accidents or killed people in my driving tenure. But put me in a rolling computer without any override controls, and I'm merely a passenger. And when the computer prevents or fights me from being able to take control when the talent of the software runs out, you bet there will be an unsafe label applied, just like when those planes crashed despite what is likely experienced pilots trying to keep them from going down.147Views0likes0CommentsRe: The TFL guys bought a 7.3L
ShinerBock wrote: Fordlover wrote: ShinerBock wrote: Not sure why anyone cares about the 7.3L. According to the HD gas owners here, they don't need more power which is why they bought the gas engine instead of the diesel. So why would an engine with more power that you will have to pay more for matter now? I believe it is about a 1,600 dollar premium over the 6.2 once you account for the 10 speed automatic, so a bit less than the diesel upgrade. 1,600 bucks for a bit more power and never having to buy a drop of DEF.... Personally, I've yet to run into a situation where the 6.2 wasn't up to the task, but then again I only pull ~8K and live at 140' above sea level. What are the cost over the life of the truck? And don't forget to add in resale/trade-in. It's easy for me. I've got less than 10K miles on my 2018 that I've had for about 20 months, I expect to own it for 15-20 years. By the time I sell the resell value I'd get out of the diesel would be insignificant compared to the cost I'd have paid up front. I just don't drive it enough to make a diesel pay for itself in fuel savings. For some, dare I say most, the diesel is a no brainer choice. However, for me the justification using math just doesn't work.347Views0likes0Comments
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