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Re: Who has a Defibrillator?
I have had an AICD for almost 23 years(am on my 4th one.) I have traveled many thousand miles with it. Don't have any idea what your condition is, but I can tell you from experience that if you have a Vfb episode and your AICD fires and you are driving you will probably loose control of the vehicle. On the other side of the coin, if you have a vfib episode without an AICD you will probably be unconscious in a few seconds, and if driving, will likely have a wreck and die either from the heart attack or the wreck. In case it is Vtach the AICD is treating, then, you could possibly have time to stop the vehicle safely. Don't mean to scare you, but you really need to discuss this issue with your cardiologist to understand why you need one, the conditions he is expecting and the likelihood of the AICD firing. When I first got mine, I couldn't drive for over a year due to my heart condition after getting the AICD. Also, just for your information, in some states it is against the law to drive with an AICD-at least that was my understanding when I got mine. If you would like more info or even talk, PM me.643Views0likes0CommentsFord F250 5th Wheel Prep Package
I have a 2016 Ford F250 I am thinking about adding the Ford 5th Wheel Prep Package. I have priced some and the prices are all over the place. Where did you find the best price? I have considered the Reese underbed mount, but it appears to me that the Ford system is better for my purpose? Would appreciate any info regarding purchasing one or the installation. Thanks.2.2KViews0likes7CommentsRe: Need Help With My 5th Wheel/Truck
TerriASelf wrote: Camper Dry Weight 8147 Truck shows 8500 from what I see. Is the weight of the trailer actual scale weight or advertised weight of the trailer? Have you weighed the rear axles of the truck and trailer hitched to determine rear axle weight?406Views0likes0CommentsRe: Tailgate Clearance When Towing with a Late Model Truck
john&bet wrote: RamTX wrote: I am considering buying a 2 wd Ram diesel 2500 truck for towing my 5th wheel trailer. Late model trucks have much higher tailgates than older model 2500 trucks like my 2005 diesel Ram. Just curious how others have addressed the clearance issues between the pin box and the tailgate. I do have a small amount of additional height that I can gain on the jack plates by lowering the axles, but that is only 2 inches. Tires on the 5th wheel are 15 inches. I know that I could do an axle flip but looking for other options also. Thanks. What is the height of the truck you are considering? My '04 2500 is at 52". What dealer in Houston has a 2wd truck? I can't find any anywhere? Found 4 late model, used, Ram diesel, two wheel drives which have SLT or higher trim levels in the entire state over the last month or so! There seems to be a few more Ram Tradesman 2 wheel drive models available than the other trim levels. There appears to be about 200 4x4 diesels for every one 4x2 diesel for sale!448Views0likes0CommentsTailgate Clearance When Towing with a Late Model Truck
I am considering buying a 2 wd Ram diesel 2500 truck for towing my 5th wheel trailer. Late model trucks have much higher tailgates than older model 2500 trucks like my 2005 diesel Ram. Just curious how others have addressed the clearance issues between the pin box and the tailgate. I do have a small amount of additional height that I can gain on the jack plates by lowering the axles, but that is only 2 inches. Tires on the 5th wheel are 15 inches. I know that I could do an axle flip but looking for other options also. Thanks.3.3KViews0likes11Comments
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