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Re: New Truck 17" Wheels
daamac wrote: I'm accustomed to having 16" wheels on 3/4 ton pickup trucks. Chevy at least has changed the standard wheel size to 17" on new trucks. Is there any advantage or disadvantage to having 17" instead of 16" wheels on 3/4 ton pickups? i didn't care for the 17 inch rims and had a chance to get a set of older rims from a earlier model. 16 inch rims. i feel they ride better and caliper clearance is within 1/8 of a inch from the 17's. now i will have take off tires i can use on my trailer when they get down on tread wear.489Views0likes0CommentsRe: End cap damage....should I consider purchasing?
would not consider a pre-damaged toy hauler. when i bought mine, i did and was able to fix it............... but it turned out not to be miner damage. you just can't tell how much needs repaired from the outside. buy the time you get into the meat of it, its to late to turn back. as stated above, repairs can get expensive quickly. that and once repaired-never like new again. can effect the resale when you want to move it.243Views0likes0CommentsRe: water in PineDale WY.
was in pinedale last summer. fueled and fill both water tanks at the convince store on the left side of the highway heading to of town north towards hoe back>sp? junction every one i tried before i found them, would direct me to one of the many camp grounds to fill or dump. all i talked to, wanted a fee or over night to fill or dump. ok if your staying the night any way. dumped at city sewer plant in rock springs on way back for free. i ran to pine dale empty figuring to fill as we were camping not of there. would fill in rock springs if i make the trip again. bit more trouble to fill or dump than i would have expected form a town with that much camping peeps coming and going. I DIDN'T FIND OR CHECK THE CHAMBER. if you have time, that still would be your a best bet as stated above.480Views0likes0CommentsRe: Pulling with a full load of Water
gtsum wrote: for those that tow with little water, where do you usually top off the fresh water tank at? when we boon dock we tow full. when we over night or travel we carry a six gallon jug for the road and fill when we over night at the last stop before we plan on camping. camper court, fuel stop, and here in co. most state rest areas have dumps and potable water fill. fill at fruta co when going to moab. fill in rock springs wy when going to killpecker. walden,co. when going to north dunes. pine dale,wy when going to head waters of the green. jackson hole, wy. when going to the park. sundance,wy. when going to devels tower area. personally i prefer to have tank empty or full but not in between if i can help it. less sloshing around that way. same for holding tanks. if camping and travel past a dump station will dump and top up water if available.368Views0likes0CommentsRe: Should I just forget it?
my dad always told me "if it's not broke don't mess with it". i was 50 years old before i figured out these simple words mean. now i have a 25 year old son and tell him the same thing. so far he doesn't get it either. hope he catches on sooner than i did. bottom line, enjoy your truck and save your cash for other things you want.264Views0likes0CommentsRe: Dueling Deisels
4x4ord wrote: Click This data suggests that if Ford wants a clear victory over the Duramax they might need to bump their power a little more yet. I am totally satisfied with the power of my '11 ..... I wish the battle was more over fuel economy figures. i agree with you 1000% all have ample power. lets get better milage now:W;)382Views0likes0CommentsRe: Say it ain't so. GM
Huntindog wrote: Much ado about nothing. How much does the bumper weigh? Maybe 50#. As for the tires and wheels, that is unsprung weight, so the only way for that to produce a higher number is if the tires/wheels are rated to carry more weight. i pretty much agree. i am from the "if you can hook it, book it " club though and never have or will subscribe to weight police club.284Views0likes0Comments
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