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Re: Mods for 7.3 Excursion??
Chromedome wrote: So I pulled the camper up to St Augustine and back last weekend, about 250 miles round trip. I definately feel the airbags helped as far as the squat on the truck, of course after I readjusted the WD system. It was certainly lacking a bit in power, even going over interstate overpasses seemed to be a little taxing. I maintained about 65 mph with the overdrive on, unless in town and stop/go. The more I pull this camper, the increased confidence helps and I feel better about it. I still can't believe how much more power it needs than the last one, which was around 6000 lbs I would guess. Pulled that to Key West and back without breaking a sweat... So the edge 15001 I was looking at, the lowest setting appears to be 60 hp/100 lb/ft. Do you all think I'd be ok at that setting, assuming I add the larger trans cooler, and possibly the intercooler and exhaust recommended? Thanks again! I have not heard good things about Edge tuners... I also recommend calling Jody at DpTuner and let him put something together for you. I have a 2001 F350 with 180,000 miles. I bought an F5 chip years ago from DpTuner with 60 hp tow tune, 80hp daily driver, and 120hp race tune .. Not a single problem and it made all the difference in the world!!!! :B606Views0likes0CommentsRe: Listening to the diesel hum
IdaD wrote: gbopp wrote: 2oldman wrote: I didn't like my 7.3 PSD. Really loud. I sometimes drove a 7.3 for work. After about an hour the clatter hurt my ears. Very annoying. My dad has a 2000 7.3. Great truck but it rides like a dump truck and it's hard to carry on a conversation in it. Come on, stop knocking one of the best and most dependable diesel engines ever made! :B It is quite loud around town but I'm use to it. But on the highway while towing the trailer she just purrs along.. ;)407Views0likes0CommentsRe: Do I want a 5th wheel?
looper wrote: Thanks for all the input. As mentioned in some posts, one of the things that concerns me is the 8800# GVWR. I don't know the weight of my truck exactly and weighing it would not be totally accurate because I have a Leer fiberglass top on it that I won't remove unless I decide on a 5th wheel. I don't carry a lot of gear but if I had a 5th wheel may find myself carrying more in order to go on longer trips. I'm guessing from reading so many "over weight" threads that it will be tough to stay below that 8800#. Towing a TT has been a breeze. My TT is only about 7000# loaded and with my Equalizer hitch I hardly know its there other than when I have to start from a full stop. Guess we will just keep looking and noodling the numbers to see if we can get in a 5th wheel at some point. Show season here is in January so I can go wander around them all and dream. Hey there, I'm always glad to see another proud 7.3L owner! There are not many of us left.. Is your truck a crew cab? Short bed? 2 wheel or 4 wheel drive? Keep in mind if you have a short bed you will need a slider hitch.. My F350 has a 9900lb gvwr . Last spring I traded in our 32' travel trailer for a 35' Jayco HT lite weight fifth wheel and couldn't be happier!! If you decide to go with a heavier trailer I recommend getting a 6.0 transmission cooler for the truck. It's four times the size of the stock unit and bolts right into the same spot. Good luck with your decision!! Kevin460Views0likes0CommentsRe: What are you using to tow a 10k TT ??
Hannibal wrote: A 6.2L will run circles around a 7.3L diesel towing or empty.. They are comparable in power. But to say the 6.2L would run circles around the 7.3L is ridiculous.... I tow a fifth wheel that is around 10,000lbs. I average 11+ mpg towing, I'll bet the 6.2L would be lucky to get 7-8mpg with the same trailer.. I'll stick with the stinky, loud, old school diesel thank you very much..:B463Views0likes0CommentsRe: What are you using to tow a 10k TT ??
kmbelt wrote: 6.2 385Hp, 430ftlb torque 7.3 235hp, 500ftlb torque Tow away, no worries. That is considering if his 7.3 was bone stock. A $400 chip will make all the difference in the world to that old diesel... But the 6.2L will tow it just fine as long as you don't mind 7-8mpg.. To the OP, If it were me I would be searching for another 7.3L ! :B253Views0likes0CommentsRe: Our first shakedown trip with the new trailer
laknox wrote: 2oldman wrote: Kevin O. wrote: I'm probably just gonna hire a tree guy to do the trimming so I can get the trailer home sooner than later. Yep that's what I'd do. Then tell the city they can either pay the repair bill for your RV or repay you for the trimming. Where are your neighbors on the issue? Lyle I just wrote an email to the mayor last night. I will give it a couple days and if I don't hear back I will try calling his office and complaining.. Unfortunately I'm the only one in the neighborhood with an RV. My neighbors understand my situation but are not really affected by the low branches. Now that i think of it I'm gonna give Waste Management a call that picks up our garbage in the neighborhood. All there trucks hit the branches too. Maybe I can get them to call and complain!464Views0likes0Comments
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